Dr. Mahnaz Naveed Shah

Position: Consultant Ophthalmologist
Email: [email protected]

Dr. Mahnaz Naveed Shah, MD, is Director, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Glaucoma specialist at The Eye Center Dr. Mahnaz Naveed Shah & Associates at the South City Hospital, Karachi.

Dr. Mahnaz completed both her basic medical as well as her advanced postgraduate training in the United States. She graduated from medical college in the United States, earning a medical doctorate degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas and continued on to complete her training in ophthalmology at the world famous Cullen Eye Institute at Baylor College of Medicine. She has trained in both adult and pediatric ophthalmology at The Methodist Hospital, St. Luke’s Hospital, the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Ben Taub Hospital and Texas Children’s Hospital. At the completion of her training she was honoured with the Stephen Schindler Award by the Cullen Eye Institute, a recognition awarded only once annually to an outstanding graduating resident.

After completing her extensive ophthalmology training, Dr. Mahnaz completed an additional fellowship in Glaucoma and Anterior Segment Surgery in the United States. She was board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology subsequent to completion of her training and re certified again through a rigorous process in 2012 and again in 2019 to ensure the process of continuous  re-certification and ensure compliance with the highest standards in the provision of eye care. Dr. Mahnaz Naveed Shah is also an elected fellow of the prestigious American Academy of Ophthalmology. She maintains an unrestricted active medical license and board certification to practice ophthalmology in the United States as well as in Pakistan.

After completion of training and working as a qualified ophthalmologist in the United States, Dr. Mahnaz returned to Pakistan in 2002, when she joined the Aga Khan University Hospital as part of the full time medical faculty and as consultant eye surgeon.

In 2011, she established The Eye Center at South City Hospital, which has now grown to a full service Ophthalmology Unit that provides world class services of eight dedicated ophthalmologists, orthoptists and a team of extremely skilful technicians that help in the provision of world class eye care. The Eye Center delivers medical and surgical care over a range of sub-specialty interests including  glaucoma, anterior segment surgery, advanced catract surgery, corneal, refractive surgery, vitreo-retina, strabismus, pediatric ophthalmology and oculoplastics. The Eye Center has a fully staffed, state of art operating suite and dedicated eye day care surgery intake area providing surgical eye care at South City Hospital.

Dr. Mahnaz has very actively participated in teaching, has been involved in several research projects, publications and continues to participate widely in educational activities locally, nationally and internationally. She has also been one of the founding members of The Pakistan Glaucoma Association. Her main clinical interest is in adult and pediatric  medical and surgical glaucoma management in which she has extensive medical and surgical experience of over 20 years.

Dr. Mahnaz provides the most advanced treatment options in glaucoma diagnosis and treatment including  all standard and also newer minimally invasive glaucoma surgical procedures. At present, Dr. Mahnaz Naveed Shah is the only member of the prestigious American Glaucoma Society in all of Pakistan .

Dr. Mahnaz Naveed Shah

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Dr. Mahnaz Naveed Shah, MD, is Director, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Glaucoma specialist at The Eye Center, Dr. Mahnaz Naveed Shah & Associates at the South City Hospital, Karachi.

Dr. Shahab ul Hassan Siddiqui

Position: Consultant Ophthalmologist

Dr. Shahab ul Hassan Siddiqui is a fellowship trained vitreo-retinal surgeon. He has been recognized for his skill and expertise and has been awarded both an FCPS (Fellow of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan) as well as an FRCS (Fellow Royal College of Surgeon Glasgow). Dr. Shahab has worked extensively in Pakistan and has additional experience working in the Department of Retina Diseases of Warrington and Holton General Hospital. Shahab has extensive experience in cataract, refractive surgery, LASIK and is considered an expert in the fields of medical retina and retinal surgery. Dr. Shahab is considered a gifted clinician and a engaging teacher.

Retinal surgery is a highly specialized field of ophthalmology period that deals with the diagnosis, appropriate management and treatment of conditions affecting the retina. The retina is the thin layer of tissue that lines the back of the eye and is the structure in the eye that is responsible for converting light into neural signals that the brain can interpret as vision. A healthy retina is critical to our ability to see clearly. A vitreo-retinal surgeon is a medical Doctor Who has received advanced training and expertise in the medical and surgical management of retinal diseases and disorders.

