Department Head, Anesthesiology
Anaesthesia | 13 years of experience | Speaks English, ArabicAreas of Expertise:
Dr. Mohammed N. Saadawi is a distinguished Anesthesiologist and Acute Pain physician at King’s College Hospital London in Jeddah, bringing over 13 years of specialized experience in anesthesia and 7 years as an acute pain expert. His educational journey commenced at King Abdulaziz University, progressing to a focused training in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care at the renowned King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center.
Driven by a deep-seated passion to mitigate pain and suffering, Dr. Saadawi further honed his expertise at McGill University, where he completed a fellowship that equipped him with advanced techniques in pain management. His commitment to his field is also evident in his contributions to research, where he has extensively explored various aspects of anesthesiology and pain relief.
Beyond his clinical excellence, Dr. Saadawi has played a pivotal role in education, serving as the training program director for Residents in the Saudi Board of Anesthesia between 2021 and 2023. His approach to patient care is holistic, emphasizing the importance of addressing not only the physical but also the emotional and spiritual well-being of his patients. This comprehensive care philosophy underscores Dr. Saadawi’s reputation as both a skilled physician and a compassionate caregiver.
Ambulatory Anesthesia Fellowship – McGill University, Canada (2019 -2020)
Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Management Fellowship – McGill University, Canada (2018 -2019)
Research Fellowship in Anesthesia – McGill University, Canada (2017 -2018)
Saudi Board of Anesthesia and Intensive Care – KFSH&RC, KSA (2011 -2016)
Medical School – King Abdulaziz University, KSA (2004-2010)
MOH KSA License to Practice, 2020 till date
Saudi Commission For Health Specialities, 2016 till date
Saudi Board of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, 2016
Journal of Clinical Anesthesia. (2020) Motor sparing nerve blocks for total knee replacement: A scoping review. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinane.2020.110076
Journal of Clinical Anesthesia. (2020). Erector spinae plane block: A narrative review with systemic analysis of the evidence pertaining to clinical indications and alternative truncal blocks. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinane.2020.110063
Advances in Anesthesia. (2020). Motor sparing peripheral nerve blocks for shoulder, knee, and hip surgery. Advances in Anesthesia. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aan.2020.08.003
Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. (2019). A randomized comparison between waveform analysis through the needle versus the catheter for thoracic epidural blocks. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1136/rapm-2019-100478
Reviewer for Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine Journal, 2021 till date
Reviewer for the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 2021 till date
Anesthesia Examiner for the Saudi Commission for Health Specialities, 2022 till date
Member of The American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2019 till date
Member Of The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 2019 till date
