Dr. Mohammad Azfar

FACS, FRCSEd, MS, MBBS

Degrees: FACS (USA), FRCS (UK). Master of Surgery (MS) | India. Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) India

Designation: Consultant, General Surgery

Department: General Surgery

Languages:

English Hindi Urdu

Experience: 35 Years

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Dr. Mohammad Azfar is a distinguished medical professional specializing in General Surgery. He holds an MBBS degree from JN Medical College in Aligarh, India, and pursued his MS in Surgery at the same institution. Dr. Azfar expanded his qualifications by becoming a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, UK, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons in the USA.  
His extensive expertise encompasses General and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Trauma and Surgical Intensive Care, Surgical Nutrition, Endoscopy, and Modern Chronic Wound Management. With a diverse range of experience in general surgery, advanced procedures, surgical nutrition, and endoscopy, Dr. Mohammad Azfar stands as a highly respected and experienced healthcare professional. His commitment to patient care and surgical excellence continues to make a significant impact in the field of surgery.

Specializations

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General surgery
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Coloproctology  and Pelvic Floor Disorders Management

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Laparoscopic surgery
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Trauma and surgical intensive care
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Surgical nutrition
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Endoscopy
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Modern wound management
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Licenses and Memberships

Fellow - American College of Surgeons

Fellow - Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (UK)

Fellow - International College of Surgeons (USA)

Member - International Association of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery

Member - International Medical Sciences Academy

Professional Experience

Consultant | General Surgery (2023 - 2024)

LLH Hospital Mussafah ,Abu Dhabi, UAE

Consultant | General Surgery (2022)

SH Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Consultant | General Surgery (2021 - 2022)

Advanced Day Care Surgery, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Consultant & Acting Chief | General Surgery (2018 - 2021)

Al Rahba Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Consultant Surgeon & HOD Surgery (2016 - 2018)

Al-Bustan Specialty Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Consultant | General Surgery (2009 - 2016)

Madinat Zayed Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Consultant | General Surgery (2009)

New Delhi, India

Specialist | General Surgery (1997 - 2009)

Kuwait Armed Forces Hospital, Kuwait

Senior Research Associate (Surgical Gastroenterology) (1995 - 1997)

GB Pant Hospital, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India

Visiting Fellowship (Colorectal Surgery) (1996)

St. Mark Hospital and North Wick Park Hospital, Harrow, Middlesex, UK

Clinical Attachment (2005)

HPB and Liver Transplant Observer at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge University, UK

Surgical Specialist (General Surgery) (1992 - 1994)

Al-Fateh Central Hospital, Al-Arab Medical University, Al-Marj, Libya

Senior Registrar (Urology) (1991 - 1992)

R.G. Stone Urological Research Institute, New Delhi, India

Senior Registrar (Surgery) (1990)

Prince Aly Khan Hospital, Bombay, India

Senior Resident (Surgical Gastroenterology) (1988 - 1990)

Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Kashmir, India

Publications

Expecting the Unexpected:Schistosomial Appendicitis in Nonendemic Area, Ibnosina J Med Biomed Sci (2024) 01:25

Ten golden rules for optimal antibiotic use in hospital settings: the WARNING call to action. World J Emerg Surg 18, 50 (2023)

2020 WSES guidelines for the detection and management of bile duct injury during cholecystectomy. World Journal of Emergency Surgery (2021) 16:30

Trauma and Acute-Care Surgeons’ Perception of Personal Safety During the COVID- 19 Pandemic Pan-American Journal of Trauma, Critical Care & Emergency Surgery (2020)

Global attitudes in the management of acute appendicitis during COVID-19 pandemic: ACIE Appy Study (Wiley Online Library (www.bjs.co.uk)

International assessment of emergency surgical teams during the COVID-19 pandemic (Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2020 Oct 13: 1–9

Adapting to an unprecedented scenario: surgery during the COVID-19 outbreak (Rev. Col. Bras. Cir. vol.47 Rio de Janeiro 2020

International cooperation group of emergency surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic (Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg (2020)

Conventional Laparoscopic Appendectomy Versus Single-Port Laparoscopic Appendectomy, a Multicenter Randomized Control Trial: A Feasible and Safe Alternative to Standard Laparoscopy. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech ,2019;29:12:804–811

Pyeloduodenal fistula: A case report. (KMJ 2017,49:3;249-251)

Pancreatic Carcinoma: An Overview Open Access J Surg 2(2): OAJS.MS.ID.555583 (2017)

Extra orbital Giant Cell Angiofibroma of the Right Inguinal Region: A Case Report. (Open Access J Surg. 2016; 1(5): 555575)

Single port laparoscopic appendectomy vs conventional laparoscopic appendectomy: outcomes after multicenter randomized control trial (Journal of American College of Surgeon Vol.221, 4S2, October,2015)

Role of radiological contrast study in the immediate postoperative period following Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB) (Surgical Clinics of India, March 2012)

Torsion of the Vermiform Appendix: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature (The Internet Journal of Surgery: 2008: vol 17,376-377)

Isolated pancreatic tuberculosis, a case reports(KMJ 2004 vol, 36,290-292)

Metastatic papillary carcinoma in thyroglossal duct remnant from thyroid gland, a case report. (KMJ 2003 vol, 35,288-289)

Tumoral ascariasis, an unusual presentation of a common disease. (KMJ, 2003 vol.35, 135-136)

Pericardial cyst in an adult: treated by video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (KMJ, 2001 vol.33, page345 - 347)

A case of pancreatic hydatid disease. (Tropical Gastroenterol, 1999 vol. 20 page 131- 132)

Internal pancreatic fistulae with serous effusions in chronic pancreatitis.(Aust. N.Z.J. Surgery 1996 vol.66, page 608-611)

Experience with choledochal cysts (HPB Surgery vol.9, Supple. 2, 1996 page 51) Actinomycosis of Colon (Ind. J. Surgery vol.57, 1995 page 289-290)

Effect of acute occlusion of left renal vein on the kidney, An experimental study in dogs (Med. Assoc. vol.92, 1994 page 289-290)

Primary tuberculosis of the thyroid gland - A case report (Ind. J. Surgery, 1995 page 175-176)

Can routine use of nasogastric decompression be avoided in gastro duodenal surgery? (Ind. Surgery vol.54, 1992 page 83-85)

Omission of routine nasogastric decompression in colorectal surgery - A prospective study. (Ind. Coloproctology vol.5, 1990 page 54-55)

Tuberculous orchitis - A case report (Ind. J. Surgery vol.55 1993 page 422-423)

Prophylactic appendectomy during elective cholecystectomy, Effect on post operative morbidity (Ind. J. Coloproctology vol.6 1991 page 28-30)

Dripless cholecystectomy (Ind. J. Med. Assos. vol.89 1991 page 237)

Primary tuberculous gastric ulcer - A case report (Ind J. Surgery vol.53 1991 page 375-376)

Penile metastasis from basaloid carcinoma of the anal canal. (Br. J. Urology vol. 80 1991 page 214-215)

Sinusoidal endothelial hyperplasia in pathogenesis of perilobular fibrosis in rabbit after experimental ligation of common bile duct. (Ind. J. Med. Res. vol.90 1989 page 490- 495)

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