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Dr. Nawaf Dagher

Verified General Surgery Dubai

Dr. Nawaf Dagher

10 years of experience 4.9 (42 verified reviews)

2,559+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
14
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Nawaf Dagher at a glance

Dr. Nawaf Dagher is a General Surgery practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 20+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Nawaf Dagher is a leading General and Laparoscopic Surgery Consultant based in Baghdad, Iraq, with over a decade of experience in general, laparoscopic, and bariatric surgery. He performs more than 300 procedures annually with a focus on advanced minimally invasive techniques that enhance patient outcomes, reduce recovery times, and improve overall satisfaction. Dr. Dagher holds a Higher Specialty Certificate in General Surgery from the Jordan University of Science and Technology and is board-certified by the Jordan Board of General Surgery. 
Throughout his career, Dr. Dagher has held senior roles at prominent hospitals, including Medical Director at Al Saadoon and Al Zaytoon Private Hospitals. He currently practices at International Modern Hospital, offering a wide range of surgical services from bariatric and endoscopic procedures to trauma and abdominal wall reconstruction.
A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), Dr. Dagher is an active member of international surgical associations such as IFSO, ELSA, and APHS. Known for his clinical expertise, leadership, and dedication to surgical education, he continues to shape the future of surgery in Iraq and beyond.

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

— Dr. Nawaf Dagher

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · General Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-163350 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-17CB9A55 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,442
Annual physical exam 99395 1,572
Vaccination administration 90471 1,644
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 883

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 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Nawaf Dagher in consultation
IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
Nawaf Dagher at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 138s
Meet Nawaf Dagher

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Nawaf Dagher, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9594/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30435512 · cited by 130
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Nawaf Dagher, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5809/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35407237 · cited by 128
  3. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Nawaf Dagher, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5350/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32858156 · cited by 30

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · nawaf.dagher@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

42 verified reviews
4.87
★★★★⯨
42 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
4.9
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.6
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
97.0
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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. Nawaf Dagher's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Nawaf Dagher treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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