Shalamar Hospital

Dr. Asif Mahmood

MBBS, FCPS Orthopedic Surgery
Fellow of Spine Surgery
Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
Department of Orthopedics Shalamar Medical & Dental College

About Dr. Asif Mahmood

Dr. Asif Mehmood is an Assistant Professor of Orthopedics and Spine Surgery, renowned for his extensive expertise and contributions to the field. With qualifications including a Fellowship of Spine Surgery from the Pakistan Orthopaedic Association and a Certificate in Health Professions Education, Dr. Mehmood has established himself as a reliable contributor in both clinical practice and medical education. His career, spanning over two decades, encompasses roles such as Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Fauji Foundation Hospital Lahore and Associate Professor at Shalamar Medical and Dental College. Dr. Mehmood’s commitment to advancing orthopedic knowledge is evident through his research publications, workshops attended, and active participation in medical conferences, where he shares insights and collaborates with peers globally

  • Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery Shalamar Hospital and Medical College
  • Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at Fuji Foundation

Dr. Asif Mehmood specializes in orthopedic and spine surgery, offering a comprehensive range of clinical services and expertise.

Dr. Asif Mehmood’s research interests span orthopedic surgery and medical education. He explores the transition to integrated curricula in medical education and patient preferences in healthcare delivery. His studies also delve into clinical outcomes, including the efficacy of surgical interventions for spinal injuries and the management of conditions like chondroblastoma. Additionally, Dr. Mehmood investigates the causes of mechanical implant failure in femoral shaft fractures, contributing valuable insights to orthopedic practice

Shalamar Medical & Dental College, Lahore

Associate Professor Orthopedic Surgery (Dec, 09 2017- todate)

 

Foui Foundation Hospital Lahore

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon (June, 01 2010 – todate)

 

Shalamar Medical & Dental College, Lahore

Assistant Professor Orthopaedic Surgery (Jan, 30 2012 – Dec, 8 2017)

 

Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital, Lahore

Worked as Fellow in Spine Surgery (April, 14 2009 – May, 31 2010)

 

Consultant Orthopaedics Surgeon

Bismillah Taqi Hospital, Karachi. (Nov 2007 – Mar 2009)

Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, J.P.M.C. Karachi since 13 October 1999 to 31 December 2004.

Worked as Resident Medical Officer                since 18 July 1993 to 27 August 1994 at Holy Family Hospital, Karachi.  

Worked as Resident Medical Officer                since July16, 1992 to July 15, 1993 at Baqai Medical College Hospital, Karachi..

2010 •    Fellow of Spine Surgery Pakistan Orthopaedic Association from Gurki Trust Teaching Hospital Lahore

2007 Fellowship of College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan (FCPS), in Orthopaedic Surgery

1991       Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (M.B;B.S) Liaqat Medical College Jamshoro Pakistan,

  • Certificate in Health Professions Education 1 February to 31 July 2022 from Lahore Garrison University and CMH Lahore Medical College & Institute of Dentistry

 

  • Attended 23rd Orthocon 2009 held at Lahore 13-15 November 2009.
  • Attended 22nd International Orthopaedic Conference & ASAMI(INT) held at Karachi from 5-8 November 2008.
  • Presented paper in 18th Orthocon Quetta 1-4 April 2004 held at Quetta, Pakistan.
  • Participated in Joint Conference College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan and Bangladesh College Of Physicians & Surgeons 7-9 March 2004.
  • Presented paper in 4th Annual Hamdard Symposium Hamdard University Karachi 12-14 December 2003.
  • Participated in 2nd OASAC, SICOT, ASAMI & XVI Orthocon International Joint Congress from 5-8 April 2002 at Karachi – Pakistan.
  • Participated in Joint Congress Royal College Of Surgeons Edinburgh and College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan 28-30 March 2000.
  • Participated in 33rd Annual Medical Symposium, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre Karachi 17-19 December 1995.
  • Participated in 4th International Oncology Conference 15-17 January 1995 Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Attended Cadaveric Transpedicular Screw Fixation Course held at Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital, Lahore on 10 November 2009.
    • Attended Arthroscopy Workshop held at Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital, Lahore on 11 November 2009.
    • Attended Cadaveric Flap Course held at Lahore Medical & Dental College, Lahore on 12 November 2009.
    • Attended Cadaveric Total Knee Replacement Workshop Organized by Dow University of Health Sciences & Pakistan Orthopaedic Association at Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi on 30 January 2009.
    • Attended Cadaveric Total Knee Replacement Workshop Organized by Pakistan Orthopaedic Association at Liaquat National Hospital Karachi on 4 November 2008.
    • Participated in Primary Trauma Care (PTC) Course Organized by PTC Group Sindh, With Collaboration of POA held on 28-29 November 2007 at A.O Clinic Karachi, Pakistan.
    • Participated in Workshop on Antibiotic Cement Rod for Intramedulary Infection Organized by POA On 31 October 2007, Karachi, Pakistan.
    • Participated in Workshop on Basic Internal Fixation Skill Organized at Dow University of Health Sciences in collaboration with POA on 16-17 August 2007.
    • Participated in Orthopaedic Surgery Review Course held at Z. K. Kazi Hall JPMC, Karachi from 28 February to 7 March 2007.
    • Participated in POA Workshop on Orthopaedic Information Technology

1.NAZ, N., MAHMOOD, A., KHAN, N., ZOHRA, S. E., SAEED, T., & IQBAL, S. Mounting Need Assessment of Medical Faculty: to Shift from Tradtional to Integrated Curriculum. Assessment, 16(15.6), 20-6.

2.Zohra S, malik MHA, Aslam F, Mahmood A Jawad U, Yasmeen R. How to dress for work: the preference of patients for their physician’s attire and its effect on their confidence. JAIMC. 2021; 19(2): 458-463

3.Mehmood, A. Functional Outcome of Transpedicular Screw Fixation in Patients with Unstable Thoracolumbar Spinal Injury.” Journal of JPOA, vol. 22, no. 1, Feb. 2010, pp. 7-13.

4.Mehmood A. Immediate relief of lumbar radicular pain (sciatica) after surgical excision of prolapsed intervertebral disc. JPOA. 2010;22(1):1-6.

5.Mahmood A. Frequency, presentation, and post intervention prognosis of chondroblastoma. J CPSP. 2003;13(11):644-648.

6. Mahmood A. Causes of mechanical implant failure in fracture shaft of femur: Study done on 20 patients at Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, JPMC Karachi from October 1999 to October 2001.