Ahmed Ammar

Dr. Ahmed Ammar is a gastrointestinal specialist and a Member of the European Hernia Society. He is a Lecturer of General and Laparoscopic Surgery at the Cairo University Faculty of Medicine. He uses minimally invasive techniques for bariatric care and complex hernia repairs – surgeries involving structural reconstruction of the abdominal wall.

Surgical Specialization and Expertise

Dr. Ammar performs a variety of laparoscopic procedures to minimize recovery time. Use of these small-incision techniques helps reduce post-operative pain. He treats umbilical, inguinal, hiatal, and incisional hernias. The specialist also treats gastrointestinal conditions and performs thyroidectomies and colectomies.

His bariatric practice includes weight loss surgeries for adult patients. He provides gastric sleeve and gastric bypass procedures at his clinic in Cairo. Dr. Ammar also offers lifelong follow-up care for all weight loss surgery patients.

Procedures Performed

• Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
• Gastric bypass surgery
• Laparoscopic hernia repairs
• Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
• Appendectomy
• Hemorrhoidectomy
• Lumpectomy and removal of fibroadenomas
• Lipoma removal

Academic and Professional Background

Dr. Ammar began his surgical career in 2014. Since then, he has gained 10 years of experience in practicing general and laparoscopic surgery. He also teaches surgeons at Cairo University. The doctor practices at his private clinic, which treats around 150 patients annually.

Education and Credentials

• MB Bch – Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
• MSc Surgery – Master of Science in Surgery
• MD Surgery – Doctor of Medicine in Surgery
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (MRCS)
• Member of the European Hernia Society

Professional Appointments

• Lecturer of General and Laparoscopic Surgery – Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
• Consultant Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgeon – Dr. Ahmed Ammar Clinic, Cairo