First opinion
Describe your pain or symptoms and hear what may be causing them and what your options are.
Best for: New pain, or pain you have lived with for a long time
Online consultation · Video call appointment
A pain & spine specialist, one video call away.
Talk to Dr. Zahid Rustam from home. Get advice on your pain, spine, nerve or stroke-recovery concern, a second opinion on your reports, or a clear plan for what to do next.
VideoConsult from home
ReportsMRI, CT & X-ray reviewed
Clear planNext step explained
FROM ANYWHERE IN PAKISTAN Need hands-on care? Visit the clinic
Live video callDr. Zahid RustamConsultant Physician · IPSSC
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Dr. RustamSpecialist on the call
Types of consultation
Six ways we can help on a call.
Choose the closest one. You can also explain it in your own words when you book.
Second opinion
Share what you have already been told or had done and get a fresh view on the next step.
Best for: Before agreeing to surgery or a procedure
Report review
Dr. Rustam goes through your MRI, CT, X-ray or nerve-test reports with you.
Best for: Back, neck, joint and nerve problems
Follow-up after treatment
Discuss how you are doing after an injection, a procedure or a course of treatment.
Best for: Existing IPSSC patients
Stroke & rehabilitation guidance
For patients and families planning recovery after stroke, paralysis or a neurological problem.
Best for: Families who find travel difficult
Medicines & treatment plan
Talk through your current medicines and the treatment plan you have been given.
Best for: Long-term pain and neurological conditions
From booking to joining
Five steps. Most are just a message.
No complicated portal. Book, share your reports and join the call.
- 1
Send your request
Open the booking form, choose Online (Video Call) and tell us your preferred date and time. You can also message us on WhatsApp.
2 minutes - 2
Share your reports
Send your MRI, CT or X-ray reports and a list of medicines by WhatsApp or to info@ipssc.com.pk.
Optional but helpful - 3
We confirm your slot
Our team confirms the date and time and shares the details for joining the call.
By message - 4
Join the video call
Explain your symptoms, discuss your reports and ask your questions. Dr. Rustam explains the likely cause and your options.
Live with Dr. Rustam - 5
Get your plan
You receive a clear plan. If an examination, test or procedure is needed, we arrange a clinic visit at G-8 Markaz.
Next steps
Ready when you are.
Topics we discuss online
What you can consult us about.
Pick the topic closest to your concern.
Back pain
Lower and upper back pain, stiffness and disc problems.
Read more →Neck pain
Neck and arm pain, tingling and stiffness.
Read more →Sciatica & leg pain
Pain, numbness or weakness travelling down the leg.
Read more →Knee, shoulder & hip pain
Joint pain and arthritis-related problems.
Read more →Headache & facial pain
Migraine, chronic headache and trigeminal neuralgia.
Read more →Nerve pain
Burning, shooting or electric nerve-related pain.
Read more →Stroke rehabilitation
Recovery planning after stroke or paralysis.
Read more →Cancer pain
Pain control options alongside your cancer care.
Read more →On a video call, we can
- Understand the likely cause of your symptoms
- Review your reports and previous treatment
- Hear your treatment options and next steps
- Get a second opinion before a procedure
- Plan follow-up after treatment
In the clinic only, we cannot
- Physical examination of strength, reflexes and joints
- Injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency or cryoablation
- Nerve conduction studies, EMG and X-rays
- Urgent or emergency care
- Any treatment that needs imaging guidance
This is not an emergency service. If you have sudden weakness, facial drooping, slurred speech, loss of bladder or bowel control, or severe sudden pain, go to the nearest emergency department immediately.
Before your call
Get more from your call.
A few minutes of preparation makes the consultation far more useful.
Reports
Keep your MRI, CT or X-ray reports ready as photos or PDFs.
Medicines
Write down your current medicines and any allergies.
Past treatment
Note earlier injections, physiotherapy or surgery and what helped.
Quiet place
Sit somewhere quiet and well lit so we can see and hear you clearly.
Connection
Check your internet and keep your phone or laptop charged.
Your questions
Write down your main questions and when your pain started.
Who you will speak to
Real specialist, not a call centre.
Your video consultation is with Dr. Zahid Rustam himself.
Dr. Zahid Rustam
Consultant Physician — Interventional Pain Management, Neurology & Orthopaedic Medicine
Foreign-trained specialist with more than 32 years in medicine, formerly Senior Consultant & Assistant Professor, and founder of IPSSC in Islamabad.
