Dr. Iftikhar Suleman

Dr. Iftikhar Suleman is a consultant in paediatric surgery and paediatric urology at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi, where he chairs the paediatric surgery division and directs the residency programme. With over 33 years of experience across leading hospitals in the UK, Pakistan, Japan and the UAE, he brings extensive expertise in complex surgical care for children from birth through adolescence.

Dr. Suleman's clinical focus spans general paediatric surgery, neonatal emergency procedures (such as surgery for bowel blockages and necrotising enterocolitis), and paediatric urology including genital reconstructive surgery. He is particularly skilled in minimally invasive keyhole techniques for hepatobiliary conditions, pancreatic surgery, thoracic surgery and procedures like appendectomy, fundoplication and kidney surgery. He also performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including endoscopy of the upper and lower gut, bronchoscopy, and long-term vascular access placement for children requiring ongoing treatment.

Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Suleman is an adjunct clinical professor at Khalifa University and actively trains the next generation of paediatric surgeons. His commitment to advancing the field is evident in over 77 research publications and book chapters. He is a good fit for families seeking complex surgical care for newborns and children, particularly those needing minimally invasive or specialist reconstructive procedures.