About Dr. Tamer Saafan

Dr. Tamer Saafan is a Consultant in General, Laparoscopic, and Bariatric Surgery at Medcare Royal Specialty Hospital & Medcare Hospital Sharjah. With over 24 years of experience, he holds an MBBS, PhD, and MD in Bariatric Surgery from Ain Shams University, Egypt, and completed his Fellowship in Taiwan under Prof. Lee. Dr. Saafan has worked in Egypt, Kuwait, and the UAE, including at Thumbay Hospital and Saudi German Hospital, and is actively involved in international surgical conferences and research.

Dr. Tamer Saafan specializes in laparoscopic bariatric surgeries, hernia repairs, cholecystectomy, and emergencies like appendectomy. He also performs anal surgeries like THD, hemorrhoidectomy, and fistulectomy. He speaks Arabic and English.

Memberships

• Minimal Access Surgeries & Robotic Surgeries
• The Royal College of Surgeons MRCS (Ireland)
•  International College of Robotic Surgeons & MAS by IAO
• International Federation for Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)
• Emirates Society of Bariatric Surgery
• World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons

Dr. Tamer Saafan is an expert in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic mini-gastric bypass, laparoscopic gastric bypass, Laparoscopic removal of the gastric band, Laparoscopic revision of failed bariatric surgery, Laparoscopic management of hiatus hernia, Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic and open inguinal and ventral hernia repair, Laparoscopic emergencies like appendectomy, bowel resection and perforated duodenal ulcer. He also performs Anal surgeries including Transanal haemorrhoidal dearterialization (THD), haemorrhoidectomy, fistulectomy and lateral sphincterotomy.

• Online medical opinion before travel
• Visa invitation letter support
• Airport pickup & accommodation assistance
• Dedicated international patient coordinator
• Post-surgery follow-up after return

Patients from over 25+ countries have trusted Dr. Tamer Saafan for advanced medical treatment in India.