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Dr Hussam Elkhwad

Orthopaedic Surgery Galway

Dr Hussam Elkhwad

5 years of experience

7,909+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
3
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Hussam Elkhwad at a glance

Dr Hussam Elkhwad is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Galway, Ireland, practising at University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at University College Cork (UCC) (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Galway, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Hussam Elkhwad is a dedicated orthopaedic surgeon. Dr Elkhwad's commitment to patient care is evident in their approach.
They are known for their meticulous attention to detail and strive to provide the highest standard of care. Dr Elkhwad believes in a patient-centred approach, taking the time to listen to each patient's concerns and tailoring treatment plans to their individual needs.

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

— Dr Hussam Elkhwad

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Cork (UCC), Galway (IE)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    RCSI, Galway (IE)
  3. 2021–2022 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-304698 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-2D48847C · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,897
Annual physical exam 99395 2,983
Vaccination administration 90471 1,383
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,784

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Hussam Elkhwad in consultation
IN OFFICE
Hussam Elkhwad with the team
WITH TEAM
Hussam Elkhwad at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 68s
Meet Hussam Elkhwad

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Hussam Elkhwad, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3170/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32317266 · cited by 17
  2. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Hussam Elkhwad, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4879/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34708363 · cited by 131

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · Galway · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Galway · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · hussam.elkhwad@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Hussam Elkhwad's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Hussam Elkhwad treats, with the size of the national pool of Ireland doctors offering the same care.

Orthopaedic Surgery

Dr Hussam Elkhwad is one of 216 orthopaedic surgery doctors indexed in Ireland. Browse orthopaedic surgery doctors in Ireland →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Galway matters

Medical practice in Ireland is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Ireland medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Galway 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 Hussam Elkhwad specialise in?

    Hussam Elkhwad specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Galway, IE.

  • What conditions does Hussam Elkhwad treat?

    Hussam Elkhwad treats conditions within Orthopaedic Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Hussam Elkhwad practise?

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  • What languages does Hussam Elkhwad speak?

    Hussam Elkhwad speaks English, Arabic.

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