Dr. Nita Zaji
MBBS from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran, MD in General Surgery from Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Iran, Diploma in Minimally Invasive Surgery from the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons, Advanced study in Breast Surgeries from the Institute of Cancer at the Shohada University of Medical Science, Iran.
Specialist general surgeon with advanced breast cancer and minimally invasive surgery expertise
General SurgerySpecialistSurgery & Critical Care
Experience
28 years
Languages
English, English Persian, Persian
Location
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Sees
adults
- ✦28 years of surgical experience across general surgery, breast cancer, and laparoscopic procedures
- ✦Advanced training in breast cancer surgery from the Institute of Cancer at Shohada University, Iran
- ✦Led comprehensive breast cancer management at Medcare Women and Children Hospital breast clinic
- ✦14 years practicing in UAE hospitals including complex surgical cases at Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery
About Dr. Nita Zaji
Dr. Nita Zaji is a Specialist in General Surgery at Medcare Women and Children Hospital in Dubai, where she leads the breast clinic and manages complex surgical cases. She trained in Iran as a general physician before specializing in general surgery, then relocated to the UAE in 2004. Over 14 years in the Emirates, she worked at Iranian Hospital, Medeor 24x7 Hospital, and Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, building expertise across multiple surgical disciplines.
Dr. Zaji specializes in breast cancer surgery, including oncoplastic procedures (reshaping tissue during cancer removal), axillary dissection (removal of underarm lymph nodes), and sentinel lymph node biopsy (identifying which nodes need removal). She has extensive experience with both cancerous and benign breast tumors and cysts. Beyond breast work, she performs keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery for abdominal conditions such as gallstones, appendicitis, and hernias, and uses advanced techniques in colorectal surgery including laser treatment for hemorrhoids and pilonidal cysts.
She is fluent in English and Persian and brings nearly three decades of surgical experience to her practice, combining traditional training with modern minimally invasive approaches.
Special interests: oncoplastic breast surgery, laparoscopic abdominal surgery, breast cancer management.
A good choice if you…
- ✓need breast cancer surgery or management at a dedicated breast clinic
- ✓require minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery for abdominal or gallbladder problems
- ✓want experienced colorectal care including advanced hemorrhoid or pilonidal cyst treatment
