Prof. Dr. Karim Sabry is a Professor of Surgery at Ain Shams University, Egypt, holding an MD in General Surgery, and is a leading specialist in Bariatric Surgery, Metabolic Surgery, and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery. He is the Founder and Director of KSC – Karim Sabry Centers, one of the specialized centers for obesity and bariatric surgery in Egypt.
Professional Experience in Bariatric Surgery
With more than 17 years of experience and over 20,000 bariatric and metabolic surgeries performed, Prof. Sabry is widely recognized for advanced bariatric procedures and complex revisional bariatric surgery (Redo / Revision Surgery). His expertise includes the management of major post-bariatric complications such as leaks, strictures, marginal ulcers, and acute intra-abdominal emergencies.
Professional Memberships and Scientific Activity
Prof. Sabry is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (MRCS) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is an active international lecturer at the BARIALINK Academy of Surgery, and regularly participates in bariatric surgery conferences, workshops, and hands-on training programs in Egypt and internationally.
Upper GI Endoscopy and Advanced Diagnostics
In addition to bariatric surgery, Prof. Sabry practices diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy, supported by advanced endoscopic diagnostic units across all KSC branches, ensuring accurate diagnosis and long-term follow-up.
Multidisciplinary Obesity Treatment at KSC
KSC – Karim Sabry Centers provide a comprehensive multidisciplinary obesity treatment program, including specialized nutrition teams, physiotherapy, dermatology, and post-bariatric body contouring and skin tightening surgeries when indicated. The centers also offer online follow-up programs for physical activity and lifestyle management, ensuring continuous patient care beyond clinic visits.
Academic Activity and International Accreditation
Prof. Sabry is actively involved in academic research, scientific evaluation, and promotion review activities under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, with multiple peer-reviewed publications.
He is internationally accredited with the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) Quality Certification, reflecting adherence to global standards of patient safety and quality of care. He also has a special interest in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in bariatric practice to enhance clinical documentation, patient communication, and decision-support systems.
