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Dr. Nawaf Dagher

Dr. Nawaf Dagher

Consultant General Surgeon
  • 15+ years of experience
Languages Spoken: English, Arabic
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Biography

Dr. Nawaf Dagher is a highly experienced Consultant in General and Laparoscopic Surgery, with a distinguished career spanning over a decade. Based in Baghdad, Iraq, Dr. Dagher specializes in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgeries, performing over 300 procedures annually. His dedication to surgical excellence and patient-centered care has improved recovery times, reduced complications, and enhanced patient satisfaction. As a mentor and educator, he has played a pivotal role in training junior surgeons and improving hospital policies to enhance operational efficiency.

With extensive experience managing complex surgical cases, Dr. Dagher has been instrumental in transforming patient care through cutting-edge laparoscopic techniques. His expertise extends beyond surgery, as he has successfully led medical teams, restructured hospital departments, and implemented strategic protocols to optimize healthcare delivery. A member of multiple prestigious surgical associations, Dr. Dagher continues to contribute to the medical community through research, education, and professional collaborations.

Expertise

  • Hospital Operations & Medical Leadership
  • Pre- & Post-Operative Patient Care
  • Bariatric Surgery (Primary & Revisional)
  • Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
  • General Surgery (Elective & Emergency)
  • Diagnostic Upper & Lower GI Endoscopy
  • Intragastric Balloon Procedures
  • Endoscopic Bariatric Interventions
  • Obesity & Metabolic Surgery
  • Trauma & Emergency Surgery

Education

  • 2016

    Higher Specialty Certificate in General Surgery

    Jordan University of Science & Technology

  • 2016

    Jordan Board of General Surgery

    King Abdullah University Hospital

  • 2007

    MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery)

    Misurata University School of Medicine

Affiliations

  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)

  • International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity & Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)

  • Iraqi Society of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (IQMBS)

  • Iraqi Medical Association – Specialist Surgeon

  • Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgeons Association (ELSA) – Life Member

  • Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS) – Life Member

Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) – Recognition of surgical excellence, ethics, and patient safety

Leadership recognition for hospital development, surgical services expansion, and clinical governance

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