Consultant General Surgeon - Abu Dhabi
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About the Role
A leading healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi seeks a highly qualified Consultant General Surgeon to provide comprehensive surgical care. The role involves performing elective and emergency procedures, including laparoscopic surgeries, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
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Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and manage patients requiring general surgical intervention.
- Perform elective and emergency general surgical procedures, including minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgeries where applicable.
- Conduct pre operative assessments and formulate individualized treatment plans.
- Provide comprehensive post operative management and follow up care.
- Manage surgical emergencies in accordance with hospital protocols.
- Interpret laboratory and diagnostic imaging findings.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
- Maintain accurate medical records in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
- Mentor junior physicians, residents, and medical students.
- Participate in on call rotation as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MBChB or equivalent)
- Completion of an approved residency in General Surgery
- Specialist/Board Certification in General Surgery from a recognized international board (e.g., Arab Board, American Board, UK CCT, FRCS)
- Minimum 5 8 years of post board certification experience as a Consultant General Surgeon
- Experience in laparoscopic surgery is essential
- Must be eligible for or hold a Department of Health (DOH) Abu Dhabi Consultant license
- Experience in tertiary care hospitals preferred
- Trauma surgery experience is an advantage
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Overview
- We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant General Surgeon to provide comprehensive surgical care to patients in accordance with international clinical standards and UAE healthcare regulations.
- The successful candidate will diagnose, evaluate, and perform elective and emergency surgical procedures while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety, quality of care, and clinical excellence.
- The Consultant General Surgeon will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence based treatment and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives within the hospital.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and manage patients requiring general surgical intervention.
- Perform elective and emergency general surgical procedures, including minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgeries where applicable.
- Conduct pre operative assessments and formulate individualized treatment plans.
- Provide comprehensive post operative management and follow up care.
- Manage surgical emergencies in accordance with hospital protocols.
- Interpret laboratory and diagnostic imaging findings.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
- Ensure appropriate documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, operative notes, and discharge summaries.
- Maintain accurate medical records in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
- Perform procedures including, but not limited to: Laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Hernia repair (open and laparoscopic), Breast surgery, Thyroid surgery, Soft tissue surgeries, Gastrointestinal surgeries, Colorectal procedures, Minor and major abdominal surgeries, Emergency trau
- Deliver patient centered, evidence based surgical care.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, surgical risks, and post operative care.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MBChB or equivalent).
- Completion of an approved residency in General Surgery.
- Specialist/Board Certification in General Surgery from a recognized international board (e.g., Arab Board, American Board, UK CCT, FRCS).
- Minimum 5 8 years of post board certification experience as a Consultant General Surgeon.
- Experience in laparoscopic surgery is essential.
- Must be eligible for or hold a Department of Health (DOH) Abu Dhabi Consultant license.
- Experience in tertiary care hospitals preferred.
- Trauma surgery experience is an advantage.
- Fellowship training in a subspecialty (e.g., Colorectal Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Upper GI Surgery, Breast Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, or Trauma Surgery) preferred.
- Robotic surgery experience preferred.
- Academic teaching or research experience preferred.
What We Offer
- Competitive tax free salary aligned with experience and market standards.
- Performance based incentives (where applicable).
- Annual air ticket allowance for self (and eligible dependents, as per company policy).
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for self and eligible dependents.
- Annual paid leave in accordance with UAE Labour Law and company policy.
- End of service gratuity as per UAE Labour Law.
- Relocation assistance (where applicable).
- Visa sponsorship and medical licensing support (DOH Abu Dhabi, DataFlow, and credentialing assistance).
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) support, including paid CME leave and/or reimbursement as per hospital policy.
- Professional indemnity (medical malpractice) insurance provided by the employer.
- Paid professional license renewal and credentialing support.
- Opportunities for career advancement, leadership, and academic involvement.
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