Retinal surgeons are skilled in performing delicate and complex surgical procedures including macular hole surgery retinal detachment repair vitrectomy, as well as laser surgery for various retinal conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. In circumstances that are rarer they can also advise patients on the appropriate genetic testing, treatment options and appropriate counseling as well as discuss issues related to screening for family members of those individuals who may be affected by retinal dystrophies or inborn errors in retinal functioning. Retinal specialists work closely with other members of the eye care team including our diagnostic technicians, with other ophthalmologists, both general as well as subspecialty ophthalmologists and as well as other retinal specialists to provide comprehensive, state of the art care for patients with retinal diseases.

With very specialized training in advanced surgical techniques, retinal surgeons now play a critical role in restoring and preserving vision for individuals with retinal disorders and are committed to staying up to date with the latest research and advancements in the field to ensure that their patients receive the absolute best care possible and optimal outcomes.

Dr. Shahab Ul Hassan Siddiqui is a vitreoretinal surgeon who has trained extensively both in Pakistan as well as in the United in the United Kingdom he holds an FCPS in vitreoretinal surgery it has an FRCS in ophthalmology from the United Kingdom. Dr. Shahab is well respected not only for his medical and surgical expertise and skill but also for his very kind and compassionate demeanor with patients. For an appointment with Dr. Shahab Ul Hassan Siddiqui please call The Eye clinic at any one of our numbers through the main switchboard at 03041119544 or at any of our other mobile or landlines +923008933377, +923028291799, +9230008222218 and 02135836713.

You can also leave a WhatsApp message at these numbers for our team and someone from our team will call you back. You can also request an appt through our web portal at www.surgicaleyecenter.org. Dr. Shahab sees patients on Monday 230pm-5 pm, Wednesday 2.30pm-5 pm and Saturday 2.30 pm-5 pm afternoons at The Eye Center.

Dr. Shahab ul Hassan Siddiqui

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Dr. Shahab ul Hassan Siddiqui is a fellowship trained vitreo-retinal surgeon. He has been recognized for his skill and expertise and has been awarded both an FCPS (Fellow of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan) as well as an FRCS (Fellow Royal College of Surgeon Glasgow). Dr. Shahab has worked...

Mr. Hasnain Premjee

Position: Administrator

Mr. Hasnain Premjee has been the Head of Operations at The Eye Center at South City Hospital from its very inception in 2011. Mr. Premjee oversees the provision of medical, diagnostic and surgical services for The Eye Centre and acts as a focal point for liaison between all six eye specialists who provide eye care services at South City Hospital.

Mr. Premjee is also instrumental in supervising and overseeing all of the administrative issues pertaining to The Eye Center In addition to his many responsibilities, he remains a most valuable resource for clinicians and patients alike.

Mr. Premjee has maintained a special interest in the provision of ethical, state-of-art eye care services for patients seeking treatment in both routine and complex care.

He has brought to The Eye Center a wide variety of skills from his twenty years of experience and previous involvement in the non-health care sector. Mr. Premjee continues to remain involved in several philanthropic organizations providing education and health for the less privileged.

Mr. Hasnain Premjee

Administrator

Mr. Hasnain Premjee has been the Head of Operations at The Eye Center at South City Hospital from its very inception in 2011. Mr. Premjee oversees the provision of medical, diagnostic and surgical services for The Eye Centre and acts as a focal point for liaison between all six eye...

Dr. Mustafa Kamal Junejo

Position: Consultant Ophthalmologist
Email: [email protected]

Dr. Mustafa Kamal Junejo recieved his MBBS in 2008 and completed his residency in Ophthalmology in 2014 from Aga Khan University Hospital in  Karachi. Dr. Mustafa Kamal did his MRCS in Ophthalmology in 2016 from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. He did his FRCS in Ophthalmology in 2018 from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Dr. Kamal has also been awarded with FACS (Fellowship of American College of Surgeons) USA and FICS (Fellowship of International College of Surgeons) USA.

