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Dr. Tamer Saafan

Vérifié General Surgery Sharjah

Dr. Tamer Saafan

13 ans d'expérience 5.0 (155 avis vérifiés)

4,065+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
3
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Tamer Saafan at a glance

Dr. Tamer Saafan is a General Surgery practitioner based in Sharjah, Émirats arabes unis, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 23+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Sharjah, Émirats arabes unis and the surrounding area.

À propos

Dr Tamer Saafan is a Consultant General and Bariatric Surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He currently practices at Saudi German Hospital Dubai, UAE.
Dr Saafan completed his MBBS at Ain Shams University, Egypt, followed by a Master of Surgery degree in 2006 and his MD in 2015 at the same university. He also received a PhD in Bariatric Surgery at Ain Shams University, Egypt. He later completed two post-qualification fellowships. One at the International College of Robotic Surgeons and Minimal Access Surgeries and the other in Bariatric Surgery in Taiwan. He is also a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland.
During his Fellowship in Taiwan, Dr Saafan was supervised by the renown Professor Lee who developed Minigastric Bypass Surgery.
In his current practice, he typically sees patients with health conditions caused by morbid obesity, including the following conditions:
Severe sleep apnoea and other sleep disorders
Heart and cardiovascular disease
Hypertension
Type II diabetes
Chronic acid reflux
Stroke
He has expertise in several bariatric procedures, including the following:
Laparoscopic and open hernia repair
Management of anal fissures, haemorrhoids and fistula
Laparoscopic emergencies
Laparoscopic bariatric surgery
Revision laparoscopic bariatric surgery
Laparoscopic acid reflux surgery
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Gastric banding
To further develop his skills and expertise in bariatric surgery, Dr Saafan has attended several conferences, seminars and is currently completing a Clinical Master's in Surgical Endoscopy. He has presented his work in both nationally and internationally and is recognised for his academic excellence.

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

— Dr. Tamer Saafan

Formation et études

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Sharjah (AE)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Sharjah (AE)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Carrière et postes

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licences et assurance

Licences médicales

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-433374 active · expires 2028-12-31

Certifications du conseil

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-1382A0E1 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Assurance responsabilité professionnelle : HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR couverture · No claims on file

Procédures réalisées

ProcédureCodeTotal à vie
GP consultation 99213 1,849
Annual physical exam 99395 3,047
Vaccination administration 90471 335
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 592

Services et tarifs

ServiceDuréeModalitéPrix
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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Cabinet, équipe & en pratique

Tamer Saafan
HEADSHOT
Tamer Saafan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Tamer Saafan with the team
WITH TEAM
Tamer Saafan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Vidéos

introduction · 68s
Meet Tamer Saafan

Recherche et publications

indice h : 10 · i10 : 7

  1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Tamer Saafan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7291/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30314360 · cité par 73
  2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Tamer Saafan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7645/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35669057 · cité par 27

Conférences invitées

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

Récompenses et adhésions

Récompenses

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

Adhésions à des sociétés

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Depuis 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Depuis 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Depuis 2014

Articles de ce médecin

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

Pour les patients internationaux

Coordinateur
Patient liaison · tamer.saafan@euroclinics.example
Assurances internationales acceptées
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Emplacement

1 balise

Avis des patients

155 avis vérifiés
4.99
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155 avis
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Avis récents

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Vérifié
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Vérifié
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Vérifié
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Tamer Saafan's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Tamer Saafan treats, with the size of the national pool of Émirats arabes unis doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Sharjah matters

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  • What does Tamer Saafan specialise in?

    Tamer Saafan specialises in General Surgery in Sharjah, AE. 23 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Tamer Saafan treat?

    Tamer Saafan treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Tamer Saafan practise?

    Tamer Saafan practises in Sharjah, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Tamer Saafan speak?

    Tamer Saafan speaks English, Arabic.

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