Prof. Abdulrahman Hagr
1996 – Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), King Saud University for higher education 2004 – Postgraduate studies in Otolaryngology at McGill University, Canada 2005 - Otology and Neurotology from Dalhousie University, Canada Otology fellowship, King Saud University Certified Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSc) 2004 Award of Fellowship ad hominem of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) 2020 Memberships Member of Collegium Oto-Rhino-Laryngologicum Amicitiae Sacrum (CORLAS) 2018 Member, International advisory board for American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Professor of otology and neurotology specialising in cochlear implants and hearing solutions
Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)ConsultantEyes, Ears, Nose & Throat
Experience
15 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Al Jimi, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
Sees
children, adults, seniors
- ✦Founded and directs the largest cochlear implant programme in the Middle East
- ✦Introduced first bone-anchored hearing aids, hybrid cochlear implants, and auditory brainstem implants to Saudi Arabia
- ✦Professor at King Saud University and established the Otology and Neurotology Fellowship Programme
- ✦President of the Arab Academy of Otology and Cochlear Implant and Saudi ORL Society
About Prof. Abdulrahman Hagr
Prof. Abdulrahman Hagr is a leading ear, nose and throat specialist and pioneer in otology and neurotology across Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. He studied medicine at King Saud University, then pursued advanced training in otolaryngology at McGill University in Canada and specialist training in otology and neurotology at Dalhousie University. He has been a Professor at King Saud University since 2013 and has taught for 15 years, establishing the Otology and Neurotology Fellowship Programme to develop the next generation of specialists.
Prof. Hagr is recognised for introducing groundbreaking hearing solutions to the region, including cochlear implants, bone-anchored hearing aids, auditory brainstem implants, and active bone conduction implants. He founded and directs the largest cochlear implant programme in the Middle East and served as Director of the King Abdullah Ear Specialist Center. His clinical work focuses on helping people with hearing loss regain sound and communication through surgical and implantable solutions.
He is a good fit for patients seeking expert evaluation and treatment of hearing problems, particularly those who may benefit from cochlear implants or other advanced hearing devices. His extensive experience, international credentials, and leadership in the field make him well-suited to complex or challenging cases requiring specialist input.
Special interests: cochlear implant programmes, bone-anchored hearing aids, hybrid cochlear implants, auditory brainstem implants, active bone conduction implants.
A good choice if you…
- ✓need evaluation or surgery for hearing loss, including cochlear implant options
- ✓have complex ear conditions requiring specialist expertise
- ✓seek treatment from a leading regional expert in hearing restoration