Dr. Mohamed Alhaj Mustafa is a distinguished Consultant Thoracic Surgery, renowned for his expertise in performing a wide range of complex surgical procedures. With a focus on thoracic, general, laparoscopic, and bariatric surgeries, Dr. Mustafa has successfully treated thousands of patients, offering both urgent and elective surgical care. His extensive experience in thoracoscopic surgery allows him to perform minimally invasive procedures that reduce recovery times and enhance patient outcomes. Dr. Mustafa is committed to providing personalized treatment plans that address each patient’s unique medical needs, ensuring the highest standards of care.

Education

• MD, Faculty of Medicine, Aleppo University, Syria (1991)
• Residency in General Surgery, Aleppo University Hospital and MOH Hospitals, Syria
• Subspecialty in Thoracic Surgery, Aleppo University Hospital and MOH Hospitals, Syria
• Course in Thoracoscopic Surgery, De Antony Hospital, Paris, France
• Training in Thoracic Surgery, Mersin State Hospital, Turkey
• Bariatric Surgery Course, Medikal Park Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
• Workshops in Thoracoscopic Surgery, Yedikule Thoracic Surgery Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

Expertise and Treatment

Throughout his extensive career, Dr. Mustafa has performed thousands of urgent and elective surgeries, specializing in thoracic, thoracoscopic, general, laparoscopic, and bariatric procedures. His expertise encompasses:

• Thoracic Surgery: Including thoracoscopic procedures, complex lung resections, and management of thoracic trauma.
• General Surgery: Providing a wide range of surgical interventions, including gastrointestinal surgeries.
• Laparoscopic Surgery: Minimally invasive techniques for various conditions, reducing recovery time and improving patient outcomes.
• Bariatric Surgery: Specialized in weight loss surgeries, offering comprehensive care for patients with obesity.

Dr. Mustafa’s extensive training and experience ensure that patients receive the highest standard of care, tailored to their specific needs.

Certifications and Fellowships

• MD from Aleppo University (1991)
• Syrian Board in General Surgery (1995)
• Syrian Board in Thoracic Surgery (2004)
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association
• Member of the Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgery
• Member of the Turkish Association for Endoscopic-Laparoscopic Surgery
• Member of the Turkish Association for Obesity Surgery

Publications

Dr. Mustafa has authored numerous publications in prestigious American and international medical journals, contributing valuable insights and research findings in the fields of thoracic and general surgery.