Hi, I'm Dr Athar
A board-certified, award-winning British Spinal Surgeon with 29 years of experience
in medicine and 20 years of experience exclusively in orthopaedics and spine.
Qualifications,
● FRCS Eng (Tr & Orth) – Fellowship Royal College of Surgeons England
● SICOT Diploma – International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery &
Traumatology (Canada)
● EDDS European Diploma In Spine Surgery – European Spine Society
(France)
● FEBOT- Fellowship European Board Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
(Switzerland)
● MCh – Masters in Orthopaedic Surgery, Edinburgh University
● MRCS Eng – Member Royal College of Surgeons England
● DBS – Diploma in Business Studies, Academy of Professional Studies
London
● MBBS – Bachelors in Surgery and Medicine, Hamdard University Pakistan
Best Spine Surgeon In Karachi
Dr. Athar Muniruddin Siddiqui
MB BCh MRCS (Eng) FRCS (Tr & Orth) CCT (UK) Consultant Spinal Surgeon – Karachi
- 2012 Certificate of Completion of Training (UK)
- 2011 Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
- 2003 Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
- 2000 MB BCh, Cardiff University, United Kingdom
- 1995 3 A-levels: Physics (A), Chemistry (A) and Biology (A); St Edmund’s School, Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom
Dr. Athar Muniruddin Siddiqui is the best Spine surgeon in Dubai, exclusively treating conditions that affect the Spine. His education commenced at one of England’s finest boarding schools in the beautiful city of Canterbury, Kent.
He subsequently obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery from Cardiff University in the year 2000. Thereafter he attained his Membership and Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in Trauma & Orthopedic Surgery whilst undertaking a dedicated residency program.
Dr. Athar Muniruddin Siddiqui undertook a Complex Spine Fellowship at the world-renowned Centre for Spinal Studies and Surgery in Nottingham, UK, under the leadership of some of the leading lights in Spinal Surgery. He subsequently practiced as a Consultant Spinal Surgeon in the United Kingdom, both in the National Health Service and in the private sector. He continues to practice at the prestigious Princess Grace Hospital in London.
Dr. Athar Muniruddin Siddiqui is one of the very few trained surgeons in the world who is well-versed with Robot-assisted Spine Surgery.
MB BCh MRCS (Eng) FRCS (Tr & Orth) CCT (UK) Consultant Spinal Surgeon – Karachi
Dr Athar Muniruddin Siddiqui is a British-trained Spinal and OrthopaedicSurgeon. He graduated from Karachi in 2002 and later moved to London, where he completed a Diploma in Business Studies with a focus on hospital management while preparing for the UK medical licensing exam. He completed
his foundation training (FY1 & FY2) in Northampton, Leicester, and Oxford, followed by basic surgical training at the National Spinal Injury Unit, Mater
Hospital, Dublin.
Dr Siddiqui currently serves as a Professor and Chief of Orthopaedics Ziauddin Group of Hospitals North, Clifton, Kemari, Sukkur, Lahore, and Islamabad.
Since 2018, he has also been consulting at National Hospital Defence, Lahore, where he performs a full range of spinal and orthopaedic procedures. He completed his higher speciality training in Trauma & Orthopaedics through the South West Thames London Deanery. Internationally, he practices as a Spinal Consultant at Guy’s & St Thomas’s NHS Trust, London (Paediatric Deformity Correction) and Stepping Hill Hospital, Manchester NHS Trust (Adult
Degenerative Spine).
Dr Athar holds seven postgraduate qualifications, including Membership and Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, an MCh in Orthopaedic
& Trauma Surgery, Fellowship of the European Board of Trauma & Orthopaedics, the SICOT Diploma, and the European Diploma in Spinal Surgery. His fellowship training covers trauma, complex adult spine surgery, and paediatric spinal deformity correction.
He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, delivered lectures at international conferences, and teaches regularly on FRCS T&O courses in the UK and abroad. He also pioneered the Royal College of Surgeons’ CPD accredited International FRCS T&O Course in Dubai.
Outside his professional career, he is a dedicated father of three sons and maintains an active lifestyle, enjoying cricket, hill walking, cycling, running, badminton, and fitness training.
Area of Expertise
Siatica
Treatments offered
- Open/Microdiscectomy
- Endoscopic Discectomy
- Minimaly Invasive Spine Surgery
- TLIF – Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
- Spinal Decompression
- Spinal Fusion
- Minimal Access Spine Surgery
- Anterior Cervical Corpectomy
- ACDF
- Scoliosis Correction
- Adult Spinal Deformity Correction
- Spinal Tumor Resection
- Traumatic Spinal Fixation
- Kyphoplasly/Vertebroplasty
- Nerve Root Block
- Epidural Injections
- Facet Block
- Sympathetic Block
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Stellate Ganglion Block
- Sacroiliac Joint injection
- Knee /Hip Arthroplasty
- Shoulder/Knee Arthoscopy
- ACL Reconstruction
- Knee Injections
- PRP
- Stem Cell
- Trauma Surgery
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Wide Awake Trauma Surgery
- Cubital Fossa Decompression
- Minimally Invasive Trauma Surgery
- Bone Tumor Resection
Treatments offered
- 2012 - Certificate of Completion of Training (UK)
- 2011 - Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
- 2003 - Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
- 2003 - Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England2000 - MB BCh, Cardiff University, United Kingdom
- 1995 - 3 A-levels: Physics (A), Chemistry (A) and Biology (A); St Edmund’s School, Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom
- Dr. Athar Muniruddin Siddiqui
Area of Expertise
What are Dr. Athar's qualifications in spine surgery?
Dr. Sherief is a consultant spinal surgeon with extensive training in both the UK and internationally. He completed specialist fellowship training in complex spine surgery and has expertise in treating conditions affecting all areas of the spine. His qualifications include advanced surgical techniques for spinal deformity correction, minimally invasive procedures, and degenerative spine conditions. He’s committed to staying current with the latest developments in spine care through ongoing professional development and research.
Does Dr. Athar see patients with NHS and private insurance?
Yes, Dr. Athar treats patients through both NHS and private healthcare pathways. If you’re referred by your GP through the NHS, you’ll be seen at his NHS clinic. For private patients, he works with most major insurance providers and also sees self-paying patients. His team can advise you on appointment availability and costs during the booking process.
What makes Dr. Athar's approach to spine care different?
Dr. Athar takes a holistic view of spine problems, recognising that each patient’s situation is unique. He spends time understanding not just your scans, but how your symptoms affect your daily life and what matters most to you. His approach balances the latest surgical techniques with conservative management, always aiming for the least invasive effective treatment. He believes in clear communication, so you’ll fully understand your diagnosis and all available options before making any decisions together.
Dr. Athar Muniruddin Siddiqui