Dr. med. Moustafa Elshafei, FACS

general, visceral and oncologic surgery

User Score	Experience	Rating	Publications	Media Files	Online Consultations
94%	14 years	9.6/10	25	1	No

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About the doctor

Dr. med. Moustafa Elshafei, FACS, is a highly skilled specialist in general, visceral, and oncologic surgery with an impressive background. In scientific publications, Dr. Elshafei has focused on a variety of topics, including bariatric surgery safety during COVID-19, the impact of thoracic duct resection on long-term survival, and innovative surgical techniques. He is known for his expertise in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, as well as his leadership in specialized centers for reflux, esophageal cancer, and obesity. Throughout his career, Dr. Elshafei has held key positions in prestigious hospitals and clinics, demonstrating his commitment to excellence and patient care. As the Head of the Department of General, Visceral, and Tumor Surgery, as well as the Chief Physician for General and Visceral Surgery, he continues to make significant contributions to the field. His extensive experience and research focus make him a trusted and respected professional in the medical community.

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Education

2015 General Surgery Laparoscopy Diploma, University of Strasbourg

Experience

2012-2013 Assistant physician at Department of Internal Medicine 1, Erlangen University Hospital
2013-2014 Resident Physician in General and Visceral Surgery, Schwabach Hospital
2014-2016 Resident Physician in General and Visceral Surgery, Schön Clinic Nuremberg-Fürth
2017-2018 Resident Physician in the Department of General and Visceral Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen
2018-2019 Specialist in Visceral Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen
2019-2020 Senior Physician, General and Visceral Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen
2020-2015 Senior Consultant and Deputy Head of the Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Northwest Hospital GmbH
2020-2025 Head of the Interdisciplinary Reflux Center, Nordwest Hospital GmbH
2021-2025 Deputy Head of the Interdisciplinary Oncology Center, Nordwest Hospital GmbH
2021-2025 Head of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Center and Robotic Surgery, Nordwest Hospital GmbH
2022-2025 Head of the Esophageal Cancer Center, Nordwest Hospital GmbH
2022-2025 Head of the Obesity Center, Nordwest Hospital GmbH
2025-2026 Head of the Department of General, Visceral and Tumor Surgery, St. Elisabethen Hospital Frankfurt
2026 Chief Physician for General and Visceral Surgery and Director of the Surgical Center, Marienhaus Clinic Mainz
Senior Consultant, Department of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Nordwest Hospital Frankfurt
Head of Frankfurt Reflux Center Head / Founder of FAU - Bariatric Center, Erlangen University Hospital, University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany