Jordanian Urologist Dr. Yaman Altal Awarded FGPS Fellowship by the American Society of Urologic Prosthetic Surgeons

Amman, Jordan – Dr. Yaman Altal, Consultant Urologist and Andrologist, has been awarded the FGPS (Fellow of Genitourinary Prosthetic Surgery) by the Society of Urologic Prosthetic Surgeons (SUPS) in the United States as part of the inaugural founding class of the fellowship.

Dr. Altal has been caring for patients from across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region for many years, with Saudi patients representing one of the largest international groups seeking his care.

About the FGPS Fellowship

The FGPS is a professional distinction awarded by the Society of Urologic Prosthetic Surgeons (SUPS), an independent American scientific society founded approximately 25 years ago and led by specialist surgeons in the field of genitourinary prosthetic surgery.

According to the society, the fellowship recognises surgeons who demonstrate excellence in genitourinary prosthetic surgery, an ongoing commitment to education and professional development, meaningful scientific and academic contributions, and high standards of ethics and patient care.

Like the FRCS and FACS, FGPS is a post-nominal professional title that appears after a surgeon's name. It is not an award that surgeons apply for, but a distinction conferred by the society following peer evaluation.

Published Clinical Outcomes

Dr. Altal's clinical outcomes have also been published in Scientific Reports, a journal within the Nature Portfolio. The publication reported the results of a 100-patient study from eight countries, including Saudi Arabia, and documented a mean patient satisfaction score of 75.1 using the internationally validated EDITS outcome measure.

Professional Qualifications

Dr. Altal holds the FGPS – Fellow of Genitourinary Prosthetic Surgery (SUPS, USA), FRCS (Urol) – Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (UK), MRCS (Ed) – Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, FECSM – Fellow of the European Committee of Sexual Medicine, the Jordanian Board of Urology, and serves as Assistant Professor of Urology at the Hashemite University.

Commenting on the fellowship, Dr. Altal said:

"Much of my experience has been built on the trust of patients who travelled long distances, particularly from Saudi Arabia, seeking treatment. Their outcomes and confidence in my work are as much a part of this achievement as the fellowship itself."

He added:

"Medicine should be judged not by what is claimed, but by what is published, independently reviewed, and supported by evidence. I encourage every patient to ask their surgeon: Where are your published outcomes? Scientific transparency remains the cornerstone of quality medical care."