Awadalla Matar
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
SRC Accredited Surgeon of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Surgery with a focus on enhancing patient safety through high-quality surgical practices. Dedicated to continuous professional development, ensuring up-to-date skills and knowledge in the field. Promoted a safe and healthy environment by fostering teamwork, health governance, and effective coaching. Proven ability to multitask and perform under pressure, delivering optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
6021
6021
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Consultant General Surgeon and HOD.
Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group/ Alsuwaidi
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
05.2016 - Current
- Performed over 3000 emergency and elective surgeries, achieving complication rate below one percent.
- Maintained accurate logbook to document extensive surgical experience.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and colleagues to ensure clear understanding.
- Ensured adherence to high standards by meticulously maintaining performance records.
- Led surgical department through accreditation campaigns for CBAHI, JCI, SRC, and HIMSS.
- Oversaw departmental operations while reporting directly to Medical Director.
- Engaged in clinical teaching for interns and residents to enhance educational outcomes.
- Served as Vice President of Hospital Operating Room Committee, driving operational excellence.
General Surgeon and Medical Director
Ministry of Health
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
03.2010 - 03.2016
- Operating high number of elective and emergency Surgery.
- Responding to internal and external patient's referral offering relevant consultation advice.
- Ensuring fairly busy outpatient surgical department.
- Established operated Al Bijadiya General Hospital, Riyadh Region (2010 to 2014), as first Medical Director for hospital.
- Headed all hospital clinical committees: including Mortality and Morbidity committee, CPR committee, OR committee,
Assistant Professor of Surgery
University of Kordofan
El Obeid, Sudan
10.2004 - 02.2010
- Developed multidisciplinary approaches to surgical education, ensuring high-quality teaching, research and student experiences.
- Continued personal professional development by attending workshops and training, optimizing knowledge to enhance course curriculum.
- Worked closely with professors to support collaborative research for course progression.
- Supported research projects, aiding academic progression and growth in line with demands.
- Maintained data administration effectively and efficiently in line with company policies.
- Managed curriculum design and implementation, developing clear, concise learning methodologies through research and planning.
- Helped students to achieve target grades through continuous curricular support and motivation.
- Entitled to various administrative posts during this period including Faculty, registrar, Head of Surgical Department, Head of Curriculum Design committee and General Director of El-Obeid Teaching Hospital 600 bed trust.
Surgical Residency Program/ University of Khartoum
University of Kordofan
Khartoum, Sudan
01.2000 - 10.2004
- Achieved completion of four-year residency programme with rotations in general surgery, orthopaedic surgery, urology, plastic surgery, neurosurgery, cardio-thoracic surgery, and anaesthesia.
- Submitted dissertation to meet MD programme requirements.
General Practitioner
Sudan Ministry of Health
Zalingei, Sudan
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Worked as General practitioner (GP), worked in Austere Environment of Darfur Region/Sudan, especially handling OBGYN cases and victims of tribal wars with very limited resources. Performed over 150 caesarean sections and hysterectomies, and over 50 exploratory laparotomies.
- Shouldered administrative responsibility as Medical Director of Hospital.
Education
Postgraduate Degree - Minimal Access Surgery
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
The United States of AmericaMasters in Minimal Access Surgery (M.MAS) - Minimal Access Surgery
The Global Open University of Nagaland (TGOU).
New Delhi 01.2013 - 01.2014
Clinical MD in General Surgery - General Surgery
University of Khartouml
Khartoum/Sudan 01/2000 - 10.2004
M.B.B.S - Medicine and Surgery
University of Gezira
Wad Medani, Sudan January 1990 - 10.1995
Skills
- Performing general surgical and laparoscopic elective and emergency surgeries including but is not limited to cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Hernia Surgery, Colectomy including bowel resection and anastomosis and stoma creation, Thyroidectomy, Anorectal conditions, trauma surgery, lumps and bumps, surgical infection
- Performing diversity of minimally invasive procedures at capacity of general surgeon as well as teaching advanced minimally invasive procedures
- Assuring very busy outpatient clinic
- Handling complex clinical cases in ICU and emergency department
- Chairing Hospital committees including mortality and morbidity and Operating room committee
- Administrative skills gained early across career path and accumulated and improved with time including auditing, clinical governance leadership and role modelling
- Teaching inclination and talents to medical students, interns, residents and young surgeons as well as training of youngsters in Minimal Access Surgery
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Master or proficient
C2
Training Workshops and Courses
1991 . English Typing Diploma, Tagwa Institute, El-Obeid, Sudan.
