Best General Surgeons in Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Hamza is a renowned General Surgeon, based in Abu Dhabi with extensive 21+ years of experience.
• His areas of clinical expertise lie in breast-tumor surgeries, Laparoscopic repair of all types of hernia, Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Abdominoplasty, Abdominal wall reconstruction surgeries, Elective gastrointestinal surgeries, Colorectal surgeries, Pilonidal sinus surgery, Thyroid, and Salivary gland surgeries, Lymph-node excision, Anal canal surgeries, etc.
• Dr. Ahmed has completed his graduation and post-graduation from the reputed Cairo University. Later, he did super specialization in General Surgery from Ain Shams University, Cairo, followed by a diploma in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery from the World Laparoscopy Hospital in New Delhi, India.
• He has worked earlier in some of the top-notch institutes such as Dar Al Fouad Hospital, Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital, Burjeel Hospital. He is also a member of the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WALS) and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES).
• To date, he has operated on more than 1500+ laparoscopic procedures successfully.

• Dr. Matthew Tytherleigh is a General Surgeon, based in Abu Dhabi with extensive 20+ years of experience.
• He has completed his studies at the reputed St. Bartholomew's Hospital, UK, followed by surgical training at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford under Professor Neil Mortenson.
• His areas of clinical expertise lie in the management of colorectal cancer, laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, proctology (such as haemorrhoids, fissures, and fistulas), fecal incontinence, prolapse, hernia surgery, advanced colonoscopy, etc.
• Dr. Matthew received the Covidien Laparoscopic Colorectal Travelling Fellowship from the reputed Concord Hospital in Sydney, Australia. He was also awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, England.
• The known surgeon has co-authored the Colorectal Surgery chapter in The New Aird's Companion in Surgical Studies, the recommended UK surgical trainee textbook.
• Under his credit, there are more than 25+ national and international publications. He has worked earlier in Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, and Ipswich Hospital.

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. 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. 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.

Dr. Arshad Mir is an esteemed Specialist in Anesthesia at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, offering 28 years of comprehensive perioperative clinical experience.

He specializes in neurosurgical anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, ultrasound-guided regional nerve blocks, and acute post-surgical pain management.

With extensive practice across prestigious hospitals in India, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, Dr. Mir delivers vigilant intraoperative care.

Dr. Hala Mohamed Rashad Hamada is a senior Specialist Anesthesiologist at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, with two decades of perioperative experience.

She specializes in general anesthesia, ultrasound-guided regional nerve blocks, obstetric analgesia, and acute surgical resuscitation.

Trained in Cairo, Dr. Hamada is dedicated to vigilant physiological monitoring and patient-tailored post-surgical pain relief.

Dr. Ibrahim Gamal is a distinguished Consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgeon at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, with 15 years of surgical practice.

He specializes in laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallstones, laparoscopic hernia repair, appendectomy, and proctological interventions.

Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Dr. Gamal combines advanced laparoscopic technique with gentle, patient-focused surgical care.