Hisham Ibrahim Allam
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished healthcare professional with extensive expertise in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery, healthcare management, and clinical trials. Demonstrates strong innovation implementation and research skills, contributing to significant advancements in medical practices. Proven track record in mergers and acquisitions within the healthcare sector, coupled with a robust background in university teaching and mentoring capabilities. Committed to fostering professional growth through mentorship and training, aiming to drive excellence in medical education and patient care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
9852
9852
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Chairman of Surgical Departments
Saudi Arabia
Jeddah, Mecca Region
05.2023 - Current
- Abeer Group is a multinational healthcare organization owning and operating medical centers and hospitals across Saudi Arabia and in other GCC countries
- Abeer is currently running 50+ healthcare facilities in the GCC countries and India.
Consultant
Airforce Specialized hospital
Cairo, Egypt
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Airforce specialized hospital is the main referral center in New Cairo city, owned and founded in 2010 by Egypt Airforce to serve civilians and military personnel
- Started upper GI Surgery subspecialization in coordination with gastroenterology unit
- Established upper GI MDT for the first time in the hospital
- Bariatric & Upper GI Surgery
Head of General Surgery
Hamad Medical Corporation, Alwakra Hospital
Alwakrah, Qatar
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
Head of Upper GI Surgery
Hamad Medical Corporation
Doha, Qatar
04.2014 - 03.2019
- At Hamad General Hospital, I founded the Upper GI Surgery Unit, achieving an 80% increase in surgical success over five years. Additionally, I launched the Upper GI Multidisciplinary Team, which reduced wait times by 40% and enhanced patient satisfaction by 50%.
Associate professor
Weill Cornell University
Doha, Qatar
01.2009 - 12.2021
- Cornell Medicine-Qatar, established on April 9, 2001
- WCM-Q has 318 students, 21 preliminary students, 97 pre-medical students, and 200 in its MD program
- Teaching Final year medical students in classrooms, outpatient office, surgical wards and OR
- Participate in Final year General Surgery oral exam
- Hamad General Hospital Site Director for WCMC-Q.
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery Unit, Hamad Medical Corporation
04.2014 - 03.2019
- Created Upper GI Surgery Unit, Upper GI Surgery MDT and Upper GI Surgery guidelines for Qatar
- Introduce Laparoscopic procedures for cancer stomach, esophagus, and small intestine.
Consultant
Hamad General Hospital
Doha, Qatar
04.2009 - 03.2014
- Establish Bariatric Surgery Unit at Hamad General Hospital together with Prof Michel Gargner
- Bariatric surgery procedure performed at Hamad General Hospital was limited to gastric banding and sleeve gastrectomy
- After we started the project, the bariatric surgery team became able to perform all types of bariatric procedures including redo surgeries.
Senior Specialist
Hamad General Hospital
07.2002 - 03.2009
- Covering elective and emergency (including trauma) general surgery service in the busy Hamad General Hospital
- It is the main referral governate hospital in Qatar with 600 beds, 20 OR, Surgical ICU, and Trauma ICU.
Education
Fellowship - General Surgery
American College of Surgeons
USA 10/2014 - 05/2015
European Board of General Surgery - General Surgery
European Union of Medical Specialities
Germany 02/2012 - 02/2013
Doctor of Medicine - General Surgery
Zagazig Univesity
Egypt 10/1993 - 10/1998
Master's degree - General Surgery
Menofeya University
Egypt 10/1988 - 10/1992
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine & Surgery
Cairo University
Egypt 09/1980 - 12/1986
Skills
- Innovation implementation
- Mentoring capabilities
- Mentorship and training
- Mergers and acquisitions expertise
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Healthcare Management
- University Teaching
- Clinical Trials
- Bariatric Surgery
- Research Skills
Accomplishments
- Consultant General, Bariatric & Upper GI Surgery
- SUMMARY
- Highly skilled and experienced Consultant General Surgeon with a proven ability to provide exceptional surgical care and expertise
- Effective in problem-solving, decision-making, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver optimal patient outcomes
- I have been licensed to work as a General Surgery consultant in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt
- Experienced in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery procedures as well as advanced Hernia Surgery procedures
- Established 3 unique surgical centers at Hamad Medical Corporation;
- Bariatric Surgery Center
- Upper GI Surgery Unit
- Hernia Surgery Center
Languages
English
Advanced
Arabic
Native
Certification
- KSA MOH: 07/2023 - 07/2025
- Dubai Health Authority: 07/2023 - 07/2024
- Egypt Doctor Syndicate: 12/2024- 12/2029
- Qatar Health Authority: Expired 2022
- Revalidation Certificate, Medical Validation Ireland (MVI): 02/2015
Timeline
Chairman of Surgical Departments
Saudi Arabia
05.2023 - Current
Consultant
Airforce Specialized hospital
02.2022 - 03.2023
Head of General Surgery
Hamad Medical Corporation, Alwakra Hospital
04.2019 - 12.2021
Head of Upper GI Surgery
Hamad Medical Corporation
04.2014 - 03.2019
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery Unit, Hamad Medical Corporation
04.2014 - 03.2019
Consultant
Hamad General Hospital
04.2009 - 03.2014
Associate professor
Weill Cornell University
01.2009 - 12.2021
Senior Specialist
Hamad General Hospital
07.2002 - 03.2009
Fellowship - General Surgery
American College of Surgeons
10/2014 - 05/2015
European Board of General Surgery - General Surgery
European Union of Medical Specialities
02/2012 - 02/2013
Doctor of Medicine - General Surgery
Zagazig Univesity
10/1993 - 10/1998
Master's degree - General Surgery
Menofeya University
10/1988 - 10/1992
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine & Surgery
Cairo University
09/1980 - 12/1986
References
References available upon request.