Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Education And Fellowships
Clinical Expertise
Academic Contributions And Research
Conferences And Teaching Activities
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Faisal Elagili

Consultant Colorectal & General Surgeon | Assistant Professor
Kuantan,06

Summary

Fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon with over 15 years of diverse experience across clinical practice, academia, and surgical education. Completed advanced training at the Cleveland Clinic (USA), specializing in minimally invasive colorectal surgery, colorectal cancer, and IBD. Strong academic background with over 50 peer-reviewed publications and a leadership role in postgraduate surgical education. Reviewer for multiple indexed surgical journals and editorial board member of the Libyan Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences. Actively seeking consultant roles in high-standard institutions with opportunities to contribute to clinical excellence and department development.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
2038
2038
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Honorary Lecturer

Widad University College
Kuantan, Pahang
02.2022 - Current
  • Lectures in general and colorectal surgery to medical students

Consultant Colorectal & General Surgeon | Assistant Professor

International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
Kuantan, Pahang
07.2017 - Current
  • Lead consultant in colorectal unit providing advanced laparoscopic resections and endoscopic procedure
  • Supervise medical students, surgical trainees, colorectal fellow and postgraduate thesis work
  • Initiate colorectal MDT discussions and quality improvement programs
  • Publish in high-impact journals and contribute to surgical research

Visiting Scholar (Trauma Surgery)

University of Washington
Seattle, Washington
01.2011 - 07.2011

Lecturer, USMLE Instructor

Kaplan Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
01.2008 - 01.2010

Lecturer & General Surgeon

Omar Al-Mukhtar University
01.2006 - 01.2008

Medical Officer and Registrar General Surgery

Central Al Bayda Medical Center
Al Bayda, Libya
03.1997 - 05.2001

Education

Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery -

Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OHIO
01.2011 - 01.2015

Master of Clinical Surgery - General Surgery

UKM
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
01.2001 - 01.2005

MBChB / MD -

Arab Medical University
Benghazi, Libya
01.1988 - 01.1995

Advanced Laparoscopic Colon Surgery Masterclass -

Philippine Center For Advanced Surgery
Manila
12.2023

Skills

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Education And Fellowships

  • Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, USA, 07/01/11 - 06/30/15
  • Master of Clinical Surgery (General Surgery), UKM, Malaysia, 01/01/01 - 12/31/05
  • MBChB / MD, Arab Medical University, Libya, 01/01/88 - 12/31/95
  • Advanced Laparoscopic Colon Surgery Masterclass, Philippines, 2023

Clinical Expertise

Laparoscopic ultra-low anterior resection, Laparoscopic colorectal surgery in obese patients, Laparoscopic surgery for intussusception, Endoscopic percutaneous colostomy (recurrent sigmoid volvulus), Laparoscopic colostomy creation (elective and emergency), Colorectal cancer surgery and oncologic resections, IBD surgery (Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis), Laser hemorrhoidoplasty, THD, complex fistula surgery, Rectal prolapse & pelvic floor disorders, Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (acute and complicated cases), Laparoscopic appendectomy for complex appendicitis, Hernia repair (inguinal, umbilical, incisional), Emergency trauma management and acute general surgery, Advanced colonoscopy & polypectomy

Academic Contributions And Research

  • Invited speaker at regional and international colorectal meetings
  • Examiner for Master of Surgery (General Surgery) Part I & Part II exams
  • Thesis supervisor & co‑supervisor for >10 Master of Surgery theses
  • Member, Faculty of Medicine Research Committee (IIUM)
  • Editorial board member: Libyan Journal of Medical & Applied Sciences
  • Peer reviewer: International Case report, International Medical Journal Malaysia, Borneo Journal of Medical Sciences, other journals
  • Benchmark publication: Diverticular disease management (Elagili F et al., Colorectal Disease 2019) – cited in European Society guidelines
  • Awards: Cleveland Clinic, Excellence In Teaching, Caregiver Celebration Appreciation and Core value teamwork

Conferences And Teaching Activities

  • Invited speaker at national and regional meetings
  • Faculty for laparoscopic, endoscopic and advanced anastomosis workshops
  • Chairman of East coast surgical Symposium

Personal Information

Nationality: Libyan

Certifications And Registrations

  • National Specialist Register (Malaysia), Colorectal & General Surgery
  • Malaysian Medical Council, Full Registration with APC
  • ECFMG Certification, USA
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), American College of Surgeons
  • Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Accreditation, IIUM, Malaysia

Timeline

Honorary Lecturer

Widad University College
02.2022 - Current

Consultant Colorectal & General Surgeon | Assistant Professor

International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
07.2017 - Current

Visiting Scholar (Trauma Surgery)

University of Washington
01.2011 - 07.2011

Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery -

Cleveland Clinic
01.2011 - 01.2015

Lecturer, USMLE Instructor

Kaplan Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2010

Lecturer & General Surgeon

Omar Al-Mukhtar University
01.2006 - 01.2008

Master of Clinical Surgery - General Surgery

UKM
01.2001 - 01.2005

Medical Officer and Registrar General Surgery

Central Al Bayda Medical Center
03.1997 - 05.2001

MBChB / MD -

Arab Medical University
01.1988 - 01.1995

Advanced Laparoscopic Colon Surgery Masterclass -

Philippine Center For Advanced Surgery

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