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Dr. Tamer Saafan

Geverifieerd General Surgery Sharjah

Dr. Tamer Saafan

13 jaar ervaring 5.0 (155 geverifieerde recensies)

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, Verenigde Arabische Emiraten, 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, Verenigde Arabische Emiraten and the surrounding area.

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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

Opleiding & training

  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 & aanstellingen

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

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

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

Boardcertificeringen

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

Uitgevoerde procedures

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

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

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

Video's

introduction · 68s
Meet Tamer Saafan

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 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 · geciteerd door 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 · geciteerd door 27

Uitgenodigde lezingen

  • 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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

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

Lidmaatschappen

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

Artikelen van deze arts

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

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · tamer.saafan@euroclinics.example
Geaccepteerde internationale verzekeringen
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Locatie

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Patiëntbeoordelingen

155 geverifieerde recensies
4.99
★★★★⯨
155 recensies
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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Recente recensies

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd
    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 Verenigde Arabische Emiraten doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

Dr. Tamer Saafan is one of 604 general surgery doctors indexed in Verenigde Arabische Emiraten. Browse general surgery doctors in Verenigde Arabische Emiraten →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Sharjah matters

Medical practice in Verenigde Arabische Emiraten is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Verenigde Arabische Emiraten medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Sharjah carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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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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  • What do patients say about Tamer Saafan?

    Tamer Saafan has a verified rating of 4.99/5 from 155 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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