As the only resident urologist in the Wide Bay for the past 16 years, Dr Nazim Ahmad has been instrumental in delivering life-changing care to patients across the region.

At a time when many specialist doctors fly in and out for appointments, Dr Ahmad is proud to have lived, worked and raised his two sons in Hervey Bay since 2010.

Living locally means his patients have access to ongoing follow-up care, shorter wait times and specialist treatment closer to home, without the need to travel to Brisbane.

“It also means that if a complication arises, then I am available to manage that quickly,” he said.

Dr Ahmad said having specialist doctors based in regional communities is especially important in areas prone to flooding and extreme weather, including Maryborough and Bundaberg. 

“Sometimes there are floods and roads are blocked, sometimes there are cyclones, so I am available to manage them.”

Working out of St Stephen’s Hospital in Hervey Bay, Dr Ahmad has performed more than 500 cancer-related prostatectomies and thousands of other urological procedures – including endoscopic and laparoscopic surgeries, and stone laser treatments. 

About eight years ago, he purchased his own GreenLight Laser machine to provide patients with advanced treatment for prostate obstruction and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). 

Compared with traditional methods, the therapy can result in less bleeding, shorter recovery times and reduced catheter use.

While humble about his achievements, Dr Ahmad is highly respected within his field, having worked as a surgeon for 27 years.

He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, as well as a Fellow of the European Board of Urology, after remarkably achieving the highest score among 160 urologists in Paris in 2004.

For more information on Dr Nazim Ahmad, visit: https://ststephenshospital.com.au/doctors/Nazim-Ahmad