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Hazem M. Saqr, MD

About Me

I’m a trainee in Plastic Surgery from Egypt and a former Remote Research Scholar (2023–24) in the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh.

I love building things that improve people’s lives—whether in the operating room, in research, or through mentorship. I aspire to become a U.S.-trained surgeon-scientist to help drive the field of reconstructive surgery forward and expand global access to reconstructive care.

Education

MD (MBBCh),  

New Giza University School of Medicine

Research Experience

Remote Research scholar

Dept. of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh

Research Mentor and Lecturer

Researchable Educational Academy

Genetics Research Lab

NGU Health Sciences Research Division, New Giza University

Professional Memberships

Resident Advisory Board, PRS Journal & PRS Global Open

SHARE – PSF Surgeons in Humanitarian Alliance for Reconstruction, Research and Education

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

Plastic Surgery Research Council (PSRC)

Highlights

32

Citations

150+

Mentored Over 150 research students

1980+

More than 1980 reads

Peer Reviewer

Aesthetic Surgery Journal

8+

Presentations at National & International Meetings

Featured Publications

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Understanding Healing Complications in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction using Novel Metrics for Indocyanine Green Angiography

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery

Authors: Zhang, C., Saqr, H., Savage, A., Gimbel, M. L., Nguyen, V. T., & Parent, B. A.

2024

DOI

The Neuroma Map: A Systematic Review of the Anatomic Distribution, Etiologies, and Surgical Treatment of Painful Traumatic Neuromas

Surgery

Authors: Remy, K., Raasveld, F. V., Saqr, H., Khouri, K. S., Hwang, C. D., Austen Jr, W. G., … & Gfrerer, L.

2024

DOI

Effectiveness and Role of Using Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Gluteal Augmentation: A Comprehensive Systematic Review of Techniques and Outcomes.

Aesthetic plastic surgery, 47(6), 2719–2733

Authors: Mortada, H., Alkadi, D., Saqr, H., Sultan, F., Alturaiki, B., Alrobaiea, S., Aljaaly, H. A., Arab, K., & Arkoubi, A. Y.

2023

DOI

Evolution of superficial muscular aponeurotic system facelift techniques: a comprehensive systematic review of complications and outcomes

JPRAS open, 39, 166-180

Authors: Mortada, H., Alkilani, N., Halawani, I. R., Al Zaid, W., Alkahtani, R. S., Saqr, H., & Neel, O. F.

2023

DOI

Submitted Manuscripts

Algorithmic Reconstructive Approach to Implant-based Breast Reconstruction in Previously Augmented Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Authors: Saqr, H., Scott, B. B., Kruayatidee, A., Nguyen, V. T.

2025

Attitudes and Preferences of Egyptian Patients and Plastic Surgeons Towards The Influence of Social Media in Undergoing Cosmetic Surgery

Authors: Saqr, H., El Adawy, S., Youssef, M., Sherief, S., Emile, A., Kamal, A., El Fahar, M. H.

2025

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Statistical Skills

Data management and software​

  • SPSS, JMP, R.
  • Data cleaning, recoding, variable derivation, and tidy data workflows

Descriptive statistics​

  • Frequencies and percentages
  • Central tendency
  • Standard deviation and IQR
  • 95% confidence intervals
  • Graphical summaries (histograms, box plots)

Hypothesis testing

  • T tests (paired and unpaired)
  • ANOVA
  • Nonparametric tests (Wilcoxon, Mann Whitney, Kruskal Wallis)
  • Chi square and Fisher exact
  • Relative risk and odds ratio with confidence intervals

Regression and multivariable analysis

  • Linear regression (univariate & multivariate)
  • Logistic regression
  • Correlation analysis (Pearson, Spearman)
  • Model interpretation and reporting

Survival analysis

  • Kaplan-Meier estimation
  • Log rank testing
  • Cox proportional hazards modeling with hazard ratios and confidence intervals

Study planning

  • Sample size and power calculations

Meta-analysis

  • Systematic review design
  • Controlled meta-analyses
  • Single-arm meta-analyses (Meta-analysis of Proportions)
  • Sensitivity analysis
  • Meta-regression
  • Heterogeneity assessment (I²)
  • Forest and funnel plots generation

Experience

2022 - Present

Surgeons in Humanitarian Alliance for Reconstructive, Research and Education (SHARE), The Plastic Surgery Foundation

Global Collaborator and Internal Affairs Subcommittee Leader

2022 - Present

2023 - 2024

Member, Technology Committee

The Plastic Surgery Research Council (PSRC)

2023 - 2024

2017 - 2023

NGU Student Ambassador

New Giza University

2017 - 2023

2017 - 2019

NGU Student Union, New Giza University

Student Organization Founder & President

2017 - 2019

2017 - 2018

New Giza University Medical Association (NGUMA), IFMSA Egypt

Local Public Health Officer (LPO) – SCOPH

2017 - 2018

2016 - 2022

Convoy and Medical Team Leader – Ibrahim A. Badran Charitable Foundation

Organized and lead over 40 medical convoys to underserved Egyptian provinces, cities and villages.

2016 - 2022

2025 - Present

Lecturer – Researchable Academy Platform

Delivering live lectures to international research students:

  • Delivering Engaging and Impactful Presentations at Conferences
  • Developing Innovative Research Ideas
2025 - Present

2016 - 2017

Peer Tutor – Anatomy, PAL Club, New Giza University

Provided anatomy instruction and clinical correlations to junior medical students.

2016 - 2017

2022

Best Student Award – Surgical Oncology Clerkship

National Cancer Institute and New Giza University School of Medicine

2022

2020

Creativity & Innovation Award – Founder, NGU Online Clinics

New Giza University School of Medicine

2020

2017

Genetics Summer Research Fellowship

1 of 18 selected from 124 applicants, New Giza University Health Sciences Research Division (HSRD)

2017

2017

Best Poster Presentation – Obesity: An Overview and Prevention of Complications

New Giza University School of Medicine

2017

2017

Merit Scholarship for Academic Excellence

(95th percentile, Cambridge IGCSE)

2017

Featured U.S Clinical Experiences

Plastic Surgery, Observership

Plastic Surgery, Observership

Dept. of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh

General Surgery, Sub-internship

General Surgery, Sub-internship

Dept. of General Surgery, Hialeah Hospital, Herbert Wertheim College of

Plastic Surgery, Sub-internship

Plastic Surgery, Sub-internship

Dept. of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The University of Kansas


Projects

Convoy and Medical Team Leader – Ibrahim A. Badran Charitable Foundation

Convoy and Medical Team Leader – Ibrahim A. Badran Charitable Foundation

Organized and lead over 40 medical convoys to underserved Egyptian provinces, cities and villages.

TEDxNGU, New Giza University

TEDxNGU, New Giza University

Student Organization Founder & President

Founder and Director – NGU Online Clinics, New Giza University

Founder and Director – NGU Online Clinics, New Giza University

Established a telehealth service during COVID-19; coordinated 50+ volunteers and achieved full booking of appointments within 3 days.

Host – The Loupe Podcast (Plastic Surgery)

Host – The Loupe Podcast (Plastic Surgery)

A plastic surgery podcast designed to help residents prepare for the in-service exam.