Author: South City Hospital

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    Dr. Muhammad Nasir Khoso

    Dr. Muhammad Nasir Khoso is a full-time consultant in Anesthesia & Critical Care Medicine and Head of the Isolation Unit, Critical Care Unit, and Emergency Services at South City Hospital Karachi Pakistan. He is also the Director of Quality Care Assurance and Co-Director of Postgraduate Medical Examination at South City Hospital Karachi Pakistan. He attended LUHMS…

  • Dr Saad Bashir

    Dr Saad Bashir Dr Saad Bashir trained in Dow Medical College, Karachi, graduating in 1982. After his house job he proceeded to the UK for training. He obtained his FRCS in general surgery having worked in general surgery, ER, neurosurgery and spinal injuries in Newcstle and Sheffield. He then entered higher neurosurgical training working in…

  • Dr. Muhammad Adil Khatri

    Dr. Muhammad Adil Khatri completed his neurosurgery fellowship at Dow University of Health Sciences. He is a craniospinal surgeon dealing not only with pediatric and adult brain and spinal tumors but also with degenerative and infectious spinal diseases. He is trained in using minimally invasive techniques and contemporary technology in surgery to improve patient safety….

  • Dr. Rashid Jooma

    Dr. Rashid Jooma Dr. Rashid Jooma is one of the senior most neurosurgeon in active practice in Pakistan. He is Professor Emeritus at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre besides being Visiting Professor of Aga Khan University. He offers consultations and surgical services at South City Hospital and has interest in providing safe and effective treatment of…

  • Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgery at SCH offers expertise in areas such as the treatment of neurovascular disorders and head injuries. One of the more common reasons our neurosurgeons will be called in, especially for emergencies, is during a case of a stroke. Our consultants are on call and we pride ourselves on the swift response time in such…

  • Epidurals: We answer your questions

    An epidural is a pain relief medication provided during labor. However, there are certain conditions under which we will administer it. You will have to generally be over 3cm dilated.  The first ever epidural was administered in 1948 and the science has since made considerable advances. Will an epidural affect my baby?No, an epidural will…

  • Anesthesia at SCH

    Our anesthesiologists, headed by Prof. Nasir Khan Jakhrani, are highly trained medical professionals who provide perfect medical care in the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative periods. Anesthetists provide relief from acute pain during labor and delivery with round-the-clock epidural service and post-operative control of acute pain by providing intravenous medications such as PCA (patient-controlled analgesia). They…

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    Dr. Hameedullah Buzdar

    Professor Hameedullah Buzdar trained in neurosurgery at the University of Ukraine in 1993. He worked with the famous Professor Madjid Samii at the Neurosurgical Clinic, Nordstadt Hospital in Hannover, and undertook a fellowship in Skull Base, Brachial plexus, and Cervical Pathology in 1994. He visited the Barrow Neurological Institute in 2001-2002 and received a fellowship…

  • Prof. Dr. Shaista Masood Khan

    Prof. Dr. Shaista Masood Khan has over 3 decades of experience and interest in Breast disorders. Affiliated with Aga Khan University as a pioneer in establishing the Section of Breast Surgery. Established the first Fellowship in Breast Surgery in Pakistan securing affiliation with the European Breast Centres Network and College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan. Special interest and…