DR. TAMER SAAFAN

Dr. Tamer Saafan is a highly experienced specialist in general, laparoscopic and bariatric surgery, offering over two decades of practice in delivering advanced care. He is distinguished for his expertise in minimally invasive and robotic techniques, particularly in the field of obesity and metabolic surgery.

Areas of Expertise

• Bariatric and metabolic surgery (including sleeve gastrectomy, mini-gastric bypass, revisional bariatric surgeries)
• Minimally invasive and robotic general surgery
• Laparoscopic hernia repair, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and emergency laparoscopic procedures
• Management of complex surgical cases including revisional surgery and obesity-related complications

Education & Credentials

• MBBS & MS – General Surgery, Egypt
• PhD in Bariatric Surgery – Egypt
• MD in Bariatric Surgery – Egypt
• Fellowship in Bariatric Surgery – Taiwan (under the mentor of the mini gastric bypass technique)
• Fellowship in Minimal Access & Robotic Surgery
• Member/Fellow of several international surgical bodies, including IFSO (International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity)

Professional Experience

Dr. Saafan brings over two decades of surgical experience with exposure to a wide range of obesity and metabolic procedures. He began his career in Egypt, later practicing in Kuwait, before establishing himself in the UAE.

In the UAE, he has served in key positions such as:

• Specialist in General Surgery – Thumbay Hospital LLC
• Consultant Surgeon – Saudi German Hospital, Dubai
• Consultant in Laparoscopic & Obesity Surgery – NMC Specialty Hospital & Al Taie Center for Laparoscopic and Obesity Surgery

Dr. Saafan is also an active participant in international surgical and laparoscopic conferences, contributing papers and presentations that reflect his strong academic and clinical excellence.