Bashar Nahas

Prof. Bashar W. Nahas, MD, PhD, is a Syrian urologist and academic specializing in urology, reconstructive urology, uro-oncology, and hypospadias/urethral surgery. He is affiliated with Damascus University School of Medicine in Damascus, Syria, where he is identified as an Assistant Professor of Urology. His current academic and clinical interests include reconstructive and minimally invasive urological surgery, urethral stricture disease, hypospadias, urologic oncology, endourology and urolithiasis. 

Current position and institution

• Assistant Professor of Urology — Damascus University, School of Medicine, Syria
• Department: Urology
• Country: Syria
• His professional profile also identifies Damascus University as his current institutional affiliation.

Education and professional training

Available professional-profile information indicates that Prof. Nahas completed his medical and postgraduate urological training in Syria and the United Kingdom:

• Damascus University School of Medicine
• MS in General Surgery — Damascus University, 1994
• MSc in Urology — University College London, 1997
• FRCS Urology — 1998
• Member of the British Urological Association
• Member of the Syrian Urological Association

There is some inconsistency between online profiles regarding the exact dates of his undergraduate medical education, so I would not treat those dates as definitive without an official Damascus University faculty CV.

Clinical and academic specialties

His documented areas of expertise include:

• Urology
• Reconstructive urology
• Urethral stricture surgery
• Hypospadias surgery
• Uro-oncology
• Endourology
• Urolithiasis
• Laparoscopic/minimally invasive urology
• Prostate and lower urinary tract disease

His publication record particularly demonstrates an interest in urethral reconstruction and complex urethral disease. His work includes publications on buccal mucosa grafting for urethrocutaneous fistula and reconstruction of resistant strictures of the fossa navicularis and meatus.

Research and publications

Prof. Nahas has published and contributed to research covering reconstructive urology and prostate/urological conditions. Documented publications include:

• “The use of a buccal mucosa patch graft in the management of a large urethrocutaneous fistula” — British Journal of Urology.
• “Reconstruction of resistant strictures of the fossa navicularis and meatus” — The Journal of Urology.
• A chapter on benign prostatic hyperplasia in Blandy's Urology.
• Research involving postoperative analgesia and urological surgical techniques.

International conference involvement

Prof. Nahas is currently listed as an international faculty member for the 2nd International Symposium on Hypospadias: From Foundations to Frontiers, taking place 9–10 December 2026 at Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar. Sidra Medicine identifies him specifically as “Bashar Nahas, MD, PhD — Assistant Professor of Urology, Damascus University – School of Medicine.”

The symposium focuses on hypospadias surgery, surgical decision-making, reconstruction, outcomes, training and future developments in pediatric urology.

He is also listed as Prof. Bashar W. Nahas among the speakers for the 16th International Congress of the Jordanian Association of Urological Surgeons, scheduled for 1–2 October 2026 in Amman, Jordan.