Biography:
Dr. Yousuf Al-Shaqsi is a highly qualified Consultant in Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Urology with extensive international training across Oman, France, and Canada. He currently practices at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman.
He completed his medical degree at Sultan Qaboos University and pursued advanced surgical training in France, obtaining the French Board in General Surgery (DES) and specialization in Pediatric Surgery (DESC) from Sorbonne University. He further completed a fellowship in Pediatric Urology at the University of Montréal, Canada.
Dr. Al-Shaqsi specializes in pediatric urology, including congenital anomalies, minimally invasive surgery, and endourology. He is experienced in managing complex pediatric surgical cases and is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
Specialized In
- Pediatric urology and reconstructive surgery
- Congenital urological anomalies
- Minimally invasive pediatric surgery
- Endourology in children
- General pediatric surgery
- Neonatal and complex pediatric surgical care
- Emergency pediatric surgery
Education & Qualifications
- MD – Sultan Qaboos University, Oman (2010)
- BSc in Health Sciences – Sultan Qaboos University, Oman (2007)
- DES in General Surgery – Sorbonne University, France (2020)
- DESC in Pediatric Surgery – Sorbonne University, France (2021)
- Fellowship in Pediatric Urology – University of Montréal, Canada (2023)
Certifications & Training
- Diploma in Pediatric Urology – University of Paris (2020)
- Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery – UVSQ (2017)
- Microsurgery Course – UPMC (2019)
- MRCS Part A (2014)
- MCCEE (2012)
- ATLS (2012)
- ACLS (Renewed 2024)
- BLS (Renewed 2024)
Clinical Experience
Dr. Al-Shaqsi completed his pediatric surgery residency in France and gained extensive experience at Armand Trousseau Hospital, Paris. He worked as an independent surgeon managing inpatient, outpatient, and emergency cases.
He further specialized through fellowships in pediatric urology and is currently practicing as a consultant at SQUH since 2023.
Research & Publications
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy in pediatric sickle cell disease – 2016
- Gynecomastia surgical technique – 2021
- Wound healing and scar prevention – 2023
- UPJ obstruction imaging study – 2024
- Sacrococcygeal teratoma outcomes – ongoing
