Prof. Tamer Said

Prof. Tamer Said is a senior consultant surgeon with over 25 years of clinical and academic experience. He leads the bariatric and general surgery services at Saudi German Hospital, where he is recognized internationally for his advanced work in minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery, weight-loss procedures, metabolic surgery, and colorectal conditions. He holds the title of Professor of Laparoscopic and General Surgery and is a member of both the American College of Surgeons and the Royal College of London.

Prof. Said has performed over 3,500 bariatric (weight-loss) operations and more than 1,500 colorectal procedures. He specialises in keyhole weight-loss surgeries including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and mini gastric bypass, as well as revision surgery for patients who have had previous weight-loss operations. He also treats type 2 diabetes through metabolic surgery. His minimally invasive work extends to hernia repair, gallbladder removal, and acid-reflux surgery. In colorectal surgery, he uses advanced techniques including laser and plasma therapy for anal fistulas, modern haemorrhoid treatments, and pilonidal sinus surgery.

Prof. Said is a good fit if you need complex weight-loss surgery, revision weight-loss surgery, metabolic surgery for diabetes management, or advanced keyhole treatment for bowel conditions. His centres of excellence in bariatric surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and proctology (colorectal) surgery reflect his depth of expertise across these fields.