Sadaf Bukhari

Experienced Consultant Anaesthetist and Interventional Pain Specialist with over 16 years in anaesthesia and 7+ years in pain medicine. Expertise includes ultrasound and fluoroscopy-guided pain interventions, regional anaesthesia, perioperative care, and cancer pain management. Strong academic background with postgraduate qualifications in Pain Medicine and Anaesthesia. Equally passionate about Medical Education, actively involved in teaching, research, and quality improvement. Certified AHA (BLS & ACLS) Instructor. Formally trained as supervisor and examiner, in process of attaining position as a postgraduate supervisor and examiner at University of Health Sciences (UHS) in Pakistan. Currently pursuing MSc in Regional Anaesthesia (UK) and CHPE (Pakistan).

• Medical Officer (Anaesthesia, Pain & ICU), Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore, 01/01/13, 12/31/18, Managed anaesthesia and critical care for surgical and obstetric patients in the ICU, HDU and operating theatres (including liver/renal transplants, cardiothoracic, neuro, etc)., Rotated through anaesthesia and ICU services, contributing to perioperative care and acute pain management.
• Clinical Experience as Postgraduate Trainee in Anaesthesia, Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore, 01/01/08, 12/31/13, Provided perioperative care in theatres, ICU and acute and chronic pain management.
• Structured Postgraduate Training in MSc Pain Medicine, Riphah International University (Islamic International Medical College), 01/01/19, 12/31/21
• Structured Postgraduate Training in FIPM, Riphah International University (Islamic International Medical College), 01/01/22, 12/31/24
• Fluoroscopy & US guided Cadaveric Interventional Pain and Regenerative procedures, SIPM (Society of Interventional Pain Medicine), 01/01/18, 12/31/21
• CPSP (College of Physicians & Surgeons of Pakistan) & UHS (University of Health Sciences), 01/01/22, 12/31/24, Completed formal training in medical education, in Educational Planning & Evaluation, Supervisory Skills, Assessment of Competence, Research Methodology, Biostatistics and Medical Writing., Further strengthening ability to conduct and supervise clinical skills, examinations & research (currently CPHE in progress- commenced in Feb 2025)., Conducted research projects and assisted in training medical students and junior doctors.
• MCPS Trainee (Obstetrics & Gynaecology), Services Hospital Lahore, 01/01/07, 12/31/08
• House Officer (General Surgery), Services Hospital Lahore, 01/01/05, 12/31/05
• House Officer (Internal Medicine), Services Hospital Lahore, 01/01/05, 12/31/05
• Observership (General Surgery), Services Hospital Lahore, 01/01/04, 12/31/04

• Regional Anaesthesia: Spinal, epidural and peripheral nerve blocks (upper/lower limb) with ultrasound-guided techniques.
• Interventional Pain Procedures: Fluoroscopic- and ultrasound-guided interventions (e.g. coeliac plexus neurolysis, greater occipital nerve blocks, intra-articular and joint injections).
• Chronic & Cancer Pain Management: Multidisciplinary pain clinics for acute, chronic and oncological pain, employing both pharmacological and interventional therapies.
• Acute Perioperative Pain Service: Epidural analgesia and multimodal analgesic regimens for postoperative pain control and enhanced recovery.
• Critical Care Anaesthesia: Management of complex ICU/HDU cases across surgical specialties, including airway management and ventilatory support.
• Airway Management: Skilled in difficult airway assessment and management; experience with advanced airway devices and protocols.
• Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS): Vascular access (peripheral and central cannulation), lung, cardiac and procedural ultrasound for bedside assessment.
• Advanced Life Support: Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); experience teaching and coordinating resuscitation protocols.
• Anaesthetic Equipment: Proficient with modern anaesthesia machines, monitoring systems, infusion pumps and regional block equipment.

• Delivered regular teaching sessions to undergraduate medical students, anaesthesia trainees and nursing staff, covering clinical anaesthesia, pain management and critical care.
• Developed and delivered curriculum content and learning materials (lectures, case-based discussions) in General & regional Anaesthesia, and Pain Medicine.
• Designed and reviewed assessment tools (MCQs, SAQs, OSCE stations) aligned with competency-based curricula for trainees.
• Served as an organizer and faculty for professional workshops and symposia (e.g. ultrasound-guided nerve block symposiums(2023,2024), World Pain & Regen conferences 2023,2024).
• Mentored junior colleagues and supervised clinical trainees in the operating theatre, ICU and pain clinics.
• Involved in faculty development: in progress of attaining registration as supervisor and examiner at University of Health Sciences (Pakistan).

• Organizational Roles: General Secretary, Cancer Pain Relief Society (Pakistan); Faculty, World Pain & Regenerative Conference (WPRC); Executive member of the Society of Interventional Pain Management (SIPM).
• Organized national workshops (e.g. ultrasound-guided nerve block symposiums in 2023 and 2024), demonstrating event management and leadership skills.
• Coordinated clinical audit cycles and QIPs (quality-improvement projects) (e.g. audit of epidural analgesia practice).
• Contributed to development and implementation of clinical pathways and protocols for perioperative pain management and anaesthesia safety.
• Chaired multidisciplinary team meetings to optimize patient care (e.g. perioperative pain MDTs).
• Mentored and supported junior staff, fostering evidence-based practice integration within the department.

• Successfully initiated & implemented a QIP at Shaikh Zayed Hospital which was a formative assessment of one my modules at UEA. (Advancing Regional Anaesthesia in a Developing Nation's Hospital. Regional Anaesthesia's Transformative Impact on Surgical Practices).
• Published author of 10+ peer-reviewed articles in anaesthesia and pain medicine.
• Principal investigator or collaborator on multiple clinical research projects, including novel pain interventions (e.g. coeliac plexus neurolysis in cancer pain, procedural pain distraction techniques in paediatric oncology).
• Conducted quality-improvement studies (e.g. evaluating post-operative analgesia outcomes).
• Led research audits (e.g. 'Cappuccini Test' audit on anaesthesia supervision-2023, epidural analgesia-2024) and implemented changes based on results.
• Currently finalizing MSc thesis in Regional Anaesthesia (University of East Anglia) and also investigating innovative pain management techniques (e.g. median nerve hydrodissection trials).

• ESRA (European Society of Regional Anaesthesia) Virtual Conference, 09/01/21
• 4th World Pain & Regenerative Medicine Conference, Pakistan, 02/01/24
• Summit on Regional Anaesthesia & Upper Limb Block Workshop, Pakistan, 12/01/24
• 1st & 3rd World Pain & Regenerative Conference, Pakistan, 01/01/23
• Introduction to Computer and Internet, CPSP (College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan), 10/01/24
• Communication Skills Workshop, CPSP Pakistan, 10/01/24
• Supervisory Workshops at CPSP & UHS, 2022-2024
• Interventional Procedures on Cadavers, 2018-2021
• Cadaveric Pain Intervention Workshop, 01/01/20
• Regenerative Medicine Hands-On Workshop, 01/01/20
• Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Block Workshop, APPNA (Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America), 01/01/18
• Updates in Difficult Airway Management, Shaikh Zayed Hospital, 01/01/17
• Annual SAAR Congress (Society of Anaesthesiologists and Anaesthetists of Lahore), 2010-2019
• Ozone Therapy, Pain Assessment & Neuromuscular, Obstetric Anaesthesia Workshops

• Clinical Audit of Epidural Analgesia at Shaikh Zayed Hospital, 05/01/24
• 'Cappuccini Test' Audit of Anaesthesia Supervision at Shaikh Zayed Hospital, 08/01/23

• ESRA (European Society of Regional Anaesthesia) – Member.
• ESAIC (European Society of Anaesthesiology & Intensive Care) – Member.
• EFIC (European Pain Federation) – Member.
• PSA (Pakistan Society of Anaesthesiologists) – Member.
• SIPM (Society of Regenerative & Pain Management, Pakistan) – Executive Committee.
• STEP (Society for the Study of Pain, Pakistan) – Member.
• CPRS (Cancer Pain Relief Society, Pakistan) – General Secretary.

