About Dr. Serag Monier Kandeel Zidan

Dr. Serag Monier Kandeel Zidan* is a distinguished plastic surgeon and burn specialist with extensive experience in both academic and clinical settings. Currently, he serves as a lecturer and consultant of plastic surgery and burns at Al-Azhar University Hospitals and Medical School in Cairo, Egypt, while also working as a specialist plastic surgeon at AlZuhair Medical Center in Kuwait and in the United Arab Emirates.

Educational Background:

Dr. Zidan’s academic journey is marked by prestigious qualifications:
– Bachelor of Medicine*, Al-Azhar University (December 2001)
– Master’s Degree in Surgery*, Al-Azhar University (November 2006)
– Doctorate in Plastic Surgery*, Al-Azhar University (May 2012)
– Fellowship of the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery* (October 2015)

Professional Experience:

Dr. Zidan’s career encompasses a variety of roles, reflecting his expertise and dedication:
– House Officer*, Elhussien University Hospital (March 2002 – February 2003)
– Resident in Plastic Surgery and Burn*, Al-Azhar University Hospitals (April 2003 – June 2007)
– Plastic Surgery Registrar*, Saudi German Hospital, Riyadh, KSA (August 2007 – October 2008)
– Associate Lecturer and Senior Registrar of Plastic Surgery and Burn*, Al-Azhar University Hospitals (May 2009 – July 2012)
– Lecturer and Consultant of Plastic Surgery and Burn*, Al-Azhar University Hospitals (December 2012 – Present)
– Senior Registrar Plastic Surgeon*, Canadian Medical Center, Kuwait (June 2014 – November 2018)
– Specialist Plastic Surgeon*, Canadian Medical Center, Kuwait (December 2018 – February 2019)
– Specialist Plastic Surgeon*, AlZohair Medical Center, Kuwait (March 2019 – Present)
– Specialist Plastic Surgeon*, United Arab Emirates

Scientific Activities:

Dr. Zidan actively participates in scientific and professional communities:
– Regular participant in weekly scientific meetings of the plastic surgery department at Al-Azhar University
– Frequent attendee and presenter at annual and summer conferences of the Egyptian Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Publications:

Dr. Zidan has authored several influential research articles and publications, including:
1. Combination of Botulinum Toxin type A and Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Treatment of Moderate to Severe Glabellar Rhytides (Life Science Journal, 2013)
2. Banking and use of glycerol preserved full-thickness skin allograft harvested from body contouring procedures (Burns, 2014)
3. Extended Lower Trapezius Myocutaneous Flap in Repair of Lumbosacral Defects (Egyptian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2014)
4. Maximizing the safety of glycerol preserved human amniotic membrane as a biological dressing (Burns, 2015)
5. Superficial Temporal Artery Flap for Reconstruction of Complex Facial Defects: A New Algorithm (Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2018)
6. Two-Stage Pediatric Penile Reconstruction after Postcircumcision Gangrene (J Reconstr Microsurg Open, 2020)
7. Pediatric Microsurgery in the Reconstruction of Complex Posttraumatic Foot and Ankle Defects (J Reconstr Microsurg, 2021)
8. Editor and author of “Synopsis Of Burn Surgery” (Lambert Academic Publishers)

Dr. Serag Monier Kandeel Zidan is committed to advancing the field of plastic surgery through his extensive clinical experience, academic contributions, and ongoing research. His dedication to patient care and medical education continues to make a significant impact in Egypt, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates.