Mr Walid Abou Samra

I am a Consultant in Breast and General Surgery. I have specialised interests in breast cancer, aesthetic breast surgery, including reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery as well as general surgery. I graduated from the University of Pecs, Hungary in 1995 with an MD in Medicine and completed Postgraduate Training in surgery at the same University, qualifying in General Surgery and Breast Surgery FRCS in 2001. I undertook a 12 month elective period in Plastic Surgery with Professor Jean-Marie Servant in Hospital St Louis, Paris, France which further stimulated a longstanding interest in breast, oncoplastic and aesthetic surgery. I undertook advanced training in plastic and reconstructive surgery and in 2002 completed further training in both aesthetic and breast surgery in Pecs University, Hungary. In 2006 I moved with my family to Wales where I continue to work as a consultant at Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board's Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan with interests in breast surgery, breast reconstruction and general surgery. I am an Honorary Lecturer at Cardiff University and lead clinician for breast cancer in North Wales and an accredited Breast Test Wales Screening Surgeon. I have published articles on a broad range of topics covering aesthetic surgery and breast cancer surgery in peer reviewed journals and am the principle investigator in national and international trials. I am also responsible for managing a Foundation Programme and the education and training needs of each junior doctor on the programme at the BCULHB central area.

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

1. 2013–2019
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universitat de València (GB)

2. 2019–2023
   Residency · General Surgery

   Universitat de Barcelona (GB)

1. 2023-09–2024-08
   Junior consultant

   Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

1. 1 Choose a slot
2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
3. 3 Consultation
4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 15 · i10: 11

Selected publications

1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB

   Mr Walid Abou Samra, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026

   DOI: 10.9823/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 181

2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery

   Mr Walid Abou Samra, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.4243/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 63

3. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB

   Mr Walid Abou Samra, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.2865/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 137

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