Dr. Tamer Attia Consultant Otolaryngology
Years of Experience : 23
Nationality : Egyptian
Languages Known : Arabic, English, and German
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Dr. Tamer Attia is a highly experienced Consultant in Otolaryngology (ENT) – Head & Neck Surgery, registered in the UAE since 2015. With over 23 years of expertise in his specialty, he has practiced in multiple countries, including Egypt, Austria, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Dr. Attia obtained his Doctorate in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery from Menoufia University, Egypt, and further advanced his expertise through a clinical fellowship in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at the Medical University of Graz, Austria. He has held the title of Consultant Otolaryngologist since 2009. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Attia is a dedicated educator and researcher. He has been a faculty member at Menoufia University, Egypt, since 2002, where he currently serves as an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology. He has also contributed to medical education internationally, having served as an Assistant Professor at Prince Sattam bin AbdulAziz University, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Attia’s extensive experience, combined with his commitment to medical education and patient care, makes him a distinguished figure in the field of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery.
Research & Publications
- Local Lignocaine (Lidocaine) Intratympanic Instillation in Treatment of Tinnitus. (Thesis Submitted for partial fulfillment of Master’s degree in Otorhinolaryngology surgery) - Menoufia University 2004.
- Clinical Study of Transnasal Endoscopy Role in the Management of Different Skull Base Disorders. (Thesis Submitted for partial fulfillment of Doctor of Surgery degree in Otorhinolaryngology surgery) - Menoufia University 2009.
- Immediate post-operative hemorrhage following nasal surgery. Poster in IFOS XIX 2009 in Brazil.
- Assessment of the Role of Cerebrolysin® in Treatment of Idiopathic Facial Nerve Paralysis. Menoufia Med J. 2019;32(2):712-716.
- Effect of Paracetamol / Prednisolone versus Paracetamol / Ibuprofen on post-operative recovery after adult tonsillectomy. American Journal of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck . Medicine and Surgery 39 (2018) pp. 476-480
Expertise
- Endoscopic nasal and sinus surgeries for treatment of refractory nasal obstruction and sinus headache.
- Microscopic ear surgeries to improve hearing quality and eradicate refractory middle ear infections.
- Microscopic vocal cord (voice box) surgery to improve voice quality.
- Surgeries of the oral cavity and throat with (coblation technology) as done in tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and snoring and sleep apnea corrective surgeries. This technology is well known for having less painful and almost bloodless surgical field.
- Head & Neck surgery including endocrine glands (thyroid, parathyroid), salivary glands (parotid, submandibular), and neck lymph glands dissection in case of malignancy. All done with cranial nerve integrity monitoring to minimize postoperative complications
- Rigid Oesophagoscopy & Bronchoscopy to remove mistakenly ingested or inhaled foreign bodies
- Transnasal endoscopic skull base surgery to repair brain fluid (CSF) leak through the nose, and along with neurosurgeon to remove accessible intracranial tumours through the nose e.g. the pituitary gland tumours (minimally invasive)
- Transnasal endoscopic surgery of the orbit to reduce bulging eyes (Orbital decompression) & open tear drainage pathway obstruction (DCR)
- Rhinoplasty for gross nasal deformities
- Otoplasty surgery for bat ears.
Membership
- Dr. Tamer is a member of several Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery organizations including Egyptian, Middle eastern & European.
Blogs
Why Getting a Second Opinion Before Surgery is Crucial | Burjeel Hospital
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