Prof. Dr. Saeed Ahmed Mahar

Bio

Prof. Dr. Saeed Ahmed Mahar is a very well-known Endocrinologist & Diabetologist in Karachi, who is often considered among the most distinguished figures in the relevant field. He is an experienced professional with the ability to handle a wide range of services such as treatment of diabetes, management of hyperglycemia & hypoglycemia, dialysis, pediatric diabetes treatment, kidney care, metabolic disorder treatment and counseling sessions for the mental health of diabetic patients, etc.

Qualifications

Dr. Saeed Ahmed Mahar is a highly qualified medical professional and has numerous qualifications and degrees. He graduated from Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan, where he was awarded a certificate of merit by the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. He completed his internal medicine residency from Dow University of Health Sciences & Civil Hospital Karachi, Pakistan, and was certified as a Fellow in Internal Medicine from the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan. Subsequently, he chose subspecialty of Endocrinology and completed a Fellowship in Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism from Aga Khan University Karachi with a clinical attachment at St Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield, London, United Kingdom and was awarded the best fellow in Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism. Dr. Saeed is a PMDC (Now PMC) Registered Professional who has gained international acclaim and has been awarded the fellowship of the American College of Physicians (FACP), the Fellowship of the American College of Endocrinology (FACE), and the Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians London (FRCP).

Experience

Dr. Saeed Ahmed has more than 24 years of experience in his line of work and is currently performing the roles of Professor of Medicine, Consultant Endocrinologist, Diabetologist and Head of Endocrine services at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) Karachi, Pakistan. He is also offering consultations at Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College and South City Hospital, both of which are also located in Karachi. Other than this, he is serving as the Supervisor & Examiner for FCPS Endocrinology at the College of Physicians & Surgeons as well as a Consultant Endocrinologist at Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan. Dr. Saeed has served the Pakistan Endocrine Society in various positions of authority during the last 8 years including carrying out the responsibilities of President of Pakistan Endocrine Society (2015-16). He has also taken over the role of General Secretary of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologist Pakistan Chapter (2019-2020) and Finance Secretary Vice President (2015-16). Moreover, he received the prestigious lifetime achievement award in 2018 for his outstanding services to the Pakistan Endocrine society and Endocrinology in Pakistan.

Activism

Saeed Ahmed Mahar has a proactive approach when it comes to raising awareness to the masses and is extremely devoted when it comes to educating the men & women of different age groups in Pakistan. He has served the community as a researcher, writer, public speaker & professional in the field while continuing to make significant efforts for the development of the health care standards available to the Pakistani audience. Dr. Saeed Mahar is actively involved in teaching undergraduates, postgraduates, family Physicians, pharmacists and paramedical staff in various institutions across Pakistan. He is a National as well as an international speaker & educator for several topics in areas such as diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, lipid management, thyroid disease & other endocrine problems, publishing more than 30 articles in peer-reviewed medical journals both locally and internationally. Dr. Saeed is also an advisor to various companies and is held in high regard by his students, patients & experts alike due to his remarkable skills, knowledge and expert insight.

Special Interests

Prof. Dr. Saeed Ahmed is a proficient health care specialist with the capabilities to deal with a diverse range of services but his main area of clinical interest lies in the treatment of diabetes, thyroid, lipid disorders, metabolic bone diseases, obesity, infertility and male sexual disorders. In one video available online, he discusses one of the most commonly found diseases in Pakistan, which is diabetes. He said that every one in six people in Pakistan have a form of diabetes yet half of these people are not even aware that they are diabetic. Many people do not notice the symptoms of diabetes but if a person is diabetic and the disease is diagnosed in early stages, there are different treatments available to manage the illness. He went on to discuss the symptoms of the illness and the relevant precautionary measures that can be taken to avoid any serious complications. He also advised the patients to make some lifestyle adjustments such as eating a healthy & balanced diet as well as exercising regularly.

Contact Details

In order to book an appointment with Prof. Dr. Saeed Ahmed Mahar, you can call 042- 38900939 or click the book appointment button on the right side of the page.