
MD, FACS
Consultant general surgeon with 48 years' experience in complex abdominal, vascular, and laparoscopic surgery
Experience
48 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Sharjah
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Toufik Tabbara is a Consultant General Surgeon at Medcare Hospital in Sharjah with nearly five decades of clinical and academic experience. Trained in Syria and the United States, he holds certification from the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He previously served as Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Sharjah and has worked across major hospitals in the USA and UAE.
Dr. Tabbara's practice encompasses general surgery and multiple advanced subspecialties: he performs complex abdominal procedures (hernias, bowel resections, pancreatic and spleen surgery), minimally invasive laparoscopic operations (appendectomy, gallbladder, gastric, and adrenal surgery), cardiovascular surgery, and vascular interventions including varicose vein management. He is experienced in breast cancer surgery with oncoplastic techniques, thyroid and endocrine procedures, upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, and colorectal conditions (haemorrhoids, fistulas, fissures). He also manages complex wound care, including diabetic foot ulcers and venous ulcers, and offers cosmetic procedures such as tummy tucks.
Dr. Tabbara is a good fit if you need advanced surgical care—whether routine or complex—backed by decades of experience and formal training in specialist areas. His background in both academic medicine and high-volume clinical practice makes him well-suited to patients requiring detailed surgical assessment and technically demanding procedures.
Special interests: minimally invasive surgery, cancer surgery, diabetic wound management, vascular disease.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
MD
University of Aleppo Medical College, Syria · 1977
American Board of Surgery
Mt Carmel Medical Center Columbus, USA · 1985
Fellowship in Cardiovascular Surgery
Methodist Hospital Houston, USA · 1985
Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
IRCAD Strasbourg, France · 2008
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Consultations are available in Arabic, English.
Medcare — Sharjah - Medcare Hospital, Sharjah.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Abdominal Hernias, Anal Fissures, Anal Fistulas, Appendicitis, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Conditions, Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Gallstones.
Profile compiled from Medcare's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Medcare Hospital Sharjah
King Faisal St - Al Nad - Hay Al Qasimiah - Sharjah
+971 800 6332273+2 more branches
Medcare Hospital Sharjah
Medcare Hospital Sharjah · Medcare Medical Centre, Sharjah · Medcare Medical Centre, Al Zahia Sharjah
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