Nazir Ahmad (neurosurgeon)

Nazir Ahmad[1]
Born (1950-01-01) 1 January 1950
Fields Neurosurgery
Alma mater King Edward Medical University

Nazir Ahmad (Urdu: نذیر احمد,) is a neurosurgeon from Pakistan. Known for his role in modernization of neurosurgical practices in the country, Ahmad has published over 60 international research articles in the field of neurosurgery,[2] and is regarded as the "Father of Modern Neurosurgery in Pakistan". He is credited with laying the foundation for the Punjab Institute of Neurosciences,[3][4]

Career

He is credited for having introduced the surgical treatment of Brain AVM'S and Aneurysms in the country.[5] Special areas of research and practice include, Stereotactic surgery for movement disorders.[6] Currently he is supervising studies comparing plate and screw systems with cage devices used to correct spinal instability.[7]

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