Dr Ahmed Eissa

Group Chief Executive Officer

Saudi German Health UAE

Dr. Ahmed Eissa is a seasoned healthcare executive and critical care specialist with over 25 years of clinical and leadership experience across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. As Group CEO of Saudi German Health, he oversees a network of 18 hospitals, serving over 2.5 million patients annually across the MENA region. Known for visionary leadership, digital innovation, and regional impact, he has led SGH’s transformation into one of the most progressive healthcare systems in the Middle East.

Leadership Roles & Career Milestones

Group CEO – Saudi German Health UAE (2024–Present)
Leads SGH’s strategic and operational growth in the UAE, focusing on advanced clinical care, academic excellence, and healthcare innovation.
Regional CEO – Saudi German Hospitals (Prior to UAE Role). Oversaw strategic expansion and quality improvement across multiple countries in the MENA region.
Emitac Healthcare (GCC/EM) Drove innovation in oncology and robotic surgical solutions as Regional Business Unit Manager.
RAIN – GCC & Emerging Markets
Led regional sales and expansion of advanced medical technologies.
Critical Care Specialist & Academic.Practiced critical care medicine for over two decades and served as Associate Professor at Cairo University, focusing on trauma, ECMO, ventilation, and transplant care.
Hospital Quality & Administration – Saudi Arabia Held leadership roles in hospital operations and clinical quality prior to joining SGH.

Major Achievements & Impact

Digital Transformation Leader – Led the rollout of TrackCare HIS and Oracle ERP across SGH facilities, streamlining clinical workflows and boosting operational efficiency.
Pioneering Medical Innovation – Introduced Genio®️ bilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulation for sleep apnea, making SGH the first center in the Middle East & Africa to offer this therapy.
Guinness World Record (2025) – Oversaw the world’s highest number of vascular screenings performed in 12 hours at SGH Dubai, engaging over 300 staff and enhancing community health awareness.
AI-Powered Healthcare Modernization – Partnered with leading digital health firms to deploy AI in diagnostics, smart clinical decision-making, and data-driven patient care.
Strategic Partnerships & Academic Leadership Established SGH’s Academic Affairs Department, launched CME events (e.g., Women’s Health 2025), and pioneered simulation-based resuscitation training (RQI).
Corporate Social Responsibility & Inclusion – Signed a landmark MoU with the Rashid Center for People of Determination, reinforcing SGH’s commitment to inclusive healthcare.
Thought Leadership -Featured as keynote speaker at regional healthcare summits, including the KLAS Middle East Summit 2025, where he shared insights on digital innovation and healthcare transformation.

Education & Credentials

MD, MSc, PhD – Critical Care Medicine, Cairo University (1997–2009) – Graduated with honors and later served as Associate Professor at Cairo University.

Executive Education – Completed advanced leadership programs through regional and international healthcare forums.

Why Dr. Ahmed Eissa Stands Out

Visionary Leadership: Transformed SGH into a patient-centered, digitally advanced, and academically driven healthcare group.
Innovation Champion: Introduced cutting-edge treatments and technology platforms that set new regional benchmarks.
Regional Influence: Demonstrates deep expertise across MENA markets, combining clinical depth with strategic foresight.
Community Advocate: Promotes accessible, inclusive care through outreach and health education initiatives.