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Prof. Dr. Safwan Taha

Verified General Surgery Abu Dhabi

Prof. Dr. Safwan Taha

2 years of experience 4.9 (30 verified reviews)

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, United Arab Emirates, 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, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

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

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · General Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  3. 2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-172422 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-B19300E3 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,212
Annual physical exam 99395 2,386
Vaccination administration 90471 650
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 213

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

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Safwan Taha in consultation
IN OFFICE
Safwan Taha with the team
WITH TEAM
Safwan Taha at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 73s
Meet Safwan Taha

Research & publications

h-index: 20 · i10: 14

  1. 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 · cited by 20
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Safwan Taha, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4058/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30813096 · cited by 22
  3. 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 · cited by 16

Invited talks

  • 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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 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

Society memberships

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

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 · safwan.taha@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

30 verified reviews
4.91
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5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
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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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

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 United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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

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