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Dr. Nadeem Niyaz Jan
Opening New Windows of Opportunity
“I solemnly pledge myself to consecrate my life to service of humanity”
T
his is the first declaration
that a Doctor makes while
stepping into the medical
profession and is considered to be the
brand ambassador of wellness and
health across the globe. Saving a life
is the biggest act of humanity and
hence this profession holds a
significant prominence in society.
With the change of century and
advent of the new-age, one thing
which remains constant within
Doctors is their commitment to
challenge themselves every day.
We present you the motivational
journey of Dr. Nadeem Niyaz Jan
who has managed to grab the eye-
balls of the medical fraternity within
the fastest possible time span. The
popular saying “The beginning of
everything is small” perfectly
summarizes the initial journey of
Dr. Jan. His family has played a
significant role in shaping his life.
The decision to become a Doctor was
driven largely by values that were
instilled by his Grandfather - Prof.
Mohd Yousuf, alongside his parents.
While his Grandfather constantly
persuaded him showcasing the
lucrative side of the medical
profession, it was the pursuance and
determination efforts of his parents
who always wanted to see the prefix
of “Dr” before the name of their son.
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He also honors and appreciates the
invaluable contributions of his wife
Dr. Anisa Nisar Jan in transforming
his dreams into reality.
Dr. Jan graduated with honors from
ASCOMS Jammu in 2003 and
thereafter he procured his Master’s
degree in 2009 from the prestigious
National Board of Education. He
completed his fellowship in the field
of vascular surgery at Edinburgh
from the Royal College of Surgeons
and later was awarded the Fellowship
at the European board of Vascular
Surgery, France.
and instead decided to be on a
mission to offer something more to
the society.
Assessing the current medical
solutions, especially in the interiors,
Dr. Jan was determined to offer low-
cost vascular surgeries that would be
more inclusive for patients with
limited affordability and accessibility.
He was the pioneer to perform a
successful Laser surgery for
varicosity in J&K at Triveni Nursing
Home in 2010 with an all-inclusive
price of 70K. If compared with the
prices prevailing at metro cities at
Unveiling a New Chapter
As a vascular surgeon, the ultimate
challenge doesn’t get completed after
a complex surgery, as in India, this
branch of medicine is still gaining
momentum and there’s a long road to
cover! While his expertise and
acumen in managing vascular issues
are unparalleled in the state of J&K,
Dr. Jan acknowledged that he needs
to devote a considerable amount of
time in educating the patients about
the disease and the recovery process
thereafter. Although he could have
worked in any of the higher centers
across the country, Dr. Jan didn’t
want to get contended with the
materialistic pleasures of the world
As surgeons,
we have to
be in the know.
But, as human beings,
sometimes it’s better
to stay in the dark
because, in the dark,
there may be fear,
but there’s also hope