Dr. Tahir Saghir, MBBS, FCPS, FSCAI

Tahir Saghir, MBBS, FCPS, FSCAI, is an interventional cardiologist specialising in valve implantation based at National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases in Karachi, Pakistan, recognised internationally for work in interventional cardiology and transcatheter aortic valve implantation. The current appointment of Dr. Tahir Saghir is Professor of Cardiology and Executive Director.

Particular areas of attention include primary percutaneous coronary intervention in acute myocardial infarction; transcatheter aortic valve implantation; and complex coronary intervention and diagnostics.

Cardiologists are doctors who diagnose and treat conditions of the heart and blood vessels. After a medical degree they complete general medical training, then several further years in cardiology and often a subspecialty fellowship. Dr. Tahir Saghir works in interventional cardiology and transcatheter aortic valve implantation, which means that referrals tend to involve this area specifically.

Dr. Tahir Saghir Professional Snapshot

• Full Name And Credentials: Tahir Saghir, MBBS, FCPS, FSCAI
• Profession: Interventional cardiologist specialising in valve implantation
• Field Of Focus: Interventional cardiology and transcatheter aortic valve implantation
• Current Position: Professor of Cardiology and Executive Director
• Institution: National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases
• Location: Karachi, Pakistan
• Sees Patients: Yes, in a clinical setting

Academic And Clinical Credentials Of Dr. Tahir Saghir

The qualifications below are drawn from the institutional, professional body and publisher sources listed at the end of this profile.

• Medical Degree: MBBS
• Specialty Qualification: Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan in cardiology
• Professional Standing: Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions

Dr. Tahir Saghir Professional Focus

Published professional sources describe the work of Dr. Tahir Saghir as centred on:

• Primary percutaneous coronary intervention in acute myocardial infarction
• Transcatheter aortic valve implantation
• Complex coronary intervention and diagnostics
• Cardiac imaging
• Clinical research in resource constrained settings

What Dr. Tahir Saghir Leads

• Executive Director of the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases in Karachi and Secretary to its Governing Body
• Joined NICVD in 2003 and has focused his career on clinical and interventional cardiology there
• One of only two certified interventional cardiologists for transcatheter aortic valve implantation at the institute
• Director of the Clinical Research Department, which has delivered a sustained programme of research under his leadership
• Associate Director of the Cardiac Catheterisation and Intervention Department
• Elected President Elect of the Pakistan Society of Interventional Cardiology for the 2025 to 2027 term

Recognition And Academic Standing Of Dr. Tahir Saghir

• Author of more than ninety peer reviewed papers, published in journals including the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the European Heart Journal and the American Journal of Cardiology
• His research collaborations span Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Canada
• Built the clinical research function at Pakistan’s largest public cardiac institute

Clinical Setting For Dr. Tahir Saghir

National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases

Karachi, Pakistan. Clinical commitments at this institution are arranged through its own departments and services. Confirm the current address, department and telephone number with the institution before travelling, because academic appointments and clinic sites change.

Understanding Interventional Cardiology And Valve Implantation

Systems of care decide how many people survive a heart attack, often more than any single device does. A blocked artery needs opening within hours, so networks have been built to move patients from first call to catheter laboratory without delay, with ambulance electrocardiograms, direct admission and designated chest pain centres. Programmes of this kind now cover thousands of hospitals in Asia. For patients the lesson is simple: chest pain that is severe, lasts more than a few minutes or comes with sweating, nausea or breathlessness is an emergency call, not a wait and see.

Related Profiles In Interventional Cardiology And Valve Implantation

If you are comparing specialists, these profiles cover closely related areas of cardiology:

• Dr. Upendra Kaul, interventional cardiology and clinical research at Batra Hospital and Medical Research Centre
• Dr. Yong Huo, coronary intervention and hypertension at Peking University First Hospital
• Dr. Ashok Seth, complex angioplasty at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre
• Dr. Bashir Hanif, complex coronary and structural intervention at Tabba Heart Institute

Browse the full cardiologist directory for more heart specialists.

How Patients Reach Dr. Tahir Saghir

Dr. Tahir Saghir holds clinics at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases from Monday to Friday and also sees patients at Patel Hospital and the National Medical Centre in Karachi, consulting in English and Urdu. Access is usually arranged through the institution, a referring doctor or its own clinic rather than through this directory. Insurance participation, fees and waiting times vary by institution and by plan, and they change over time, so check coverage with both the institution and your insurer before scheduling. Use the enquiry button on this page to ask about availability.

Your Questions About Dr. Tahir Saghir

What did Dr. Tahir Saghir study?

MBBS. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Tahir Saghir?

Tahir Saghir, MBBS, FCPS, FSCAI. Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.

What position does Dr. Tahir Saghir hold?

Dr. Tahir Saghir is Professor of Cardiology and Executive Director, based at National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases.

What is Interventional Cardiology And Valve Implantation?

Interventional Cardiology And Valve Implantation is the area of cardiology concerned with interventional cardiology and transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Cardiologists working in it, including Dr. Tahir Saghir, diagnose and treat these conditions and carry out the research that sets the standard of care for them.

Has Dr. Tahir Saghir received professional recognition?

Yes. Author of more than ninety peer reviewed papers, published in journals including the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the European Heart Journal and the American Journal of Cardiology. Further awards and distinctions are listed above.

Does Dr. Tahir Saghir hold leadership roles in the field?

Yes. Executive Director of the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases in Karachi and Secretary to its Governing Body. A fuller list of appointments appears above.

Where The Information About Dr. Tahir Saghir Comes From

• National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases faculty profile
• ACROSS researcher profile, The Global Health Network
• Oladoc practice listing

Accuracy And Review Of This Dr. Tahir Saghir Profile

This profile was compiled from the public professional sources listed above, including university faculty pages, professional register and society records, journal author statements and publisher biographies. Qualifications, appointments and awards were checked against at least two independent sources where available. Last reviewed on 30 October 2026.

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Reader Notice For This Interventional Cardiology And Valve Implantation Profile

Information only, not medical advice. Location, services, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases. Severe or sudden chest pain is a medical emergency.