Dr. Wissam Jamal Al Tamr

Consultant, Paediatric Surgery & Urology

Speciality: Paediatric Surgery, Paediatrics, Urology and Andrology

Nationality: Syrian

Experience: 12 Years

Languages: English, Arabic

NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah

Dr Wissam Jamal Altamr is a distinguished Consultant Paediatric Surgeon and Paediatric Urologist with over 13 years of invaluable experience in the Paediatric surgical domain.

Highly proficient and deeply experienced, Dr Wissam specializes in an extensive array of Paediatric surgical and urological procedures, encompassing both major and minor operations, including laparoscopic and open surgeries.

His expertise extends to comprehensive care for infants, children, and adolescents up to 14 years of age, encompassing minimal invasive surgery, neonatal surgery, Paediatric thoracic surgery, Paediatric urology, Paediatric GI surgeries, and Paediatric plastic surgeries such as cleft lip and palate repair.

Beyond his clinical endeavours, Dr Wissam serves as an adjunct assistant professor at both the University of Shariah and Damascus University.

Dr Wissam's commitment to excellence is further demonstrated through his participation in various national and international courses and conferences as a distinguished speaker.

Dr Wissam obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from Damascus University, followed by a Master's in Paediatric Surgery and Urology from the same institution, alongside certifications from the Syrian Board in Paediatric Surgery, the European Board in Paediatric Surgery, the European Board of Paediatric Urology, and the Arab Board in Paediatric Surgery.

Area of Expertise:

  • Minimal Invasive Surgery (Laparoscopic)
  • Paediatric Urology (Inguinal Hernia, Undescended Testes, Pyeloplasty, Hypospadias, Circumcision, Vesicoureteral Reflux)
  • Abdominal Wall Defects, Hernias, and Omphalocele
  • Childhood Tumours (Neuroblastoma, Wilms Tumour, Teratoma)
  • General and Neonatal Surgery (Appendectomy, Intestinal Atresia, Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis, Bowel Obstruction, Hirschsprung’s Disease, Imperforate Anus, Esophageal Atresia)
  • Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and Thoracic Surgery in Children (Lung Masses and Cysts)

Dr Wissam's professional affiliations include memberships in prestigious medical organizations such as the American Paediatric Surgical Association (APSA), the European Paediatric Surgeons Association (EUPSA), the Syrian Paediatric Surgeons Association (SPSA), the Syrian Medical Association (SMA), and the Arab Board of Health Specialization (ABHS).

He is an active contributor to medical research, boasting numerous co-authored papers published in esteemed medical journals, including over 20 case reports in international journals.

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Sharjah - Hospital

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NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah

Doctors 203+

Specialities 36+

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