Prof. Dr. Nauman Naseer — Interventional Cardiologist

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Prof. Dr. Nauman Naseer

MD, FACC, FSCAI, FACP

Prof. Dr. Nauman Naseer is a distinguished Interventional Cardiologist with over 18 years of experience in advanced cardiac care, teaching, and research. A graduate of King Edward Medical University (1998), he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Chief Residency at New York Medical College / Westchester Medical Center (1999–2003).

He pursued Cardiology fellowship training at NYMC/WMC (2003–2005) and advanced Interventional Cardiology fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (2005–2007), one of the top-ranked institutions in the United States.

Dr. Naseer holds six American Board certifications in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Echocardiography, Vascular Sonography, Nuclear Cardiology, and Interventional Cardiology, with successful 10-year recertifications in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology, consistently scoring in top percentile ranks.

He has served as Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and faculty member at leading cardiac centers, including Sentara Heart Hospital, USA — recognized among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report. He was twice named among the region’s top Interventional Cardiologists (2011 and 2013) based on peer surveys. His career includes numerous awards for clinical excellence, teaching, and research, including honors from the American Heart Association and the American College of Physicians.

Dr. Naseer is a Fellow of:

  • American College of Physicians (FACP)

  • American College of Cardiology (FACC)

  • Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI)

Contributions in Pakistan

Since returning to Lahore in 2013, Dr. Naseer has built and led the Cardiology program at Bahria International Hospital, establishing it as a center of excellence for complex interventional procedures. The program features advanced cath lab capabilities including intravascular physiology, imaging, rotablation, and structural interventions such as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI).

He is among the few interventional cardiologists in Pakistan certified to perform TAVI independently and has one of the highest procedural volumes in the region.

He also pioneered the first CPSP-approved cardiology fellowship program in a private setup in Punjab (2016), contributing significantly to postgraduate cardiovascular training.

Academic & Leadership Roles

  • Ex-Professor & Chair of Cardiology, King Edward Medical University/Mayo Hospital, Lahore (2019–2020)

  • Professor, Akhtar Saeed Medical College, Lahore (2017–2019, and since 2020)

  • Associate Professor, Akhtar Saeed Medical College (2013–2017)

  • Assistant Professor, Eastern Virginia Medical School, USA (2007–2013)

  • Assistant Professor, New York Medical College (2002–2003)

  • Board Member, Wazirabad Institute of Cardiology (2022–2023)

As Vice President of the Pakistan Society of Interventional Cardiology (2021–23, re-elected 2023), he spearheaded multiple academic initiatives including fellows’ sessions, regional cath conferences, fellows’ courses at Pak Live, and innovative research platforms such as Cardioolympics and Shark Tank. He also serves as Managing Editor of Cathalogue (PSIC Journal).

Research & Global Initiatives

Dr. Naseer has authored 30 research publications in international journals and textbooks, with ongoing collaborations with the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS).

He was an investigator in the landmark Pak Sehat project (“Pakistan’s Framingham”), focused on advancing understanding of cardiovascular disease in Pakistan.

He serves as Project Director for Pakistan in the Global STEMI / Stent Save a Life Program and is focal person for the National Heart Attack Treatment Initiative (NHATI), working with the National Information Technology Board to develop digital healthcare tools.

Conferences & Public Engagement

Dr. Naseer is regularly invited as faculty, speaker, and organizer at major international meetings including Euro/Turkish CTO Club, Asia PCR, SCAI Annual Meeting, Africa STEMI Live, and Pak Live.

He has appeared on national television (PTV, ARY, Channel 24, Capital TV) to promote cardiovascular awareness and actively organizes public education campaigns on heart disease prevention, Basic Life Support (BLS), and STEMI education in Pakistan and the USA.

Prof. Dr. Nauman Naseer’s career reflects a rare combination of clinical excellence, academic leadership, and dedication to advancing cardiovascular care both in Pakistan and globally.