Department of Surgery
The Department of Surgery is one of the largest departments in the hospital, with nine divisions and medical staff from all levels (Consultants, Associate Consultants, Staff Physicians, Residents, Board Certified/Eligible, Teaching Assistants, Fellows, Non-Physician Clinical Staff, Coordinators, Administrative Assistants, and Scholarship staff).
Our inspiration focuses on patient care and research and publishes innovative study results yearly. We provide a diverse training program for doctors to foster a well-trained pool of surgeons. We also relentlessly work on improving the department to become a leading service provider in the kingdom.
We group the provided care into three main categories. In-patient surgical procedures for cases in which the patient needs admission to our wards for immediate care. Day-Care surgical procedures for relatively more minor cases that the patient can go home on the same day of surgery. Minor- surgical procedures for cases that may require local or no anesthesia where the procedure safely could be performed in the clinic.
We introduce new medical technology to maximize the effectiveness of treatment and achieve a higher level of patient satisfaction by taking advantage of the technological advances today. Depending on the needed surgery, our service considers implementing two approaches:
- Open Surgery: Delivered to major complicated cases.
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Minimally invasive surgery: Many techniques are applied to cases where no relatively large incision is needed. Such methods may involve: Laparoscopy, Endoscopy, Arthroscopy, Bronchoscopy, Thoracoscopy, Cystoscopy, Gastroscopy, Laryngoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy, and Robot-Assisted Surgery.
Department of Surgery Operation Capacity
The patient services of the Department of Surgery are accomplished through an organized and systematic process designated to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and timely care and treatment. Providing patient care services are planned, coordinated, delegated, and supervised by professional health care providers who recognize each person's unique physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Hours of Operation
- Trauma Team / Emergency Department: 24 Hours/Day Trauma team coverage
- Outpatient Clinic: Working Days: Sunday till Thursday from 08:00 till 17:00 hours
- Operating Rooms: Working Days: Sunday till Thursday from 07:00 till 17:00 hours
- Surgical Wards and Intensive Care Units: 24 Hours/Day Coverage for Surgical Units
MAJOR FUNCTIONS
Operating Room:
- The main OR has eleven (11) Operating rooms, located near the Emergency Room for other services. Day Care has four (4) Operating rooms for “Day Surgery” cases for all specialties. There are two (2) Emergency Operating rooms for Emergency cases located in the main OR.
- Main burn OR has (1) room.
- Dental OR has (2) room for ophthalmology surgery..
- ESWL room for urology.
There are four (3) Operating rooms located ate the 4th floor of the surgical tower mainly for non-spine Orthopedic Surgery. Also, the Burn Unit has one (1) Operating room located at the Ground floor of the surgical tower.
Outpatient Clinics:
The Department of Surgery occupies six (6) clinics in the Ambulatory Care Center:
1. Clinic 201 - ENT Surgery
2. Clinic 203/204 – Ophthalmology
3. Clinic 301 – General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Neurosurgery, Post Op, Proctology, Lumps and Bumps
4. Clinic 302 – Urology Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery
5. Clinic 304 – Orthopedic Surgery
6. KASCH Clinic 730 – Adult Diabetic Retina, Ophthalmology
7. KASCH Clinic 730 – Podiatric Surgery
Department of Surgery Scope of Services
Goals:
- Expand the scope of services and improve the quality of care by reducing medical error and enhancing the electronic health information infrastructure
- Advanced clinical research and basic research
Objectives:
- To provide the highest standards of surgical care
- To provide an environment for research
- To establish and maintain quality management program
Core Values:
- Patient-focused quality excellence
- Teamwork and valuing workforce members
- Societal responsibility and community health
- Research utilization
- Teaching enhancement
Current Services:
The Department of Surgery is comprised of qualified, skilled, and experienced professionals backed by the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment. In addition to all surgical procedures, many specialty services are provided by the department, including:
Department of Surgery Divisions
The Department of Surgery also plays a very active role in numerous multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment collaborations, including the Trauma Center and King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital. By consulting with other experts, the surgeons can share and receive the best practice on any medical or patient care issues that may have arisen.
POPULATION SERVED:
- All National Guard employees and their eligible dependents above 14 years of age.
- Saudi National patients with eight disease diagnosis above 14 years of age.
- Trauma patients above 14 years of age.
- Business center: treats insured patients with complicated cases approved by the national guard.
Department of Surgery Residency Training Programs
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ENT Surgery: Dr. Yazeed Al Ghonaim
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General Surgery: Dr. Ayyob Al Qarni
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Neurosurgery: Dr. Saad Al Qahatani
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Ophthalmology: Dr. Malek Al Robaian
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Plastic Surgery: Dr. Hanan Al Husainan
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Urology Surgery: Dr. Ahmed Al Asker
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Orthopedic Surgery: Dr. Khalid Alsheikh
Department of Surgery Fellowship Programs
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Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship: Dr. Abdullah Al Zahrani
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Orthopedic Spine Fellowship: Dr. Fahad Al Helal
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Colorectal Fellowship: Dr. Thamer Al Tayeb
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Surgical Retina Fellowship: Dr. Mohammad Hazzazi
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Cornea Unexternal Disease Fellowship: Dr. Tariq Al Mudhaiyan
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Trauma and Acute Care Surgery: Dr. Hani Al Khulaiwi
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Orthopedic Oncology Fellowship: Dr. Wazzan Al Johani
Department of Surgery leadership
Dr. Ziyad Mohammed Yousif
Chairman
Dr. Abdulaziz Al Gannass
Podiatric Surgery Division Head
Dr. Abdulaziz Ibrahim M. Al Shawmar
Vascular Surgery Division Head
Dr. Abdulmosen Al Zakari
Thoracic Surgery Division Head
Dr. Ahmed Alkhani
Neurosurgery Division Head
Dr. Ali Auwaidh Zahrani
General Surgery Division Head
Dr. Obaid Mohammad Farhan Al Meshal
Plastic Surgery Division Head
Dr. Sami Ibrahim Al Eissa
Orthopedics Division Head
Dr. Tariq Mubarak Al Debasi
Ophthalmology Division Head
Dr. Yahia Qasim Muffarih Ghazwani
Urology Division Head
Dr. Yazeed Abdullah Al Oqaili
Ear Nose Throat Division Head
Contact Department of Surgery
Email: surgery1@NGHA.MED.SA
Phone and Extensions: 15442