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Prof. Dr. Asif Bashir (born 8 September 1970) is a Pakistani neurosurgeon, internationally trained in the United States, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He specializes in complex brain and spine disorders, including reconstructive spine surgery. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Punjab Institute of Neurosciences (PINS), Lahore.<ref>Doximity CV

Prof. Dr. Asif Bashir (born 8 September 1970) is a Pakistani neurosurgeon, internationally trained in the United States, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He specializes in complex brain and spine disorders, including reconstructive spine surgery. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Punjab Institute of Neurosciences (PINS), Lahore.<ref>Doximity CV

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He has also contributed to national guidelines, such as the Pakistan Endocrine Society (PES) and Pakistan Society of Neuro-Oncology (PASNO) guidelines for the management of non-functioning pituitary adenomas (2024).<ref>ResearchGate PES/PASNO Guidelines

He has also contributed to national guidelines, such as the Pakistan Endocrine Society (PES) and Pakistan Society of Neuro-Oncology (PASNO) guidelines for the management of non-functioning pituitary adenomas (2024).<ref>ResearchGate PES/PASNO Guidelines

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Diplomate American Boarded Neurosurgeon in Pakistan

Prof. Dr. Asif Bashir (born 8 September 1970) is a Pakistani neurosurgeon, internationally trained in the United States, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He specializes in complex brain and spine disorders, including reconstructive spine surgery. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Punjab Institute of Neurosciences (PINS), Lahore..^[1]

He is recognized for his contributions to modern neurosurgical practice in Pakistan and for advancing specialized neurological care in the country.

Prof. Dr. Asif Bashir was born on 8 September 1970. He is the son of the Late Prof. Bashir Ahmad, a pioneering neurosurgeon widely regarded as one of the earliest in Pakistan.

He completed his medical education in Pakistan before pursuing advanced training in neurosurgery in the United States. He later achieved certification from the American Board of Neurological Surgery, reflecting his international professional standing.

After completing his postgraduate medical education, Dr. Bashir undertook specialized neurosurgical training in the United States. He gained extensive experience in advanced brain and spine procedures, including minimally invasive and reconstructive techniques.

He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery, a distinction held by a limited number of neurosurgeons in Pakistan.

Over the course of his career, he has performed thousands of neurosurgical procedures and has been involved in the treatment of complex neurological and spinal disorders. His clinical interests include:

Brain tumor surgery
Spine and spinal cord disorders
Reconstructive spine surgery
Neurotrauma
Degenerative spine diseases

Dr. Bashir has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed medical journals, including the Pakistan Journal of Neurological Surgery^[2][3], PubMed Central^[4][5][6], Cureus^[7], and Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences (PJMS)^[8][9]

He has also contributed to national guidelines, such as the Pakistan Endocrine Society (PES) and Pakistan Society of Neuro-Oncology (PASNO) guidelines for the management of non-functioning pituitary adenomas (2024).^[10]

Prof. Dr. Asif Bashir serves as the Executive Director of the Punjab Institute of Neurosciences (PINS), one of the largest public-sector neurological centers in Pakistan.

Under his leadership, PINS has expanded clinical services, training programs, and research activities. He has played a key role in strengthening neurosurgical infrastructure and improving access to specialized neurological care for patients across Punjab and other regions.

Dr. Bashir is known for introducing modern surgical techniques and international standards of care in neurosurgery within Pakistan. His work has contributed to:

Improvement of neurosurgical training programs

Development of advanced spine surgery services

Promotion of patient-centered neurological care

Mentorship of young neurosurgeons and medical professionals

He regularly participates in national and international medical conferences and remains actively involved in professional development and medical education.

Dr. Bashir has been featured in several media outlets, highlighting his professional work and patient care contributions:

Dawn newspaper articles covering neurosurgical advancements and public health awareness.^[11][12][13]

Television interviews on major channels are available online.^[14][15][16]

Features on BNI.com.pk discussing patient success stories and professional memberships.^[17][18]

Prof. Dr. Asif Bashir belongs to a family with a strong medical legacy. His father, Late Prof. Bashir Ahmad, was a prominent neurosurgeon and is considered a pioneer of neurosurgery in Pakistan.

His brother, Prof. Qasim Bashir, is a neurologist and specialist in neuroendovascular and neurointerventional procedures.

Continuing the legacy of his father, Prof. Dr. Asif Bashir has played a significant role in shaping modern neurosurgical practice in Pakistan. Through his clinical expertise, leadership, and commitment to medical education, he remains a respected figure in the field of neuroscience and healthcare.

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