Dr. Waleed Askar

• Dr. Waleed Askar, MD, boasts 30 years of experience as a General Surgery Consultant.
• He currently serves at Saudi German Hospital, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
• Fluent in both Arabic and English, Dr. Askar is well-versed in the field of general surgery.
• His specialization encompasses various surgical procedures, including laparoscopic colectomy, laparoscopic gallbladder surgery, laparoscopic hernia repair surgery, gastric sleeve surgery, mini gastric bypass surgery, and abdominal surgery.
• Dr. Askar holds memberships in esteemed organizations such as the Egyptian Society of Surgeons (ESS) and the International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, and Oncologists (IASGO).
• He is a licensed consultant accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS).
• Dr. Askar's expertise covers a wide range of surgical interventions, including laparoscopy for colonic tumors, gallbladder issues, and hernias, as well as reflux aerologic, sleeve gastric, and mini gastric bypass procedures.
• He is skilled in laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic appendectomy, and the repair of inguinal abdominal hernias.
• Dr. Askar is also experienced in performing hiatal hernia repairs and Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication (GERD) Surgery.
• His proficiency extends to gastrointestinal surgeries and tumor removal (stomach, colon, and rectum), as well as surgeries involving the pancreas, spleen, and bile ducts.
• Dr. Askar is well-versed in procedures related to hemorrhoids, anal fissures, pilonidal sinuses, thyroidectomy, and parathyroidectomy.
• He also has experience in the removal of breast tumors.
• Dr. Askar's professional journey includes his current role as a General Surgery Consultant at Saudi German Hospital, Madinah, which he began in 2020.
• He is associated with the Egyptian Society of Surgeons (ESS) and the International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, and Oncologists (IASGO).
• Dr. Askar obtained his license from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS).
• He held the position of Professor of Gastrointestinal Surgeries at Mansoura University, Egypt.
• In 2006, Dr. Askar earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in General Surgery.
• He also holds a Masters Degree in General Surgery, achieved in 1997.
• Throughout his career, Dr. Askar has successfully performed over 1000 surgeries.

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