Prof. Dr. Zahid Askar – Trauma Surgeon

Prof. Dr. Zahid Askar is a senior orthopedic and trauma surgeon in Peshawar with more than three decades of experience in orthopedic surgery, teaching and departmental leadership. His work covers orthopedic trauma, complex fractures, joint replacement and arthroscopic surgery, with a particularly notable contribution to the development of arthroscopy and sports surgery in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

He currently practices at Peshawar General Hospital, where he is part of the Department of Orthopedics. The hospital identifies him as an Orthopedic & Trauma Surgeon.

Qualifications

Prof. Dr. Zahid Askar’s documented qualifications include:

• MBBS — 1986
• FCPS (Orthopedics) — 1992
• FRCS (Trauma & Orthopedics) — 2020

These qualifications are documented in his current Peshawar General Hospital profile.

His career combines extensive clinical experience with postgraduate orthopedic training and many years of teaching younger surgeons.

Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery

Prof. Dr. Zahid Askar manages a broad range of conditions involving the bones, joints and musculoskeletal system. An important part of his practice involves trauma surgery, where treatment can range from straightforward fracture management to reconstruction of complex injuries.

His main areas of expertise include:

• Orthopedic trauma
• Complex fractures
• Joint replacement surgery
• Knee and hip conditions
• Arthroscopic surgery
• Sports-related joint injuries
• Ligament injuries
• Shoulder disorders
• Bone and joint disorders
• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Minimally invasive orthopedic procedures
• Post-traumatic orthopedic problems

Peshawar General Hospital specifically documents orthopedic trauma, joint replacement, complex fracture management and minimally invasive orthopedic procedures among his areas of expertise.

Arthroscopy and Sports Surgery

One of the most distinctive aspects of Prof. Dr. Zahid Askar’s career is his involvement in arthroscopic surgery.

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique in which a small camera is introduced into a joint, allowing the surgeon to examine and, in many cases, repair structures through relatively small incisions.

Peshawar General Hospital describes the head of its Orthopedic Department as a pioneer of arthroscopic surgery in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with contributions to shoulder surgery including implementation of a suture-anchor technique. The department performs procedures including ligament reconstruction and arthroscopic treatment of shoulder instability and rotator-cuff injuries.

His involvement in the field extends nationally. In 2026, the Pakistan Arthroscopy and Sports Surgery Society (PASSS) identifies Prof. Dr. Zahid Askar as its President, with his leadership connected to professional education and advancement of arthroscopy and sports surgery in Pakistan.

This is worth emphasizing on NamakMandi because it differentiates his profile from that of a general orthopedic surgeon.

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Prof. Dr. Zahid Askar’s orthopedic background also encompasses arthroscopic management of shoulder disorders.

Peshawar General Hospital documents arthroscopic treatment for conditions such as shoulder instability and rotator-cuff tears within its orthopedic service.

Shoulder arthroscopy may be considered for selected ligament, tendon and joint problems when conservative treatment is insufficient or when the nature of the injury requires surgical repair.

Joint Replacement Surgery

Joint replacement is another important part of his orthopedic practice.

His current hospital profile specifically includes joint replacement surgery among his areas of expertise, while the PGH Orthopedic Department reports experience with both total knee and total hip replacement.

Joint replacement may be considered in patients with severe joint damage causing persistent pain and significant restriction of movement, particularly when appropriate non-surgical treatments no longer provide adequate relief.

The decision is based on more than an X-ray alone. Age, symptoms, mobility, general health, severity of joint damage and the effect of the condition on daily activities all need to be considered.

Long Association With Khyber Teaching Hospital

A major part of Prof. Dr. Zahid Askar’s career was spent at Khyber Teaching Hospital (KTH), Peshawar.

According to his current PGH biography, he served at KTH from 2003 until his retirement from government service in March 2022. During this period, he progressed through senior academic positions in orthopedics.

His documented career progression includes serving as:

Assistant Professor → Associate Professor → Professor of Orthopedics

He became Professor of Orthopedics in 2012 and was appointed Medical Head of Department and Chairman of the Department of Orthopedics at KTH in 2016.

This should be presented on NamakMandi as a major previous association, rather than suggesting that KTH remains his current practice.

Academic and Teaching Career

Prof. Dr. Zahid Askar’s career has involved both patient care and orthopedic education.

His progression through Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor positions, followed by leadership of the KTH Orthopedics department, reflects substantial involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate surgical education.

His continuing participation in professional orthopedic organizations and sports-surgery education also demonstrates that this academic role did not simply end with his retirement from government service.

Research and Academic Contributions

Prof. Dr. Zahid Askar has also contributed to orthopedic research.

His academic research profile records multiple publications spanning orthopedic surgery, fractures, back pain and related clinical subjects.

For NamakMandi, I would mention his research involvement without turning the profile into a publication bibliography. His academic leadership, arthroscopy work and long teaching career are more useful to patients than a long list of paper titles.

Current Practice at Peshawar General Hospital

Prof. Dr. Zahid Askar currently provides orthopedic services at:

Peshawar General Hospital
Phase 5, Hayatabad
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The hospital’s current directory places him in the Orthopaedic Department, and its doctor profile identifies him as an orthopedic and trauma surgeon.

Current appointment platforms publish consultation hours of approximately 12:00 PM–4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, but patients should confirm the latest schedule with the hospital before visiting because consultant timings can change.