International College of Surgeons
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Mohamad El Haress,
MD, FICS.
General Surgeon | Surgical Oncologist | Minimally Invasive Surgeon
Complex Surgical Oncology · Minimally Invasive Surgery · Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery
Patient-focused practiceSince 2018
Dr. Mohamad El Haress is a General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist with international clinical and surgical training across Lebanon, the United States, France, India, Egypt and Lithuania.
His training combines general and minimally invasive surgery with experience in complex surgical oncology, gastrointestinal surgery, colorectal surgery, breast surgery, and hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery.
He completed his General Surgery residency at MGH in affiliation with the American University of Beirut.
01 · International surgical training
Advanced experience across several surgical systems.
During his residency training, Dr. El Haress pursued a fellowship in minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery in New Delhi, India, further developing his experience in advanced laparoscopic techniques and minimally invasive surgical procedures.
His international surgical training also included experience in colorectal surgery at Alexandria University in Egypt. He subsequently undertook advanced training in hepatobiliary, pancreatic and liver transplant surgery at Greater Paris University Hospitals (AP-HP) in France.
This work provided exposure to the multidisciplinary management of complex liver, biliary and pancreatic diseases, advanced surgical procedures, and the perioperative care of liver transplant patients.
02 · Current fellowship
Complex Surgical Oncology.
Dr. El Haress is currently completing the final year of his fellowship in Complex Surgical Oncology at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC).
His fellowship focuses on the multidisciplinary management and surgical treatment of complex malignancies, particularly gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, breast and other solid-organ cancers.
03 · Professional memberships & certifications
Credentials that support continued surgical development.
American College of Surgeons
Associate Fellow
European Society of Surgical Oncology
Member
Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery
SAGES program completion
Advanced Trauma Life Support
Advanced trauma certification
Healthcare Management for Physicians
Gates Group diploma · TRACCERT Canada accredited
04 · Academic & scientific contributions
Research, publishing and surgical education.
Alongside his clinical practice, Dr. El Haress maintains active involvement in academic surgery, clinical research, scientific publishing and medical education. He has authored and co-authored many peer-reviewed publications appearing in international medical and surgical journals.
In 2026, Dr. El Haress was a speaker at the Annual Meeting of the Egyptian Society of Laparoscopic Surgery, contributing to the scientific program and exchange of knowledge in minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery.
Peer-review activities
- International Journal of Surgery
- Annals of Medicine & Surgery
- Cureus Journal of Medical Science
- Journal of Breakthroughs in Medicine & Science (JBMS)
05 · Clinical & academic focus
Comprehensive care for benign and malignant conditions.
Complex surgical oncology
Hepatobiliary & pancreatic surgery
Gastrointestinal surgery
Colorectal surgery
Breast surgery
Endocrine surgery
Minimally invasive & laparoscopic surgery
Minor surgical procedures
Approach to patient careExpertise is essential.
Expertise is essential.
Being heard is, too.
“Every patient is unique, and every treatment journey deserves clear communication, support and an individualized plan.”
His approach combines international surgical training, modern minimally invasive techniques, multidisciplinary decision-making and evidence-based oncologic principles. Through continued subspecialty training, scientific research, publications, conference participation, peer-review activities and involvement in international surgical organizations, Dr. El Haress is committed to advancing surgery while providing comprehensive, evidence-based and patient-centered care.
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