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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