Our Practice
Akkary Surgery Center specializes in Cosmetic Surgery. Since 2012, Akkary Surgery Center has been serving patients in Morgantown, West Virginia. From its inception, the center has been breaking new ground in treatments while simultaneously establishing innovative standards in personalized patient care.
More than its decade-long history sets Dr. Ehab Akkary’s practice apart:
Prior to August 2023, Akkary Surgery Center offered a rare combination of General Surgery using Advanced Laparoscopic Techniques, Weight Loss (Bariatric) Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery – all under one convenient roof. As Dr. Akkary explains, “We were the first to do quite a few things in West Virginia.” In fact, he started his practice at an academic institution followed by a community hospital where he and his team were able to achieve the sought-after designation of Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence at both hospitals. Dr. Akkary’s was also the first practice in Central West Virginia to offer gastric balloon procedures.
Given his diverse background, the breadth of his practice should not be surprising. Dr. Akkary has built his practice by building personal relationships with his clients, consistently receiving patient-voted awards for his dedicated and compassionate care. While some surgical practices might focus on high volume, Dr. Akkary carefully limits the number of clients he sees, because he believes in giving each his individualized attention. “When patients come in, they always see me personally. They have my phone number and can reach me directly.”
Since 2019, Akkary Surgery Center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Accreditation distinguishes this Office Based Surgery Center from many other outpatient facilities by providing the highest quality of care to its patients as determined by an independent, external process of evaluation.
Industry Recognition
2021
BOM Winner: Best Cosmetic / Plastic Surgeon in Morgantown |
Morgantown Magazine |
2020
BOM Winner: Best Cosmetic Surgeon in Morgantown |
Morgantown Magazine |
2018
Doctor Choice Award in Cosmetic Surgery |
doctorchoiceawards.org |
Award of Appreciation |
The Egyptian Society for Bariatric Surgery (ESBS), 14th Annual Congress. Cairo, Egypt |
Patients' Choice |
American Registry, Akkary Surgery Center |
On-Time Physician Award |
American Registry, Akkary Surgery Center |
America's Most Honored Professionals |
Top 1% American Registry. Akkary Surgery Center |
2017
Best of Morgantown |
Akkary Surgery Center. Morgantown Award Program |
America’s Most Honored professionals - Top 1% |
American Registry. Akkary Surgery Center |
2016
America’s Most Honored Professionals - Top 1% |
American Registry, Akkary Surgery Center |
On Time Physician Award |
American Registry, Akkary Surgery Center |
2015
Patient Choice Award |
American Registry, Akkary Surgery Center |
Patients’ Choice 5 Year Honoree |
American Registry, Akkary Surgery Center |
Compassionate Doctor 5 Year Honoree. |
American Registry, Akkary Surgery Center |
Compassionate Doctor Award |
American Registry, Akkary Surgery Center |
Award of Appreciation |
The Egyptian Society for Bariatric Surgery (ESBS), 11th Annual Congress. Cairo, Egypt |
Faculty Certificate of Recognition |
Scientific Presentation. 21mm Circular Stapling with Over sewing is associated with low incidence of Gastrojejunal Strictures. MIS Week, SLS Annual Meeting. New York, NY. September 2015 |
Faculty Certificate of Recognition |
Conference Faculty. MIS Week, SLS Annual Meeting. New York, NY. September 2015 |
2014
Top 10 Doctor in WV Award |
American Registry, Akkary Surgery Center |
On Time Physician Award |
American Registry, Akkary Surgery Center |
Compassionate Doctor Award |
American Registry, Akkary Surgery Center |
Patient Choice Award |
American Registry, Akkary Surgery Center |
2013
Plaque of Recognition |
2nd Annual Meeting, Egyptian Chapter of the American College of Surgeons |
Compassionate Doctor Award |
American Registry, Akkary Surgery Center |
Patient Choice Award |
American Registry, Akkary Surgery Center |
2012
Compassionate Doctor Award |
American Registry, Preston Memorial Hospital |
Patient Choice Award |
American Registry, Preston Memorial Hospital |
2011
Compassionate Doctor Award |
American Registry, Preston Memorial Hospital |
Patient Choice Award |
American Registry, Preston Memorial Hospital |
2010
Compassionate Doctor Award |
American Registry, Preston Memorial Hospital |
Patient Choice Award |
American Registry, Preston Memorial Hospital |
Certificate of Recognition, Scientific Presentation |
19th SLS Annual Meeting & Endo Expo 2010 Jointly with the ISGE Regional Meeting, September 2010, New York, NY |
Certificate of Recognition, Conference Faculty |
19th SLS Annual Meeting & Endo Expo 2010 Jointly with the ISGE Regional Meeting, September 2010, New York, NY |
Winner of National Doctor’s Day Award for “Providing Extraordinary Patient’s Care" |
West Virginia University |
2009
“Best of Class” Award, 99th percentile rank in Press Ganey Database for 2008 |
West Virginia University |
Winner of National Doctor’s Day Award for “Providing Extraordinary Patient’s Care" |
West Virginia University |
2008
Award For Honorable Mention Scientific Paper-General Surgery |
From SLS for the oral presentation “Sutureless Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair in Obese Patients" in the 17th SLS Annual Meeting and Endo Expo, Sept 17-20, 2008, Chicago, IL |
2007
Resident Achievement Award |
SAGES |
Glenn A. Sanford Memorial Award for Excellence in Surgical Skills |
NOMC |
2006
Resident Achievement Award |
SAGES |
Research Recognition |
NOMC Graduation, North Oakland Medical Centers, Pontiac, MI for the research on the Support Groups Role in Weight Loss Post Laparoscopic Gastric Banding |
The 2nd Award in the NOMC Research Forum |
North Oakland Medical Centers, Pontiac, MI for the oral presentation: Colchicine Inhibits Pressure Induced Colon Cancer Cell Adhesion in a Mouse Tumor Model. |
The 3rd Award in the NOMC Research Forum |
North Oakland Medical Centers, Pontiac, MI. for the oral presentation: Midterm Follow-up of One Co-morbidity, Degenerative Joint Disease on Weight Loss Following Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band. |
2005
The 1st Award in the NOMC Research Forum |
North Oakland Medical Centers, Pontiac, MI. for the oral presentation: The Effect of One Comorbidity, Degenerative Joint Disease, on weight Loss after Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band. |
The 2nd Award in the NOMC Research Forum |
North Oakland Medical Centers, Pontiac, MI. for the oral presentation: Intravenous Fluid Requirements in Laparoscopic Sigmoid Resection Compared to Open Sigmoid Resection. |
