Dr. Walid Abdarhman is a senior consultant in general and visceral surgery with extensive international clinical experience and a strong academic background. His medical focus lies in minimally invasive surgery as well as gastrointestinal and colorectal surgery.

After completing his medical degree at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Tripoli, and obtaining his Doctor of Medicine degree (Dr. med. univ.) from the Medical University of Vienna, Dr. Abdarhman completed his specialist training in general and visceral surgery at several renowned hospitals. He has worked in Austria both as a resident and as a senior consultant, gaining comprehensive experience in elective oncological procedures as well as acute and emergency surgery.

Dr. Abdarhman has particular expertise in minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery with more than 100 successful video-documented procedures of the gastrointestinal tract as well as more than 5,000 successful operations in general and visceral surgery. Additional areas of focus include colorectal surgery, Antireflux Surgery, hernia surgery, and complex visceral surgical procedures. His continuous professional development includes a university diploma in colorectal surgery from the University of Strasbourg.

Dr. Abdarhman is characterized by a high level of resilience, strong social skills, and a clear sense of teamwork. His medical practice is guided by responsibility, precision, and the commitment to provide the best possible care for each patient. As a proactive and dependable surgeon, he is also well suited for demanding and complex procedures.

Professional Experience

Klinik Favoriten – Vienna
02/01/2026 – Present
Senior Consultant (Attending Physician) in General and Visceral Surgery
Focus: Colorectal Surgery and Oncological Surgery

University Hospital Krems an der Donau
11/2023 – 11/2025
Senior Consultant (Attending Physician) in General and Visceral Surgery
Focus: Colorectal Surgery and Upper GI Surgery

Klinikum Rohrbach
11/2022 – 10/2023
Senior Consultant (Attending Physician) in General and Visceral Surgery
Focus: Hernia Surgery

Pyhrn-Eisenwurzen Hospital, Steyr Campus
09/2021 – 08/2022
Senior Consultant (Attending Physician) in General and Visceral Surgery

Pyhrn-Eisenwurzen Hospital, Steyr Campus
08/2019 – 08/2021
Resident Physician in General and Visceral Surgery

Ordensklinikum Linz – Barmherzige Schwestern
11/2018 – 07/2019
Resident Physician in General and Visceral Surgery

Vienna General Hospital (AKH Vienna), Medical University of Vienna
03/2015 – 09/2015
Visiting Physician in the Department of General and Visceral Surgery at AKH Vienna.
Simultaneously active as a researcher in the surgical research laboratories of the Medical University of Vienna.

Rudolfstiftung Hospital
03/2013 – 09/2013
Visiting Physician in the Department of Plastic Surgery
under the leadership of Professor Maria Deutinger

National Cancer Institute, Libya
03/2011 – 03/2015
Resident Physician in General and Visceral Surgery

Tripolis University Hospital
08/2009 – 08/2010
Intern Doctor in Basic Medical Training / Internship Year

Current Additional Appointments

Since November 2024:
Deputy Senior Consultant at the private practice of Prof. Rogy
for General and Visceral Surgery in Vienna

Since February 2024:
Deputy Senior Consultant at the Center for Surgery and Aesthetics with
Dr. Papas, Dr. Mamieh, and Dr. Göschl in Hainburg and Bruck an der Leitha

Education

University of Strasbourg, France
2024
University Diploma in Colorectal Surgery

Medical University of Vienna
2017 – 2018
Doctor of All Medical Sciences (Dr. med. univ.)

Upper Austrian Health Holding
2011 – 2021
Specialist Training in General and Visceral Surgery

Faculty of Medicine, Tripolis, Libya
2002 – 2009
Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery

Sabratha Secondary School
1999 – 2001
Secondary School Certificate (Matura)

Memberships

(ordered from most recent to oldest)

  • Full Member of the Austrian Society of Hernia Surgery since 2023

  • Full Member of the Austrian Society of Surgery (ÖGC) since 2019

  • Full Member of the Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology (ACO-ASSO) since 2019

  • Full Member of the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO) since 2013

Continuing Medical Education

  • Austrian Medical Chamber (ÖÄK) Continuing Medical Education Diploma