Who is Dr Tahir Shamsi?
Karachi: Renowned Hematologist and pioneer of bone marrow transplant in Pakistan, Dr Tahir Shamsi is in a critical condition due to a sudden brain hemorrhage.
According to reports, he was in critical condition at Agha Khan hospital in Karachi where he underwent a neuro surgery.
Doctors at the hospital asked people to pray for his recovery.
Dr Shamsi is credited for introducing bone-marrow transplant in the country in 1996. He has performed hundreds of bone marrow transplants in Pakistan.
Dr. Tahir Sultan Shamsi is a very well regarded Oncologist and has a number of certifications under his belt, including MBBS, FRCP, MRCPath and FRCPath as well as 18 years of experience in his field. Dr. Tahir Sultan Shamsi is capable of providing a diverse array of treatments and services including Breast Cancer Surgery, Cancer Chemotherapy/Other Systemic therapies, Cancer Diagnosing Services, Cancer Prevention Services/Screening, Colectal Cancer, Gamma Knife, SRS, SABR, VMAT, IMRT, Head & Neck Cancer, Radiation Oncology for brain and whole body and Stereotactic Radiosurgery of Brain and Body.