Hisham Khalifa

Dr. Hisham Khalifa is a Consultant Surgical Oncology specialist treating gynecological cancers. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) with a doctorate in surgical oncology. Dr. Khalifa directs the Professional Diploma in Gyne-Onco Surgery at the National Cancer Institute in Cairo.

Specialization and Surgical Expertise

Dr. Khalifa assesses, diagnoses, and treats gynecological malignancies. These cancers include those of the ovaries, uterus, cervix, vagina, and vulva. He performs minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures and traditional open surgeries. His surgical work includes hysterectomies, oophorectomies, and myomectomies for cancerous and complex spinal reconstruction or complex benign conditions.

Work Experience

• 2019–present – Consultant Surgical Oncologist and Program Director, National Cancer Institute, Cairo
• 2020–present – Consultant, Shefa Al Orman Comprehensive Cancer Center, Luxor
• 2020–present – Consultant, Oncology Pediatric Hospital, Alexandria University
• 2014–2019 – Assistant Consultant, King Faisal Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC), Riyadh
• 2014–2019 – Assistant Professor of General and Oncology Surgery, AlFaisal University, Riyadh
• 2009–2014 – Lecturer in Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Institute, Cairo
• 2001–2009 – Resident and Assistant Lecturer, National Cancer Institute, Cairo

Education and Qualifications

• 1999 – MBBCh, Kasr El-Aini Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
• 2004 – Master of General Surgery, Kasr El-Aini Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
• 2008 – Doctoral Degree in Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University
• 2008 – Fellowship of the European Board of Surgery (FEBS), UEMS

Professional Memberships

• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
• Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO), USA
• European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO)
• Egyptian Cancer Society (ECS)
• Egyptian Society of Surgical Oncology (EGSSO)