
MD,FACS
Consultant general surgeon specializing in keyhole hernia repair, weight-loss surgery, and advanced laparoscopic procedures
Experience
15 years
Languages
Arabic, English, Spanish
Location
Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Shadi Al-Bahri is a U.S. board-certified Consultant General Surgeon at Burjeel Royal Asharej in Abu Dhabi, with 15 years of surgical experience. He completed a fellowship in minimally invasive, bariatric, and robotic surgery and has been practicing in Al Ain since 2017. Beyond patient care, Dr. Al-Bahri is an active faculty member at UAE University College of Medicine and serves as Associate Program Director for the General Surgery Residency Program, shaping the next generation of surgeons.
Dr. Al-Bahri's clinical expertise spans hernia repair (using both keyhole and open techniques), abdominal wall reconstruction, weight-loss surgery, gallbladder removal, colorectal procedures, and advanced endoscopy. He has published research on trauma surgery, colorectal techniques, and hernia management in peer-reviewed journals and presented work at international surgical conferences. His approach combines minimally invasive technology—including robotic-assisted surgery—with proven open techniques, tailored to each patient's needs.
He is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, making him accessible to a diverse patient population. Dr. Al-Bahri is recognized for his contributions to surgical education and has received multiple teaching awards from SEHA facilities and UAE University. He is a strong fit for patients seeking complex hernia or weight-loss surgery with a surgeon who values both technical excellence and mentoring the medical community.
Special interests: hernia management and prevention, bariatric and weight-loss procedures, robotic-assisted surgical techniques, trauma surgery, surgical education and training.
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MD
Fellowship in Bariatric and Robotic Surgery
American Board of Surgery Certification
, United States
Consultant General Surgeon
Burjeel Royal Asharej, United Arab Emirates · 2017–present
Associate Program Director, General Surgery Residency
UAE University, United Arab Emirates
11 publications listed on their hospital profile.
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, Spanish.
Burjeel — Burjeel Royal Asharej, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Abdominal Wall Defects, Colorectal Conditions, Gallbladder Disease, Hernias (All Types), Obesity, Skin and Soft Tissue Swellings, Trauma Injuries.
Profile compiled from Burjeel's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Burjeel Royal Hospital, Asharej
Shakhboot Bin Sultan St - 'Asharij - Bida Bin Ammar - Abu Dhabi
+971 800 55+1 more branch
Burjeel Royal Hospital, Asharej
Burjeel Royal Hospital, Asharej · Burjeel Royal Hospital
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