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Prof. Dr. Safwan Taha
👤 2 years of experience
9,306+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
13
Publications
2
Languages spoken
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.
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
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2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2020–2024 Residency · General Surgery
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2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of General Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,212 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,386 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 650 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 213 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 20 · i10: 14
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.9298/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36317095 · cited by 20
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.4058/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30813096 · cited by 22
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
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 intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
30 verified reviews4.91
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30 reviews
- 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
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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