Best plastic surgeons in United Arab Emirates: TOP 15 doctors

Dr. Ahmad Tavassoli Ashrafi
Specialist in Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery
Member – ASAPS | Member – ISAPS
Over 20 Years of Excellence | Thousands of Successful Procedures

Professional Summary

With more than two decades of hands-on experience and thousands of successful surgeries, Dr. Ahmad Tavassoli Ashrafi stands as a distinguished expert in plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery. Known for his precision, natural results, and patient-focused approach, Dr. Ahmad is internationally recognized for his excellence in both surgical outcomes and medical education. His meticulous techniques and global standards of care attract both local and international patients seeking transformative results with absolute safety.

Areas of Expertise

Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping)

Facelift & Anti-Aging Surgeries

Breast Augmentation & Reconstruction

Body Contouring Procedures (including liposuction, tummy tuck, and more)

Revision Surgeries and Complex Reconstructive Cases

Professional Affiliations

ASAPS – American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

ISAPS – International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Dr. Ahmad actively contributes to these prestigious organizations, ensuring continual learning and application of the most advanced, evidence-based surgical techniques.

Experience & Achievements

20+ years of dedicated surgical practice

Thousands of successful procedures performed across aesthetic and reconstructive fields

Recognized speaker and international educator, sharing advanced surgical techniques with global peers

Contributor to academic and clinical research in the field of plastic surgery

Philosophy of Care

At the core of Dr. Ahmad’s practice is a commitment to patient-centered care, blending artistry with medical precision. Every procedure is custom-designed to reflect the individual’s goals, anatomy, and expectations. His approach is rooted in achieving natural-looking, long-lasting results while prioritizing safety, comfort, and satisfaction.

International Patient Services

Dr. Ahmad Tavassoli Ashrafi provides a seamless and discreet medical tourism experience for international patients, from personalized online consultations to post-operative care. His services are ideal for those seeking high-standard surgical care with personalized attention and optimal recovery support.

General Practitioner/ Medical Director
certified by American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine

A credentialed physician, general practitioner, MD has gained valuable

diverse experience and a special interest in Aesthetic Medicine. Dr. Farshad is a

certified member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M),

certified in advanced injectables and laser therapy  by the National Council on Laser Certification (NCLC) USA.
 

Dr. Farshad comes from a family of medical practitioners. In 1998, he graduated from Shiraz (Pahlavi) University of Medical Sciences. Since then, having great career achievements in Family Medicine across Canada and UAE, he pursued gaining knowledge and practice in aesthetics. Following his passion he performs with a holistic and professional approach to - as he calls it - “Feel-Good procedures” to turn back the hands of time and help his patients, to meet their desire in looking young, fresh and rejuvenated.

Doctor Farshad is mastered in a myriad of aesthetic procedures including Botox and Dermal filler injections, non-surgical facelift advanced methods and various laser Treatments and Laser Therapy. His vast international and multicultural experience allows him the understanding and balance of East and West when caring and treating patients from all backgrounds and ethnicities.

Besides extensive experience, his obsession with details and unrivalled precision for creating the most outstanding natural results has made him to be able to combine the vision of Art and Aesthetics with the most advanced medical treatments to enhance the natural beauty of each individual.
 

Dr. Prathima Munichandrappa is a clinical dermatologist with experience in treating a wide range of skin conditions. She manages cases such as acne, skin infections, psoriasis, and connective tissue disorders. She is skilled in procedures like electrosurgery and radiofrequency ablation for benign lesions. Dr. Prathima also performs laser therapies for hair reduction, scar treatment, pigmentation, and skin rejuvenation.

Her expertise includes scar revision, dermaroller and microneedling, and phototherapy. She is experienced in excising benign skin tumors and providing PRP therapy for the scalp, scars, and facial rejuvenation. Dr. Prathima also offers chemical peels, mesotherapy, intralesional injections, and injection lipolysis for double chin. She performs vitiligo surgeries, earlobe repairs, and botulinum toxin injections as well.

Dr. Saurabh Singh is an experienced ophthalmologist with over 11 years in clinical practice. He specializes in cataract surgery, LASIK (including blade-free LASIK), cornea transplant, ocular surface reconstruction, keratoprosthesis, and glaucoma management. He earned his MS in Ophthalmology from the University of Delhi.

Dr. Singh is a member of the All India Ophthalmological Society, Delhi Ophthalmological Society, ASCRS, and ESCRS. He has published work in national and international journals. He is also a regular speaker at scientific meetings and education events.

Dr. Venus Rawat is an experienced ENT Specialist Surgeon with an MS in ENT and an MBBS. She has worked as a consultant at top hospitals in India, including Irene and Indraprastha Apollo. Dr. Rawat completed a fellowship in sleep apnoea surgery in Singapore, which shows her advanced training in this field.

She is skilled in endoscopic and microscopic ear surgery, myringotomy, grommet insertion, endoscopic sinus surgery, septoplasty, turbinoplasty, and coblation tonsillectomy. Dr. Rawat is also known for her expertise in snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea surgeries, microlaryngeal procedures, and vertigo management.

Her achievements include international accreditation and a strong record of successful ENT procedures.

