I am a Cardiothoracic Surgery Trainee based at Harefield Hospital, with a strong background in surgical training from the Egyptian Armed Forces College of Medicine. My clinical practice encompasses adult cardiac, thoracic, and congenital surgery, with particular sub-specialty interests in aortic and valve surgery, coronary revascularization, lung transplantation, and minimally invasive techniques. Alongside my surgical commitment, I am actively engaged in clinical research, surgical education, audit, and quality improvement initiatives aimed at advancing patient safety and outcomes in cardiothoracic care.
Training Attended
Completed comprehensive surgical training at the Egyptian Armed Forces College of Medicine, followed by advanced cardiothoracic surgery training at Harefield Hospital. Professional training highlights focus on adult cardiac, thoracic, and congenital procedures—including aortic valve surgery, coronary revascularization, lung transplantation, and minimally invasive techniques—supplemented by formal instruction in surgical education, clinical audit, and patient safety.
Qualifications & Accreditations
Primary Medical & Academic Qualifications
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (M.B., B.Ch.) — Egyptian Armed Forces College of Medicine (AFCM), Egypt, in academic partnership with Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2013–2019).
Master’s Degree (M.Sc.) in Cardiothoracic Surgery — Egyptian Armed Forces College of Medicine (AFCM), Egypt (Graduated Dec 2023 / Conferred Feb 2024).
Thesis: Transcatheter Versus Surgical Closure of Ventricular Septal Defects: Outcomes and Complications.
Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) Candidate in Cardiothoracic Surgery — Egyptian Armed Forces College of Medicine (AFCM), Egypt (Jan 2025 – Present).
Professional Memberships & Board Registrations
Intercollegiate Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS Part A) — Royal College of Surgeons of England (Passed Sept 2025; Ref No: 9560021).
Specialist Register in Cardiothoracic Surgery — Egyptian Medical Syndicate & Ministry of Health (Reg No: 157183, March 2024).
Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland (SCTS) — Member.
Specialist Life Support & Clinical Certifications
Basic Emergency Care (BEC) — International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) (Oct 2022).
Emergency Room Trauma Course (ERTC) — International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) (Oct 2022).
Basic Clinical Management of Weapon Wounded Patients in Austere Environments — ICRC & AFCM (Oct 2017).
Immediate Life Support (ILS) Provider — European Resuscitation Council (ERC) (Feb 2017).
Basic Life Support (BLS/AED) Provider — European Resuscitation Council (ERC) (Nov 2015).
International Fellowships & Specialized Observerships
Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Mission/Observership — With Prof. Alessandro Giamberti, Air Force Specialized Hospital, Egypt (2023–Present).
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Mission/Observership — With Dr. Mark B. Anderson (Hackensack University Medical Center), El Galaa Military Medical Complex, Egypt (2019–Present).
Hemato-Oncology Clinical Observership — European Institute of Oncology (IEO), Milan, Italy (June–July 2019).
Additional Information
Academic & Professional Background
Cardiothoracic Surgery Trainee based at Harefield Hospital, with core surgical training completed at the Egyptian Armed Forces College of Medicine. Clinical focus spans adult cardiac, thoracic, and congenital surgery.
Research & Academic Interests
Clinical research in cardiothoracic surgery outcomes and structural heart interventions.
Systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and database-driven surgical research.
Applied surgical education, training methodologies, and clinical governance.
Professional Commitments & Governance
Active participation in surgical quality improvement, clinical audit, and safety initiatives.
Engagement with international cardiothoracic societies and collaborative multi-center clinical studies.