Best surgeons in United Arab Emirates: TOP 21 doctors

Dr. Amit Kumar is a Consultant Vascular Surgeon and completed his General Surgery residency at the prestigious University of Rochester, Rochester, New York. He then pursued his Vascular Surgery fellowship at the top ranked cardiovascular centre in the United States, The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.

He is American Board of Surgery certified in addition to being a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons as well as a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, USA. His clinical interests include mainly endovascular and open treatments of diabetic feet, carotid disease, aortic pathology specifically in dissections and aneurysms involving the thoracic and abdominal aorta as well as venous disease and wound care. In addition, he has a large experience in endovascular treatment of below knee occlusive disease for diabetic feet. Dr. Kumar has performed several firsts in vascular surgery in the middle-east as part of the more than 1,000 vascular/endovascular procedures he has done over the last 4 years. These include, the first successful atherectomy in the middle-east as well the first use of a drug eluting peripheral stent. His research interests pertain to both basic science and clinical aspects. He has recently published the first multicentre vascular study in the Middle East, The ABC in PVD study. Previously he has received a grant for Robotic Surgery which he pursued at East Carolina University, North Carolina, USA.

He is a member of the Residents and Associates Society of the American College of Surgeons, as a part of his interest and commitment to resident education and training. For his efforts he has received the Resident’s Teaching Award while at the University of Rochester. His administrative interests have included invited participation on various committees for the Abu Dhabi Health Services (SEHA) as well as the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD), in addition to being the lead surgeon for deployment of electronic order entry (Cerner) at SKMC. He has previously worked as Assistant Professor – Surgery, Columbia University, New York, but is now running the largest vascular practice across the MENA and Africa region.

Biography

Dr. Mohamed El Sayed Eraki Ibrahium is a Consultant General, Laparoscopic Surgery and Oncosurgery with over 23 years of experience at Burjeel Specialty Hospital in Sharjah. Along with his MBBCH, MD, and Ph.D. (Doctorate Degrees), Dr. Mohamed El Sayed Eraki Ibrahium earned a Fellowship in advanced laparoscopic surgery from the Department of General Surgery of the Egyptian Association Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons. He also received a Fellowship from the Department of Oncosurgery in laparoscopic Oncosurgery. Additionally, he is a Fellow in Pediatric Surgery. He previously worked in Egypt and the United Arab Emirates as an Assistant Professor of General and Pediatric Surgery. He has authored several international publications in prestigious international journals on General and Pediatric Surgery. His clinical expertise includes,

• Thyroid surgery
• Laparoscopic hepatobiliary surgery
• Laparoscopic hernia surgery
• Laparoscopic colorectal surgery
• Breast surgery
• Head and Neck surgery
• Anorectal surgery
• Laparoscopic repair of Hiatus hernia
• Laparoscopic colorectal surgery
• Onco-surgical cases
• Pediatric surgery procedures
• Anorectal malformations surgery
• Neonatal surgery
• Laparoscopic undescended testes
• Thyroglossal fistula

Research & Publications

• Clinical versus laboratory parameters for predicting disease progression in surgical necrotizing enterocolitis. Mohamed Eraki International journal of advanced research,2015, vol,3issue,7,400-404.
• Role of surgery in metastatic breast cancer. Mohamed Eraki. International journal of advanced research,2015, vol,3, issue 6,855-858.
• Tunica vaginalis versus dartos flap as soft tissue coverage in hypospadias surgery by tubarized incised plate urethroplasty. Mohamed Eraki. Ain shams journal of surgery 2012:5(2):495-500.
• Multiple diagnostic methods together for intra-abdominal injuries must be for ideal diagnosis. Mohamed Eraki. International journal of advanced research,2015: vol,3, issue,9,1265-1271.
• Laparoscopic appendectomy in children is equal or superior to open appendectomy (single-center experience). Mohamed Eraki. International journal of advanced research,2015: vol3, issue,10,525-528.
• The outcome of one stage transanal endorectal pull-through for management of Hirschsprung disease. Mohamed Eraki. Zagazig university medical journal, vol,17, no,3, july.2011.
• Incidence of vesicoureteric reflux in children with urinary tract infection in outpatient clinics. Mohamed Eraki. Journal of al –azhar medical faculty(grils),vol,31,no3,sep.2010.
• A comparison of hydrostatic reduction in children with intussusception versus surgery: a single-center experience. Mohamed E.Eraki IJSR,volume 5, issue 10, oct 2016;860-863.
• Outcome and Short Term Follow up of Children with Posterior Urethral Valves: Prognostic Factors: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) ISSN (Online): 2319-7064.
• Incidence and short-term outcome of management of Neonatal intestinal obstruction (NIO). Iranian Journal of Pediatric Surgery 2017; 3(1):16-20.
• The outcome of Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy versus Radiofrequency Thympatholysis for long-term treatment of patients with Hyperhidrosis. The Medical Journal of Cairo University Vol.84, NO.2 December 2016.
• Our Experience in Management of Complete Rectal Prolapse in Children by Delorme Procedure. The Medical Journal of Cairo University Vol.84, NO.1 December 2016
• Role of s100p as a new prognostic marker in women with metastatic breast cancer and its correlation with bcl2 and bax expression. International. J. Adv. Res. 5(1), 2017, 1849-1868

