Dr. Maziad Alshoufi
General & Laparoscopic Surgery Specialist
Profile summary
Fantastic manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination and visuospatial awareness Superb organizational and time management skills Excellent decision-making skills and communication Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment Emotionally resilient with the ability to make patients feel at ease Great management and leadership skills.
Career highlights
Performed Complex Surgical Procedures: Performed GI, anorectal, hernia (ventral), and tumor surgeries at Alania Private Hospital, Syria.
Managed Trauma and Emergency Cases: Managed trauma cases including gunshot wounds and vehicle accidents at Alania Private Hospital, Syria.
Key skills
Professional experience
• Diagnose internal injuries and diseases, and prescribe medication or surgery • Order and analyze tests like X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs • Decide whether surgery is warranted, based on the patient’s records, tests, and examinations • Perform examinations to confirm that patients are strong enough to undergo surgery, explain the procedures, and discuss the risks involved • Determine the type of surgery that is needed, and the nurses, anesthesiologists, specialists, and others who will be required • Order antibiotics, special diets, sedatives, and other prescriptions for pre- and post- operative treatment • Schedule operations, coordinate the staff, plan the procedures, and order instruments and other supplies • Perform operations, in accordance with accepted methods • Create and update patient records • Consult with and assist other doctors • Refer patients to specialists and other professionals • Experience in insertion of the Smart Capsule for obesity management (Allurion Gastric Balloon), as well as gastric balloon placement
• Performed GI, anorectal, hernia (ventral), and tumor surgeries. • Managed trauma cases including gunshot wounds and vehicle accidents. • Provided preoperative assessment and long-term follow-up care.
Surgical Procedures: Stomach and bowel surgeries. Gallbladder and biliary tract surgeries. Hernia repair: inguinal, ventral, and hiatal hernias. Anorectal surgeries: hemorrhoids, fistulas, and fissures. During more than ten years, I did over 500 laparotomies, such as: Car accident. Trauma, stabbing, and gunshot wound surgeries. Surgery of benign and malignant tumors: breast and thyroid tumors, tumors of the stomach, intestines, colon and rectum.
Trained in a 400-bed multi- specialist hospital. The surgery department had 50 beds. I did day and night shifts and performed surgeries under the supervision of surgical consultants, prepared patients prior to surgeries and followed up on them, performing daily rounds and discussing clinical cases with the team. I attended weekly meetings and participated in scientific conferences.