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Best orthopedists in United Arab Emirates: TOP 18 doctors

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Emad Aziz Tawfik
Orthopedist
17 years of experience
5.0
1 review
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Dubai London Hospital

Emad Aziz Tawfik

Orthopedist
17 years of experience

Dr. Emad Tawfik is a highly experienced orthopaedic and spine surgeon with over 17 years of expertise in his field. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Cairo University, followed by a Master's degree from Ain Shams University, two of Egypt's most prestigious institutions. Dr. Emad is renowned for his attentive approach to patient care, taking the time to listen closely to his patients to ensure an accurate diagnosis and the most effective treatment plan. His commitment to patient-centred care and his extensive experience make him a trusted professional in orthopaedic and spine surgery.

Languages Spoken : Arabic, English

Expertise

  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Pain Management Procedures
  • Traumatology and Fractures
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • ACL Reconstruction
  • Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty
  • General Orthopaedics

Certificates / others

  • MSc in Orthopaedic Science - Ain Shams University
  • MBBCh - Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
  • Membership & Fellowship of IGASS, France (International Group for Advancement in Spinal Science)
  • Membership of EOA (Egyptian Orthopaedic Association)
  • AO Courses in Orthopaedic Trauma (Basic & Advanced)
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Firas Husban
Orthopedic spine surgeon
27 years of experience
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery Dubai

Firas Husban

Orthopedic spine surgeon
27 years of experience
Dr. Firas Husban is a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon with specialization in Spine Surgery and 25 years of experience. He holds multiple fellowships, including a British Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS), a German Fellowship of Spine, Bone & Joint Surgery, and a Swiss Fellowship of Spine and Joint Surgery. Renowned for introducing endoscopic spine surgery to Al-Hussein Medical City, he has performed the first laparoscopic surgery for the first lumbar vertebra in the Middle East.Read more
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Herve Ouanezar
Orthopedic surgeon
17 years of experience
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery Dubai

Herve Ouanezar

Orthopedic surgeon
17 years of experience
Dr. Herve Ouanezar is an experienced Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon with a specialty in knee surgery, hip surgery, and sports medicine. He provides treatments like surgery for forearm fracture, knee arthroscopy, knee replacement, above knee prosthesis, sports above knee prosthetics, below knee prosthesis, and sports below knee prosthetics. He has over 30 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts and book chapters to his credit. His memberships include SFA, AOSSM, ESSKA, ISAKOS, and APKASS.Read more
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Marouane Bouloudhnine
Orthopedist
25 years of experience
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery Dubai

Marouane Bouloudhnine

Orthopedist
25 years of experience

accreditations:

French Legion of Honour

Dr. Marouane is a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon from France with over 30 years of European experience. He specializes in upper limb surgery for hand, elbow, shoulder, and nerve reconstruction using open, arthroscopic, and innovative techniques to ensure a faster recovery time for patients. He founded three centers for hand and upper limb surgery in France. He has performed over 8,000 surgeries, consistently meeting or exceeding patient expectations. In 2011, he was awarded the French Legion of Honour’s Knight of the Legion of Honour (Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur). He is the Founder of Tunisia’s Sports Medicine Center. His clinical expertise includes the following,

 

Endoscopic release of carpal tunnel syndrome bone and joint injuries of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder

Microsurgery for tendons and nerve injuries

Late sequelae after nerve and tendon injuries, tendon, and nerve transfer

Fracture of the scaphoid and non-union reconstruction

Prosthesis – joint Replacement: shoulder, elbow, wrist, thumb, fingers

Injuries sustained during sports and arthroscopic management

Recurrent dislocations of the shoulder, rotator cuff issues, acromioclavicular disorder, impingement syndrome

Sequelae of dislocations of the elbow, instability, and ulnar nerve syndrome of the elbow

Dr. Marouane is passionate about sports and was a professional football player for several years as a goalkeeper.

 

Awards & Achievements

Performed over 8,000 surgeries, consistently meeting or exceeding patient expectations

French Knight of the Legion of Honor (Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur) in 2011

Gold Medal from Montpellier Medical School in 1997

Best Medical Thesis Sustained in France in 1997 About Brachial Plexus injury, "How to Restore Elbow Flexion with 3 Intercostal Nerve to the Motor Branch of the Biceps."

Research & Publications

Le Delai De Reinnervation Musculaire Post Operaoire : nouveau concept d’analyse des résultats de la chirurgie nerveuse périphérique; M. Boulouednine, y. Allieu- g.E.M. - Paris.

The post OP reinnervation delay (port); New concept on nerve repair analysis. M. Boulouednine, y. Allieu. 9th congress of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand (IFSSH), Budapest, Le Snapping Triceps at the elbow. M. Boulouednine- Journees de traumatologie du sport st tropez.

