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Prof S Tipu Sultan

Patron in Chief
Dr. Syed Tipu Sultan is one of Pakistan’s most distinguished anaesthesiologists, with an illustrious career spanning clinical practice, medical education, and healthcare leadership. He has served as Head of Anaesthesiology and Medical Superintendent at Civil Hospital Karachi, Principal of Dow Medical College, and Dean of Anaesthesiology at the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. After completing his MBBS and training in the UK, including specialization at Charing Cross Hospital, London, Dr. Sultan returned to Pakistan in 1976 to advance the field of anaesthesiology. He played a pioneering role in establishing one of the first intensive care units (ICUs) in the public sector at Civil Hospital Karachi. Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Sultan is widely respected for his contributions to philanthropy, social welfare, and medical relief efforts, including his active role during the 2005 earthquake. He has also been associated with the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation and served as Principal of Bahria Medical University Karachi. He currently serves as Chairperson of the Sindh Healthcare Commission. Known for his humility, wit, and dedication to service, Dr. Sultan continues to inspire the medical community in Pakistan.