Muhammad Shoaib Nabi
Lahore,Pakistan
Summary
- A distinguished Thoracic Surgeon, Founding President of the Pakistan Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and an internationally recognised leader in minimally invasive thoracic surgery (VATS). With over two decades of experience, he has advanced thoracic surgical techniques, research, and education.
- Organized Pakistan’s first SEATS 2024 VATS Cadaver Workshop.
- Conducted over 100 hands-on training workshops on Emergency Thoracotomy & Tube Thoracostomy for medical students, postgraduate residents, and young surgeons across all public sector hospitals in Lahore.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professor of Thoracic Surgery
Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Services Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
01.2020 - Current
- Head of Pakistan’s premier Thoracic Surgery department, specializing in VATS & minimally invasive procedures
- Founding President, Pakistan Society of Thoracic Surgeons, advancing national surgical standards
- Mentor & supervisor for FCPS & MS Thoracic Surgery residents
Chairperson, Advisory Committee (MS Thoracic Surgery)
University of Health Sciences
01.2020 - Current
Consultant Thoracic Surgeon
Omar Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
01.2005 - Current
Editorial Board Member
Editorial Board Member, Esculapio Journal
01.2004 - Current
Consultant Thoracic Surgeon
Surgimed Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
01.2002 - Current
Faculty Development Trainer
CPSP
01.2000 - Current
Education
FCPS (Thoracic Surgery) -
College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan
01.2001
MBBS -
Nishtar Medical College
Multan, Pakistan01.1993
Skills
- Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
- VATS
- Bronchoscopy
- Stenting
- Management of Pulmonary & Pleural Diseases
- Tuberculosis
- Lung Cancer
- Empyema
- Advanced Thoracic Trauma
- Critical Care
Certification
- Permanent License, Pakistan Medical & Dental Council, 1994
- ATLS Certified, 2014
Leadership Roles
- Head, Department of Thoracic Surgery, SIMS/Services Hospital, 01/01/04 - Present
- Chairperson, Advisory Committee (MS Thoracic Surgery), University of Health Sciences, 01/01/20 - Present
- Advisor, Punjab Public Service Commission, Punjab, Pakistan, 01/01/20 - Present
- Member, Faculty of Thoracic Surgery, College of Physicians & Surgeons of Pakistan, 01/01/11 - Present
Editorial Contributions
- Editorial Board Member, Esculapio Journal, 01/01/04 - Present
- Reviewer, JCPSP – Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, 01/01/04 - Present
- Reviewer, IPGMI, India, PGMI, Bangladesh, 01/01/12 - Present
Current Research Interests
- Thoracic Surgery in COVID-19 management
- Lung Cancer Surgery outcomes in Pakistan
Teaching Contributions
- Conducted Over 100 Hands-on Training Workshops on Emergency Thoracotomy & Tube Thoracostomy, Medical students, Postgraduate residents, Young surgeons in all public sector hospitals in Lahore, 01/01/05 - Present
- Undergraduate Teaching, Clinical classes & lectures (5th-year MBBS, SIMS), 01/01/05 - Present
- Postgraduate Training Supervisor, 01/01/14 - Present
Workshops Conferences
- Advanced VATS & Thoracoscopic Procedures, IRCAD, France, 2015
- Interventional Pulmonology (Rigid Bronchoscopy, Tracheal Stenting), Singapore, 2009
- Research Methodology & Medical Writing, CPSP, 2000
- Advanced Surgical Skills & Education Planning, CPSP, 2004
- ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) Certification, 2014
Professional Memberships
- Founding President, Pakistan Society of Thoracic Surgeons, 2024
- European Society of Thoracic Surgery, 2004
- Society of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery of Pakistan, 2000
- Chest Society of Pakistan, 2000
Selected Publications
Physician perspective of breaking bad news-SPIKES Protocol, JAMDC, 2024, Knowledge of artificial intelligence in healthcare workers, JAMDC, 2024, Pulmonary Tuberculosis & Tobacco Smoking, Esculapio, 2019, Surgical Treatment of Pulmonary Aspergilloma – A Review of 289 Cases, Esculapio, 2019, Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma – An Underdiagnosed Entity, Esculapio, 2018, Lobectomy for Congenital Lobar Emphysema – Experience of Two Centers, Esculapio, 2017, Pulmonary Hydatid Disease – Optimal Surgical Strategy, International Journal of Surgery, 2010, Constrictive Tuberculous Pericarditis – A Classical Teaching Case, Esculapio, 2011, Large Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation – A Rare Scenario, European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2010, Invasive Aspergillosis of Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst, Ann Saudi Med, 2009
Clinical Expertise
- Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery (VATS, Bronchoscopy, Stenting)
- Management of Pulmonary & Pleural Diseases (Tuberculosis, Lung Cancer, Empyema)
- Advanced Thoracic Trauma & Critical Care
Awards
- Frontier Scout Shield, 2001, For treating bomb blast injuries
- Certificate of Appreciation, 2000, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan
Projects
University of Health Sciences Research Fund, 01/01/09 - 01/01/12
International Training
- Lung Transplant Surgery, University of Vienna AKH, Vienna, Austria, 01/01/03
- Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) Training, Singapore General Hospital, 01/01/09
- Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Beijing People’s Hospital, Peking University, 01/01/11
International Collaboration
- Founding President, Pakistan Society of Thoracic Surgeons, 01/01/24 - Present
- Organizer & Facilitator, SEATS Conference & Hands-on Cadaver Workshop on Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS), 2024
Languages
English
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Professor of Thoracic Surgery
Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Services Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Chairperson, Advisory Committee (MS Thoracic Surgery)
University of Health Sciences
01.2020 - Current
Consultant Thoracic Surgeon
Omar Hospital
01.2005 - Current
Editorial Board Member
Editorial Board Member, Esculapio Journal
01.2004 - Current
Consultant Thoracic Surgeon
Surgimed Hospital
01.2002 - Current
Faculty Development Trainer
CPSP
01.2000 - Current
FCPS (Thoracic Surgery) -
College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan
MBBS -
Nishtar Medical College
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