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Erik Hohmann
Orthopedic surgeon
18 years of experience

Erik Hohmann

Orthopedic surgeon
18 years of experience
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery Dubai
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Andrew Foggitt
Orthopedist
21 years of experience
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery Dubai

Andrew Foggitt

Orthopedist
21 years of experience

Andrew Foggitt is a UK-trained Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon who studied at Liverpool University Medical School, before undertaking his surgical and orthopedic training in the Wessex region of the South of England. He passed the orthopedic exit exam in 2000 and took up a Consultant post in November 2002 in Winchester, UK, as a General Orthopedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in foot and ankle surgery. This was a new post, and he set up a foot and ankle service, which was sufficiently successful, that he had to give up his general orthopedic practice to concentrate on purely foot and ankle surgery, which he continued, for over 19 years before moving to the Burjeel Hospital in Dubai, full-time, to provide foot and ankle services to the local population. He is supported by an integrated hospital team, providing a holistic service, including nurses, physiotherapists, podiatrists, orthotics, and a dedicated back-room team who will assist you through your hospital journey. He looks forward to providing you with personalized service to look after your foot and ankle problems. His areas of expertise include, 

  • Arthritic conditions of the foot and ankle
  • Sports injuries of the ankle
  • Ankle arthroscopy
  • Tendon transfers
  • Reconstructive surgery
  • Achilles tendon disorders
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Curly toes, bunions, and ingrowing toenails
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20 top ranked Orthopedics doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Mehdi Afrit
Hematologist/oncologist
13 years of experience
United Arab Emirates, Sharjah
Burjeel Specialty Hospital Sharjah

Mehdi Afrit

Hematologist/oncologist
13 years of experience

accreditations:

Emirates Oncology Society
European Society of Medical Oncology
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Certificate of Medical Oncology
Certificate in Good Clinical Practice
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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
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Dr Hans Joachim Poessel
Orthopedist
30 years of experience

Dr Hans Joachim Poessel

Orthopedist
30 years of experience
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Specialized Rehabiliation Hospital
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Chetan Prakash
Orthopedic surgeon
4.0
22 reviews
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Zulekha Hospital Dubai

Chetan Prakash

Orthopedic surgeon

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.

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Soman Sukumaran Nair
Ophtalmologist
30 years of experience
4.0
22 reviews
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Zulekha Hospital Dubai

Soman Sukumaran Nair

Ophtalmologist
30 years of experience
Dr. Soman Sukumaran Nair is an experienced ophthalmologist with expertise in treating Hyperopia, Myopia, Fuchs' Dystrophy, AMD, Astigmatism, Keratoconus, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Vitreous Hemorrhage and Corneal Injury. He is available for appointments from 10am to 5pm on Monday to Saturday.Read more
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Vivek Sharma
ENT doctor
30 years of experience
4.0
22 reviews
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Zulekha Hospital Dubai

Vivek Sharma

ENT doctor
30 years of experience

Dr. Vivek Sharma is an experienced Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon with 14+ years of experience. He is a D.Ortho and DNB qualified surgeon and has performed over 5,000 primary complex and revision surgeries. He has expertise in performing primary & revision hip/knee arthroplasty, knee osteotomy, as well as treating osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and pain. He is also a founding member of the Rajasthan Arthoplasty Center of Excellence.

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Adel Mahmoud Jibril
Rheumatologist
31 years of experience
4.0
22 reviews
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Zulekha Hospital Dubai

Adel Mahmoud Jibril

Rheumatologist
31 years of experience

accreditations:

MD

Dr. Adel M Jibril is an expert in treating complex autoimmune diseases with extensive experience in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is fluent in Arabic, English and Russian and has an MBBS, MD, PhD, FACRM, ACPM, AAP, UFR, SH.

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Saurabh Singh
Urologist
18 years of experience
United Arab Emirates, Sharjah
Zulekha Hospital Sharjah

Saurabh Singh

Urologist
18 years of experience

accreditations:

All India Ophthalmological Society
Delhi Ophthalmological Society
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Dr. Saurabh Singh is an experienced Ophthalmologist with 11+ years of experience and expertise in Comprehensive Eye Checkup, Computerized Eye Testing, Lasik, Cataract Surgery, Cornea Transplant, Ocular Surface Reconstruction, Keratoprosthesis, Keratoconus Management, and Glaucoma Management. He has both national and international publications and is a regular guest speaker in scientific meetings and CDE's.

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Venus Rawat
ENT doctor
19 years of experience
United Arab Emirates, Sharjah
Zulekha Hospital Sharjah

Venus Rawat

ENT doctor
19 years of experience

accreditations:

Fellowship in Sleep Apnoea Surgery

Dr. Venus Rawat is an ENT Specialist Surgeon with MS in ENT and MBBS. She has experience working in Indian hospitals and a fellowship in sleep apnoea surgery from Singapore. Her special interests include endoscopic and microscopic ear surgery, myringotomy and grommet insertion, endoscopic sinus surgery, septoplasty, turbinoplasty, removal of tonsil and adenoid using coblation technique, snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea surgery, microlaryngeal surgery, and vertigo management.

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Raul Barrios
Orthopedic surgeon
29 years of experience

Raul Barrios

Orthopedic surgeon
29 years of experience
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi
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Roger Haene
Orthopedic surgeon
13 years of experience

Roger Haene

Orthopedic surgeon
13 years of experience
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi
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Barry A Mckillop
Orthopedist
39 years of experience
3.0
2 reviews

Barry A Mckillop

Orthopedist
39 years of experience
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
MEDCARE WOMEN & CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
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Arun Krishnan
Orthopedic surgeon
17 years of experience
4.6
21 reviews
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Aster Hospitals, DUBAI

Arun Krishnan

Orthopedic surgeon
17 years of experience

accreditations:

Indian Orthopaedic Association
Indian Arthroscopy Society
Tamilnadu Orthopaedic Association

Dr. Arun Krishnan is an experienced orthopedist with expertise in diagnosing and treating a variety of orthopedic issues such as arthritis, fractures, and back discomfort. He is a Gold Medal Winner in Orthopedics from PSG Institute of Medical Science & Research and a member of multiple medical associations. He offers services in arthroscopy and sports medicine, joint replacement surgeries, trauma surgeries, fracture and dislocation treatment, and arthritis and joint pain management.

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