
Consultant surgeon specializing in weight-loss and keyhole surgery with 27 years' experience
Experience
27 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults
Dr. Ibrahim Elwardany is a consultant surgeon with nearly three decades of experience in bariatric (weight-loss), laparoscopic (keyhole), and general surgery. He graduated from Ain Shams University in Cairo in 1997 with his medical degree, then completed an MSc in general surgery in 2002 and earned his doctorate in surgery in 2010. He now practises at Burjeel Royal Hospital in Abu Dhabi while also teaching as a professor of general surgery at Misr University for Science and Technology in Egypt.
Dr. Elwardany has performed over 3,000 weight-loss surgeries and more than 8,000 general surgical procedures. He specializes in minimally invasive keyhole techniques, including stomach-reduction surgery (sleeve gastrectomy), gastric bypass, and hernia repairs. He was among the first surgeons to pioneer a keyhole approach to inguinal hernia treatment without entering the abdominal cavity. His research focuses on improving surgical safety and outcomes, particularly in weight-loss surgery and infection prevention.
He prioritizes personalized care and comprehensive post-operative support for his patients. Dr. Elwardany is an active researcher and educator, presenting regularly at international medical conferences and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. He is a good fit for patients seeking experienced, innovation-focused surgical care with a commitment to modern minimally invasive techniques.
Special interests: minimally invasive surgical techniques, weight-loss surgery outcomes, surgical site infection prevention, gastroesophageal reflux disease management, hernia repair techniques.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MB BCh)
Ain Shams University, Egypt · 1997
Master of Science in General Surgery (MSc)
Ain Shams University, Egypt · 2002
Doctorate in Surgery (MD)
Ain Shams University, Egypt · 2010
Consultant Surgeon - Laparoscopic, Bariatric, and General Surgery
Burjeel Royal Hospital, United Arab Emirates
Professor of General Surgery
Misr University for Science and Technology, Egypt
Resident
Ain Shams Specialized Hospital, Egypt
7 publications listed on their hospital profile.
Consultations are available in Arabic, English.
Burjeel — burjeelroyal, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults.
Commonly treated: Diaphragmatic Hernias, Gallstones, Gastresophageal Reflux Disease, Hiatal Hernias, Inguinal Hernias, Obesity and Weight-Related Conditions, Rectal Cancer, Varicocele.
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Burjeel Royal Hospital
Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed St - Road - Al Mutawaa - Abu Dhabi
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Burjeel Royal Hospital
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