2000. A workshop on war surgery, Organized by the International
Committee of Red Cross (I.C.R.C), Omdurman Military Hospital.
2002 . Basic Computer Course, Cybergates, Khartoum, Sudan.
2002 . Severe Trauma Instruction Course (S.T.I.C), a 5-day course organized
by the Educational Development Center, Khartoum University, Sudan
2002 . Research Methodology Course, a 3-day course organized
by the Educational Development Center, Khartoum University., Sudan
2005 . Communication Skills Course, a one-day course organized
by the Educational Development Center, Khartoum University. , Sudan
2005 . Teaching Communication Skills Course, a one-day course organized
by the Educational Development Center, Khartoum University. , Sudan
2006 . Evidence-Based Medicine, a 4-day course organized
by the Educational Development Center, Khartoum University, Sudan
2006 . A workshop on Cochrane Collaboration and Systematic Reviews, a 4 day course
organized by the Educational Development Center, Khartoum University, Sudan
2006 . Research Methodology (Fundamentals of Biostatistics), a 6 day course organized by
the Educational Development Center, Khartoum University. , Sudan
2009 . Qualitative Research Methods, a one-day workshop organized by the Educational
Development Center, University of Khartoum. , Sudan
2009 . Getting it published, a one-day workshop organized by the Educational
Development Center, University of Khartoum. , Sudan
2009 . Teaching in the clinical Environment, a one-day workshop organized by the
Educational Development Center, University of Khartoum, Sudan
2010 . Basic Life Support Course, Riyadh, KSA
2011 . Workshop in Sentinel Events, Riyadh, KSA
2011 . Advanced Life Support Course, Riyadh, KSA
2011. Workshop on child abuse, Riyadh, KSA
2012 Fundamentals of Health Services Research Workshop, Riyadh
2012. Statistical Method in Health Service Research Workshop (SPSS), Riyadh, KSA
2012. Precious feet workshop, Diabetic Care Center, Prince Salman Hospital,
Riyadh, KSA.
2013. Symposium on Diabetic Foot Care.
2013. Basic Laparoscopy Course, Security Forces Hospital, Riyadh, KSA
2013. Airway Intervention and Management, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, KSA
2013. International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), Ministry of Health, Riyadh, KSA
2014. Fourth World Congress of Laparoscopic Surgeons, Gurgaon, India.
2014. Basic Life Support Update course, Saudi Heart Association, Riyadh, KSA
2014. The International Conference on Single Use Medical Devices (Practices, Ethics and
Polices) organized by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, Riyadh, KSA
2015. ENDOLAP 2014 (Third Biennial International Conference), Division of Minimal Access Surgery, Maulana Azad University, New Delhi, India.
2016. The Annual Update Conference of PFIZER Company, Dubai, UAE.
2017. Enhanced Recovery Protocol After Surgery Program, Dr. Suliman Al Habib Medical Group, Al Suwaidi Hospital
2017. Acute Abdominal Compartment Syndrome, CME activity held at Dr Suliman Al Habib Medical Group
2018. The first Advanced Surgical Course, liver, and Kidney Transplant (Made Easy).
2018 Attended The first Saudi Conference on Trauma
2018 Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor Course.