Dr Mustafa Kamal’s expertise is in advanced and complex cataract surgery, complicated corneal transplant surgery, ocular surface diseases, limbal stem cell grafting, squint surgery and Boston Keratoprosthesis. He did hands on training in Boston Keratoprosthesis from Chicago, Illinois, USA. He has also had training in Advanced Cataract surgery through Phacoemulsification from Royal College of Ophthalmologist, London, United Kingdom. Dr. Mustafa has held clinical attachments at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom. He received training in Emergency Ophthalmology from Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London, United Kingdom.

Dr. Mustafa Kamal Junejo is highly interested in teaching and has worked in a teaching capacity at Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi. He is an author of many research articles which have been published in national and international medical journals and he has been actively participating as Speaker in National and International Ophthalmological Conferences. He is member of Ophthalmological Society of Pakistan, Pakistan Glaucoma Association, Cornea & Ocular surface disease society of Pakistan as well as Cataract and Refractive Surgery Society of Pakistan.

In addition to his work at the Eye Center, Dr.  Mustafa serves as Assistant professor, where he heads the Department  of Cornea and External Eye Disease at Isra Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Karachi.

Dr. Mustafa Kamal Junejo’s areas of interest are Cataract surgeries, Corneal transplant and Ocular Surface diseases, Medical Retina, Advanced Strabismus (Squint) procedures, Emergency Ophthalmology and Neuro-Ophthalmology. Dr. Mustafa Kamal is known for his diligence in clinical care and his skillful and compassionate delivery of expert eye care. 

Dr. Mustafa Kamal Junejo

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Dr Mustafa Kamal’s expertise is in Advanced and Complicated Cataract surgery

Dr. Muhammad Saeed Iqbal

Position: Consultant Ophthalmologist
Email: [email protected]

Dr. Muhammad Saeed Iqbal did his MBBS in 1993 and his house job at Jinnah Post-Graduate Medical Center, Karachi. He acquired his CCT from the Ophthalmology department of the same institute.

In 2001, he became a fellow of the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Pakistan (FCPS) in Ophthalmology. Currently, in addition to his his clinical work at the Eye Center, Dr. Saeed serves as professor of Ophthalmology at Sir Syed College of Medical Sciences, Karachi.

Dr. Saeed has also been awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons, Glasgow (F.R.C.S) in 2010. His specific areas of clinical interest are cataract and anterior segment surgery as well as cornea and refractive surgery. Dr. Saeed is fellowship trained in Cornea and Refractive Surgery from the U.K.

Dr. Saeed is one of the leading eye surgeons in Karachi who has performed LASIK, PRK, Corneal Cross linking and a range of other refractive procedures on more than 6,000 patients in the past 13 years.

He is the author of many research articles, especially on refractive surgery. He is also a member of the editorial panel of the E-Cronicon Ophthalmology Journal.

Dr. Saeed has been an active member of executive committee of the Ophthalmological Society of Pakistan, Karachi Chapter for the past six years and remained general secretary of the society for three years. He is also the general secretary of the central council of the society for ophthalmology in Pakistan.

Dr. Saeed is valued nationally for his consistent and admirable early adaptation to technology in the field of refractive surgery and his contributions to clinical care of patients and the education of his colleague in his area of expertise.

 

Dr. Muhammad Saeed Iqbal

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Dr. Muhammad Saeed Iqbal did his MBBS at Jinnah Post-Graduate Medical Centre, Karachi

Dr. Tanveer Chaudhry

Position: Consultant Ophthalmologist
Email: [email protected]

Dr. Tanveer Anjum Chaudhry is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Cornea and Anterior Segment specialist at the South City Hospital, Karachi. His clinical interests and expertise include cornea and refractive surgery, small incision cataract surgery, anterior segment surgery, and pediatric ophthalmology.
Dr. Chaudhry obtained his degree of bachelors in Medicine and Surgery from DOW University of Health and Sciences. He received an extensive post graduate training in ophthalmology in the United Kingdom, and was awarded F.R.C.S (Edinburgh, UK), M.R.C.Ophth (London) and Diploma in Ophthalmology (Dublin, Ireland). Dr. Chaudhry completed his fellowship in Cornea and Anterior Segment Surgery in Leicester, UK, following which he served as a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Barnsley District General Hospital Rotherham, NHS Trust, UK.

