Dr. Waleed Askar

General Surgery Consultant

Consults at:

Saudi German Hospital Makkah, Saudi Arabia

4.0

Surgeries

N/A

Experience

30+ years

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About

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.