
Consultant general and laparoscopic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive abdominal and vascular procedures
Experience
24 years
Languages
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu
Location
Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Merezban Piloo Katrak is a consultant general surgeon with 24 years of surgical experience. He trained in India and the United Kingdom, completing his MBBS in Mumbai and specialist qualifications including DNB in Surgery, FRCS, and MRCS from the Royal Colleges of Glasgow and Edinburgh. He has spent the last 18 years at NMC Healthcare Abu Dhabi, where he has built expertise in both open and keyhole surgery across a broad range of abdominal conditions.
Dr. Katrak specializes in minimally invasive techniques for hernia repair (including complex cases with component separation), gallbladder removal, varicose vein treatment, hemorrhoid procedures, and anal fistula surgery. He is experienced in managing colorectal and liver conditions, and regularly treats patients requiring emergency trauma care. His approach emphasizes daycare and minimally invasive options where suitable, reducing recovery time and hospital stays.
He is a good fit for patients seeking surgeon with deep experience in keyhole surgery, those with hernias or varicose veins preferring non-invasive approaches, and patients with complex colorectal or abdominal conditions requiring specialist care.
Special interests: laparoscopic hernia repair, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, minimally invasive varicose vein treatment, hemorrhoid procedures (THD, HAL, laser), complex anal fistula surgery, pilonidal sinus surgery.
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MBBS
University of Mumbai, India
DNB in Surgery
National Board of Examination, India
MRCS
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
MRCS
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, United Kingdom
FRCS
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, India
Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery - Bariatrics and Metabolic Surgery
Indian Association of Gastro-Intestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES), India
Consultant Surgeon
NMC Healthcare Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · 2006-present
Surgeon, GESS Department (Gastroenterological Surgical Services)
BLY Nair Hospital, India
Casualty Medical Officer
BLY Nair Hospital, India
Consultations are available in English, Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu.
NMC Healthcare — NMC Specialty Hospital, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Abdominal Trauma, Anal Fistulas, Breast Lumps, Gallstones, Hemorrhoids, Liver and Bile Duct Diseases, Pilonidal Sinus, Varicose Veins.
Profile compiled from NMC Healthcare's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
NMC Specialty Hospital Abu Dhabi
Area - Zayed The First St - near Sama Tower - Al Danah - Zone 1 - Abu Dhabi
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