Hakim Kassim Sallam Said, M.D.

Dr. Said is a UW associate professor in the division of plastic surgery, based primarily at UW Medical Center. He is also an attending physician at Harborview Medical Center.

Patient Care Philosophy
He takes great time and care to involve his patients in the decision-making process, so the treatment plan is individualized for the needs and preferences of each patient. He believes that happy patients are a result of carefully matching what is possible with what each patient wants.



Scope Of Care
His primary focus is breast reconstruction, using implants or natural tissues. His clinical range spans all of general plastic surgery, including aesthetic surgery of the breast, face and body.

He also provides subspecialty expertise in complex abdominal wall repair, reconstruction after cardiac surgery and microsurgical reconstruction after cancer resection, which he is fellowship-trained to perform.

Personal Interests
He enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest and spending time with his wife and two children.

Clinical Interests
Breast reconstruction, general reconstruction, and aesthetic surgery of the face, breast and body. In addition to the diversity of this practice, he enjoys subspecialty challenges in microsurgical reconstruction after cancer resection, reconstruction after cardiac surgery and complex abdominal wall repair.

Research Interests
Optimizing the aesthetics and clinical outcomes after reconstructions of all kinds.

Teaching Interests
He enjoys working with the excellent residents at the UW and is committed to upholding the highest standards of training for the next wave of plastic surgeons.

Languages
Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish

Expertise
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Surgery