Best General Surgeons in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

• Dr. Sadir Alrawi is an American Board Certified Oncology Specialist possessing more than 28 years of experience.
• He holds expertise in Gastrointestinal Oncology, Endocrine Surgery including adrenal, parathyroid, and thyroid.
• He obtained training certifications in Medical Oncology from various institutes including Roswell Park, Cancer Institute, Buffalo, Royal Free Hospital, UC of London, and Ninewells Hospital, U of Dundee.
• In 2006, he completed his fellowships in Head & Neck Oncology and Surgical Oncology from Roswell Park Cancer Institute (NCI) designated.
• He completed his advanced training in Laparoscopic Oncology with Prof. Alfred Cuschieri in 1993 followed by advanced training in colorectal oncology with E Lloyd Davis in Cornwall in 1995 and surgical oncology with Prof. Marc Winslett in 1996.
• He has been invited as a ‘Guest Speaker’ at various events to spread awareness about cancer management.
• He has more than 50 publications in peer-reviewed journals, over 150 presentations in national and international meetings, and 10 book chapters published in textbooks. 

• Dr. Nina Vicol is an experienced General Surgeon with 24+ years of experience.
• She specializes in breast surgeries, laparoscopic surgeries, soft tissue surgeries, anal surgeries, hernia surgery, THD procedure for hemorrhoids, and diabetic ulcer complications. 
• She completed her MBBS from State Medical & Pharmaceutical University in 1991 and then pursued Diploma in General Surgery and Endocrine Surgery from the same university in 1996. 
• After that, she completed her master's in laparoscopic general surgery from France in 2012. 
• She has been internationally trained in minimally invasive THD procedures from London and Rome in 2016 and 2018, respectively.

• Dr. Rajesh Sisodiya is a skilled General, Laparoscopic, and Bariatric Surgeon with 15+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise and specialization are performing Scrotal surgeries, Gastrectomy, Colon Surgeries, and Minor Surgeries like plastibell circumcision, sebaceous cyst, and lipoma excision.
• He completed his MBBS, MS, and Fellowships from renowned Institutes.
• He has numerous publications in national and international journals.

• Dr. Toufik Tabbara is a highly respected and experienced General Surgeon with +44 years of experience in the field of performing various surgeries.
• He is a professional member of the, The Michael E. DeBakey International Surgical Society, American College of Surgeons, Aleppo Medical Society, International College of Surgeons, the European Association for Endoscopic Surgeons,The Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons and the Gulf Diabetic Wound working Group.
• Dr. Tabbara completed his MD from the University of Aleppo Medical College·in 1977 Syria, in 1984 he completed a residency programme from the Mount Carmel College, Ohio. He then pursued a fellowship from the Baylor College of Medicine which he completed in 1985. He also completed a fellowship in cardiovascular surgery at Methodist Hospital in Houston, USA.  He also has a Certificate Leadership in Healthcare from Oakwood Hospital Michigan in 1997 (UAE), American Board of Surgery, Mt. Carmel Medical Center Columbus, USA in 1985, a Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery IRCAD, Strasbourg, France in 2008. He qualified for a certificate in Innovations in Leadership Canadian Medical Association, Ottawa, Canada in 2010 and Certificate Innovations in Leadership from Canadian Medical Association·2010 (UAE).
• He is an experienced general surgeon, with experience in performing inguinal and abdominal hernias, small and large intestine surgeries, pancreatic and spleen surgeries, advanced laparoscopic surgery, appendectomy, gallbladder, oesophageal, colon, gastric, and adrenal, breast cancer patient management, including sentinel lymph node biopsy and oncoplastic cancer surgery. He also offers treatment for, advanced wound care management, including diabetic foot ulcers and venous ulcers, varicose veins, painless management of anal conditions like haemorrhoids, thyroid surgery, upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, pilonidal sinus (hair cyst lower back), and anorectal procedures like fistulas, fissures, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), and all minor procedures like lipoma, cysts, etc.
• He has co-authored few research papers for selected medical journals

Dr. Geetha Karbeet R. Pai is a distinguished Specialist General Surgeon at Medcare Hospital, Sharjah, bringing over 22 years of specialized clinical experience.

She specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic cholecystectomy for symptomatic gallstones and biliary disease; open and laparoscopic repair of abdominal wall hernias (inguinal, umbilical, and incisional).

Holding prestigious credentials including Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS), Dr. Pai is dedicated to delivering evidence-based, compassionate care.

• Dr. Sukrith Shetty is a reputed Surgical Oncologist with 31 years of experience.
• Dr. Sukrith specializes in advanced laparoscopic colonic, stomach, gynecological, and adrenal surgeries, along with breast cancer surgeries.
• He has an MBBS degree from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College in 1992.
• He completed his M.S. (Gen Surgery) from Mangalore University in 1996.
• He later completed his M.Ch. (Surgical Oncology) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, in 2000.
• He is a member of the Bangalore Oncology Group, the Surgical Society of Bangalore, the Indian Society of Gastroenterology, the Middle East Chapter, and the Emirates Medical Association.
• He has several international publications, essays, and presentations.
• Dr. Sukrith is well-versed in Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Tulu, and English.

Dr. Ahmed AS El-Hakeem is a distinguished Consultant General & Laparoscopic Surgeon at Medcare Hospital, Sharjah, bringing over 20 years of specialized clinical experience.

He specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and diagnostic laparoscopy; advanced open and laparoscopic repair of inguinal, umbilical, incisional, and ventral hernias.

Holding prestigious credentials including Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (FRCS), Dr. El-Hakeem is dedicated to delivering evidence-based, compassionate care.

Dr. Arwa Shabbir Ali Al Harazi is a distinguished Consultant General Surgeon at Medcare Hospital, Sharjah, bringing over 15 years of specialized clinical experience.

She specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallstones and gallbladder inflammation; laparoscopic and open repair of abdominal wall hernias (inguinal, umbilical, incisional).

Holding prestigious credentials including Arab Board in General Surgery, Dr. Harazi is dedicated to delivering evidence-based, compassionate care.

Dr. Osama Saeed Abuzaid is a Senior Consultant General Surgeon at Medcare Hospital, Sharjah, with 20 years of surgical expertise.

He specializes in laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repair, emergency abdominal surgeries, and proctological procedures.

Holding prestigious surgical fellowships, Dr. Abuzaid is committed to minimally invasive surgical excellence.

Dr. Sathish Kumar Thirumurthy Kaliappa is a Senior Consultant General Surgeon at Medcare Hospital, Sharjah, with 26 years of surgical mastery.

He specializes in advanced laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, gastrointestinal procedures, and proctological surgeries.

Holding prestigious surgical fellowships (FRCS), Dr. Kumar delivers precision operative interventions with quick recovery.

Dr. Tamer Saafan is an eminent Senior Consultant Bariatric & General Surgeon at Medcare Hospital, Sharjah, with 24 years of surgical practice.

He specializes in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, and proctology.

Holding European and international surgical fellowships, Dr. Saafan provides cutting-edge minimally invasive surgical care.