About Dr. Zahoor Hussain Daraz
Who is Dr. Zahoor?
Consultant Paediatrician & NICU Head
Dr. Zahoor Hussain Daraz is a Consultant Paediatrician and NICU Head with over 20 years of clinical experience spanning India, Bangladesh, the Maldives, and advanced training in Australia, Singapore, and the United States. Registered across five national and international medical councils, he brings a rare combination of global training and deep local understanding to every child and family he serves in Kashmir.
Credentials
Credentials & Qualifications
Extensive training and certification from leading global medical institutions.
MBBS
Government Medical College, Barisal
MD Paediatrics
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Bangladesh
SCHP/DCh
University of Sydney, Australia
Completed with Distinction
PGPN
Boston University, USA
Masterclass in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad
Fellowship in Neonatology
Singapore
Certified
Basic Life Support & Advanced Life Support
National & International Licensure
National Health Authority, India
J&K Medical & Dental Council
Medical Council of India / NMC
Maldives Medical & Dental Council
Bangladesh Medical & Dental Council
EPIC Verified
Recognition
Awards & Recognition
Best Resident Award
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, 2018
EPIC Verified Physician
ID: C-DZ188080
Awardee
International Conferences in Paediatric Rheumatology
Attendee
International Conference on Paediatric Gastroenterology
Sydney Child Health Program
Completed with Distinction
Journey
Academic Journey
A chronological overview of Dr. Zahoor's international academic progression.
Academic Foundations
Dr. Zahoor distinguished himself early, securing 44th position in matriculation and 24th position in higher secondary examinations under the J&K Board of School Education — earning merit-based scholarships on both occasions.
Government Medical College, Barisal
Recommended by the Ministry of External Affairs under the prestigious SAARC Exchange Program, Dr. Zahoor was awarded an international scholarship to pursue MBBS in Bangladesh. He completed his internship at the affiliated 1200-bedded superspeciality teaching hospital — one of the largest and busiest medical campuses in Southeast Asia.
SKIMS, Srinagar
Upon returning to Kashmir, Dr. Zahoor trained in Neonatology and Paediatrics at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences under eminent senior clinicians — where his clinical instincts and passion for child health were shaped.
Medical Officer, Ministry of Health, Maldives
Dr. Zahoor served his first international posting as a Medical Officer under the Ministry of Health, Maldives, gaining cross-cultural clinical exposure across the island healthcare system.
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University
Driven by an unwavering pursuit of excellence, Dr. Zahoor secured a second international scholarship for postgraduate specialization at Bangladesh's premier medical university — known for its advanced tertiary care infrastructure and rigorous academic environment. He was awarded the Best Resident Award in 2018.
Sydney, Singapore, Boston & Hyderabad
Dr. Zahoor completed the Sydney Child Health Program at the University of Sydney in collaboration with Apollo Hospitals (with distinction), a Fellowship in Neonatology in Singapore, a Masterclass in Paediatric Emergency Medicine at Apollo Hospitals Hyderabad, and advanced coursework in Paediatric Nutrition affiliated with Boston University.
Consultant Paediatrics, Ministry of Health, Maldives
Dr. Zahoor returned to the Maldives for a second international tenure — this time as a Consultant Paediatrician — further deepening his experience in international paediatric practice.
Clinical Experience
Consultant Pediatrics & NICU Incharge
Consultant Pediatrics
Senior Registrar — Pediatrics
Consultant Pediatrics
Senior Medical Officer — Pediatrics
House Residency — Neonatology & Pediatrics
Medical Officer
Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist
Clinical Philosophy
Redefining Paediatric Care in the Kashmir Valley
Improving child healthcare in Kashmir is not about expensive technology — it is about smart, high-impact changes that stretch what we already have. The focus has always been on the right levers, and that has dramatically improved outcomes.
Decentralisation & Accessible Care
Decentralisation has emerged as a defining strength — positioning our system ahead in delivering accessible, patient-centered care. This progressive approach has fostered growing public confidence, reflected in the increasing number of families choosing our hospital for comprehensive evaluation and evidence-based management. Most children suffer because care comes too late, not because care is unavailable. Reducing that delay is the mission.
Preventive Care Over Curative Care
Prevention is far cheaper and more scalable. This means strengthening immunisation tracking, tackling malnutrition aggressively through nutrition-focused care, and actively promoting breastfeeding and hygiene practices at every consultation.
Task Shifting & Skill Optimisation
Despite operating with limited manpower, the commitment to uncompromised quality care remains absolute — achieved through the judicious and strategic utilisation of the existing workforce, ensuring efficiency without diluting standards.
Low-Cost, High-Impact Technology
The emphasis is on appropriate technology — accessible and cost-effective — to enhance patient care without unnecessary complexity. Teleconsultation services extend specialist support to peripheral areas, while structured digital record-keeping ensures continuity, accuracy, and ease of access for every patient.
A Referral System That Works
A functional and dependable referral network is maintained through active liaison with nearby subspecialty centers. Patients requiring advanced care are seamlessly accepted upon referral — ensuring timely intervention and genuine reassurance to families who need it most.
An Integrated Approach
Combining nutritional and social support, data-driven micro-planning through key health indicators, and culturally aligned, trust-based care — to ensure more effective, responsive, and patient-centered healthcare delivery across Kashmir.
Trust your child's health to Dr. Zahoor
Clear credentials, careful listening, and child-first medical care.