What does Safwan Taha specialise in?

Safwan Taha specialises in General Surgery in Abu Dhabi, AE. 43 years of clinical experience.

What conditions does Safwan Taha treat?

Safwan Taha treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

Where does Safwan Taha practise?

Safwan Taha practises in Abu Dhabi, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

What languages does Safwan Taha speak?

Safwan Taha speaks English, Arabic.

How do I book an appointment with Safwan Taha?

Use the "Request a booking" button on the profile to send an appointment request. Most appointments are confirmed within 24 hours; many slots are bookable instantly.

What do patients say about Safwan Taha?

Safwan Taha has a verified rating of 4.91/5 from 30 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

Verifiziert General Surgery Abu Dhabi

Prof. Dr. Safwan Taha

2 Jahre Erfahrung 4.9 (30 verifizierte Bewertungen)

9,306+
Patients seen: 2
Years in practice: 13
Publications: 2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Prof. Dr. Safwan Taha at a glance

Prof. Dr. Safwan Taha is a General Surgery practitioner based in Abu Dhabi, Vereinigte Arabische Emirate, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 43+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Abu Dhabi, Vereinigte Arabische Emirate and the surrounding area.

Über uns

Prof. Dr. Safwan Taha is a surgeon with established expertise in metabolic and bariatric surgery and is currently practicing at Mediclinic Hospital, Airport Road. He graduated from Basrah College of Medicine, Iraq, in 1983 with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree and was appointed Professor of Surgery with distinction in 2000.
In 2003, Prof. Taha served as the founding Dean of Thi-Qar College of Medicine in Iraq, contributing to the development of medical education and academic governance. His postgraduate qualifications include a Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and a Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons. He also holds a Specialization Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery from Louis Pasteur University in Strasbourg, France.
Prof. Taha is a founding member of the Emirates Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. His clinical practice includes a broad range of bariatric, metabolic, and gastrointestinal procedures, such as gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass, gastric balloon procedures, laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery, and hiatus hernia repair.
He has authored over 37 published scientific papers and serves as a reviewer for the journal Obesity Surgery, reflecting his continued involvement in academic research and surgical advancement.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Prof. Dr. Safwan Taha

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Ausbildung & Training

2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universidad de Sevilla, Abu Dhabi (AE)
2020–2024 Residency · General Surgery
UAB Barcelona, Abu Dhabi (AE)
2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Cleveland Clinic, US

Karriere & Anstellungen

2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Lizenzen & Versicherung

Medizinische Lizenzen

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)

#AE-172422 active · expires 2028-12-31

Facharztzertifikate

European Board of General Surgery

#EB-B19300E3 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035

Berufshaftpflichtversicherung: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR Deckung · No claims on file

Durchgeführte Verfahren

Verfahren	Code	Lebenszeit-Anzahl
GP consultation	99213	1,212
Annual physical exam	99395	2,386
Vaccination administration	90471	650
Minor procedure (skin)	17110	213

Leistungen & Preise

Leistung	Dauer	Modalität	Preis
New patient consultation (60m)	60 Min.	in_clinic\|telemed	180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m)	30 Min.	in_clinic\|telemed\|phone	90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration	30 Min.	in_clinic	270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin)	120 Min.	in_clinic	360.00 EUR

Praxis, Team & in der Praxis

HEADSHOT

Safwan Taha at a conference — CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 73s

Meet Safwan Taha

Forschung & Publikationen

h-Index: 20 · i10: 14

Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
Safwan Taha, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

DOI: 10.9298/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36317095 · zitiert von 20
European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
Safwan Taha, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

DOI: 10.4058/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30813096 · zitiert von 22
Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
Safwan Taha, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

DOI: 10.5322/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39643373 · zitiert von 16

Eingeladene Vorträge

Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · Abu Dhabi · 2023 · oral abstract

Auszeichnungen & Mitgliedschaften

Auszeichnungen

🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Abu Dhabi · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Gesellschaftsmitgliedschaften

WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Seit 2025
national college of family doctors — Member · Seit 2025
European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Seit 2025

Artikel dieses Arztes

Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery 2026-03-16 · 11 Min. Lesezeit
Awareness When should you see a general surgery? 2026-01-25 · 7 Min. Lesezeit

Für internationale Patienten

Koordinator: Patient liaison · safwan.taha@euroclinics.example
Akzeptierte internationale Versicherungen: Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Standort

1 Tag

Abu Dhabi

Patientenbewertungen

30 verifizierte Bewertungen

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Bedside Manner: 5.0
Knowledge: 5.0
Wait Time: 4.7
Staff Friendliness: 4.9
Ease Of Appointment: 4.8
Value For Money: 4.8
Would Recommend Pct: 97.0

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Aktuelle Bewertungen

★★★★★ ✓ Verifiziert

Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.

Anna B. 2026-05-20
★★★★★ ✓ Verifiziert

Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.

Marco V. 2026-04-13
★★★★☆ ✓ Verifiziert

Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.

Helena F. 2026-04-10

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Prof. Dr. Safwan Taha's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Prof. Dr. Safwan Taha treats, with the size of the national pool of Vereinigte Arabische Emirate doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

Prof. Dr. Safwan Taha is one of 604 general surgery doctors indexed in Vereinigte Arabische Emirate. Browse general surgery doctors in Vereinigte Arabische Emirate →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Abu Dhabi matters

Medical practice in Vereinigte Arabische Emirate is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Vereinigte Arabische Emirate medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Abu Dhabi carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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What does Safwan Taha specialise in?

Safwan Taha specialises in General Surgery in Abu Dhabi, AE. 43 years of clinical experience.
What conditions does Safwan Taha treat?

Safwan Taha treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.
Where does Safwan Taha practise?

Safwan Taha practises in Abu Dhabi, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.
What languages does Safwan Taha speak?

Safwan Taha speaks English, Arabic.
How do I book an appointment with Safwan Taha?

Use the "Request a booking" button on the profile to send an appointment request. Most appointments are confirmed within 24 hours; many slots are bookable instantly.
What do patients say about Safwan Taha?

Safwan Taha has a verified rating of 4.91/5 from 30 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.