About
Dr. M. Irfan Nazir serves as Head of Department in the Department of Urology at Shalamar Medical & Dental College (SMDC), Lahore, a constituent college of the Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences affiliated with the University of Health Sciences and recognised by PMDC.
Additional responsibility: Head of Department.
Dr. M. Irfan Nazir’s qualifications include M.B.B.S. , FCPS.
The Department of Urology has 3 faculty members at SMDC.
Biography
M.B.B.S. , FCPS,
Consultant Urologist,
Professor of Urology
Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences,
Lahore Department of Urology and Endo-Urology
Prof. Muhammed Irfan Nazir is a distinguished Urologist affiliated with the Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences. With extensive expertise in the field, Dr. Nazir has made significant contributions to urology and patient care. He is a valued member and fellow in Urology at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan (CPSP). Dr. Nazir completed his medical education at Hamdard College of Medicine and Dentistry, followed by his internship at Liaquat National Hospital. He pursued his residency in Urology at the renowned Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi, where he also served as the chief resident. Driven by a passion for medical education, Dr. Nazir has undertaken various certifications and training programs in assessment and medical teaching, further enhancing his pedagogical skills. He is actively involved in research and has published numerous articles in esteemed medical journals. Recognized for his outstanding contributions, Dr. Nazir has received awards and honors both nationally and internationally. With his dedication to the field and commitment to patient care, Dr. Muhammed Irfan Nazir continues to make a significant impact in the field of Urology at Shalamar Hospital and beyond.
Clinical Services
• Endo-urology, PCNL, Laser Assisted Procedures
• Routine Urological Procedures
- Designation
- Head of Department
- Department
- Urology
- Division
- Surgery & Allied
- Qualifications
- M.B.B.S. , FCPS
Present Title & Affiliation
• Consultant Urologist
• Professor, Department of Urology, Shalamar Medical and Dental College, Lahore
Education & Training
- Resident General Surgery 11/2002 11/2004 Aga Khan University hospital Karachi / Pakistan
- Resident Urology 11/2004 11/2008 Aga Khan University hospital Karachi / Pakistan
- Chief Resident 11/07 11/08 Aga Khan University hospital Karachi / Pakistan
- Supervisor 09/20 CPSP Karachi / Pakistan
Board Certifications
- FACS 2017 2017 American College Of Surgeons USA
- FCPS 11/2004 11/2008 CPSP Karachi / Pakistan
- MCPS 11/2002 11/2004 CPSP Karachi / Pakistan
- MBBS 1995 2001 Hamdard College Of Medicine and Dentistry Karachi / Pakistan
Continuing Medical Educational Activities
• 7th World Congress of Endourology 2019 Umerge Abu Dhabi, UAE. Training of Rezum for prostate, Training of HOLEP
• 2nd MENA ED Cadaver Course, for Penile Implants, 6-7th Sept, 2019, Sharjah Surgical Institute, University of Sharjah Sharjah, UAE
• PCNL as an alternative procedure to open renal stone disease Workshop facilitator 24th Nov, 2018, Society of Surgeons of Pakistan Lahore, Pakistan
• 1st Aga Khan University & U-merge Videourology Conference 3-4th Nov, 2018 Aga Khan University Karachi, Pakistan
• Workshop on Vascular and ureterovesical anastomosis in kidney transplant 2nd Nov, 2018 Aga Khan University Karachi, Pakistan
• Workshop on Multidisciplinary Tumor Board – How & Why 2nd Nov, 2018 Aga Khan University Karachi, Pakistan
• Workshop on Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) 2nd Nov, 2018 Aga Khan University Karachi, Pakistan
• International Congress of Minimally Invasive Urology Surgery and Techniques MINI PCNL 1st July, 2017 Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University Beijing, China
• Dry Lab Skill course in Laparoscopy & Ureteroscopy 27th June, 2017 Olympus China Training & education Center Beijing, China
• 6th International Urology Meeting 7-8th August, 2017 Berlin, Germany o workshop on RIRS + Micro PCNL
• Workshop on Urolithiasis 30th Sept to 2nd Oct, 2016 University of Health Sciences Lahore, Pakistan
• 5th International Urology Meeting 22-23rd May, 2016 The College of Surgeons Sri Lanka o Workshop on RIRS
• SIUT International Symposium 10-12 Dec, 2015 Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation Karachi, Pakistan
