Mr Ahmed Hamouda
Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgeon, General Surgeon
Cranbrook, TN17 4AX
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32 years of experience
Verified profile
32 years of experience
Patient Trust Score
460 recommendations for:
Latest endorsement
17 Mar 2024
Dr Vinay Kumar Bhatia
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Mr Ahmed Hamouda is Consultant Surgeon in General Surgery & Bariatrics, working as an Upper GI Consultant at Maidstone/Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust since 2010. He has extensive surgical experience consolidated both in the UK and abroad in treating conditions such as obesity, gall stone disease and reflux surgery. His specialist interest is laparoscopic and minimally invasive Bariatric techniques which include sleeve gastrectomy, gastric band, balloon and gastric bypass.
Mr Hamouda qualified as a medical doctor in 1992, graduating from Ain Shams Medical School, Cairo, Egypt. He then undertook a residency programme in general surgery and was appointed to a university lectureship post due to his outstanding academic achievements. Mr Hamouda successfully applied for post-doctoral sub-speciality training in open competition and was awarded a grant to pursue this. He completed a full SpR training rotation in South West Thames London Deanery. Mr Hamouda was awarded a laparoscopic biliary fellowship in Glasgow for a year, involving advanced laparoscopic interventions, including complex laparoscopic cholecystectomies and bile duct explorations. Following the award of a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training, Mr Hamouda successfully completed an advanced bariatric fellowship in a Centre of Bariatric Excellence, offering laparoscopic bands, sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass. As a member of BOMSS and AUGIS, he has also published widely in his field and participates in annual conferences.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Banding
- Gastric Sleeve
- Roux en Y Gastric Bypass
- Metabolic Surgery
- Mini Gastric Bypass
- Reflux
- Gall stones
- Hernia repair (keyhole)
- Hernia repair (open)
- Endoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Medical weight management
- Non-Surgical Weight Management
- Weight Loss Programme
- Weight Loss Surgery
- Gallstones
- Weight Loss
- Jaundice
- Reflux
- Heartburn
- Abdominal pain
- Hernia repair (keyhole)
- Obesity
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Gastric Sleeve (15%)
- Inguinal Hernia (15%)
- Hernia (11%)
- Gallstones (10%)
- Gallstone Surgery (7%)
- Others (43%)
Subspecialties
- Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
- Upper GI (Gastrointestinal) Surgery
All conditions and treatments
- Inguinal Hernia
- Hernia
- Gallstones
- Weight Loss
- Obesity
- Hiatus Hernia
- Acid Reflux
- Gallbladder Disease
- Barrett's Oesophagus
- Femoral Hernia
- Gastric Sleeve
- Gallstone Surgery
- Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
- Weight Loss/Bariatric Surgery
- Open Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
- Gastric Bypass
- Endoscopy (OGD)
- Hernia Repair (Keyhole)
- Gastric Banding
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6039911
Qualifications
Qualifications
MBBCh 1992 Ain Shams University
Intercollegiate Fellow 2008 Royal College of Surgeons England
Additional training
Bariatric Fellow 2010 Bariatric Centre of Excellence, Somerset
languages spoken
- English
- Arabic
consultation fees
- New appointment: £150
- Follow-up appointment: £80
insurers
- General Medical
- health-on-line
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Simply Health
- Healix
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Bupa
- WPA
- Cigna
- Aviva Health
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- Benenden
Location
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Goddards Green Road Benenden, Cranbrook, United Kingdom, TN17 4AX
Goddards Green Road Benenden, Cranbrook, United Kingdom, TN17 4AX
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Newnham Ct Way, Weavering, Kent, United Kingdom, ME14 5FT
Newnham Ct Way, Weavering, Kent, United Kingdom, ME14 5FT
(73)
Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, TN2 4UL
Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, TN2 4UL
(29)
London Road, Sevenoaks, London, United Kingdom, TN13 2JD
London Road, Sevenoaks, London, United Kingdom, TN13 2JD
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Tonbridge Road Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, TN2 4QJ
Tonbridge Road Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, TN2 4QJ
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
304 reviews
5
Very reassuring and explained everything, all the risks and what to expect in a very calming manner
5
This being my first operation, as you can imagine I was a little auxious and nervous, however Mr Ahmed Hamouda was confident and I put me at ease, thank you.
5
Excellent a very nice chap. Made me feel at ease.
5
Mr Hamouda was thorough with his explanations and inspired confidence and trust. I am recovering well following the surgery he performed and so far I have not experience any adverse effects. He is an excellent surgeon.
5
Very good experience consultant
5
Fully explained everything very clearly
5
Mr Hamouda came across as extremely knowledgeable, professional - and crucially for a surgeon - confident. I rightly felt very secure with him, as evidenced by how well my operation went.
5
Superb in every way - very professional in communication and surgical skills - thank you.
5
Was kind ,caring and empathetic at all stages.Never felt I was being judged at any point.Took time to explain things fully and carefully.Was there for me at all the key stages before,during and after and at no point was I delegated off to anyone more junior.I felt genuinely cared for and that I mattered.Was looked after as an individual and felt safe and cared for at every stage.I would have no hesitation in recommending.
5
Mr Hamouda, made me feel at ease throughout the whole process, he gave me great advice and explained everything to me in a way that was easy to understand with options for moving forward.
Endorsements
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4 endorsements
Dr Vinay Kumar Bhatia
CardiologyI have known Mr Hamouda for several years. He's a highly respected surgeon providing his patients with excellent care. I'm always confident when seeking Mr Hamouda's opinion and have sought his advice on countless occasions. He has a particular interest in weight loss surgery and is a leading specialist in this area.
23 Jun 2023Dr Masud Haq
Endocrinology & DiabetesI strongly recommend Mr Hamouda who is an expert in the field of Upper Gastro-Intestinal Surgery, Laparoscopic (key hole) and Weight Loss surgery.
19 May 2023Mr Rajab Kerwat
General SurgeryExcellent GI surgeon, very patient-orientated approach, skilful, knowledgeable and excellent bed-side manner.
19 May 2023Dr Jesse Kumar
Endocrinology & DiabetesFAQ
What are Mr Ahmed Hamouda's reviews like?
Mr Ahmed Hamouda's overall patient rating is 4.93 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 304 reviews
What languages does Mr Ahmed Hamouda speak?
Mr Ahmed Hamouda speaks English and Arabic
Where is Mr Ahmed Hamouda located?
Mr Ahmed Hamouda primarily practices at Benenden Hospital, located at Goddards Green Road Benenden, Cranbrook, United Kingdom, TN17 4AX
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What are Mr Ahmed Hamouda working hours?
Mr Ahmed Hamouda is working Tuesday (14:00 - 18:00), Wednesday (17:00 - 20:00), Friday (14:00 - 18:00)
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