ABDULLAH MOHAMMED GHAFOURI
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
A highly skilled professional in Head & Neck Oncology Surgery and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, demonstrating exceptional expertise in Airway Management & Tracheostomy. Proven leadership in Operating Room management and Medical Administration & Strategy, with a strong focus on Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement. Adept at Research & Publications, Communication & Team Leadership, and Time Management, consistently driving excellence in healthcare delivery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of Department, ORL / Head & Neck Surgery
King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital (KFAFH)
Jeddah
01.2019 - 08.2025
- Lead a 25-member surgical team, performing 300+ complex head & neck procedures annually.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols that reduced postoperative complications by 15%.
- Oversee departmental budgeting, staffing, and residency training programs.
Head, Operating Rooms and Recovery
KFAFH
Jeddah
01.2019 - 08.2025
- Direct daily operations across 10 OR suites, ensuring >95% on-time surgery starts.
- Co-chaired taskforce that optimized OR utilization, saving SAR 2 M annually.
Assistant Medical Administrator Director (Deputy)
KFAFH
Jeddah
01.2015 - 08.2025
- Advise C-suite on strategic planning, capital equipment procurement, and service expansion.
- Head Medical Malpractice Committee; resolved 120+ cases with zero litigation.
Trainer, ORL & Head & Neck Surgery Representatives Training Program
KFAFH
Jeddah
01.2015 - Current
- Developed curriculum and mentored 30 residents, 85% of whom passed board exams on first attempt.
Education
MBA, Master of Business Administration - UBT
University of Business and Technology (UBT)
Jeddah, Mecca Region /2019 - 01.2021
Fellowship - Head & Neck Oncology Surgery
Bordeaux University Hospital
European board of Otorhinolaryngology - undefined
DES Board Certification - ORL & Head and Neck Surgery
Bordeaux University
Diploma - Aviation Medicine
Internship - undefined
King Abdulaziz University
MBBS - undefined
Karachi University
Skills
- Head & Neck Oncology Surgery
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Airway Management & Tracheostomy
- Operating Room Leadership
- Medical Administration & Strategy
- Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement
- Research & Publications
- Communication & Team Leadership
- Time Management
LANGUAGES
Arabic (Native)
English (Fluent)
French
Publications
- The Role of Tonsillectomy in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Unilateral Visual Loss after a Nasal Airway Surgery: A Case Report
- A Retrospective Review of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Day Case Surgery Readmission Rates and Complications
- Giant Cell Reparative Granuloma of Parotid Region Infiltrating the Zygomatic Bone: A Case Report
- Recurrent Warthin Tumor Presenting with Synchronous Bilateral Parotid and Multi-centric Upper Neck Involvement
- A Case Report of Mammary Analogue Secretory Carcinoma with Aggressive Clinical & Histological Presentation
- Tracheostomy Outcome in 71 COVID-19 Patients: A Multi-centric Study in Saudi Arabia
COMMITTEES & LEADERSHIP
- Head, Medical Malpractice Replacement Committee — 2015 – Present
- Head, Medical Supply Committee — 2020 – Present
- Head, Medical Space Committee — 2020 – Present
Timeline
Head of Department, ORL / Head & Neck Surgery
King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital (KFAFH)
01.2019 - 08.2025
Head, Operating Rooms and Recovery
KFAFH
01.2019 - 08.2025
Assistant Medical Administrator Director (Deputy)
KFAFH
01.2015 - 08.2025
Trainer, ORL & Head & Neck Surgery Representatives Training Program
KFAFH
01.2015 - Current
Fellowship - Head & Neck Oncology Surgery
Bordeaux University Hospital
European board of Otorhinolaryngology - undefined
DES Board Certification - ORL & Head and Neck Surgery
Bordeaux University
Diploma - Aviation Medicine
Internship - undefined
King Abdulaziz University
MBBS - undefined
Karachi University
MBA, Master of Business Administration - UBT
University of Business and Technology (UBT)
/2019 - 01.2021
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