
MD
Associate Staff Physician in plastic surgery with expertise in reconstruction, burns, and microsurgery
Experience
22 years
Languages
English, French, Italian
Location
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Silvia Ricci is an Associate Staff Physician in the Plastic Surgery Department at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's Integrated Surgical Institute. She brings 22 years of experience, having previously worked as a Consultant at the Plastic Surgery Unit of AUSL Bologna in Italy and in private practice. She trained at the University of Ferrara for her medical degree and completed her residency in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery at the University of Udine with honours.
Dr. Ricci has developed extensive expertise across reconstructive surgery, burn care, trauma surgery, cancer-related reconstruction, and diabetic foot management, with a particular focus on advanced wound care and lower limb reconstruction. She has advanced microsurgery training and holds a Master's degree in Orthoplastic Surgery from Sapienza University of Rome. During her time at AUSL Bologna, she performed 589 surgical procedures as primary surgeon in 396 cases, including 233 skin cancer procedures (melanoma, basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma), 212 breast reconstructive procedures, and 92 orthoplastic cases for lower limb trauma.
Dr. Ricci is a good fit if you need complex reconstructive surgery following cancer, injury, or burns, or if you're seeking breast reconstruction or advanced wound care. She has completed advanced training in France, Scotland, and the United Kingdom, and has participated in humanitarian medical missions.
Special interests: advanced wound care, lower limb reconstruction, cancer reconstruction, microsurgery.
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Doctor of Medicine (MD)
University of Ferrara, Italy · 2003
Residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
University of Udine, Italy · 2008
Master's degree in Orthoplastic Surgery
Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
Clinical Fellowship in Plastic Surgery
Canniesburn-Glasgow Royal Infirmary, United Kingdom · 2007
Clinical Fellowship in Plastic Surgery
Saint Louis Hospital Paris, France · 2007
Associate Staff Physician, Plastic Surgery Department
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · 2025-present
Consultant, Plastic Surgery Department
AUSL Bologna, Italy · 2016-2025
Consultant, Plastic Surgery Department & Burn Center
Bufalini Hospital Cesena, Italy · 2014-2016
Consultant, Plastic Surgery Department & Burn Center
Maggiore Hospital Parma, Italy · 2011-2014
Consultant, Diabetic Foot Department
VMC Hospital Cotignola, Italy · 2010
Consultations are available in English, French, Italian.
Cleveland Clinic — Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Basal Cell Carcinoma, Burn Injuries, Diabetic Foot Problems, Lower Limb Trauma, Melanoma, Post-Bariatric Skin Excess, Soft Tissue Infections, Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Profile compiled from Cleveland Clinic's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
59 Hamouda Bin Ali Al Dhaheri St - Al Maryah Island - Abu Dhabi Global Market Square - Abu Dhabi
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