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Dr Zaher Mikwar

General Surgery Jeddah

Dr Zaher Mikwar

2 years of experience

7,742+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
10
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Zaher Mikwar at a glance

Dr Zaher Mikwar is a General Surgery practitioner based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2022). Serves patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Zaher Mikwar is a distinguished Consultant General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist at King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC) in Jeddah. He currently serves as the Section Head of Surgical Oncology, where he leads a specialized team in the management of complex malignancies. Dr. Mikwar is highly recognized for his expertise in delivering comprehensive cancer care, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to ensure that each patient receives a treatment plan tailored to their specific medical needs and overall quality of life.
His clinical practice focuses on a broad range of surgical oncology procedures with a primary specialization in breast cancer management, including mastectomies and reconstruction strategies. Additionally, Dr. Mikwar is an expert in colorectal surgery for the treatment of colon and rectal cancers. His surgical proficiency also extends to gastrointestinal oncology—covering pathologies of the stomach, liver, and gallbladder—as well as endocrine surgery for thyroid and adrenal conditions.
Beyond his clinical leadership, Dr. Mikwar is an Assistant Professor at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS). He is deeply committed to medical research and education, with numerous publications focusing on patient satisfaction and the quality of life for cancer patients and surgical residents. This dedication to evidence-based medicine ensures that he remains at the forefront of surgical innovation and patient outcome improvement in the region.

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

— Dr Zaher Mikwar

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Jeddah (SA)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Jeddah (SA)
  3. 2026–2027 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-382040 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-41914B9A · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 952
Annual physical exam 99395 1,446
Vaccination administration 90471 2,542
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 641

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 90 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Zaher Mikwar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Zaher Mikwar with the team
WITH TEAM
Zaher Mikwar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 103s
Meet Zaher Mikwar

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Zaher Mikwar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6115/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33056641 · cited by 160
  2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Zaher Mikwar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2470/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37683721 · cited by 82
  3. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Zaher Mikwar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5970/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32128786 · cited by 196
  4. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Zaher Mikwar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.2634/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 34062011 · cited by 118

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Jeddah · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

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 · zaher.mikwar@euroclinics.example

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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 Zaher Mikwar's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Zaher Mikwar treats, with the size of the national pool of Saudi Arabia doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Jeddah matters

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    Zaher Mikwar speaks English, Arabic.

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