Dr. Saad Ghazal-Aswad

Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Gynecological Oncology

Professional Summary

Dr. Saad Ghazal-Aswad is a Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynecology (O&G) and Gynecological Oncology. He holds an MD, PhD, MRCOG, FRCOG, DFFP, and FFPH (RCP-UK). He established the first Gynecological Oncology service in the UAE at Tawam Hospital and formed the Emirates Gynecological Oncology Group (EGOG). He actively works with national health authorities to implement cervical cancer vaccination and screening programs across the UAE.

Education & Qualifications

MDAleppo University, Syria (1980)
MRCOGRoyal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK (1988)
PhDUniversity of Newcastle, UK (1994)
FRCOGRoyal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK (2000)
FFPH (RCP-UK)Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health, UK (2008)
Specialist DiplomasDFFP (1998), GMC UK Specialist Register (1996), and Diploma in Colposcopy IFCPC (2005)

Current Appointments

Consultant O&G and Gynecological Oncology
Arabian Specialist Medical Center, Al Ain, UAE | Current
Consultant O&G / Gyne Oncology
Tawam Hospital, Al Ain | Oct 2019 - Present
Consultant O&G / Gyne Oncology & Medical Director
Levantine Medical Center, Al Ain | Leadership appointment
Adjunct Professor
CMHS, UAE University

Previous Clinical & Leadership Experience

Consultant O&G / Gyne Oncology and Chair of O&G Department
Tawam Hospital | Aug 2013 - Oct 2019
Consultant O&G / Gyne Oncology & Medical Director
Ain Al-Khaleej Hospital, Al Ain | Jun 2012 - Jul 2013
Senior Consultant and Chief of Gynecological Oncology Division
Tawam Hospital / John Hopkins Medicine | Nov 2006 - May 2012
Chairman of O&G Department
Tawam Hospital | May 2007 - Oct 2010
Associate Professor & Consultant Gynecological Oncologist
UAE University and Tawam/Al-Ain Hospitals | Jul 1998 - Nov 2006
Consultant in O&G / Gynecological Oncology
North Tyneside General Hospital, UK | Sep 1993 - Aug 1998

Leadership Contributions

  • Established the first Gynecological Oncology service in the UAE at Tawam Hospital.
  • Founded the Emirates Gynecological Oncology Group (EGOG).
  • Collaborated with national authorities on cervical cancer vaccination and screening programs.
  • Serves as lead examiner for consultant examination under Abu Dhabi health authorities.

Notable Achievements & Awards

Sh. Hamdan Medical Award (2010)Led Tawam O&G Department to receive the award for outstanding clinical department in UAE public hospitals.
Arab Health Award (2013)Outstanding contribution to medical education in the Middle East.
Best Doctor (Q1 2017)Voted Best Doctor in Tawam Hospital.
National Examination RoleLead examiner for consultant-level assessment in Abu Dhabi.
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