Patient Reviews
What Our Patients Say
Real feedback from patients on Google.
★★★★★
I recently took my mother to Dr. Zahid Rustam for an interventional pain management procedure, and our experience was excellent. Dr. Zahid is highly professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. He performed…
ZZohaib KtkGoogle review · 2 months ago
★★★★★
very cooperative and highly professional senior doctor who has year of experience and expertise in the field. Doctor give proper time of consultation explaining everything and try their level best in…
Kkool sadiGoogle review · 9 months ago
★★★★★
When a doctor treats a patient, it is not only the treatment that heals, but also the encouragement and moral support that truly helps a person recover. Doctor zahid rustam is not only provides excellent…
Zzarina baigGoogle review · 9 months ago
★★★★★
Great medical facility with top-notch care. The doctors provide excellent, personalized treatments, and the clinic is highly organized. Best place in Islamabad for pain and spine management. 5 stars!
Iibrar waliGoogle review · 3 months ago
★★★★★
I highly recommend Dr. Zahid Rustum for anyone struggling with chronic back pain. After my wife underwent numerous physiotherapy sessions with little relief, we consulted Dr. Rustum, and the experience was exceptional. Unlike…
AAbdur Rehman KhawajaGoogle review · 10 months ago
★★★★★
I had a wonderful experience with Dr.Zahid Rustum. Went for consultation for my mother in law who is suffering from advanced osteoporosis and excruciating pain compromising her quality of life.After our first visit we were very…
RRabia AshrafGoogle review · 6 months ago
★★★★★
I reluctantly went to Dr. Zahid Rustum for my sacita pain after having bad experiences with many so called specialist doctors. I must admit I haven't come across a doctor like him. He's very kind and…
WWaqas SamiGoogle review · a year ago
★★★★★
Excellent Care and Compassion – Highly Recommend Dr. Zahid Rustam I recently had a check-up with Dr. Zahid Rustam for my neurological concerns, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the level of care I…
FFershta QaderdanGoogle review · a year ago
★★★★★
Dr.Zahid is the best doctor I ever met. I had sleep disorders and my age is 72 years. I had tried medication which was very light and it gave me so much mental relief. I want to say thank the doctor, you are…
Aaisha aslamGoogle review · 9 months ago
★★★★★
I took my mother to Islamabad Pain, Spine and Stroke Center for her shoulder pain and movement issues. Dr. Zahid Rustam is a humble, kind, and supportive doctor who explained everything clearly and performed…
AArham SaeedGoogle review · a year ago
★★★★★
I am Farad from Topi, Swabi. I recently took my mother to Islamabad Pain, Spine and Stroke Center for consultation with Dr. Zahid Rustum. From the very beginning, the…
Mmuhammad faradGoogle review · a year ago
★★★★★
I had the most experience with Dr Zahid Rustam . Dr. Rustam is not only exceptionally thorough in his approach but also takes the time to explain everything in detail,…
Mmomina SaeedGoogle review · a year ago
★★★★★
I recently took my mother to Dr. Zahid Rustam for an interventional pain management procedure, and our experience was excellent. Dr. Zahid is highly professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. He performed…
ZZohaib KtkGoogle review · 2 months ago
★★★★★
very cooperative and highly professional senior doctor who has year of experience and expertise in the field. Doctor give proper time of consultation explaining everything and try their level best in…
Kkool sadiGoogle review · 9 months ago
★★★★★
When a doctor treats a patient, it is not only the treatment that heals, but also the encouragement and moral support that truly helps a person recover. Doctor zahid rustam is not only provides excellent…
Zzarina baigGoogle review · 9 months ago
★★★★★
Great medical facility with top-notch care. The doctors provide excellent, personalized treatments, and the clinic is highly organized. Best place in Islamabad for pain and spine management. 5 stars!
