Executive Board 2023-2024
Meet our distinguished leadership team dedicated to advancing orthopaedic medicine and education in Pakistan
Our Leadership at a Glance
The Pakistan Orthopaedic Association is led by distinguished professionals committed to advancing orthopaedic medicine, education, and patient care across Pakistan.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Khan
President
Leading orthopaedic surgeon with 25+ years of experience in joint replacement and trauma surgery. Former President of Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association.
Prof. Dr. Lal Muhammad Kakar
Secretary General
Renowned spine surgery expert with 22+ years of experience. Former Director of Orthopaedic Training Program and international speaker at 50+ conferences.
Dr. Israr Ahmad
Treasurer
Expert in oncological orthopaedics with 18+ years of experience. Specializes in musculoskeletal oncology and holds MBA in Healthcare Management.
Complete Executive Structure
Core Leadership
5 Senior Positions
Provincial Representatives
16 Regional Leaders
Editorial Board
16 Academic Experts
Committee Chairs
4 Specialized Committees
Leadership Team
Qualification
MBBS, MS (Ortho), FCPS (Ortho)
Institution
Aga Khan University Hospital
Specialization
Joint Replacement & Trauma Surgery
Experience
25+ years
Key Achievements
- •Former President of Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association
- •Author of 150+ research papers
Qualification
MBBS, MS (Ortho), FRCS
Institution
Combined Military Hospital
Specialization
Spine Surgery & Trauma
Experience
22+ years
Key Achievements
- •Former Director of Orthopaedic Training Program
- •International speaker at 50+ conferences
Qualification
MBBS, FCPS (Ortho), MBA (Healthcare)
Institution
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital
Specialization
Oncological Orthopaedics
Experience
18+ years
Key Achievements
- •Expert in musculoskeletal oncology
- •Financial management certification
Qualification
MBBS, MS (Ortho), Fellowship in Sports Medicine
Institution
Services Hospital
Specialization
Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy
Experience
20+ years
Key Achievements
- •Team physician for national cricket team
- •Pioneer in arthroscopic surgery in Pakistan
Qualification
MBBS, FCPS (Ortho), Fellowship in Pediatric Ortho
Institution
National Institute of Child Health
Specialization
Pediatric Orthopaedics
Experience
16+ years
Key Achievements
- •Leading pediatric orthopaedic surgeon
- •Established children's orthopaedic unit
Qualification
MBBS, MS (Ortho), FRCS (Trauma & Ortho)
Institution
Lady Reading Hospital
Specialization
Trauma & Emergency Orthopaedics
Experience
19+ years
Key Achievements
- •Head of trauma unit
- •Expert in polytrauma management
Qualification
MBBS, FCPS (Ortho), Diploma in Hospital Management
Institution
Bolan Medical Complex
Specialization
General Orthopaedics & Administration
Experience
21+ years
Key Achievements
- •Developed orthopaedic services in Balochistan
- •Healthcare administration expert
Qualification
MBBS, MS (Ortho), PhD (Medical Research)
Institution
Dow University of Health Sciences
Specialization
Research & Academic Medicine
Experience
17+ years
Key Achievements
- •Published 200+ research papers
- •Editorial board member of international journals
Organizational Structure
Core Leadership
- President (1)
- President Elect (1)
- Immediate Past President (1)
- Secretary General (1)
- Treasurer (1)
Provincial Representatives
- Vice Presidents (4)
- Joint Secretaries (4)
- Executive Members (8)
Editorial Board
- Editor-in-Chief JPOA (1)
- Associate Editors (3)
- Editorial Board Members (12)
Committee Chairs
- Education Committee Chair
- Research Committee Chair
- Ethics Committee Chair
- Membership Committee Chair
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