• Workshop on Endourology 9th Dec, 2015 Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation Karachi, Pakistan
• Workshop on Paediatric Urology 8th Dec, 2015 Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation Karachi, Pakistan
• Symposium on Challenging Cases In Urology 29-30th Nov, 2015 Aga Khan University Karachi, Pakistan
• Workshop on Dimensions of a medical curriculum. What are the elements and how do they matter? 29th Oct, 2015 University of Health Sciences Lahore, Pakistan
• ATLS 9th Edition 2.5 – Day Student Course 17-19th Sept, 2015 American College of Surgeons Lahore, Pakistan
• Urogynae Symposium facilitator May-15 Pakistan Association of Urological Surgeons Lahore, Pakistan
• Workshop on Supervisory Skills 1-4th Nov, 2012 Lahore, Pakistan
• Workshop on Assessment of Competence 3-6th Oct, 2012 Lahore, Pakistan
• Workshop on Research Methodology, Biostatistics & Medical Writing 27th Feb – 1st March, 2012 Lahore, Pakistan
• Workshop on Educational Planning & Evaluation 14-17th Dec, 2011 Lahore, Pakistan
• Assisted Reproductive Techniques 19th Feb, 2011 Islamabad, Pakistan, Speaker
• Workshop on Laparoscopic Live Donor Nephrectomy 22-23 rd Oct, 2008 Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation Karachi, Pakistan
• Basic Laparoscopic Surgery Training Minimal Invasive Surgery & Training Center, Holy Family Hospital Rawalpindi, Pakistan
• Gastrointestinal Anastomoses & Basic Laparoscopy skills 3-4th Sept, 2005 Aga Khan University Karachi, Pakistan
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Course 29th April, 2004 Aga Khan University Karachi, Pakistan
Research Interests
Dr Irfan has interest in basic research in the field of Urology.
Professional Memberships
- European Association of Urology, 2014 – to date
- Pakistan Association Of Urological Surgeons, 2008
Selected Publications
1. Yasir Amin, Irfan Nazir, Mujtaba Hasan Siddiqui. Journal of Allama Iqbal Medical College Lahore, Improved Detection of Intrascrotal Pathologies by colour Doppler Scrotal Ultrasound in addition to Scrotal Physical Examination in Primary Infertility Cases in Males Vol:4 Issue 16, Oct-Dec 2018.
2. Muhammed Irfan Nazir, Ali Akbar Zehri, Abdul Razzak Nasir, Farhat Abbas, M Hammad Ather, JoKULL Journal Effect of Alpha Blocker (alfuzosin) in patients with first time painful acute urinary retention (AUR) secondary to benign prostatic obstruction (BPO) and determine the predictors of of failed trial without catheter (TWOC) Vol:68 No. 10, 21-33, Oct-18.
3. Irfan nazir, Yaser Amin, Fawad Humayun, Hammad Naem Rana, Mahama Tahira Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences. Practice of Blood Transfusion during Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy of Kidney Stones in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Vol:12 No.1, 306-308 Jan-March 2018.
4. Irfan nazir, Yaser Amin, Fawad Humayun, Muhammad Touseef Asghar Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences Demographics and stone Clearance Rates for Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in a Tertiary Care Hospital. Vol:12 No.1, 430-32, Jan-March 2018.
5. Muhammed Irfan Nazir, Abdul Razzaq Nasir, Tauseef Asgher Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences Development of a cost effective teaching model for Flexible Cystoscopy, Vol:9, 21-23 Jan-March 2015.
6. Muhammed Irfan Nazir, Saqib Munir Suleri, Tauseef Asgher, Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences Management of Nocturnal Enuresis; which is the best option. Vol:8 No.1 156-157 Mar-14.
7. Muhammed Irfan Nazir, Saqib Munir Suleri, Tauseef Asgher, ESCULAPIO JOURNAL OF SERVICES INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES. Aggressive Surgical Management of Fournier Gangrene. Vol:10 Issue 1. 42-45 Jan-14.
8. Muhammed Irfan Nazir, Yasser Khan, Farhat Abbas, Hammad Ather, BIOMEDICA. An official Publication of University of Health Sciences Lahore Determination of the Effect of Alfuzosin in Patients with Acute Urinary Retention Secondary to Benign Prostatic Enlargement. Vol:30 Issue 4. 276-279 Dec-14.
9. Waqar Saleem Farooqi, Irfan Nazir, Mubassir F., Journal of fatima Jinnah Medical College Lahore. The Role of Arthroscopic Debridement in the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Osteoarthritis Vol:3 Issue 3, 232-234. Jul-Sept – 09.
10. Ather MH, Zehri AA, Soomro K, Nazir I Journal of Urology The Safety and Efficacy of Optical Urethrotomy Using a Spongiosum Block; A Comparative Non-randomized Study. 181(5) 2134-2138, Jan-09

