Prof Syed Zafar Haider: Bright Star of Surgical History of Pakistan

Abstract

IMPORTANCE Prof Syed Zafar Haider has been a shining beacon of light for the younger surgical lot for past four decades. He had exceptional qualities as a surgeon, leader and teacher. His services for developing endocrine surgery and esophageal surgery within Pakistan have been phenomenal and exemplary. Many have learned from him and have benefited the society. His role in creating a great surgical class of surgeons in Pakistan would be acknowledged forever.