Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon

We're Hiring | Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon

📍 Location: Abu Dhabi

💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

We are looking for an experiencedConsultant Orthopedic Surgeonto join a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have advanced expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions, with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and high-quality surgical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive consultation, diagnosis, and surgical management ofmusculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions.
• Perform elective and emergency orthopedic surgical procedures within the scope of clinical expertise.
• Diagnose and managefractures, dislocations, ligament injuries, tendon disorders, joint diseases, and degenerative musculoskeletal conditions.
• Perform appropriate orthopedic procedures, includingfracture fixation, arthroscopy, joint reconstruction, and joint replacement surgery, where appropriately trained.
• Evaluate and manage patients with osteoarthritis, sports injuries, traumatic orthopedic conditions, and chronic joint disorders.
• Provide surgical and non-surgical management of upper and lower limb conditions.
• Perform or supervise minimally invasive orthopedic procedures and advanced surgical interventions within the authorized scope of practice.
• Assess and manage complex orthopedic trauma and post-traumatic musculoskeletal conditions.
• Provide comprehensive pre-operative assessment, surgical planning, informed consent, and post-operative follow-up.
• Evaluate and manage post-operative complications, including infection, implant-related problems, and delayed healing.
• Interpret relevant investigations, includingX-rays, CT scans, MRI, and musculoskeletal ultrasound.
• Develop individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans in collaboration with physiotherapists and rehabilitation specialists.
• Collaborate with rheumatologists, neurologists, radiologists, anesthesiologists, pain specialists, and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide patient education regarding treatment options, surgical risks, recovery, rehabilitation, and preventive care.
• Supervise and mentor junior orthopedic surgeons, residents, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with clinical governance, infection control, and patient-safety standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, teaching, research, and CME activities.

Requirements

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification inOrthopedic Surgery / Orthopedics & Traumatology.
• Board certification or equivalent recognized consultant qualification.
• Fellowship or advanced subspecialty training in Orthopedic Surgery is highly desirable.
• Minimum5–10 years of post-specialization experiencein Orthopedic Surgery.
• Strong clinical and surgical experience in managing complex musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions.
• Demonstrated competence inorthopedic trauma surgery, arthroscopy, joint reconstruction, and other relevant surgical procedures.
• Experience with minimally invasive orthopedic techniques and advanced surgical technologies is an advantage.
• Eligible forDOH Consultant classification/licensein Abu Dhabi, subject to applicable qualification and experience requirements.
• Excellent surgical, clinical, leadership, communication, and patient-management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual paid leave and other benefits as per UAE Labour Law and facility policy.
• Professional development and CME opportunities.
• Modern, well-equipped orthopedic surgical facilities and advanced operating theatre infrastructure.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.