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Muammar Abu-Serriah

BDS (Hons), MBChB, FDSRCPS (Glasg), MRCS (Glasg), FRCSGlasg (OMFS), MSc(MedSci) (Hons), MSc (Hons), PhD

Specialty

Oral, maxillofacial, head and neck surgery

Areas of expertise

Consultant surgeon in head and neck cancer, orthognathic surgery, skin cancer, salivary gland surgery, facial trauma, TMJ surgery, dentoalveolar & dental implants, cystic lesions of jaws, facial plastic

Contact

Email

[email protected]

Phone

09 630 2920

EDI

aklheadn

A career in head and neck surgery

Muammar followed a unique training pathway in oral and maxillofacial head and neck surgery, combining broad extensive clinical training and sound scientific grounding to support clinical practice. As a result, he has been fortunate to become one of the most qualified oral & maxillofacial surgeons in Western Europe and Australasia. 

With an authentic commitment to his patients, Muammar practices holistic patient care founded on evidence-based practices. His patients and their families enjoy transparent communication and regular reporting on outcomes. A consistent feedback loop is important to his practice, and Muammar provides timely access to advice and support.

Areas of interest

  • Oral and skin lesions of head and neck
  • Head and neck cancer & reconstructive surgery, including microsurgery
  • Cystic lesions and tumours of the jaws
  • Dentoalveolar (tooth removal, wisdom teeth)
  • Oral rehabilitation surgery e.g. placement of dental and zygomatic, craniofacial implants to hold prostheses (teeth, artificial eyes, ears, nose) following ablative surgery
  • TMJ surgery
  • Facial trauma
  • Salivary surgery, including endoscopic and minimally invasive surgery
  • Facial deformity
  • Skin cancer

Education

  • Advanced Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship, Manchester, UK
  • Specialist Surgical Training in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Oxford, UK
  • Clinical Medicine (MBChB), Glasgow, UK
  • Clinical Dentistry (BDS), Amman, Jordan
  • Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Tissue Bioengineering and Facial Reconstruction, Glasgow, UK
  • Masters in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery MSc (MedSci), Glasgow, UK
  • Masters in Healthcare Management and Service Improvement, Glasgow, UK

Publications

  • Modification of fasciocutaneous radial forearm free flap to achieve two-layer closure during reconstruction of circumferential hypopharyngeal defects
    Abu-Serriah M, Loughran S.
    European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases. 2018 Feb;135(1):67-70.
  • Adjunct to intraoperative control of vertical movement in inferiorly positioned Le Fort I maxillary osteotomy
    Abu-Serriah M, Wong L, Saeed N.
    British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. 2017 Feb;55(2):222-223.
  • Balaclava bandage: a new method to support dressings after surgery on head and neck
    Ahad SA, Abu-Serriah M.
    British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. 2016 Dec;54(10):1149-1150.

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MercyAscot Head and Neck Service

To arrange a consultation call us on 09 630 2920 or 022 450 2245

[email protected] 

EDI: aklheadn

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