On Pakistan Day, Prof. Khalid Mahmood, the country’s leading Neurosurgeon and the pioneer of new trends has been awarded with the medal of distinction “Tamgha-e-Imtiaz”.
Prof. Khalid Mehmood is not only the founder of modern treatment methods like DBS for Parkinson but also introduced new trends and treatment in for neurosurgery in the region. In a graceful ceremony, President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi has given “Tamgha-e-Imtiaz” to Prof. Dr. Khalid Mehmood in Islamabad. It is mentionable that Prof. Dr. Khalid Mehmood is associated with the field of neuro health and neurosurgery in Pakistan and has proven his skills here and abroad which have been practically accepted and he has been embraced with this award.
It is a matter of further happiness for ED PINS Prof. Dr. Khalid that apart from being awarded this Medal of Distinction in 2023, he has also been promoted to Grade 21 by the Punjab Government, which is due to his achievements and abilities he has proved.
It is noteworthy to mention that Prof. Khalid has received higher education abroad and served in this sensitive field of neurosurgery for more than two decades. His achievements have been recognized here and abroad collectively and his medical work been appreciated in medical journals and magazines. Moreover, 29 research documents of Prof. Dr. Khalid Mehmood have been published so far while he also has the honor of representing Pakistan in various countries including Korea, UK and Europe. Prof. Dr. Khalid after receiving this Tamgha-e-Imtiaz said that he bows before Allah Almighty on this achievement and would consider it an honor to devote the rest of his life for his beloved country and the nation.
In his congratulatory message Chairman BoM, PINS, Prof. Anjum Habib Vohra has said that since the establishment of this Institution, Prof. Khalid’s services are worthy of praise and he has undoubtedly not only earned a name in his field but also spared no effort in serving his motherland.
Prof. Anjum Habib Vohra further said that the establishment of this 500-bed Neuro Institute and provide treatment for neurons disorders to the patients under one roof proves the management skills of Prof. Khalid Mehmood, while his services in making this Institution functional is his bright chapter for which the medical community of the country will always acknowledge his contributions.
