Dr. Muhammad Farooq
highly skilled neurosurgeon with over a decade of experience in advanced spinal care,
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Biography
Dr. Muhammad Farooq is a highly skilled neurosurgeon with over a decade of dedicated experience in advanced spinal care, specialising in minimally invasive and full endoscopic spine surgery. Renowned for his patient-centred approach, he blends clinical precision with compassion, ensuring faster recovery, minimal postoperative discomfort, and long-term functional improvement for his patients. He has authored and co-authored several research publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals, contributing significantly to the growing evidence supporting modern endoscopic spine interventions. Beyond his clinical expertise, Dr. Farooq is deeply committed to training and mentoring young spine surgeons across Pakistan, actively promoting the advancement of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques in the country.
Department
Department of Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Degree
- MBBS
- FCPS (Neurosurgery)
- Fellowship in Spine Surgery
- Clinical Fellowship in Pain Management
- Fellowship in Endoscopic Spine Surgery
- Fellowship in Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic (UBE) Spine Surgery
Qualifications
Senior Registrar – Spine Unit, CMH Rawalpindi (2015–2016)
Senior Registrar – Peshawar Medical College (2016–2017)
Consultant Spine Surgeon – Rehman Medical Institute, Peshawar (2017–2019)
Consultant Endoscopic Spine Surgeon – Afridi Medical Complex, Peshawar (2019–2024)
Consultant Endoscopic Spine Surgeon – Peshawar General Hospital (2024–Present)
Special Interest
- Advancement of minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery in Pakistan
- Research on outcomes and innovations in endoscopic spinal procedures
- Teaching and mentoring neurosurgical trainees
- Community education and public awareness on spinal health and injury prevention
Expertise
- Full Endoscopic Lumbar Disc Surgery
- Full Endoscopic Cervical Spine Surgery
- Full Endoscopic Thoracic Spine Surgery
- Interlaminar and Transforaminal Decompression Techniques
- Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic (UBE) Spine Surgery
- Endoscopic Treatment of Spinal Stenosis
- Surgical Management of Complex Disc Herniations
- Pain Management Interventions including Transforaminal Injections
Dr. Muhammad Farooq brings exceptional surgical expertise, academic excellence, and an unwavering commitment to minimally invasive spine care to the Department of Endoscopic Spine Surgery at Peshawar General Hospital, ensuring world-class treatment and compassionate care for every patient