Upon returning to Pakistan, he served as a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Shahzad Eye Hospital before joining Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Karachi, as Faculty of Ophthalmology, and Consultant Ophthalmologist. Dr. Chaudhry has actively participated in academic and research activities for undergraduate and post graduate trainees, locally, nationally and internationally, and has authored many publications. He has also served as the Section Head of Ophthalmology and Director of Residency at AKUH, and established Eye Skills Lab for post graduate trainees, and developed tools for public awareness of Retinopathy of Prematurity. He continues to be a keen participant and Guest speaker at several national and international conferences. His hard work and dedication have been acknowledged with an Outstanding Teacher’s Award based on students’ recommendations.

Dr. Chaudhry ensures best and up-to-date treatment for his patients and knowledge for his trainees. He recently received advanced training in Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK), Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK), and Advanced Refractive Surgery. He also secured a Diploma (DISSO) form University of Switzerland. His current goals include spreading awareness for Retinopathy of Prematurity and Cornea Donation
Beyond clinics and theaters, Dr. Chaudhry is an avid traveler and photographer

Dr. Tanveer Chaudhry

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Dr. Chaudhry obtained his degree of bachelors in Medicine and Surgery from DOW University of Health and Sciences.

Dr. Jamshaid Khan

Position: Consultant Ophthalmologist
Email: [email protected]

Dr. Jamshaid Khan, M.B.B.S, F.C.P.S, is one of our earliest team members of The Eye Center and was instrumental in helping us set up many of the protocols we follow today. He is an extremely accomplished cataract and anterior segment surgeon with consistently superb results.

Dr. Jamshaid has also has a great deal of experience in treating complex glaucoma and performs refractive surgery as well.

Dr. Khan has also been responsible for the set up and running of a busy charitable Eye Hospital with which he was associated as its Head of Clinical and Administrative Operations for several years. He is well known for his extensive philanthropic work.

Dr. Mahnaz and Dr. Jamshaid have worked together as colleagues for over 15 years.

He is a gifted surgeon and a most valuable member of our team. Dr. Jamshaid Khan sees both pediatric and adult patients.

Dr. Jamshaid Khan

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Dr. Jamshaid Khan, M.B.B.S, F.C.P.S, is one of our earliest team members of The Eye Centre

Dr. Shayan Shadmani

Position: Consultant Ophthalmologist
Email: [email protected]

Dr. Shayan Shadmani M.B.B.S., M.C.P.S. has been practicing ophthalmology for over 20 years. His expertise in cataract surgery is well recognized nationally, and we consider ourselves fortunate to have him as a part of our team.

In addition to anterior segment surgery, Dr. Shayan performs a wide variety of other surgical procedures.
Dr. Shayan Shadmani’s philanthropic work extends to local, national and international venues. Dr. Shayan is a most dedicated professional who remains busy not only in his extensive clinical work but in addition to it with the many eye projects that he remains involved in.

Dr. Shayan is well recognized nationally for his superior expertise in complex cataract surgeries.

Dr. Shayan is a great asset to The Eye Center and to his patients all across the province.

Dr. Shayan Shadmani

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Dr. Shayan Shadmani M.B.B.S., M.C.P.S. has been practicing ophthalmology for over 20 years

Dr. S. Aisha Bokhari

Dr. S. Aisha Bokhari

Position: Consultant Ophthalmologist
Email: [email protected]

Dr. S. Aisha Bokhari is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Anterior segment & Oculoplastic surgeon at The Eye Center, South City Hospital, Karachi. She has expertise in Pediatric and Adult ophthalmology including strabismus (squint) surgery, oculoplastics and trauma repair. She is well trained in micro surgical ocular procedures, including phacoemulsification, cornea and refractive surgery and other anterior segment procedures.

Having special interest in oculoplastics, she has clinical expertise in peri-ocular cosmesis, including Botox injections for upper face conditions such as frown lines, crows feet, hemifacial spasms, etc.

Dr. Bokhari is a graduate of Hamdard College of Medicine and Dentistry. After completing her post-graduate training she obtained her Fellowship in Ophthalmology from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow (United Kingdom).

