Mohamad Emad Ghannoum Shwaish

Mohamad Emad Ghannoum Shwaish is an experienced specialist in urology with additional qualification in medical tumour therapy, who now brings his many years of clinical expertise to outpatient urological care in Idar-Oberstein. As a former senior registrar in urology at St Ansgar Hospital in Höxter, he possesses in-depth knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of urological conditions. His particular areas of specialisation include uro-oncology, minimally invasive endourology, modern urinary stone therapy and paediatric urology. He attaches great importance to thorough medical assessment and individually tailored treatment plans that take into account both the latest scientific findings and the personal needs of his patients.

A particular focus of his medical practice lies in uro-oncology and the medical management of urological cancers. With his additional qualification in medical tumour therapy, Mohamad Emad Ghannoum Shwaish possesses specialist expertise in the systemic treatment of cancers of the urogenital tract. These include, in particular, tumours of the prostate, the bladder and the kidneys. Another key area of expertise is minimally invasive endourology, which offers modern and, where possible, gentle treatment options for various urological conditions. He also has particular expertise in the treatment of urinary stones, including minimally invasive percutaneous stone removal and metabolic stone therapy. The latter focuses specifically on investigating metabolic causes of urinary stones and the long-term prevention of recurrent stone formation.

Mohamad Emad Ghannoum Shwaish, moreover, possesses specialist knowledge in paediatric urology and functional urology. His areas of expertise include, amongst other things, surgical paediatric urology as well as the diagnosis and treatment of functional disorders of the urinary tract. His proven areas of expertise also include the differentiated assessment of urological conditions, the careful determination of indications for surgical procedures, and the provision of specialist second opinions. His medical career began with a degree in medicine at the University of Aleppo, from which he graduated with distinction in 2010. Following his initial clinical work in Syria, he continued his specialist training in urology at Wilhelmshaven Hospital, where he subsequently worked as a consultant urologist. In February 2022, he took up the post of senior registrar in urology at St Ansgar Hospital in Höxter, where he further developed his expertise in particular in surgical and conservative urology.

Mohamad Emad Ghannoum Shwaish has been practising medicine at the German-French Medical Centre in Idar-Oberstein since October 2026, where he continues to provide the urological care previously offered at Dr Peter Hager’s practice. By moving from inpatient hospital care to specialist outpatient care, he combines his extensive clinical experience with continuous care close to patients’ homes. His medical practice focuses on building a relationship of trust between doctor and patient, providing clear explanations of diagnostic and treatment options, and jointly developing personalised treatment strategies. His aim is to provide patients in Idar-Oberstein and the surrounding region with competent, responsible care for urological conditions, based on the latest medical knowledge.