Dr. Naseer Ahmad Mir

Dr Naseer Ahmad Mir is one of the most experienced orthopaedic surgeons in Srinagar, with over 40 years of clinical expertise in joint replacement surgery, arthroscopy, and trauma management.

He currently serves as Director of Orthopaedics at Paras Health, Srinagar, and is widely recognised as a pioneer who introduced joint replacement surgery and arthroscopy at SKIMS Medical College, having performed thousands of hip and knee replacements across his career.

Patients seeking a specialist in knee and hip replacement surgery in Srinagar or advanced arthroscopic surgery in Jammu and Kashmir will find in Dr Mir a surgeon with fellowships from the USA, an international teaching record, and approximately 70 published research papers in national and international journals.

Area of Expertise

Dr Naseer Ahmad Mir specialises in joint replacement surgery, arthroscopy, and the management of complex fractures and spine conditions.

His clinical practice covers the full range of orthopaedic conditions, from degenerative joint disease and sports injuries to major trauma, with a strong emphasis on restoring mobility and quality of life through advanced surgical techniques.

Conditions Treated

• Degenerative joint disease of the hip and knee
• Sports injuries of the knee and shoulder
• Complex fractures and orthopaedic trauma
• Spine conditions requiring surgical intervention
• Ligament and soft tissue injuries

Procedures Performed

• Total hip replacement (Hip Arthroplasty)
• Total knee replacement (Knee Arthroplasty)
• Knee arthroscopy
• Shoulder arthroscopy
• Complex fracture fixation
• Trauma surgery (emergency and elective)

Professional Experience

Dr Mir completed his MS in Orthopaedics from Government Medical College and Hospital for Bone and Joint Surgery in 1991 and served as Registrar until 1999.

He then spent over 24 years at SKIMS Medical College Hospital, rising to Professor and Head of Orthopaedics and leading the Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy Division.

He underwent advanced fellowships in joint replacement, sports medicine, and arthroscopy, including training at Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma.

He joined Paras Health in 2023, where he currently serves as Director of Orthopaedics, and is also a National Faculty with AO Trauma International.

Credentials and Education

• MBBS from Government Medical College, Srinagar in 1984
• MS (Orthopaedics) from Government Medical College, Srinagar in 1991
• Fellowship in Arthritis and Joint Replacement Surgery, New York, USA, 2000
• Fellowship in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy, Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma, New York, USA, 2000
• MCh (Orthopaedics) from University of Seychelles American Institute of Medicine in 2008
• Fellowship in Arthroscopy, New Delhi

Awards and Recognitions

• Best Paper and Poster Awards at national conferences in Kolkata, Kerala, and Jammu
• Karam Singh Grewal Oration Award, Chandigarh, 2016
• AO Trauma Master's Course, Davos, Switzerland
• Shoulder Arthroscopy Course, Hong Kong
• Shoulder Arthroscopy Course, Bangkok, Thailand
• President, North Zone Indian Orthopaedic Association
• President, J and K Orthopaedic Association

Professional Memberships

• Indian Orthopaedic Association
• North Zone Indian Orthopaedic Association
• J and K Orthopaedic Association
• AO Trauma International
• Association of Spine Surgeons of India
• Orthopaedic Surgeons Association of Kashmir
• International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology

Book an Appointment with Dr Naseer Ahmad Mir, Orthopaedic Surgeon in Srinagar

Dr Naseer Ahmad Mir is available for consultations at Paras Hospital, Munshi Bagh, Srinagar (consultation fee: Rs. 1000). To schedule a priority appointment with one of the most experienced orthopaedic surgeons in Srinagar, reach out to HexaHealth or contact the Paras Health appointment booking system directly.