Best surgeons in Egypt: TOP 3 doctors

Dr. Tarek M. Hashem is an Associate Professor of Surgical Oncology at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University (since 2020). He is also a Consultant in Breast and Oncoplastic Surgery at Shefa Al Orman Comprehensive Cancer Center in Luxor (2018–present).

Focus: breast cancer management and oncoplastic surgery. Procedures include breast-conserving surgery, mastectomy, and lumpectomy. Axillary staging includes sentinel lymph node biopsy and axillary dissection. He performs reduction mammoplasty and mastopexy. Reconstruction options include implants, expanders, and flaps (LD, TDAP, LICAP, AICAP, TRAM, SEAP), as well as nipple reconstruction and lipofilling. He also performs supermicrosurgery for lymphedema.

Credentials: MBBCh (Kasr El-Aini, Cairo University). MRCS (England, 2008). Master’s in General Surgery (Kasr El-Aini, Cairo University, 2009). International Breast Surgery Fellowship per EUSOMA (Marienhospital Düsseldorf, 2011). Fellowship in Breast Surgery (Heidelberg University Hospital, 2013). Doctoral degree in Surgical Oncology (2015).

Dr. Hisham Khalifa is a Consultant Surgical Oncologist. He assesses, diagnoses, and operates on gynecological cancers, including ovarian, uterine, cervical, vaginal, and vulval cancers. He performs both minimally invasive (laparoscopic) and open surgery.

Career milestones: Resident and faculty member at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University (2001–2014). Assistant Professor at AlFaisal University and Assistant Consultant at King Faisal Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC), Riyadh (2014–2019). Consultant at the NCI, Cairo (2019–present); Director of the Professional Diploma in Gyne-Onco Surgery. Consultant at the Oncology Pediatric Hospital–Alexandria University and Shefa Al Orman Comprehensive Cancer Center, Luxor (2020–present).

Credentials: MBBCh (1999); Master’s in General Surgery (2004); Doctorate in Surgical Oncology (2008); Fellowship of the European Board of Surgery (FEBS, UEMS). Memberships: FACS; SSO; ESSO; ECS; EGSSO.

12 years of experience specializing in laparoscopic surgery – Dr. Ammar teaches at Cairo University and performs advanced procedures in top-tier hospitals.

• Expert in minimally invasive hernia repairs and bariatric procedures
• Member of the European Hernia Society
• Uses state-of-the-art laparoscopic instruments for precision
• Provides lifelong follow-up care for patients