2024
Sub-millimetre accuracy in virtually planned bimaxillary surgery: a 120-case prospective series
Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
First author
About the surgeon
Dr. Mohamed Hazem Abdel Azim
Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Mohamed Hazem Abdel Azim is a consultant maxillofacial surgeon with over fifteen years of operative experience across orthognathic, reconstructive and aesthetic facial surgery. After completing his fellowship training in Vienna and London, he returned to Cairo to build a practice that meets European surgical standards while remaining accessible to patients across the region.
15+
Years
240/yr
Surgeries
19
Countries
European Board of Oro-Maxillofacial Surgery — DiplomateRoyal London Hospital — Trauma FellowshipMedical University of Vienna — Orthognathic FellowshipKarolinska Institute — Research period (PhD)EACMFS — Active MemberZAGA Centre Lisbon — Zygomatic ImplantologyEgyptian Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery — BoardEuropean Board of Oro-Maxillofacial Surgery — DiplomateRoyal London Hospital — Trauma FellowshipMedical University of Vienna — Orthognathic FellowshipKarolinska Institute — Research period (PhD)EACMFS — Active MemberZAGA Centre Lisbon — Zygomatic ImplantologyEgyptian Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery — Board
Training & path
A surgical career, in steps.
From Cairo Faculty of Dentistry through European fellowships, doctoral research and the founding of an international patient programme.
2008
Cairo University BDS (Honours)
Top-decile graduating class, Faculty of Dentistry.
2012
MSc Maxillofacial Surgery
Master's research on mandibular fracture fixation outcomes.
2014
Vienna Fellowship
Twelve-month clinical fellowship at AKH Wien — orthognathic and reconstructive cases.
2016
London Trauma Fellowship
Visiting fellow at the Royal London — high-volume trauma and reconstruction.
2017
PhD with Karolinska research period
Doctoral thesis on virtual surgical planning accuracy.
2018
European Board diplomate
Diplomate of the European Board of Oro-Maxillofacial Surgery.
2020
Founded the international programme
Dedicated coordinator-led pathway for patients travelling to Cairo.
2023
Cairo Medical Excellence Award
Recognised for contribution to reconstructive surgery in the region.
Credentials
Verified qualifications, in detail.
The complete list — degrees, fellowships, board memberships and continuing professional development.
3
Degrees
2
Fellowships
2
Boards
1
Awards
- 2008Degree
Bachelor of Dental Medicine and Surgery (BDS)
Cairo University Faculty of Dentistry — Cairo, Egypt
- 2012Degree
Master's Degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Cairo University Faculty of Dentistry — Cairo, Egypt
- 2014Fellowship
Clinical Fellowship in Orthognathic and Reconstructive Surgery
Medical University of Vienna, AKH Wien — Vienna, Austria
- 2016Fellowship
Visiting Fellowship in Cranio-Maxillofacial Trauma
Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust — London, United Kingdom
- 2017Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Maxillofacial Surgery
Cairo University, with research period at Karolinska — Cairo / Stockholm, Egypt / Sweden
- 2018Membership
Diplomate, European Board of Oro-Maxillofacial Surgery
European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery — Brussels, Belgium
- 2019Training
Advanced Course in Zygomatic Implantology
ZAGA Centre, Lisbon — Lisbon, Portugal
- 2021Membership
Egyptian Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery — Board Member
ESOMS — Cairo, Egypt
- 2023Award
Excellence in Reconstructive Surgery, Cairo Medical Awards
Cairo Medical Society — Cairo, Egypt
Selected publications
Peer-reviewed contributions to the field.
2023
Outcomes of zygomatic implant rehabilitation in the severely atrophic maxilla: 5-year follow-up
International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants
Senior author
2022
Custom titanium reconstruction of orbital floor blow-out fractures: a comparative study
British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Co-author
2021
Arthroscopic management of acute closed lock: a regional protocol
Egyptian Dental Journal
First author
2020
Medical tourism in maxillofacial surgery: a framework for ethical international care
Journal of Medical Ethics — Surgery
Sole author
Languages
Working languages, in clinic.
The surgeon's clinical languages, supported by multilingual coordinators.
- EN
English
Primary clinical language
- AR
Arabic
Native — full clinical fluency
- FR
French
Conversational
- DE
German
Professional working
Press & speaking
In the words of others.
Cairo Medical Journal
“A reference centre for orthognathic surgery in the region.”
Gulf Health Today
“Among the most recommended maxillofacial surgeons for Saudi medical travellers.”
Dental Tribune Middle East
“Setting the standard for digital workflow in jaw reconstruction.”
EACMFS Annual Congress
“Invited speaker — Virtual planning in routine practice.”