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Professional Title: Orthopedic Surgery and Upper Extremities Consultant
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Location: Dhahran
Gender: Male
Languages: Arabic, English
Dr. Algawahmed is a consultant orthopedic surgeon with more than 12 years of experience, specializing in upper extremity surgery.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Algawahmed earned his medical degree from King Faisal University and completed his orthopedic residency at McMaster University in Canada.
After obtaining certification from the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada, he pursued a fellowship in upper extremity surgery at the University of British Columbia. He further expanded his expertise with additional fellowships in shoulder arthroscopy and arthroplasty as well as hand surgery at McMaster University, Canada.
During his career, Dr. Algawahmed has held numerous key positions, including, Consultant Upper Extremity Surgeon at Riyadh Care Hospital, Head of the Orthopedic Department, and Medical Director (Chief of Staff).
Dedicated to medical education, Dr. Algawahmed is a regional faculty member for the AO Foundation in the MENA region. He also serves as an examiner for the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS), contributing to Saudi board examinations and the evaluation of candidates for consultant and subspecialist promotions.
2021-present: Orthopedic Surgery and Upper Extremities Consultant, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
2017-2021: Medical Director (Chief of Staff), Riyadh Care Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2017: Head of Orthopedic Department, Riyadh Care Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2015-2016: Consultant Upper Extremity Surgeon, Riyadh Care Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2015: Upper Extremity Trauma & Reconstruction, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
2014: Shoulder Arthroscopy & Arthroplasty Fellowship, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
2013: Hand & Upper Extremity Fellowship, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
2012: Orthopedic Board certification –Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
2015: Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC), Canada
2015: Saudi Orthopedic Association, Saudi Arabia
2015: Upper Extremity Trauma and Reconstruction, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
2014: Shoulder Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty Fellowship, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
2013: Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
2007-2012: Orthopedic Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
2005-2007: Orthopedic Surgery, Military Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Upper extremity surgery
2004: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), King Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
