General Surgery
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Tarek Hafez
Consultant in Surgical Oncology & Head & Neck Surgery
Specialty
General Surgery
Experience
22+ years
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Tarek is a highly experienced consultant with over 20 years of expertise in thyroid surgery, oncological surgery, and head and neck surgery. He is renowned for his significant contributions to advancing surgical practices. His skills include endoscopic thyroidectomy, microvascular free flap reconstruction, and complex tumor surgeries, reflecting his commitment to innovation and delivering exceptional patient care. He was the lead for thyroid pathway design for the Health Holding Company for the Western Region in Saudi Arabia in 2022, and he is a champion for the thyroid surgery planned care model in the Jeddah First Health Cluster from 2022 to 2024.
Languages spokenEnglish, Arabic
Areas of expertise.
All Neck Masses | Cysts | and TumorsBreast SurgeryEndoscopic thyroidectomy (BABA approach)General Surgery & Laparoscopic surgeryLymph node surgeryMicrovascular free flap reconstruction after tumor excisionOral cavity tumor surgeryReconstructive SurgeryResection and reconstruction of head and neck tumorsSalivary Glands surgerySentinel lymph node and melanoma tumor biopsySkin & Soft Tissue TumorsSkin TumorsThyroid & Parathyroid surgery
Education and training.
- 01MBBCh, Mansoura University, Egypt, 2001 (Excellent with honors)
- 02MSc in General Surgery, Mansoura University, Egypt, 2005
- 03Doctoral Degree in General Surgery, Mansoura University, Egypt, 2011
- 04Fellowship in Microvascular Surgery, Korea, 2008
- 05Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Canada, 2014-2015
Boards and fellowships.
- 01Doctoral Degree in General Surgery (Mansoura University, Egypt)
- 02Fellowship in Microvascular Surgery (Korea)
- 03Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology (Canada)
- 04License from Egyptian Medical Syndicate as a Consultant Surgical Oncology (2011)
- 05License from Saudi Commission of Health Specialties as a General Surgeon and Head and Neck Surgeon (2017)
- 06License from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba as a General Surgeon (2014)
- 07MOH KSA License to Practice
- 08Fellowship, American Head and Neck Society (2015)
- 09Certifications in Endoscopic Thyroidectomy and Microvascular Surgery
Selected publications.
- 01"Role of computed tomography angiography in the diagnosis of vascular stenosis in head and neck microvascular free flap reconstruction" – International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2014.
- 02"Can we put a simplified algorithm for reconstruction of large scalp defects following tumor resection?" – World Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2011.
- 03"Pharyngoesophageal reconstruction after resection of hypopharyngeal carcinoma: A new algorithm after analysis of 142 cases" – World Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2014.
- 04"Thyroid cancer associated with Hashimoto thyroiditis: Similarities and differences in an endemic area" – Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute, 2020.
- 05"Psychiatric morbidity among Egyptian breast cancer patients and their partners and its impact on surgical decision-making" – Breast Cancer: Targets and Therapy, 2012.
PATIENT PATHWAY
What an appointment looks like.
01
Inquiry
Self-book or speak with our care team to choose a clinic time.
02
Initial consultation
A full review of history, examination and any same-day diagnostics.
03
Diagnostics & plan
Imaging or labs as needed, then a clear written treatment plan.
04
Follow-up
Structured follow-up, telemedicine if appropriate, dedicated coordinator.
INTRODUCTION
Meet Prof. Dr. Mohamed Tarek Hafez.
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