Adel Elsayed

Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with over 35 years of clinical practice across government and private healthcare in Saudi Arabia. Specialises in advanced laparoscopic and vaginal surgery, urogynecology, high-risk obstetrics, and clinico-surgical gynaecologic oncology. Consistently delivered JCIA and CBAHI accreditation outcomes as department head; now seeking to focus on clinical consultancy, complex surgical practice, and mentorship.

Recognized as lead surgeon and highest-volume major surgery consultant at Al-Moosa Specialist Hospital for six consecutive years.

Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Dallah Hospital (previously Al-Ahsa Hospital) (2022-09 – Present)

• Maintained a monthly surgical caseload of 20–26 cases, including two caesarean hysterectomies for placenta percreta, four retrograde uterine devascularisations, four cases of severe uterine atony requiring surgical intervention, and two successful emergency cervical cerclages.
• Managed three cases of operative ectopic gestation within a single month, including one case of heterotopic pregnancy.

Consultant & Chief, Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Hussien Al Ali Hospital (2020-06 – 2022-06)

• Rejoined a department where gynaecologic surgical activity had fallen to near zero; systematically rebuilt caseload across obstetric deliveries and gynaecologic surgery, raising average surgical output to 28 cases per month, including one successful emergency cervical cerclage.
• Established diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic services including laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery, expanding the department's surgical capability.

Head of Department, Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Arrawdha General Hospital (2016-03 – 2020-03)

• Led department administration and clinical consultant duties, maintaining patient flow while expanding surgical services.
• Introduced new advanced procedures including vaginal hysterectomies, stress incontinence surgery, and gynaecologic cancer surgery.

Consultant & Chief, Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Hussien Al Ali Hospital, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia (2014-01 – 2016-01)

• Grew combined OR and delivery caseload from 16 to 182 cases per month, operating as the sole consultant on service.

Consultant & Chief, Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Al-Moosa Specialist Hospital (2007-12 – 2013-12)

• Served as lead surgeon and the highest-volume consultant in the hospital, recording the greatest number of major surgeries annually for six consecutive years, including two successful emergency cervical cerclages.
• Delivered JCIA and CBAHI accreditation for the department as Head of Quality Improvement, CME, Infection Control, and Drugs Committees.

Consultant & Chief, Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Al-Ahli Hospital (2001-07 – 2007-11)

• Established and expanded the surgical programme at a newly developing department, introducing diagnostic and therapeutic laparoscopy and a broad range of gynaecologic procedures.
• Performed over 700 Caesarean sections, including one Caesarean hysterectomy, one retrograde uterine devascularisation, 12 pelvic repair surgeries, and two vaginal hysterectomies.

Specialist, Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Al-Ahli Hospital (1992-06 – 2001-05)

• Managed a broad obstetric and gynaecologic caseload independently, including operative deliveries, gynaecologic surgery, and emergency obstetric care, progressing to full specialist competency.

Specialist / Resident, Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Health Insurance Foundation (1985-04 – 1992-06)

• Promoted from Resident (Apr 1985 – Apr 1991) to Specialist (May 1991 – Jun 1992).

Internship at Zagazig University Hospital (1984-02 – 1985-03)

• Rotations in General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Emergency Medicine, and Orthopaedic Surgery.

PhD (M.D.) in Obstetrics & Gynecology – Al Azhar University (1996 – 2001)

MSc. in Obstetrics & Gynecology – Al Azhar University (1988 – 1991)

Higher Diploma in Hospital Administration & Health Services – National Institute of Higher Administration, Sadat Academy (1990 – 1990)

MBBCh in Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery – Zagazig University Medical School (1977 – 1983)