College of Medicine

About

Born in Egypt, Dr. Tamer Elghobary completed medical school and earned a PhD in his home country before moving to Canada in 2007 to pursue training in cardiac surgery. He completed advanced fellowships and clinical training at leading academic centers in Halifax, Quebec, and Kingston. Now a Staff Surgeon in Saskatoon, he brings expertise in complex cardiac procedures, academic mentorship, and surgical education. His global exposure to diverse healthcare systems has shaped his patient-centered approach and commitment to quality improvement. Dr. Elghobary has held academic appointments at renowned institutions, mentored numerous trainees, and contributed extensively to cardiac surgery research and innovation. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and completed executive education in emerging healthcare technologies, including AI and digital health solutions, at Harvard.

Outside medicine, he balances his professional passion with family life with his wife Salma and his three children Youssef, Noor and Hyat.