Dr. Islam Abdelkhalek

• He has over 10 years of experience as a surgeon and has worked more particularly in the field of obesity and weight loss surgery, and advanced laparoscopic surgery.
• He has well-developed surgical skills and a sensitive hand that guarantees him desirable outcomes in several operations.
• Dr. Abdelkhalek has many different weight loss surgeries that he provides based on the individual patient’s requirements.
• He draws up working plans and treatment plans in consultation with his patients with the view of synthesizing the most appropriate treatment plan for each patient. The following are ordinary weight loss procedures that Dr. Islam Abdelkhalek can carry out today; gastric sleeve, gastric balloon, laparoscopic colon surgery, stomach stapling, laparoscopic gallbladder surgery, and gastric bypass surgery.
• Dr. Abdelkhalek has done his education and training at a reputed institute in India and he has a good academic background. He completed his basic medical education and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Internal medicine and general surgery (MBBCH). This was succeeded by a Master of Science in General Surgery (MSc).
• The surgical oncology unit training of Dr. Abdelkhalek took 5 years at Alexandria University. He has been associated with some of the best-known hospitals in Egypt and other countries.
• Some of the workshops are; Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Upper Gastrointestinal Tract, ALEXEA, Fundamentals of Bariatric Surgery Workshop 2016, Thyroid Surgery Workshop 2016, Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Fundamentals in Istanbul 2019, Fundamentals of Surgery for Breast Cancer Workshop 2016, and ALEXEA Endolaparoscopic surgery hybrid course 2017 & Metabolic Surgery Workshop of the Egyptian Society of Bariatric Society 2014.

Conditions treated by Dr. Islam Abdelkhalek

• Gallbladder Diseases
• Hernias
• Appendicitis
• Obesity
• Gastrointestinal Disorders
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Colon and Rectal Conditions
• Abdominal Wall Tumors
• Liver Diseases
• Pancreatic Disorders
• Splenectomy

Area of Interest

• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Bariatric Surgery
• Colorectal and Digestive Diseases
• Oncological Surgery
• Abdominal Trauma

Qualification

• MBBCH
• MS (General Surgery)

Work Experiences

• Surgical Oncology Specialist - Alexandria University, Egypt
• Surgical Oncology specialist at Hammoud Medical Center, Lebanon