Dr. Mohammad Al-Tarshihi
Consultant Thoracic Surgeon
Advanced Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery (VATS)
Professional Profile
Dr. Mohammad Al-Tarshihi is a senior consultant thoracic surgeon with over three decades of experience, recognized as one of the pioneers of minimally invasive thoracic surgery (VATS) in the Middle East.
He is among the first surgeons in the Arab world to perform advanced thoracoscopic lung cancer resection, contributing significantly to the development of modern thoracic surgical techniques in the region.
Leadership & Senior Positions
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Former Head of Thoracic Surgery — Royal Medical Services
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Former Head of Thoracic Surgery — King Hussein Medical Center
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Former Board Member — Electronic Health Solutions Company (Hakeem)
Professional Memberships & Fellowships
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Fellow — American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP)
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Member — European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS)
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Member — Jordanian Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Academic & Editorial Roles
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Former Secretary General — Medical Journal of the Royal Medical Services
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Former Editorial Board Member — Medical Journal of the Royal Medical Services
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Former Member — Jordanian Board Committee in Thoracic Surgery
Education & Certifications
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Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
Robert Bosch Hospital – Schillerhöhe, Stuttgart, Germany -
Jordanian Board in Thoracic Surgery
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Jordanian Board in General Surgery
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Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MBBS)
University of Jordan
Areas of Expertise
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Dr. Al-Tarshihi performs a wide range of advanced thoracic procedures, with a special focus on minimally invasive techniques, including:
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Lung cancer surgery (including VATS lobectomy and resection)
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Thymectomy for myasthenia gravis (VATS approach)
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Chest wall deformities (pectus excavatum & carinatum)
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Thoracic tumors and mediastinal masses
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Hyperhidrosis surgery (ETS sympathectomy)
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Advanced diagnostic and therapeutic thoracic procedures

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