Best General Surgeons in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• Dr. Yarram Rajanikanth is a General Surgery Specialist in the United Arab Emirates with over 10 years of experience and is one of the most renowned and sought-after specialists .
• He is a specialist in these fields advanced general and laparoscopic surgery ,Bariatric surgery, Cholecystectomy, Acute Abdominal Surgery. 
• He has a history of doing some of the most successful surgeries.
• He has a number of articles published in international and national journals.
• He earned his MBBS, MS (General Surgery), and MRCS degrees from a very prestigious university . 

Dr. Ali Iyoob is a distinguished Gastrointestinal and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon with over 23 years of experience in General Surgery and 16 years exclusively in his specialised field. With numerous successful procedures, he has established a reputation for precision and excellence.

Why Choose Dr. Ali Iyoob?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With over 23+ years of experience, Dr. Ali Iyoob has a proven track record in treating complex conditions of the oesophagus, stomach, liver, bile ducts, pancreas, colon, and rectum, as well as obesity, GERD, and hernias, with a special interest in gastrointestinal cancer surgeries.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is proficient in advanced minimal access surgery, including laparoscopic and robotic techniques. His expertise extends to surgery of the oesophagus, stomach, liver, bile duct, pancreas, colon, and ano-rectum, as well as procedures for obesity, GERD, and hernias.
• Pioneer in Keyhole Surgery: Dr. Ali Iyoob is a pioneer in keyhole surgery of the oesophagus and was the first to perform advanced robotic surgery in Kerala, India.
• Innovation in Surgical Techniques: He has introduced a new surgical technique for the closure of post-spine surgery pharyngo-oesophago-cutaneous fistula and devised an instrument to perform cost-effective laparoscopic appendicectomy.
• Award-Winning Excellence: Dr. Ali Iyoob has been recognised with prestigious qualifications and fellowships, including Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons – FRCS (Glasgow) 2004, and specialised training in Robotic Surgery + Robotic Bariatric Surgery 2015, LAP HPB Surgery from AITS, IRCD, Taiwan 2014, VAT Oesophagectomy 2011, Laparoscopic Solid Organ Course 2009, and LAP CBD Exploration 2007.

• Dr. Cherian Thampy is a renowned Surgical Oncologist practicing in Dubai.
• He is a very knowledgeable doctor in the field of oncology and has an experience of 8 years working in this field.
• He was a gold medal scholar in his post-graduation career; of MD in General Medicine.
• He has done MRCP in medical oncology specialty certified by the Federation of the royal college of Physicians of the United Kingdom and the Association of cancer physicians. 
• He has expertise in cases of Breast cancers, Lymphomas, Immunotherapy, and Gastrointestinal Oncology.
• He was a team member involved in the setup of an autologous bone marrow transplant unit and the program of bone marrow transplant held at the KIMS cancer center, Trivandrum, India.
• He has attended various national and international conferences and has done presentations at them.

Dr. Nehad Halawa is a veteran Specialist Anesthesiologist and Head of Department at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, with 30 years of clinical experience.

He specializes in major general, orthopedic, laparoscopic, and bariatric anesthesia, regional nerve blocks, and acute postoperative pain therapy.

Holding doctorate credentials in anesthesia, Dr. Halawa ensures exceptional intraoperative patient safety and clinical leadership.

Dr. Prof. Iyad Hassan is a distinguished Consultant General, Endocrine & Cancer Surgeon at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, bringing over 23 years of specialized clinical experience.

He specializes in minimally invasive thyroidectomy with continuous intraoperative recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring; parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism and retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy.

Holding prestigious credentials including German Board Certification in General Surgery (Facharzt für Chirurgie), Dr. Hassan is dedicated to delivering evidence-based, compassionate care.

Dr. Toufic Ata is Medical Director and Consultant Bariatric and General Surgeon at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, with 17 years of surgical leadership.

He specializes in minimally invasive bariatric surgery (sleeve, bypass), oncologic colorectal resections, and endocrine thyroid and parathyroid surgeries.

Board-certified by the European Board of Surgical Oncology (EBSQ), Dr. Ata combines clinical mastery with academic leadership at UAE University.

Dr. Abhishek Wadhawan is a skilled Specialist in Anesthesiology at Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi, with 8 years of clinical experience.

He specializes in peri-operative medicine, general and regional anesthesia, difficult airway management, and acute pain therapy.

Holding MD Anesthesiology credentials, Dr. Wadhawan is committed to ensuring optimal surgical safety and patient comfort.

Dr. Ahmed Rageh is a veteran Specialist in Anesthesia at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, with 24 years of extensive perioperative clinical experience.

He specializes in general anesthesia, ultrasound-guided regional nerve blocks, neurosurgical anesthesia, and acute postoperative pain control.

Holding an MD in Anesthesia from Cairo University, Dr. Rageh is dedicated to intraoperative hemodynamic stability and patient safety.

Dr. Alaa Elshereye is a distinguished Specialist in Anesthesia at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, bringing 18 years of clinical expertise to perioperative care.

He specializes in major cardiothoracic, vascular, orthopedic, and oncological anesthesia, advanced airway management, and acute resuscitation.

Holding a Master's degree in Anesthesia from Ain Shams University, Dr. Elshereye ensures rigorous patient monitoring and patient-tailored analgesia.

Dr. Anbalagan Krishnaswamy is a senior Specialist in Anesthesia at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, with 28 years of distinguished perioperative experience.

He specializes in ultrasound-guided regional nerve blocks, continuous epidural analgesia, and anesthesia for general, orthopedic, gynecological, and ENT surgeries.

Holding an MD in Anaesthesiology from prestigious Indian medical institutions, Dr. Krishnaswamy ensures patient safety and optimal post-surgical comfort.

Dr. Anshu S.L Shettigar is a skilled Specialist in Anesthesiology at Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi, with 6 years of clinical practice.

She specializes in general anesthesia, ultrasound-guided regional nerve blocks, peri-operative medicine, and post-operative pain relief.

Holding MD Anesthesiology credentials, Dr. Shettigar ensures rigorous safety and patient comfort during surgical procedures.

Dr. Ann Thekakara is a veteran Specialist in Anesthesia at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, bringing 28 years of dedicated clinical experience to the operating theater.

She specializes in peripheral nerve blocks, obstetric analgesia, general anesthesia for elective and emergency operations, and difficult airway management.

Holding an MD in Anaesthesiology from KMC Mangalore, Dr. Thekakara provides vigilant intraoperative monitoring and compassionate patient reassurance.