2019 conducted 2 courses on Basic suturing skills for Al- Suwaidi HMG ER doctors
2020 Conducted a course as internal speaker/Instructor for Basic Laparoscopy Course a at HMG Al- Suwaidi Hospital.
2022. 14th Saudi General Surgery Society scientific form, Jeddah, KSA
2022. Basic Ultrasound and E-Fast Workshop as part of the 4th SGSS forum, Jeddah, KSA
2022. Conducted lecture on Colostomy and Ileostomy, Indications, Problems and Preference as part of Worldwide pressure ulcer prevention day.
2023. 3rd Apotex form RESTORE: Redefining Strategies for optimal Wound care, Bankok, Thailand.
2023. Middle East Conference on Peritoneal Surface Oncology (conducted by PSOGI), Jeddah, KSA
2023 Accredited as Surgeon of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC).
2024 - 2025 contributed as a speaker on multiple scientific occasions including the Worldwide pressure ulcer days, conducted online webinars on various scientific topics including wound care and gallstones.
Professional Boards/ Registrations
2016. Lifelong member of the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons ( WALS)
2018. Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
2016. Member of the Society of American gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons ( SAGES).
2010. Registered as a Consultant General Surgeon at the Saudi Council for Health Specialties ( SCFHS), Rn. 11-R-M-0005021.
2012. Registered as consultant general Surgeon with the Sudan Medical Council Rn 47.
1996. Member of the Sudanese Medical Association.
2004. Member of the Sudanese Association of Surgeons.
Referee
1. Professor R. K. Mishra. MBBS; MS; M.MAS; MRCS; F.MAS; D.MAS; FICRS, Ph.D Chairman, Delhi Laparoscopy Hospital, Pvt. Ltd. & Director, World Laparoscopy Hospital, Professor and Head of Minimal Access Surgery, TGO University, India.
Email: md@laparoscopyhospital.com
2. Professor Ahmed Hassan Fahal, MD. FRCS,
Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Khartoum University,
Email: ahfahal@hotmail.com
3. Professor El Bushra Ahmed Doumi, MD,
Professor of Surgery, Ex- Deputy vice chancellor, University of Kordofan
Email: elbushradoumi@hotmail.com
Publications
1. Doumi EA, Mohammed MI, Abbakar AM, Bakhiet MY. Emergency
Laparotomy for Acute Sigmoid Volvulus in El Obeid Hospital, Western Sudan. Sudan JMS,2007; 2(3): 173-74.
2. Doumi EA, Mohammed MI, Abbakar AM, Bakhiet MY, Imam S. Cancelled Surgical Operations at El Obeid Hospital, Western Sudan. Sud Med J. 2008; 44(1, 2&3):
3. Doumi EA, Mohammed MI, Abbakar AM, Bakhiet MY, Imam S. Cancelled Surgical Operations at El Obeid Hospital, Western Sudan (revised article from volume 44). Sud Med J. 2009; 45(1, 2&3): 54-59.
4. El Bushra Ahmed Doumi,*Mohamed Ibrahim Mohamed, Awadalla Musa Abakar, Mohamed Yousif Bakhiet. Thyroidectomy at El Obeid Hospital, western Sudan. Khartoum Medical Journal,2009: 2(1):158-161
Timeline
Consultant General Surgeon and HOD.
Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group/ Alsuwaidi
05.2016 - Current
Masters in Minimal Access Surgery (M.MAS) - Minimal Access Surgery
The Global Open University of Nagaland (TGOU).
01.2013 - 01.2014
General Surgeon and Medical Director
Ministry of Health
03.2010 - 03.2016
Assistant Professor of Surgery
University of Kordofan
10.2004 - 02.2010
Surgical Residency Program/ University of Khartoum
University of Kordofan
01.2000 - 10.2004
General Practitioner
Sudan Ministry of Health
01.1996 - 01.2000
Postgraduate Degree - Minimal Access Surgery
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Clinical MD in General Surgery - General Surgery
University of Khartouml
01/2000 - 10.2004
M.B.B.S - Medicine and Surgery
University of Gezira
January 1990 - 10.1995