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The Executive Committee of the Bahrain Association of Plastic Surgery for the 2026–2027 term.
The Executive Committee 2026–2027
Five elected members, formally endorsed by the Board of the Bahrain Medical Society. Select “View profile” on any member to read their full biography.
Dr. Ahmed Al Asfoor
Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
MD, MSc, MRCSI, CABS
Dr Ahmed Al Asfoor is a Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and President of the Bahrain Association of Plastic Surgery (BAPS). He has been an active member of BAPS since 2006 and was elected President in August 2026.
He completed his medical training at the Arabian Gulf University and obtained the Arab Board of Surgery (CABS) and Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (MRCSI). He subsequently undertook advanced postgraduate training in the United Kingdom, including fellowships in plastic surgery and microsurgery at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals, and an Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship at the McIndoe Surgical Centre. He holds a Master’s degree in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery from Queen Mary University of London.
Dr Al Asfoor’s clinical practice encompasses aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, with particular interests in body contouring, aesthetic breast surgery, facial aesthetic surgery, and patient safety and selection. He has authored and co-authored scientific publications and regularly presents at national and international plastic surgery meetings, including the ISAPS World Congress and other regional and international scientific forums.
He is an active member of several national and international professional organizations, including ISAPS, ASPS, BAPRAS, AASMA, the Royal Society of Medicine, and the Bahrain Medical Society.
As President of BAPS, Dr Al Asfoor is committed to advancing plastic surgery in Bahrain through education, professional development, scientific collaboration, patient safety, ethical practice, and stronger regional and international partnerships.
Areas of interest:
Aesthetic Surgery • Body Contouring • Breast Surgery • Facial Aesthetics • Reconstructive Surger
Dr. Nadia Matar
Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Graduated from Arabian Gulf University in 1995.
Completed her internship training at Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) Military Hospital.
Awarded a Ministry of Health scholarship to Paris, France, where she completed three years of specialized training in Plastic Surgery.
Worked at Salmaniya Medical Complex from 1997 to 2017.
Qualifications & Certifications: CABS, MRCSI, AFS Chirurgie Plastique (France).
Has over 26 years of experience.
Owner of Dr. Nadia Clinics.
Areas of interest:
Breast surgery, body contouring, burn and aesthetic medicine .
Dr. Ali Mohamed F. Al Hawaj
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, Salmaniya Medical Complex
Dr. Ali Al Hawaj is an NHRA-licensed Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon at Salmaniya Medical Complex, Government Hospitals. His practice spans aesthetic surgery, aesthetic and oncoplastic breast surgery, body contouring, and breast reconstruction including DIEP flap, implant-based and hybrid techniques, alongside reconstructive microsurgery, general plastic surgery and burn and complex reconstruction. As Secretary he is responsible for documentation, invitations, minutes, correspondence, the decision log and follow-up on the Association’s commitments.
Areas of interest:
Aesthetic Surgery · Breast Reconstruction · Oncoplastic Surgery · Microsurgery · Body Contouring · Burns
Dr. Fadi Al Tawash
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, Salmaniya Medical Complex
Dr. Fadi Al Tawash is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at Salmaniya Medical Complex, Bahrain, with extensive experience in reconstructive surgery, trauma, burns, hand surgery and complex reconstruction. His professional interests include microsurgery, complex reconstruction, burn care, trauma reconstruction, breast reconstruction and surgical education. As elected Treasurer he leads financial planning, tracks expenses and revenues, and ensures compliance with the Bahrain Medical Society’s financial procedures. He is an ex-member of the Board of the Bahrain Medical Society and an active member of the Bahrain Cancer Society and the Bahrain Medical Aid Society.
Areas of interest:
Reconstructive Microsurgery · Trauma & Burns · Hand Surgery · Breast Reconstruction · Surgical Education
Dr. Ahmed Al Haddad
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Dr. Ahmed Alhaddad is a Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon with fellowship training in Microsurgery and Breast Reconstruction, Spain.
He currently serves as Head of the Plastic Surgery Unit and Head of the Plastic Surgery Training Program at Salmaniya Medical Complex, Government Hospitals, Bahrain.
His main areas of interest include breast reconstruction, microsurgery, aesthetic breast surgery, body contouring, facial plastic surgery, fat grafting, and complex reconstructive surgery.He has a particular interest in breast reconstruction following breast cancer surgery, including both implant-based and autologous reconstruction.
Dr. Alhaddad also practices privately at Al Resalah Medical Center, where he provides consultations in aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.
His approach focuses on individualized, evidence-based care with the aim of restoring form, function, and confidence while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety.
Areas of interest:
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery · Education & Training