Dr. Hussain Algawahmed
About
Dr. Algawahmed is a consultant orthopedic surgeon with more than 12 years of experience, specializing in upper extremity surgery.
Areas of Expertise
Comprehensive treatment of shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand conditions
Dr. Algawahmed earned his medical degree from King Faisal University and completed his orthopedic residency at McMaster University in Canada.
After obtaining certification from the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada, he pursued a fellowship in upper extremity surgery at the University of British Columbia. He further expanded his expertise with additional fellowships in shoulder arthroscopy and arthroplasty as well as hand surgery at McMaster University, Canada.
During his career, Dr. Algawahmed has held numerous key positions, including, Consultant Upper Extremity Surgeon at Riyadh Care Hospital, Head of the Orthopedic Department, and Medical Director (Chief of Staff).
Dedicated to medical education, Dr. Algawahmed is a regional faculty member for the AO Foundation in the MENA region. He also serves as an examiner for the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS), contributing to Saudi board examinations and the evaluation of candidates for consultant and subspecialist promotions.
Professional Experience
Orthopedic Surgery and Upper Extremities Consultant, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Medical Director (Chief of Staff), Riyadh Care Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Head of Orthopedic Department, Riyadh Care Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Consultant Upper Extremity Surgeon, Riyadh Care Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Education
Upper Extremity Trauma Reconstruction, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Shoulder Arthroscopy Arthroplasty Fellowship, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Hand Upper Extremity Fellowship, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Orthopedic Board certification –Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Memberships
Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC), Canada
Saudi Orthopedic Association, Saudi Arabia
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Orthopedic Surgery, Military Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Sub-Specialty
Upper Extremity Trauma and Reconstruction, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Shoulder Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty Fellowship, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Medical School
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), King Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Publications
Research Interests
Upper extremity surgery