Consultant Neurosurgeon · Bahawalpur, Pakistan

Dr. Wasif
Rizwan Malik

Where Precision Meets Compassion

MBBS FCPS Neurosurgery Faraz Hospital · BVH BodyTom · Neuro-Navigation
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Dr. Wasif Rizwan Malik performing neurosurgery at Zeiss operating microscope, Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur
In the Operating Theatre · BVH Bahawalpur

Dedicated to the Art & Science of Neurosurgery

"Every patient entrusted to my care is a sacred responsibility — I approach each case with تواکّل, precision, and the human touch that medicine demands."

Dr. Wasif Rizwan Malik is a board-certified Consultant Neurosurgeon with FCPS qualification, practicing at Faraz Hospital and serving as Administrative Senior Registrar at Bahawal Victoria Hospital (BVH) — one of South Punjab's largest tertiary care centres.

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FCPS Neurosurgery College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan
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Consultant Neurosurgeon Faraz Hospital, Dubai Mahal Chowk, Bahawalpur
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Sr. Registrar — Neurosurgery Ward & NICU Bahawal Victoria Hospital (BVH), Bahawalpur
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Clinical AI & Research Pioneer AI-integrated neurosurgical workflows · Prospective case registry

Clinical Philosophy

Guided by tawakkul (تواکّل) — complete trust in Allah — Dr. Malik combines evidence-based neurosurgical practice with genuine human compassion. He believes the surgeon's scalpel and the healer's heart are inseparable.

Neurosurgical Specializations

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Cranial Neurosurgery

Comprehensive management of brain tumours, cerebral haemorrhage, contusions, and traumatic brain injuries with microsurgical precision.

Brain · Skull Base
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Spine Surgery

Cervical, thoracic and lumbar disc disease, spinal stenosis, trauma, deformity correction and instrumented fusion procedures.

Cervical · Lumbar · Thoracic
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Cerebrovascular Surgery

Aneurysm clipping, AVM management, CVST, malignant MCA infarction, carotid artery disease, and haemorrhagic stroke.

Aneurysm · AVM · Stroke
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Neuro-Oncology

Gliomas, meningiomas, pituitary adenomas, brain metastases, and skull base tumours — surgical resection and biopsy guided by intraoperative imaging.

Glioma · Meningioma · Pituitary
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Paediatric Neurosurgery

Hydrocephalus, paediatric brain tumours, craniofacial disorders, Chiari malformation, tethered cord syndrome, and paediatric epilepsy surgery.

Hydrocephalus · Chiari · Tethered Cord
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Functional Neurosurgery

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) framework, awake craniotomy, epilepsy surgery, and neuromodulation in resource-adapted settings.

DBS · Awake Craniotomy · Epilepsy
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Endoscopic Neurosurgery

Endoscopic endonasal pituitary surgery, endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV), and minimally invasive neuroendoscopy for intraventricular lesions.

Pituitary · ETV · Ventriculoscopy
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Neurocritical Care

Management of severe TBI, post-operative neuro-ICU care, ICP monitoring, NICU protocols, and bridging to surgical intervention in complex cases.

NICU · ICP · Post-Op Care
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Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, brachial plexus injuries, nerve repair, and off-label tacrolimus (FK506) for nerve regeneration via FKBP52 pathway.

Carpal Tunnel · Brachial Plexus

Detailed Procedure Guide

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Craniotomy

Brain Surgery

Surgical opening of the skull for access to brain tumours, haematomas, AVMs, or aneurysms. Performed under Zeiss operating microscope with BodyTom intraoperative CT guidance.

General Anaesthesia 2–8 hrs ICU Post-Op
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Spinal Instrumentation & Fusion

Spine Surgery

Pedicle screw fixation, TLIF/PLIF, anterior cervical discectomy & fusion (ACDF), and laminectomy for degenerative and traumatic spinal pathology.

Prone/Supine Position 2–6 hrs C-Arm Guided
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Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery

Skull Base · Endoscopy

Endonasal endoscopic trans-sphenoidal approach for pituitary adenomas, craniopharyngiomas, and sellar region lesions — minimal invasiveness, rapid recovery.

Endonasal 2–4 hrs MRI Post-Op
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VP Shunt Surgery

Hydrocephalus

Ventriculo-peritoneal shunting for communicating and obstructive hydrocephalus. Programmable valve systems for adult and paediatric patients.

1–2 hrs Programmable Valve Paediatric/Adult
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Aneurysm Clipping

Cerebrovascular

Microsurgical clipping of intracranial aneurysms to prevent SAH or treat ruptured aneurysms — using Yasargil aneurysm clip systems under high-magnification microscopy.

Microsurgical Yasargil Clips NICU Post-Op
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Awake Craniotomy

Functional · Eloquent Brain

Resection of tumours near eloquent cortex (language, motor) with patient awake for real-time neurological monitoring — novel adaptation without formal intraoperative neurophysiology.

Awake-Asleep-Awake Novel Technique Cortical Mapping
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State-of-the-Art Equipment

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BodyTom Intraoperative CT

Full-body portable CT scanner enabling real-time intraoperative imaging for precise tumour resection verification and pedicle screw accuracy.

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Inomed ARC Stereotactic Frame

CT-guided stereotactic frame for precise biopsy, DBS lead placement, and BodyTom-ARC integrated stereotaxy — adapted for resource-constrained settings.

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Zeiss Operating Microscope

High-definition neurosurgical microscopy for microvascular, tumour, and skull base procedures with Heidg co-observer system.

⟳ Restoration Pending

Medtronic Neuronavigation

Intraoperative GPS-guided neuronavigation system. Currently undergoing battery replacement — formal procurement initiated with BVH administration.

⟳ Restoration Pending

Inomed IONM System

Intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring for awake craniotomy and spine cases. Parts procurement under PPRA process.

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Neuro-Spine Endoscopy Suite

Full neuroendoscopy system for ETV, ventriculoscopy, and endonasal pituitary surgery — complete endoscope and camera system operational.

Stories of Recovery

Neurosurgical AI Assistant

Our AI assistant, powered by Claude, is trained to answer general questions about neurosurgical conditions, help you understand diagnoses, prepare for consultations, and guide you toward appropriate care.

It is not a substitute for a clinical consultation. For urgent concerns, please call directly or visit the nearest emergency department.

🧠Explains brain and spine conditions in simple language
📋Helps you prepare questions for your consultation
💊General information on neurosurgical treatments
🚨Guides urgent vs. non-urgent symptom triage
🇵🇰Available in English and Urdu
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Schedule Your Appointment

Consultations are available at Faraz Hospital, Bahawalpur. Walk-ins are accepted for urgent cases. For planned consultations, booking in advance is recommended.

Monday – Thursday09:00 – 17:00
Friday09:00 – 12:00 · 14:00 – 17:00
Saturday09:00 – 13:00
SundayEmergency Only
BVH OPDAs per hospital schedule
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Faraz Hospital Dubai Mahal Chowk, Bahawalpur
Tel: 062-2885604
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Bahawal Victoria Hospital (BVH) Neurosurgery Ward & NICU
Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
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Neurological Emergency? Sudden severe headache, weakness, speech change, head injury → Go to BVH Emergency immediately or call 1122

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Research & Publications

Original Research

Awake Craniotomy Without Formal IONM: Outcomes in a Resource-Constrained Setting

Dr. W.R. Malik ⟳ In Progress
Case Series

BodyTom + ARC Frame Stereotaxy: Adapted Workflow in Southern Punjab

Dr. W.R. Malik ⟳ In Progress
Case Series

Post-Partum CVST with Haemorrhagic Venous Infarct: Anticoagulation Outcomes

Dr. W.R. Malik et al. ⟳ In Progress
Collaborative Research

Paediatric Seizures with Normal MRI: EEG-guided Management in BVH

Malik · Bhatti · et al. ◎ Planned
Case Report

Paediatric LCH: Dual Skull Vault Lesion — Biopsy, Diagnosis & Management

Dr. W.R. Malik ✓ Ready for Submission
Case Series

Hudson Brace + Gigli Saw Craniotomy: Outcomes Where Power Drills Fail

Dr. W.R. Malik ◎ Planned
Research Principle Our research focuses on neurosurgery in resource-constrained settings — developing and validating adaptations that provide world-class outcomes with the tools available in South Punjab, with target publication in PubMed/Scopus-indexed journals.

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Shahid Mahmood Multan · 3 weeks ago
✓ Verified Visit

Came from Multan for a second opinion on my cervical disc problem. Dr. Wasif's assessment was thorough, explained all options clearly including surgery vs conservative management. He was honest that surgery was not immediately needed. Really appreciated the transparency.

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Rashida K. Bahawalpur · 1 month ago

My husband had a brain aneurysm clipping at BVH with Dr. Wasif. The team was outstanding, especially the follow-up care. He is recovering beautifully, alhamdulillah. May Allah give long life and success to Dr. Wasif and his team. Ameen.

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Zulfiqar Ali Dera Ghazi Khan · 2 months ago

Question: My MRI shows L4-L5 disc bulge with nerve compression. Is this always needing surgery? I have leg pain for 4 months. Can I see Dr. Wasif for this?

Contact & Location

Dr. Wasif Rizwan Malik WM
Dr. Wasif Rizwan Malik
MBBS · FCPS Neurosurgery
Consultant Neurosurgeon · Bahawalpur
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Faraz Hospital 9MQ6+3X3, Model Town, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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Neurological Emergency BVH Emergency · Rescue 1122 · Or call directly: 062-2885604

Red Flag Symptoms — Seek Immediate Care: Sudden severe headache ("thunderclap") · New weakness or numbness · Speech difficulty · Vision loss · Seizures · Loss of consciousness · Worsening neck pain after trauma

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