Dr. Adeeb Rizvi is a renowned Pakistani urologist and humanitarian, best known as the founder of the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT). Celebrated for providing free, high-quality healthcare, he symbolizes medical excellence, compassion, and ethical public service in Pakistan.
Even outside award announcements, activists and healthcare leaders continue to cite Dr Rizvi’s work at SIUT free dialysis, transplants, oncology, and community support as a benchmark for humanitarian healthcare innovation in Pakistan
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Ramon Magsaysay Award – 1998
Winner
Recognition: Excellence in community leadership and humanitarian service in healthcare
Role: Founder & Director, Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT)
Hamdan Award for Volunteers in Humanitarian Medical Services – 2004
Winner
Recognition: Outstanding voluntary medical service and healthcare outreach
Role: Transplant Surgeon & Humanitarian
World Health Organization (WHO) Shousha Prize – 2008
Winner
Recognition: Exceptional contributions to public health and medical service delivery
Role: Founder & Director, SIUT
Lifetime Achievement Award (Sindh Association of North America) – 2015
Winner
Recognition: Lifetime service and impact in medical care and transplant surgery
Role: Transplant Surgeon & Humanitarian
Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Government of Pakistan) – 2018
Winner
Recognition: One of Pakistan’s highest civilian honours for service to nation and healthcare
Role: Physician & Healthcare Leader
Humanitarian Recognition Award (Urology Care Foundation / American Urological Association) – 2024
Winner
Recognition: Commitment to improving access to quality urologic healthcare for underserved populations
Role: Founder & Director, SIUT
British Medical Journal (BMJ) Special Recognition Award – 2025
Winner
Recognition: Outstanding contribution to medical science and equitable healthcare in South Asia
Role: Transplant Surgeon & Humanitarian
Full Name: Syed Adeebul Hasan Rizvi (often written as Dr. Adeeb Rizvi)
Birthdate: 11 September 1938
Birthplace / Hometown: Kalanpur, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, British India
Background: Born before Partition, he came to Karachi and later dedicated his life to equitable healthcare for all, regardless of wealth or status.
Medical Degree: Earned MBBS from Dow Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan, in 1961.
Advanced Training: Completed postgraduate surgical training in the United Kingdom, earning Fellowship credentials from the Royal College of Surgeons (England and Edinburgh) before returning to Pakistan in 1971.
Profession: Renal and transplant surgeon, physician, philanthropist
Founder — Sindh Institute of Urology & Transplantation (SIUT):
In 1970–1971, he started an eight-bed urology ward at Karachi’s Civil Hospital, which grew into SIUT, now South Asia’s largest free medical center for urology, nephrology, and transplantation.
SIUT offers free medical services with dignity, including dialysis, cancer care, lithotripsy, and organ transplants, treating millions of patients annually.
Transplantation Leadership:
Pioneered ethical transplant practices in Pakistan and was instrumental in the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (2010), which legalized cadaveric organ donation and curtailed unethical organ trade.
Under his guidance, SIUT performed Pakistan’s first liver transplant on an infant and greatly expanded transplant services nationwide.
Professional Influence:
Served as President of multiple national and international urology and transplant societies and has been an advocate for ethical medical practice and public health equity.
Personal Life: Dr. Rizvi generally keeps his family details low-profile in the public domain. He is widely respected for his humble lifestyle and steadfast dedication to serving the poor and vulnerable.
Dr. Rizvi and SIUT maintain an active digital presence through SIUT’s official site and social platforms, highlighting free healthcare initiatives and success stories. His model of healthcare “free with dignity” is widely studied as a global best practice in equitable public health, and SIUT continues to serve millions across Pakistan.
Dr. Adeeb Rizvi is a renowned Pakistani renal transplant surgeon, physician, and philanthropist, best known for founding the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) — the largest free healthcare facility for kidney and transplant patients in Pakistan.
Dr. Adeeb Rizvi founded the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT), which began as an eight-bed urology unit and grew into a major institute offering free dialysis, organ transplants, oncology, and more.
Dr. Adeeb Rizvi graduated from Dow Medical College in Karachi and completed postgraduate surgical training in the United Kingdom before returning to Pakistan.
Dr. Adeeb Rizvi’s mission for SIUT has been to provide high-quality medical care free of cost “with dignity”, so all patients can receive treatment regardless of financial status.
Under Dr. Adeeb Rizvi’s leadership, SIUT performed Pakistan’s first successful infant liver transplant and pioneered ethical deceased-donor and living-related transplant programs.
Dr. Adeeb Rizvi’s accolades include the Ramon Magsaysay Award, Hilal-i-Imtiaz, Sitara-e-Imtiaz, the Humanitarian Recognition Award (2024), and the British Medical Journal Award (2025) for contributions to healthcare.
Dr. Adeeb Rizvi’s SIUT has treated millions of patients, offering free medical services including dialysis, cancer treatment, and transplants to those in need.
Dr. Adeeb Rizvi was instrumental in promoting ethical transplant legislation in Pakistan, helping curb transplant tourism and legalize deceased organ donation.
Dr. Adeeb Rizvi established a community-government health model, inspiring free, equitable healthcare and training technical staff in multiple disciplines.
Dr. Adeeb Rizvi’s lifelong dedication, including providing free treatments and expanding services across Pakistan, makes him one of the most respected physicians and humanitarians in the region.
“I have always believed that access to quality healthcare is a right, not a privilege. My mission has been to provide hope, heal lives, and advance medical care for those who need it most.”
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