Dr. Sherif Awad (PhD, FRCS) is a highly experienced Consultant Laparoscopic, Upper Gastrointestinal, Bariatric & General Surgeon with over 20 years of surgical expertise (Including 11 years UK experience as Consultant Surgeon). He earned his medical degree and completed all his surgical training in the UK, where he became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS), and gained his PhD from the University of Nottingham (UK). Throughout his career, he has practiced in several renowned hospitals in London, the East-midlands and Dubai, and has now joined Emirates Specialty Hospital DHCC, where he specializes in minimally invasive and advanced surgical techniques. He is a renowned international expert and speaker and often invited to give talks internationally about surgical pathways, optimizing operating room efficiency and improving patient safety. He has published over 50 peer reviewed research papers, and is a journal reviewer of prestigious surgical journals. He has held numerous Leadership roles in the UK including sitting as Council Member and Professional Educational Lead and Trustee of the British Obesity and Metabolic Specialists Society (BOMSS, UK).

Dr. Sherif is known for his patient-centered approach (over 850 5-star patient reviews) and his dedication to providing safe, effective, and modern surgical care. His clinical focus spans across general surgery, advanced Upper Gastrointestinal laparoscopic procedures, and the management of complex surgical conditions.

Expertise & Treatments

• Laparoscopic (Keyhole) Gallbladder Surgery
  
• Laparoscopic Antireflux & Hiatal Hernia Surgery
• Abdominal & Groin Hernia Surgery (Laparoscopic)
• Obesity Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)
• Surgery for Stomach & Esophageal Disorders
• Cancer Surgery (Stomach & Esophagus)
  
• Surgery for Emergency General Surgical Conditions
• Endoscopy (Diagnostic & Therapeutic)
• Minor surgical procedures under local anesthesia

Education & Qualifications

• Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS), UK
  
• Two Advanced Laparoscopic Upper Gastrointestinal & Bariatric Fellowships in St.Mary’s Hospital (London) and the East-Midlands Bariatric & Metabolic Institute (EMBMI, Derby), UK
• PhD from University of Nottingham (UK)
• MBChB (Hons) from University of Manchester (UK)
• BSc Med Sci from University of St.Andrews (UK)