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Mr Sherif Awad

Verified General Surgery Dubai

Mr Sherif Awad

4 years of experience 5.0 (26 verified reviews)

8,256+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
3
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Sherif Awad at a glance

Mr Sherif Awad is a General Surgery practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 25+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Sherif Awad is an accomplished Consultant Surgeon with over 25 years of experience, including more than a decade as a Consultant in the UK. A Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, he completed his medical degree and full surgical training in the UK, earning his PhD from the University of Nottingham.
Dr Awad has worked across leading hospitals in London, the East Midlands, and Dubai, and now practices at Emirates Specialty Hospital in Dubai Healthcare City. His clinical expertise spans laparoscopic, upper gastrointestinal, bariatric, and general surgery, with a particular focus on minimally invasive and advanced surgical techniques.
An internationally recognised expert and speaker, Dr Awad regularly lectures on optimising surgical pathways, improving operating room efficiency, and enhancing patient safety. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed papers and serves as a reviewer for several prestigious surgical journals.
A former Council Member, Professional Education Lead, and Trustee of the British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS, UK), Dr Awad is highly regarded for his ethical, patient-centred care and his dedication to delivering safe, modern, and effective surgical treatment.

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

— Mr Sherif Awad

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2022–2023 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-246354 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-C7F32BAC · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,098
Annual physical exam 99395 2,044
Vaccination administration 90471 284
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,083

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 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Sherif Awad in consultation
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WITH TEAM
Sherif Awad at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 107s
Meet Sherif Awad

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 10

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Sherif Awad, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8619/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37810315 · cited by 162
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Sherif Awad, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9545/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32578498 · cited by 128
  3. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Sherif Awad, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2000/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34995727 · cited by 62

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
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

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 · sherif.awad@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

26 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
26 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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

Mr Sherif Awad's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Sherif Awad 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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  • What does Sherif Awad specialise in?

    Sherif Awad specialises in General Surgery in Dubai, AE. 25 years of clinical experience.

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    Sherif Awad speaks English, Arabic.

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