Medical Education:

 Damascus University Faculty of Medicine: 1987

 Special Certifications:

•    Certificate of Arab Board in General Surgery: 1992 (CABS).
•    Master's degree in General Surgery, Ministry of Higher Education in Syria.
•    Certificate Professional in Health Care Quality (CPHQ) from the USA: 2010.
•    Trauma cases.
•    Laparoscopic surgeries: Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy.
•    Surgery for Morbid Obesity: Sleeve and Plications.

Membership in Professional Societies:

•    Member of the Syrian Association Of Surgeons: 1992.
•    Member of Surgical Council in Syria, Ministry of Health

With over 20 years of experience in General Surgery and administration, Dr. Tarek Al-Shoker served as the Medical Director of Daraa National Hospital from 2003 to 2007. During his tenure, he focused on emergency room operations, cold operations, general hospital administration, and quality management. Dr. Al-Shoker also worked in a private hospital in Daraa city, performing various general surgery and laparoscopic procedures.
He spent five years in Saudi Arabia's private sector as a Consultant General Surgeon in Al-Medina Al-Monawarah from 1997 to 2002. Dr. Al-Shoker is skilled in a wide range of general surgery procedures, including but not limited to:
•    Thyroid and parathyroid glands.
•    Breast.
•    Biliary diseases and liver.
•    Hernias.
•    Pancreas.
•    Gastrointestinal tracts: colon cancer, stomach cancer, etc.
•    Trauma cases.
•    Laparoscopic surgeries: Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy.
•    Surgery for Morbid Obesity: Sleeve and Plications.

Surgical Consultations:

•    Conducting thorough consultations with patients to assess their medical conditions and determine the need for surgical intervention.
Diagnostic Procedures:
•    Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, such as imaging studies, laboratory tests, and biopsies, to diagnose and evaluate surgical conditions.
Preoperative Assessments:
•    Performing preoperative evaluations to assess the patient's overall health, identify any potential risks, and optimize conditions for surgery.

Surgical Procedures:

•    Conducting a variety of surgical procedures across different anatomical areas, including but not limited to:
•    Gastrointestinal surgeries (e.g., appendectomy, colectomy).
•    Hernia repair surgeries.
•    Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy).
•    Thyroid and parathyroid surgeries.
•    Breast surgeries.
•    Skin and soft tissue surgeries.
•    Emergency surgeries for trauma or acute conditions.
2.    Minimally Invasive Surgery (Laparoscopic Surgery):
•    Utilizing minimally invasive techniques to perform surgeries through small incisions, reducing recovery time and postoperative discomfort.
3.    Postoperative Care:
•    Managing the care of patients after surgery, including monitoring recovery, prescribing medications, and addressing any complications.
4.    Trauma and Emergency Surgery:
•    Providing surgical interventions for trauma cases and emergency situations, often involving critical and life-saving procedures.
5.    Endoscopy:
•    Performing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures to examine and treat conditions in the gastrointestinal tract.
6.    Wound Care and Closure:
•    Managing wounds, incisions, and closures, ensuring proper healing and minimizing the risk of infections.
7.    Liaison with Other Specialties:
•    Collaborating with other medical specialists, such as radiologists, oncologists, and anesthesiologists, to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care.

License:

Medical License Number - 5734

Languages Spoken :

Arabic and English