Dr. Mustafa Ghura is a general surgeon with over 12 years of experience. He specializes in bariatric and laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Ghura has performed more than 3,000 procedures in these fields. He was recognized as a Surgeon of Excellence in 2018 and a Master Surgeon in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in 2019.

Dr. Ghura is a member of the International Federation of Obesity and Metabolic Surgery and the European Institute of Telesurgery. He holds advanced diplomas in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery from IRCAD in Strasbourg. He also earned his degrees from Damascus University.

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. Ravi Dadlani is a skilled neurosurgeon with over 12 years of experience. He has performed more than 2,500 surgeries on his own. He has made important contributions to neurosurgical research. He has published over 42 articles in PubMed-indexed journals and written three book chapters.

Dr. Dadlani has reviewed articles for more than 12 international journals. He has also chaired sessions at several neurosurgical conferences. He holds an MBBS, a DNB, and completed a postgraduate fellowship at Macquarie University Hospital. He has received two best paper awards at national neurosurgical conferences in India.

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. Rahul Chaudhary is an Interventional Cardiologist at Burjeel Specialty Hospital, Sharjah. He has held positions at India’s most prestigious institutions, including AIIMS in New Delhi and PGI in Chandigarh. He was presented with the award by the President of India during his tenure as MD at AIIMS New Delhi. He has presented cardiac intervention cases at several international conferences, most recently at Euro PCR in Paris. His areas of expertise include,

• Coronary angiography 
• Coronary angioplasty (including bifurcation, LM, anterograde CTO) 
• Complex coronary intervention 
• Primary PCIPPI/AICD/CRTASD/PDA device closure 
• Renal artery embolization 
• PTRA/SMA intervention 
• IVC filter / pericardiocentesis 
• Coronary imaging FFR/IVUS/IVL /OCT 
• Carotid artery stenting 
• Perclose proglide 
• Vertebral artery stenting 

Awards & Achievements

• Awarded the Best House Physician at AIIMS, New Delhi, India by the President of India

Research & Publications

• Risk factor profiling and study of atherosclerotic coronary plaque burden and morphology with coronary computed tomography angiography in coronary artery disease among young Indians. R. Chaudhary, A. Chauhan, M. Singhal, S. Bagga. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2017.04.090.
• The curious case of slow flow, adenosine, and respiratory failure. R. Chaudhary, R Gupta, S. Bagga. IHJ Cardiovascular Case Reports (CVCR) 4(1). DOI: 10.1016/j.ihjccr.2020.05.004.

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

Dr. Vanesha Varik is a specialist in General and Laparoscopic Surgery at Aster Hospitals, Dubai. She holds an MBBS, MS, and a Fellowship in Laparoscopy and Surgery. She is licensed as a Specialist by the Department of Health.

Dr. Varik has performed more than 2,000 laparoscopic procedures. She is skilled in minimally invasive surgery. She is known for her work in surgical advancements. Dr. Varik speaks English, Hindi, Konkani, and Marathi.

Dr. Siva Prakash Rathnaswamy is a specialist at Clinic Aster Hospitals, Dubai. He has over 10 years of experience in advanced medical procedures. He focuses on laparoscopic and bariatric surgeries. He also performs endoscopic procedures such as diagnostic laparoscopy, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and bronchoscopy.

Dr. Rathnaswamy has received several awards for clinical excellence. He is accredited by the Indian Society of Gastroenterology. He is a member of the Indian Medical Association and the Indian Society of Gastroenterology. He is dedicated to medical progress and patient care.