Nazir Ahmad (neurosurgeon)

Nazir Ahmad (born 1 January 1950; Urdu: نذیر احمد,) is a neurosurgeon from Pakistan[2] who has made contributions to the field of neurosurgery, particularly in the modernization of neurosurgical practices. He has published over 60 research articles in the field of neurosurgery.[3]

For other people with the same name, see Nazir Ahmed (disambiguation).
Nazir Ahmad[1]
Born (1950-01-01) 1 January 1950
Alma materKing Edward Medical University University of the Punjab, Lahore
Scientific career
FieldsNeurosurgery
Websitehttps://www.drnazirahmad.com/

He has been credited with laying the foundation for the Punjab Institute of Neurosciences, a neurosurgical institution in Pakistan.[4][5]

Career

He is credited with having introduced the surgical treatment for cerebral arteriovenous malformations and aneurysms.[6] He is a specialist in stereotactic surgery for movement disorders.[7] Currently, he is supervising studies that compare plate and screw systems with cage devices that could be used to correct spinal instability.[8]

Ahmad has developed techniques for performing neurosurgical procedures using a microscope;[9] using a flexible tube with a camera and light on the end; using small incisions to perform surgery on the spine; and using small catheters and instruments to perform surgery on the blood vessels of the brain and spinal cord.

Ahmad is also the founder of PINS (Punjab Institute of Neurosciences),[5] a former Vice President of Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons (ACNS),[10] and Chief Editor of the Pakistan Journal of Neurological Surgery (PJNS).[11]

References
  1. ".:: Dr. Nazir Ahmad ::". Archived from the original on 2014-10-19. Retrieved 2014-10-01.
  2. Ahmad, Nazir (2022). "Pioneer of modern neurosurgery in Pakistan". Punjab Institute of Neurosciences.
  3. "PakMediNet". www.pakmedinet.com.
  4. "LGH Neurosciences Institute to be equipped with modern technology". The Nation. November 1, 2010.
  5. Chaudhry, Asif (October 31, 2013). "Neurosciences facility in funds dilemma". DAWN.COM.
  6. "Pk Doctors - Pakistani Doctors Directory - Neurosurgeons - Prof.Nazir Ahmad". pkdoctors.com. Archived from the original on 2014-10-06.
  7. "SURGICAL TREATMENT OF PARKINSONISM jourlib.org". www.jourlib.org. Archived from the original on 2014-10-06.
  8. "Nazir Ahmad MD - Neurosurgeon in Lahore lahore". SpineUniverse.
  9. Ahmad, Nazir. "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Pakistan discusses Dr. Ahmad's pioneering craniotomy techniques which advanced modern neurosurgery standards in Pakistan" (PDF).
  10. "The 3rd Asian Conference of Neurological Surgeons". www.fujita-hu.ac.jp.
  11. "Pakistan Journal of Neurological Surgery". pakjofneurolsurg.com. Archived from the original on 2009-04-12.
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