
Consultant pediatric surgeon with 26 years' experience in complex surgical care for children
Experience
26 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Abu Dhabi
Sees
children
Dr. Isam Taha is a consultant pediatric surgeon with over 26 years of experience treating children with surgical conditions. He trained at the University of Gezira in Sudan, obtained a clinical MD in general surgery, and completed a fellowship in pediatric surgery through the Sudan Medical Specialization Board, followed by a diploma in pediatric surgery from Taiwan. He previously served as head of the pediatric surgery department at Al Ribat University Hospital in Khartoum and has worked as a consultant in several institutions across the Middle East and beyond.
Dr. Taha specializes in a broad range of pediatric surgical conditions, from congenital abnormalities (birth defects) to trauma and complex cases. He is particularly known for his expertise in hypospadias repair (a common birth defect of the urethra) and has extensive experience with rare conditions such as conjoined twin separation—in 2022, he led the surgical team that successfully separated two sets of conjoined twins. He is an active clinical researcher with multiple peer-reviewed publications in international surgical journals.
He is a fluent communicator in both Arabic and English, making him accessible to diverse families. Dr. Taha's approach emphasizes both excellent surgical technique and strong relationships with patients and their families, combined with a commitment to teaching and mentoring the next generation of pediatric surgeons.
Special interests: hypospadias surgery, conjoined twin separation, surgical outcomes research, clinical teaching and mentorship.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
University of Gezira, Sudan · 1999
Clinical MD in General Surgery
Sudan Medical Specialization Board, Sudan · 2009
Fellowship in Pediatric Surgery
Sudan Medical Specialization Board, Sudan · 2011
Diploma in Pediatric Surgery
CGMH, Taiwan · 2015
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Burjeel Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Head of Pediatric Surgery Department
Al Ribat University Hospital, Sudan
Consultant
Various medical institutions in Khartoum and Dubai, Sudan / United Arab Emirates
4 publications listed on their hospital profile.
Consultations are available in Arabic, English.
Burjeel — burjeelroyal, Abu Dhabi.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Birth Defects, Congenital Anomalies, Hypospadias, Pediatric Trauma.
Profile compiled from Burjeel's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Burjeel Royal Hospital
Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed St - Road - Al Mutawaa - Abu Dhabi
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