Prof Zoubeir Ben Safta

Pr Zoubeir Ben Safta

General and digestive surgery, laparoscopy, bariatric surgery and proctology — Tunis, Tunisia

Tunisian National Medical Council reg. no. [to be confirmed]

40+years of experience
5000+international patients

Prof Zoubeir Ben Safta is a specialist in general and digestive surgery. A former professor at the Faculty of Medicine of Tunis and former head of department at La Rabta University Hospital, his practice includes laparoscopy, bariatric surgery and proctology.

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Medikalista Trust Index

4.7
Overall score / 5
★★★★★
214 verified reviews

Multi-criteria assessment collected exclusively through Medikalista.

Clinical safety & compliance4.70
Medical expertise & specialisation4.90
Quality of medical outcomes4.80
Listening & quality of advice4.50
Background & international experience4.80
Degrees & accreditations4.90
Pre/post-operative support4.50
Patient reviews4.30

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Training & Qualifications

Biography

A Medikalista partner, Prof Zoubeir Ben Safta studied at the Faculty of Medicine of Tunis (1973-1979) and completed his surgical residency from 1981 to 1985. After obtaining his agrégation in surgery, he served as professor at the Faculty of Medicine of Tunis and head of department at La Rabta University Hospital.

Academic background
  • Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of Tunis
  • Agrégation in surgeryFaculty of Medicine of Tunis — 1986
  • Surgical residency1981-1985
  • Internship1979-1981
  • Medical studiesFaculty of Medicine of Tunis — 1973-1979
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Prof Zoubeir Ben Safta, former professor at the Faculty of Medicine of Tunis and former head of department at La Rabta University Hospital
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  • Former head of department — Surgery ALa Rabta University Hospital, Tunis
  • Former president of the Tunisian Surgical Association (ATC)National Board
  • SurgeonCentre Médical Pasteur, Centre Urbain Nord, Tunis

Further Training

  • Visiting professor at French universities (Paris, Lyon, Marseille)
  • Honorary member of the French Surgical Association (AFC)
  • Expert consultant to international health bodies

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Patient testimonials

What our patients say

Patient satisfaction score

Patient trust score

4.7
Overall score / 5
★★★★★
214 verified reviews
Clinical safety & compliance4.70
Background & international experience4.80
Medical expertise & specialisation4.90
Degrees & accreditations4.90
Quality of medical outcomes4.80
Pre/post-operative support4.50
Listening & quality of advice4.50
Patient reviews4.30
Gérard P.
France · January 2026
★★★★★
Laparoscopic colorectal resection — Abdomen

“An outstanding surgeon. I was referred to Professor Ben Safta for a colon tumour. His diagnosis, his kindness and his formidable reputation reassured me immediately. The operation took place in Tunis in perfect conditions. I owe him a great deal.”

Fatoumata B.
Mali · April 2026
★★★★★
Digestive surgery — Abdomen

“We travelled from Bamako specially to see Professor Ben Safta. My mother had been suffering for months and he operated on her successfully. The organisation with the Medikalista team was faultless from beginning to end.”

Karim H.
Algiers, Algeria · January 2026
★★★★★
Sleeve gastrectomy — Bariatric surgery

“Prof Ben Safta explained the laparoscopic procedure to me, both its benefits and its constraints. I appreciated his experience and the thoroughness of the nutritional follow-up after the operation.”

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