
Fellowship in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery (2017) MRCS (2014) - Member Royal College of Surgeon, England FMAS (2013) - Fellowship Minimal Access Surgeons of India FIAGES (2012) - Fellowship of Indian Association of Gastro Intestinal & Endoscopic surgery MS - Gen Surgery (2006) – Govt Medical College Rajendra Hospital Baba Farid University, Patiala, India (1200 Bed Hospital & Medical College) MBBS (1999) - Smt NHL Municipal Medical Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India (1500 Bed Multi-specialty Medical College & Hospital) Certified in ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support) and Advanced Laparoscopic Procedures Fellowship - Indian Association of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgery, Minimal Access Surgeons of India
Specialist general and laparoscopic surgeon with 25+ years in colorectal, hernia, and cancer surgery
Experience
25 years
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Location
Dubai
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Rahul Tugnait is a specialist general and laparoscopic surgeon at Aster Hospital Mankhool with over 25 years of clinical experience. He trained in India, earning his MBBS from Gujarat University (1999) and MS in General Surgery from Patiala University (2006), then pursued advanced fellowships in minimal-access and colorectal surgery, including membership with the Royal College of Surgeons, UK. He has led surgical departments and training programmes across India before establishing his practice in Dubai since 2014.
Dr. Tugnait specializes in minimally invasive keyhole surgery for hernias, gallbladder, appendix, and bowel conditions, as well as colorectal problems like hemorrhoids, fistulas, and fissures using advanced laser and VAAFT techniques. He also manages varicose veins, breast and thyroid cancers, skin conditions requiring grafting, and weight-loss surgery, combining precision technique with compassionate patient support throughout recovery.
He is a good fit if you need complex surgical cases managed with a minimal-invasive approach, prefer a surgeon trained internationally with strong academic credentials, or value a doctor experienced in both routine and specialized procedures.
Special interests: minimally invasive techniques, colorectal procedures, cancer surgery, varicose vein management, weight-loss surgery.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
MBBS
Smt NHL Municipal Medical College, India · 1999
MS General Surgery
Govt Medical College Rajendra Hospital Baba Farid University, India · 2006
Fellowship in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
Indian Association of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgery, India · 2017
Specialist General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
Aster Hospital Mankhool, United Arab Emirates · 2014–present
Head of Surgical Unit, Teacher for DNB Training Programme
Northern Railway Central Hospital, India · 2009–2014
Head of Department of Surgery
Northern Railway Divisional Hospital, India · 2007–2009
Post Graduate President
Government Medical College Patiala, India · 2003–2006
Consultations are available in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu.
Aster Hospitals, Dubai.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Abscess, Anal Fissure, Anal Fistula, Appendicitis, Bowel Cancer, Bowel Obstruction, Breast Cancer, Gallbladder Disease.
Profile compiled from Aster Hospitals's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
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