She has worked at LRBT Tertiary Eye Hospital, where she was among the top surgeons for 10 years and where she was actively involved in the training of post-graduate trainees.

She was also associated with Jinnah Medical and Dental College as Assistant Professor and contributed actively to the training of medical students

Dr. S. Aisha Bokhari

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Dr. S. Aisha Bokhari is a graduate of Hamdard College of Medicine and Dentistry.

Dr. Rehman Siddiqui

Position: Consultant Ophthalmologist
Email: [email protected]

Dr. Rehman Siddiqui is a fellowship-trained Retinal Surgeon. He specializes in the medical and surgical management of retinal disorders, such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, macular holes and macular degeneration.

He is the only retinal surgeon with a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) from the General Medical Council of the UK, practicing in Karachi. The CCT is awarded when a doctor is assessed to have a very high standard of training in the UK and is allowed to practice without supervision.

Dr. Rehman Siddiqui is one of the only two members of American Society of Retina Specialists in Pakistan and the only one in Karachi. As a retinal surgeon, he has vast experience of dealing with advanced and complex cataracts, in addition to dealing with complications of cataract surgery.

Dr. Rehman Siddiqui

Consultant Ophthalmologist

MBBS, MSc (UK), MRCS (Edinburgh), MRCOphth (London), CCT (UK), FRCS (Edinburgh), FRCOphth (London) Consultant Ophthalmologist

Dr. Uzma Naz

Position: Consultant Ophthalmologist

Dr. Uzma Naz is a fellowship trained Uveitis Consultant and Eye Surgeon with post graduate qualifications of MCPS, MRCS ( Glasgow), Fellowship in Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Diseases at the very prestigious Moran Eye Center, in Utah, USA.
Uveitis is a complex and potentially serious condition that affects the urea, the middle layer of the eye that contains many blood vessels and plays a critical role in vision. A uveitis specialist is a medical Doctor, an ophthalmologist and eye surgeon by training who has undergone specialized training in the diagnosis and management of uveitis, as well as other inflammatory
disorders of the eye.

Uveitis specialists are experts in identifying and treating the various types of uveitis including anterior, intermediate, posterior and pan-uveitis. Uveitis specialists work closely with patients to develop personalized treatment plans that may include medications, injections or surgery, dependent on the severity and underlying cause of the condition.

In addition to treating uveitis, uveitis specialists may also manage other related conditions such as scleritis, keratitis, and iritis as well as many others. They work in close collaboration and together with other eye care professionals including other ophthalmologists and
rheumatologists to ensure that patients receive the absolute best care possible and receive comprehensive care for their condition. Uveitis specialists are skilled in the treatment of complicated cataracts and other eye conditions that can often be caused by inflammation in
the eye.

With her their extensive specialty training and expertise, Dr. Uzma Naz, our uveitis specialist play a critical role in preserving and restoring vision for individuals with inflammatory eye disorders. Dr. Uzma Naz is committed to staying up to date with the latest research and advancements within the field of uveitis to provide her patients with the most advanced and effective treatments available. Dr. Uzma Naz is particularly skilled at doing routine and complex cataract surgery as difficult to manage cataracts are often seen in patients who have longstanding uveitis.

For an appointment with Dr. Uzma Naz, please call The Eye clinic at any one of our numbers through the main switchboard at 03041119544 or at any of our other mobile or landlines +923008933377, +923028291799, +9230008222218 and 02135836713. You can also leave a WhatsApp message at these numbers for our team and someone from our team will call you back. You can also request an appt through our web portal at www.surgicaleyecenter.org. Dr.Uzma Naz sees patients on Tuesday 2 30pm-5 pm and Thursday 2 30 pm-5 pm at The Eye Center. All diagnostic services are available on site for the ease of uveitis patients.

Dr. Uzma Naz

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Dr. Uzma Naz is a fellowship trained Uveitis Consultant and Eye Surgeon with post graduate qualifications of MCPS, MRCS ( Glasgow), Fellowship in Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Diseases at the very prestigious Moran Eye Center, in Utah, USA. Uveitis is a complex and potentially serious condition that affects the urea,...