Dr. Zahid Rustam
Consultant Physician Interventional Pain Management Neurology & Orthopaedic Medicine
The first Neuro-rehab physician to obtain the prestigious FIPP qualification in Pakistan, bringing decades of global expertise from the UK, USA, and Saudi Arabia to the Islamabad Pain Spine & Stroke Center.
About Dr. Zahid Rustam
Dr. Zahid Rustam graduated from Army Medical College in 1994 and completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the Armed Forces Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine (AFIRM) in 2003.
He subsequently pursued advanced training internationally, practicing at some of the world’s most renowned healthcare institutions, including the Cleveland Clinic (USA), the National Hospital of Neurology and Neurosurgery (UK), and King Fahd Medical City (KSA).
With vast experience managing diverse and complex conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and musculoskeletal disabilities, Dr. Rustam is dedicated to comprehensive patient care. He is also a passionate educator, actively training the next generation of young pain physicians.
Image-Guided Interventions
Minimally invasive interventions for chronic conditions, Sciatica, Osteoarthritis of the Knee, Shoulder, and Hip. Ultrasound-guided intra-lesional and intra-articular injections, alongside PRP and Stem Cell Therapy.
Advanced Pain Management
Targeted treatments including Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation for trigeminal neuralgia, cluster headaches, knee, and hip pain, as well as intra-discal ozone therapy and coblation-nucleoplasty for discogenic pain.
Neurological Rehabilitation
Expert management of stroke, neurological disorders, and traumatic brain injuries, including advanced spasticity management using Phenol and Botox injections.
Neuro Diagnostics
Comprehensive diagnostic testing including NCS/EMG and Evoked Potentials to accurately map and treat nerve function.
Physical Medicine & Orthotics
Full-spectrum physical therapy, customized orthotics and splints, and specialized management programs for amputees.
Geriatric & Bone Health
Dedicated elderly care medicine, DXA Scans for bone health monitoring, and specialized management of incontinence.
Board Certifications & Fellowships
- Fellow Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP) (WIP-USA)
- American Board of Electro-diagnostic Medicine (USA)
- American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology (Intra-operative monitoring Track) (USA)
- FCPS Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Pakistan)
International Diplomas & Degrees
- Diploma Clinical Neurology (DCN) - UCL London, UK
- Diploma Geriatric / Elderly Medicine - Royal College of Physicians, UK
- Diploma Orthopedic / Musculoskeletal Medicine - UK
- M.Sc. Pain Medicine - Pakistan