Brief Profile

Dr. Rakan AlHamad is a highly qualified Obstetrics and Gynecology Senior Specialist with extensive experience in all aspects of Obstetrics and Gynecology throughout his career.

Dr. Rakan AlHamad has worked at King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC) in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, In his clinical experience, Dr. Rakan has had exposure in Urogynecology, Gyneoncology, Maternal fetal medicine, Reproductive endocrinology and Infertility subspecialties, and has managed several normal vaginal and Cesarean deliveries.

During his clinical experience, Dr. AlHamad has published many researches and attended numerous workshops and courses to augment his knowledge and experience.

Dr. Rakan AlHamad has a special interest in recurrent miscarriage, PCOS, Uterine polyps/fibroids, Endometriosis, Infertility and Urogynecology.

Core Competencies

Obstetrics:

• Preconception counselling
• Management of low and high-risk pregnancies (antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal care)
• Normal Vaginal/Instrumental deliveries, VBAC (Vaginal Birth after Cesarean Section) and Cesarean Section deliveries
• Episiotomy & Pelvic floor repair
• Contraceptive Counselling and management (Contraceptive Pills, Patches, Injectables, Intrauterine devices and Surgical contraceptive types)

Gynecology:

• Screening and management of Adolescent gynecology
• Counselling and management of Primary and Secondary infertility
• Screening and management of polycystic ovarian syndrome  (PCOS)
• Medical and Surgical management of common gynecological problems (menstrual disorders, recurrent miscarriages, sexual transmitted diseases, chronic pelvic pain, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts and Endometriosis)
• Office Endometrial biopsy and PapSmear screening.
• Management of premenopausal and postmenopausal women and Hormonal replacement therapy.
• Medical and Surgical management of Ectopic pregnancy.

Surgeries:

• Diagnostic and therapeutic Hysteroscopy for uterine bleeding (Cervical and endometrial polypectomy)
• Dilation and curettage (D&C)
• Endometrial ablation
• Hysterosalpingography
• Cystoscopy
• Minimal invasive surgery; Diagnostic and therapeutic Laparoscopy (infertility, tubal adhesion, endometriosis, ectopic pregnancy, ovarian cystectomy, myomectomy and hysterectomy)
• Laparotomy (Open): All major Gynecological procedures (Myomectomy, Abdominal Hysterectomy)

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at King Saud University (KSU) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Saudi Board in Obstetrics and Gynecology (SBOG), Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.