Assem ADEL MOHARRAM
Consultant Anesthetist
Riyadh
Summary
Consultant Anesthesiologist and Associate Professor with more than 20 years of clinical, academic and perioperative care experience. Extensive expertise in ophthalmic anesthesia, day-case surgery, ENT anesthesia, critical care medicine, regional anesthesia and medical education.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Consultant Anesthesiologist
Specialized Experts Center
04.2022 - Current
Anesthesia Consultant & Head of O.R. in a Leading multidisciplinary surgical center in Riyadh, specializing in Ophthalmology, Dentistry, Dermatology, and Plastic Surgery.
Features 6 operating rooms, a dedicated recovery unit, HDU facilities, and over 20 outpatient clinics serving a high-volume patient population.
Consultant Anesthesiologist
El Araby Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Consultant Anesthesiologist in a JCI-accredited tertiary referral hospital serving the Delta region, with 300 beds and advanced multidisciplinary healthcare services.
Equipped with 8 operating rooms, 24 ICU beds, 24 NICU beds, and a modern Emergency Department supporting complex medical and surgical care.
Consultant Anesthesiologist
Durrah Specialized Eye Center
01.2011 - 01.2021
- Consultant Anesthesiologist managing about 40-50 different Ophthalmic procedures /day in 4 O.R.
Consultant
TAKAMOL USAID Project
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Consultant.
Air Ambulance Specialist
SMART Air Ambulance
01.2010
- Air Ambulance Specialist.
Registrar
Abo El Reesh Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Registrar managing different complicated pediatric cardiac surgeries 36 hours /week
Registrar
Dar El Oyoun Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Registrar managing emergency and complex eye conditions.
Delivered perioperative anesthesia care for diverse ophthalmic surgeries in a high-volume setting equipped with modern surgical and diagnostic technologies.
Registrar
Dar Al Fouad Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Registrar in Dar Al Fouad Hospital, in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic International, a JCI-accredited tertiary referral center recognized among the leading healthcare institutions in Egypt and the Middle East, with over 360 beds, 14 operating rooms, advanced ICU and CCU facilities, and comprehensive diagnostic and interventional services..
Education
MD - Anesthesiology & Intensive Care
Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt01-2009
MSc - Anesthesiology & Intensive Care
Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt01-2004
MB.BCh -
Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt01-1999
EDAIC Part I -
The European Diploma in Anaesthesiology And Intensive Care
01-2017
Skills
Ophthalmic Anesthesia
Procedural Sedation
Cardiothoracic Anesthesia
Pediatric Anesthesia
Certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 2026
Selected Publications & Academic Research
- Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Pediatric Patients (MSc Essay), 2004.
- Effect of Dexamethasone on Myocardial Protection During Pediatric Cardiac Surgery (MD Thesis), 2008.
- Premedication with Nasal Sedation as an Aid for Behaviour Management in Dental Procedures for Children, 2016.
- Tailored Anaesthesia for Thoracoscopic Surgery Promoting Enhanced Recovery, 2021.
- Airway Surgery for Laryngotracheal Stenosis During the COVID-19 Pandemic, 2021.
- Variation in Outcome of Invasive Mechanical Ventilation Between Different Countries for Patients with Severe COVID-19, 2021.
- Hormonal Manipulation After Surgical Treatment of Catamenial Pneumothorax, 2022.
- Efficacy of Oral Corticosteroids for Treatment of Tietze Syndrome, 2022.
Teaching & Academic Activities
Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees, ICU training, resident supervision, clinical skills training and supervision of multiple MSc and MD theses.
Academic Appointments
- Associate Professor (2020–Present)
- Lecturer (2010–2020)
- Assistant Lecturer (2005–2010)
- Resident (2002–2005)
Department of Anesthesiology & Intensive Care, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Specialized Clinical Experience
More than 15 years dedicated ophthalmic anesthesia experience including cataract, vitreoretinal, glaucoma, oculoplastic, pediatric ophthalmology and refractive surgery. Extensive ENT, cardiothoracic, ICU, burn ICU and trauma experience.
Timeline
Consultant Anesthesiologist
Specialized Experts Center
04.2022 - Current
Consultant Anesthesiologist
El Araby Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2021
Consultant Anesthesiologist
Durrah Specialized Eye Center
01.2011 - 01.2021
Air Ambulance Specialist
SMART Air Ambulance
01.2010
Consultant
TAKAMOL USAID Project
01.2008 - 01.2010
Registrar
Abo El Reesh Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2008
Registrar
Dar El Oyoun Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2007
Registrar
Dar Al Fouad Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
MD - Anesthesiology & Intensive Care
Ain Shams University
MSc - Anesthesiology & Intensive Care
Ain Shams University
MB.BCh -
Ain Shams University
EDAIC Part I -
The European Diploma in Anaesthesiology And Intensive Care