Dr. Haitham Sawalmeh
Consultant General Surgeon
Languages
- Arabic, English, Russian
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Biography
Dr. Haitham Sawalmeh is a highly skilled Consultant General Surgeon with over 12 years of experience in general, laparoscopic, bariatric, colorectal, and trauma surgeries. He graduated with the Jordanian Board in General Surgery and has extensive experience in both elective and emergency surgeries.
He is proficient in a wide range of open and laparoscopic procedures including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, laparotomy, bowel resection and anastomosis, Hartmann’s procedure, laparoscopic appendectomy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repair, and minor surgical procedures.
As a member of the gastro-surgical oncology team, Dr. Sawalmeh has contributed to the development of workflows and protocols to ensure patient-centric care. He has also been actively involved in supervising residents and preparing surgical oncology cases for multidisciplinary team discussions.
In the field of Proctology, he has developed expertise in the management of anal conditions such as hemorrhoidectomy, THD, fistulectomy, fistula laser closure (FiLaC), and sphincterotomy.
Speciality
Consultant General Surgeon
Areas of Expertise
- Bariatric Surgery
- Emergency Surgery
- Gallbladder & Biliary Surgery
- Colorectal & Anal Conditions
- Hernia Surgery
- Minor & Day Care Surgeries
- Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgeries
Education
Jordanian Board in General Surgery
Memberships
- Jordanian Medical Association
- Emirates Medical Association
- Alexandria Endoscopy Association
- Associate Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS)
- Member of the European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP)
Teaching & Training
- Supervisor and mentor for surgical residents in preparation of surgical oncology cases for multidisciplinary team meetings
- Actively involved in training programs to ensure high standards of surgical care