Ali Mohammad Jan

Ali Mohammad Jan Fazili (3 September 1914 – 31 October 1988) was a Kashmiri physician known for his diagnostic skills and patient care. Known locally as the "Luqman of Kashmir", he became well known in the region for his medical expertise and dedication to the welfare of his community. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1975 for his contributions to the field of medicine.

Early life and education Born on 3 September 1914 in Gojwara, Srinagar, Ali Jan was born to the Fazili family. He completed his MBBS degree from King Edward Medical College, Lahore, in 1937.

He pursued postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom, earning a Diploma in Child Health (DCH) and membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP, Edinburgh).

Medical career Ali Jan began his medical career by working in rural areas across Jammu and Kashmir, providing healthcare for over a decade. After completing his studies in the United Kingdom, he joined government medical services, including a period at the Chest and Disease Hospital in Drogjan, Srinagar. He later resigned to establish a private practice.

He was known for his capacity to diagnose various ailments through physical examination, often relying less on advanced diagnostic tests. Locally, he was sometimes referred to as a "magic healer" or "Luqman-e-Kashmir" due to his reputation for accurate diagnoses.

Dr. Ali Jan road in Srinagar, connecting Downtown and SKIMS, Soura, was named in his memory.