# Consultant General Surgeon

> Astra ProMed · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-09

**Salary:** unknown currency 780,000–1,140,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**We're Hiring | Consultant General Surgeon**

📍 Location: Dubai

💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

We are looking for an experienced **Consultant General Surgeon** to join a leading healthcare facility in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have advanced expertise in general, laparoscopic, and minimally invasive surgical procedures, with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and high-quality surgical outcomes.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Provide comprehensive consultation, diagnosis, and surgical management of patients with general surgical conditions.
-   Perform **elective and emergency general surgical procedures** within the scope of clinical expertise.
-   Diagnose and manage conditions affecting the **gastrointestinal tract, abdominal organs, abdominal wall, and soft tissues**.
-   Perform **laparoscopic and open surgical procedures**, including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, and hernia repair.
-   Evaluate and manage gallbladder disease, appendicitis, abdominal hernias, intestinal obstruction, and other abdominal surgical conditions.
-   Perform appropriate gastrointestinal and colorectal surgical procedures where appropriately trained.
-   Manage soft-tissue masses, cysts, abscesses, and other minor surgical conditions.
-   Assess and manage acute abdominal emergencies, surgical infections, and trauma-related conditions.
-   Provide comprehensive pre-operative assessment, surgical planning, informed consent, and post-operative care.
-   Perform or supervise minimally invasive surgical interventions using modern surgical techniques.
-   Identify and manage post-operative complications, including bleeding, infection, and wound-healing problems.
-   Interpret relevant investigations, including **ultrasound, CT, MRI, endoscopic findings, and laboratory results**.
-   Collaborate with gastroenterologists, anesthesiologists, radiologists, oncologists, intensivists, and other multidisciplinary specialists.
-   Supervise and mentor junior surgeons, residents, and surgical team members.
-   Educate patients and families regarding surgical procedures, treatment options, potential risks, recovery, and follow-up care.
-   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 in **General Surgery**.
-   Board certification or equivalent recognized consultant qualification.
-   Fellowship or advanced subspecialty training in **Laparoscopic / Minimally Invasive Surgery** is highly desirable.
-   Minimum **5–10 years of post-specialization experience** in General Surgery.
-   Strong experience in elective and emergency general surgical procedures.
-   Demonstrated competence in **laparoscopic surgery, abdominal surgery, hernia repair, and gastrointestinal surgical procedures**.
-   Experience managing complex surgical cases and post-operative complications.
-   Eligible for **DHA Consultant classification/license** in Dubai, 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 surgical facilities and advanced operating theatre infrastructure.
-   Collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
-   **Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.**

## Apply

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