Iibrar waliGoogle review · 3 months ago
★★★★★
I highly recommend Dr. Zahid Rustum for anyone struggling with chronic back pain. After my wife underwent numerous physiotherapy sessions with little relief, we consulted Dr. Rustum, and the experience was exceptional. Unlike…
AAbdur Rehman KhawajaGoogle review · 10 months ago
★★★★★
I had a wonderful experience with Dr.Zahid Rustum. Went for consultation for my mother in law who is suffering from advanced osteoporosis and excruciating pain compromising her quality of life.After our first visit we were very…
RRabia AshrafGoogle review · 6 months ago
★★★★★
I reluctantly went to Dr. Zahid Rustum for my sacita pain after having bad experiences with many so called specialist doctors. I must admit I haven't come across a doctor like him. He's very kind and…
WWaqas SamiGoogle review · a year ago
★★★★★
Excellent Care and Compassion – Highly Recommend Dr. Zahid Rustam I recently had a check-up with Dr. Zahid Rustam for my neurological concerns, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the level of care I…
FFershta QaderdanGoogle review · a year ago
★★★★★
Dr.Zahid is the best doctor I ever met. I had sleep disorders and my age is 72 years. I had tried medication which was very light and it gave me so much mental relief. I want to say thank the doctor, you are…
Aaisha aslamGoogle review · 9 months ago
★★★★★
I took my mother to Islamabad Pain, Spine and Stroke Center for her shoulder pain and movement issues. Dr. Zahid Rustam is a humble, kind, and supportive doctor who explained everything clearly and performed…
AArham SaeedGoogle review · a year ago
★★★★★
I am Farad from Topi, Swabi. I recently took my mother to Islamabad Pain, Spine and Stroke Center for consultation with Dr. Zahid Rustum. From the very beginning, the…
Mmuhammad faradGoogle review · a year ago
★★★★★
I had the most experience with Dr Zahid Rustam . Dr. Rustam is not only exceptionally thorough in his approach but also takes the time to explain everything in detail,…
Mmomina SaeedGoogle review · a year ago
★★★★★
I had the most experience with Dr Zahid Rustam . Dr. Rustam is not only exceptionally thorough in his approach but also takes the time to explain everything in detail,…
Mmomina SaeedGoogle review · a year ago
★★★★★
I am Farad from Topi, Swabi. I recently took my mother to Islamabad Pain, Spine and Stroke Center for consultation with Dr. Zahid Rustum. From the very beginning, the…
Mmuhammad faradGoogle review · a year ago
★★★★★
I took my mother to Islamabad Pain, Spine and Stroke Center for her shoulder pain and movement issues. Dr. Zahid Rustam is a humble, kind, and supportive doctor who explained everything clearly and performed…
AArham SaeedGoogle review · a year ago
★★★★★
Dr.Zahid is the best doctor I ever met. I had sleep disorders and my age is 72 years. I had tried medication which was very light and it gave me so much mental relief. I want to say thank the doctor, you are…
Aaisha aslamGoogle review · 9 months ago
★★★★★
Excellent Care and Compassion – Highly Recommend Dr. Zahid Rustam I recently had a check-up with Dr. Zahid Rustam for my neurological concerns, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the level of care I…
FFershta QaderdanGoogle review · a year ago
★★★★★
I reluctantly went to Dr. Zahid Rustum for my sacita pain after having bad experiences with many so called specialist doctors. I must admit I haven't come across a doctor like him. He's very kind and…
WWaqas SamiGoogle review · a year ago
★★★★★
I had a wonderful experience with Dr.Zahid Rustum. Went for consultation for my mother in law who is suffering from advanced osteoporosis and excruciating pain compromising her quality of life.After our first visit we were very…
RRabia AshrafGoogle review · 6 months ago
★★★★★
I highly recommend Dr. Zahid Rustum for anyone struggling with chronic back pain. After my wife underwent numerous physiotherapy sessions with little relief, we consulted Dr. Rustum, and the experience was exceptional. Unlike…
AAbdur Rehman KhawajaGoogle review · 10 months ago
★★★★★
Great medical facility with top-notch care. The doctors provide excellent, personalized treatments, and the clinic is highly organized. Best place in Islamabad for pain and spine management. 5 stars!
