Dr. Tamer Rushdy Elalfy / About the doctor
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A surgeon's perspective.
I am a Consultant General & Laparoscopic Surgeon with broad experience across elective and emergency surgery, and a strong record in surgical leadership, education, and operating room management.
Currently, I serve as Consultant & Head of the General Surgery and Operating Room Department at Mohamed Dossary Hospital in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia — leading surgical teams, optimizing OR workflows, and upholding the highest standards of patient safety and clinical governance.
Classified and registered with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties as a General Surgery Consultant since 2019. My interests span minimally invasive and bariatric surgery, surgical education and mentorship, and quality improvement initiatives.
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Two decades. One discipline.
- 2018 — PresentConsultant & Head of General SurgeryMohamed Dossary Hospital, Al Khobar, KSA
- 2014 — 2018General Surgery ConsultantZagazig University Hospital, Egypt
- 2009 — 2014General Surgery SpecialistZagazig University Hospital, Egypt
- 2005 — 2009General Surgery ResidentZagazig University Hospital, Egypt
Zagazig University.
Subspecialty depth across general surgery.
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Minimally invasive techniques across complex abdominal procedures.
Bariatric Surgery
Patient selection, perioperative management & complication prevention.
Colorectal & Anal Surgery
Comprehensive elective and emergency colorectal care.
Thyroid & Neck Surgery
Precision endocrine and head & neck surgical procedures.
Upper GI Surgery
Esophageal, gastric, and hepatobiliary surgical management.
Acute Care & Trauma
High-pressure emergency surgical decision-making.
Care, counsel, and capability.
Whether you need a surgical opinion, a CME engagement, or leadership advisory — here is how I can help.
- 01Safe, evidence-based surgical care
- 02Advanced laparoscopic, anal, thyroid, and bariatric procedures
- 03Senior-level surgical consultation and second opinions
- 04Bariatric patient evaluation and perioperative planning
- 05Surgical education, CME lectures, and mentorship
- 06Operating room leadership and performance optimization
- 07Patient education programs that improve outcomes
Beyond the operating room.
Leadership & Management
- —Head of Surgery & OR Management
- —OR Workflow Optimization
- —Multidisciplinary Team Leadership
- —Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement
- —Patient Safety & Surgical Audits
Teaching & Education
- —CME Lecture Delivery
- —Surgical Teaching & Mentorship
- —Training Junior Surgeons
- —OR & Ward Nursing Education
- —Structured Patient Education
- —M&M Meetings
Professional Core
- —Clinical Judgment & Ethics
- —High-Pressure Decision Making
- —Patient & Family Communication
- —Team Building
- —Healthcare Systems Improvement