Civil Surgeon | Public Health Specialist | Epidemiologist | Healthcare Consultant
Dr Shahzad Nasim is a highly skilled public health expert, civil surgeon, and epidemiologist with over 23 years of experience in public health, disease surveillance, epidemiology, and healthcare management. Currently serving as a Civil Surgeon / Associate Physician at Border Health Services – Pakistan (BHS-P) under the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination, he plays a critical role in implementing International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) to prevent the cross-border transmission of infectious diseases.
Experience & Expertise
Dr. Nasim has extensive experience in healthcare consulting, medical research, and clinical medicine. He is a CDC Atlanta-certified Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (FELTP) professional, with significant expertise in:
- Disease surveillance & outbreak investigation
- Health policy & public health program management
- Airport & border health services
- Medical diagnostics & laboratory investigations
- Quarantine operations & infection control
- HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B & C, and communicable disease research
- Healthcare quality assurance & consulting
His experience as Airport Health Officer at Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore, was instrumental in managing medical and quarantine operations during major global health emergencies, including COVID-19, SARS-CoV-1, and H1N1. He also conducted pivotal research on the prevalence of hepatitis B, C, and HIV at the Wagha border health checkpost to enhance disease control strategies.
Dr. Nasim has also served in senior leadership roles, including:
- Chief Medical Officer – Overseeing healthcare administration and patient safety.
- Deputy Airport Health Officer – Managing medical screening and pandemic response.
- Resident Doctor – Providing clinical care and medical training.
Educational Background & Certifications
- Doctorate in Public Health- The University of Lahore
- Master of Public Health (MPH/M.Phil.) – The University of Lahore
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery-MMBS- Karachi University
- Certified in Field Epidemiology & Laboratory Training (CDC Atlanta, FELTP Program)
- Training in Health Policy and Program Management
- PG. Diploma, Public Administration- Karachi University