Dr. Adel Mahmoud Jibril is a specialist in Rheumatology. He focuses on Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. He holds an MBBS, MD, and PhD. He is also accredited by FACRM, ACPM, AAP, UFR, and SH.

Dr. Jibril is known for his skill in treating complex autoimmune diseases. He has achieved strong results for his patients. He speaks Arabic, English, and Russian. He has made important contributions to rheumatology care and education.

Dr. Vivek Sharma is an experienced Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with over 14 years in the field. He completed his D.Ortho and DNB at Sancheti Institute. He earned his MBBS from Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Science, Mysore. Dr. Sharma also holds a fellowship from Katharinen Hospital in Stuttgart.

He has performed more than 5,000 surgeries, including primary, complex, and revision cases. His main focus areas are hip and knee arthroplasty, knee osteotomy, and the treatment of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. Dr. Sharma is a founding member of the Rajasthan Arthroplasty Center of Excellence. This highlights his dedication to advanced orthopedic care.

Dr. Soman Sukumaran Nair is an experienced ophthalmologist. He treats conditions such as hyperopia, myopia, Fuchs' dystrophy, AMD, astigmatism, keratoconus, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage, and corneal injury. He is known for his skill in macular degeneration surgery, vitrectomy, and LASIK. His procedures have high success rates.

He earned his MBBS from Grant Medical College and completed his MD in Ophthalmology at AIIMS. He worked as Senior Registrar in Vitreoretinal Surgery at AIIMS. Dr. Nair also completed a clinical observership at Doheny Eye Institute, UCLA. He is a faculty member at Gulf Medical University.

Dr. Chetan Prakash is a Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon with MBBS, D-Ortho, and DNB (Ortho) qualifications. He has extensive experience with hip and knee replacements, revision surgery, hip resurfacing, and other orthopaedic surgeries. He has completed a Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Traumatology from Kanto Hospital Bruderholz in Basel, Switzerland. Dr. Prakash speaks English, Arabic, and Hindi, and has a special interest in sports injuries, Ilizarov external fixator, interlocking nails, and hip and knee arthroplasty. He has published his research thesis on limb lengthening in international journals.

Biography

Dr. Mehdi Afrit is a Medical Oncologist who practices at Burjeel Specialty Hospital in Sharjah. He has over 11 years of experience caring for and managing cancer patients. He has extensive experience providing chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy to patients. He earned a Certificate of Medical Oncology from the Gustave Roussy Institute in Paris, France, where he received training in antitumor chemotherapy and cancer medical treatment. Additionally, he holds an international certificate in breast diseases. He also has a certificate in Good Clinical Practice from Trans Celerate Biopharma Inc. and a certificate in Clinical Trial Management: Good Clinical Practice from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians. He previously worked for over five years as an Assistant Professor of Medical Oncology at Tunis’s Faculty of Medicine. He later practiced as a Consultant, Medical Oncologist for six years at Arianna’s hospital in Tunisia. He later worked for two years as a Specialist Medical Oncologist at Zulekha Hospital. He was also an investigator in three international clinical trials and holds clinical trial auditing and CRO certifications and a GCP Training Certificate from 2016. He is a member in good standing of the Emirates Oncology Society (EOS), the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO), and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). His clinical expertise includes but is not limited to the following:

• Oncology care and treatment for chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, immune therapy, and target therapy
• Breast cancer
• Solid tumor diagnosis
• Digestive cancer
• Gynecological cancer
• Lung cancer
• Genitourinary cancer
• Sarcoma

Awards & Achievements

• Award from Himaya Foundations and University of Sharjah

Research & Publications

• Clinicopathological Features of Gastric Cancer in a Cohort of Gulf Council Countries' Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study of 96 Cases. Journal of Oncology Research Reviews & Reports Volume 2(2): 1-3.
• The Burden of Gynecologic Cancers in the UAE. Journal of Oncology Research Reviews & Reports Volume 2(4): 1-6.
• The Emirates Oncology Task Force Clinical Practice Guideline on Screening for SARS-CoV-2 in Asymptomatic Adult Cancer Patients Before Anti-Cancer Therapy. Journal of Oncology Research Reviews & Reports Volume 2(4): 1-6.
• The State of Cancer Care in the United Arab Emirates in 2020: Challenges and Recommendations, A report by the United Arab Emirates Oncology Task Force. Humaid Al-Shamsi, Humaa Darr, Ibrahim Abu-Gheida , Jawaher Ansari, Martine, Mehdi Afrit, Mohamad H Masri, Mohamed Abuhaleeqa. Gulf J Oncology 2020 Jan;1(32):71-87.
• Primary Bone Lymphoma: Tunisian Multicentric Retrospective Study About 32 Cases. Ben Ayed C, Laabidi S, Said N, Afrit M, Ben Ahmed S, Boussen H. Tunis Med. 2018 May;96(5):269-272.
• First Site of Recurrence After Breast Cancer Adjuvant Treatment in the Era of Multimodality Therapy: Which Imaging for Which Patient During Follow-up? Nesrine M, Mehdi B, Houda EB, Soumaya L, Mehdi A, Bechir Z, Hamouda B. Breast Dis. 2017 Nov 21