Iibrar waliGoogle review · 3 months ago
★★★★★
When a doctor treats a patient, it is not only the treatment that heals, but also the encouragement and moral support that truly helps a person recover. Doctor zahid rustam is not only provides excellent…
Zzarina baigGoogle review · 9 months ago
★★★★★
very cooperative and highly professional senior doctor who has year of experience and expertise in the field. Doctor give proper time of consultation explaining everything and try their level best in…
Kkool sadiGoogle review · 9 months ago
★★★★★
I recently took my mother to Dr. Zahid Rustam for an interventional pain management procedure, and our experience was excellent. Dr. Zahid is highly professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. He performed…
ZZohaib KtkGoogle review · 2 months ago
★★★★★
I had the most experience with Dr Zahid Rustam . Dr. Rustam is not only exceptionally thorough in his approach but also takes the time to explain everything in detail,…
Mmomina SaeedGoogle review · a year ago
★★★★★
I am Farad from Topi, Swabi. I recently took my mother to Islamabad Pain, Spine and Stroke Center for consultation with Dr. Zahid Rustum. From the very beginning, the…
Mmuhammad faradGoogle review · a year ago
★★★★★
I took my mother to Islamabad Pain, Spine and Stroke Center for her shoulder pain and movement issues. Dr. Zahid Rustam is a humble, kind, and supportive doctor who explained everything clearly and performed…
AArham SaeedGoogle review · a year ago
★★★★★
Dr.Zahid is the best doctor I ever met. I had sleep disorders and my age is 72 years. I had tried medication which was very light and it gave me so much mental relief. I want to say thank the doctor, you are…
Aaisha aslamGoogle review · 9 months ago
★★★★★
Excellent Care and Compassion – Highly Recommend Dr. Zahid Rustam I recently had a check-up with Dr. Zahid Rustam for my neurological concerns, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the level of care I…
FFershta QaderdanGoogle review · a year ago
★★★★★
I reluctantly went to Dr. Zahid Rustum for my sacita pain after having bad experiences with many so called specialist doctors. I must admit I haven't come across a doctor like him. He's very kind and…
WWaqas SamiGoogle review · a year ago
★★★★★
I had a wonderful experience with Dr.Zahid Rustum. Went for consultation for my mother in law who is suffering from advanced osteoporosis and excruciating pain compromising her quality of life.After our first visit we were very…
RRabia AshrafGoogle review · 6 months ago
★★★★★
I highly recommend Dr. Zahid Rustum for anyone struggling with chronic back pain. After my wife underwent numerous physiotherapy sessions with little relief, we consulted Dr. Rustum, and the experience was exceptional. Unlike…
AAbdur Rehman KhawajaGoogle review · 10 months ago
★★★★★
Great medical facility with top-notch care. The doctors provide excellent, personalized treatments, and the clinic is highly organized. Best place in Islamabad for pain and spine management. 5 stars!
Iibrar waliGoogle review · 3 months ago
★★★★★
When a doctor treats a patient, it is not only the treatment that heals, but also the encouragement and moral support that truly helps a person recover. Doctor zahid rustam is not only provides excellent…
Zzarina baigGoogle review · 9 months ago
★★★★★
very cooperative and highly professional senior doctor who has year of experience and expertise in the field. Doctor give proper time of consultation explaining everything and try their level best in…
Kkool sadiGoogle review · 9 months ago
★★★★★
I recently took my mother to Dr. Zahid Rustam for an interventional pain management procedure, and our experience was excellent. Dr. Zahid is highly professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. He performed…
ZZohaib KtkGoogle review · 2 months ago
Online consultation questions
Quick answers about booking and joining a video consultation.
It is a real consultation with Dr. Rustam, but he cannot examine you physically or perform procedures over video. If a hands-on examination or procedure is needed, he will tell you and we will arrange a clinic visit.
Request a slot through the booking form or WhatsApp. Our team confirms the time and shares the details for joining. You then speak to Dr. Rustam, discuss your reports and receive a clear plan.
A video call lets Dr. Rustam understand your history, review your reports and explain the likely cause and options. Some diagnoses need an examination or tests in the clinic, and he will tell you honestly if so.
Your recent MRI, CT or X-ray reports (photos or PDFs are fine), a list of your current medicines and allergies, and a short note of previous treatments. Send them on WhatsApp or to info@ipssc.com.pk.
No. Injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency treatment, cryoablation and nerve tests are done in the clinic under imaging guidance.
Your consultation is with Dr. Zahid Rustam, Consultant Physician in Interventional Pain Management, Neurology and Orthopaedic Medicine.
Please message us on WhatsApp at +92 332 9077315 for the current consultation fee and available slots.
Use the Book a video call button on this page, choose Online (Video Call) in the form, or message us on WhatsApp at +92 332 9077315.
Video call appointment
Book your online consultation.
Choose Online (Video Call) in the booking form, or message us on WhatsApp and our team will confirm your time.
- Consult from home
- Reports reviewed by the specialist
- A clear plan for your next step
Prefer to come in?
Book a visit at the clinic.
Some problems need an examination or a procedure in person.
Islamabad Pain, Spine & Stroke Center
Pakland Plaza, near IDC, G-8 Markaz, Islamabad 44000
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