UK +44 7341 743371,

  PAKISTAN +923334251114

• 58 Odell Place, Birmingham, B5, 7RQ, UK
• House #66, Block # A, New Muslim Town, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

• Comparison of ultrasound guided intra-articular shoulder injection and suprascapular nerve block versus ultrasound guided intra-articular shoulder injection in pain management of frozen shoulder., The Professional, 05/01/25
• The impact of high-flow nasal cannula vs non-invasive ventilation in hypoxemic respiratory failure: a randomized controlled trial., African Journal of Biological Sciences, 12/01/24
• A randomized controlled trial on the role of antifibrotic therapy in progressive pulmonary fibrosis., African Journal of Biological Sciences, 12/01/24
• Effect of oral clonidine premedication on PR interval in patients undergoing rhinoplasty and FESS., Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care, 12/01/23
• First-attempt success of ultrasound-guided radial artery cannulation: modified short-axis out-of-plane vs conventional long-axis in-plane technique., The Professional Medical Journal, 10/01/23
• The Cappuccini Test: an audit of anaesthesia supervision., Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care, 08/01/23
• Comparison of bupivacaine vs normal saline in port site and intraperitoneal analgesia for post-op pain in laparoscopic cholecystectomy., The Professional Medical Journal, 07/01/21
• Role of prophylactic dimenhydrinate vs ondansetron (with dexamethasone) on post-op nausea and vomiting in laparoscopic abdominal surgery., Proceedings, 09/01/20
• Comparison of magnesium sulphate as an adjuvant to lignocaine vs lignocaine alone for intravenous regional anaesthesia in upper limb surgery (tourniquet pain)., The Professional Medical Journal, 06/01/20
• Comparison of ondansetron vs metoclopramide in laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anaesthesia., The Professional Medical Journal, 07/01/19
• Upper lip bite test: accuracy in predicting difficult airway., The Professional Medical Journal, 12/01/18

1. Prof Dr Muhammad Nauman Ahmad

M.B.B.S, FFARCS (Royal College of physicians and surgeons, 1986)

Professor of Anaesthesia Ex Head of Department Anaesthesia, Pain Medicine & Critical Care at Shaikh Zayed Medical Complex, Lahore & at Fatima Jinnah medical University, Sir Gangaram Hospital, Lahore

2.Prof Dr Haroon Majeed

MBBS, FCPS, FRCS (Edinburgh), MHPE

Professor of Surgery Ex Head of Department

Shaikh Zayed Medical Complex, Lahore

3.Dr Shahzad Anwer

(M.Sc.) in Pain Medicine, Diplomat Pain Medicine from Harvard University.

Interventional Spine and Pain Physician, President of Society for Interventional Pain Medicine

Interventional Spine & Pain Physician, Specialist in Stem Cell Treatment & Acupuncture

4.Associate Professor Dr Syed Mehmood Ali

MBBS, BSc, FCPS, M.Sc (Pain Medicine), FIPP (USA)

Head of department Anaesthesia, Pain Medicine & Critical Care

Shaikh Zayed Medical Complex, Lahore

5.Associate Professor Dr Syed Wasif Shah

MBBS, FCPS

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT ORTHOPAEDIC at SHAIKH ZAYED HOSPITAL

6. Associate Professor Dr Sarfaraz Latif

MBBS, BSc, FCPS

Head of the ENT Department, Shaikh Zayed Medical Complex, Lahore

7. Professor Dr Muhammad Ikram

MBBS, MCPS, FCPS.

Head of Department Gynaecology & Obstetrics

Shaikh Zayed Medical Complex, Lahore