
MD, MBA
Chief of Staff and ENT surgeon specializing in head and neck cancer and robotic surgery
Experience
30 years
Languages
English, Urdu
Location
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Mumtaz Jamshed Khan is Chief of Staff at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, where he leads over 400 physicians across 8 institutes while maintaining an active clinical practice in otolaryngology (ENT). With 30 years of experience in head and neck surgery, he has worked across leading medical centers in the USA, Africa, and Pakistan, bringing deep expertise in complex surgical care and medical leadership.
He specializes in head and neck cancer surgery, thyroid cancer, salivary gland tumors, and endocrine surgery. Dr. Khan was instrumental in starting the transoral robotic surgery program at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio—a minimally invasive technique that allows surgeons to access tumors through the mouth rather than making external incisions. He manages neck lumps, head and neck cancers, and endocrine cancers using both traditional and robotic approaches.
Dr. Khan combines clinical excellence with administrative leadership. He holds an Executive MBA in Healthcare Management and has served as a professor, department chair, and associate dean throughout his career. He is a good fit for patients seeking expert head and neck cancer care, thyroid surgery, or treatment from a physician who understands both cutting-edge surgical techniques and the broader healthcare system.
Special interests: head and neck cancer program, endocrine cancer program, transoral robotic surgery.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Aga Khan University, Pakistan · 1992
Residency in Otolaryngology
Henry Ford Hospital, United States · 2000
Fellowship in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology, Skull Base & Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, United States · 2001
Executive MBA in Healthcare Management
Brandeis University, United States
Chief of Staff and Staff Physician, Otolaryngology
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · 2018–present
Professor and Director of Head and Neck Surgery
Aga Khan University, Pakistan · 2015–2018
Staff Physician, Head and Neck Institute
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, United States · 2010–2015
Associate Professor and Chief of Otolaryngology
Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan · 2006–2010
Staff Physician and Director of Head and Neck Surgery
Henry Ford Hospital, United States · 2001–2006
Resident Doctor
Henry Ford Hospital, United States · 1996–2000
Consultations are available in English, Urdu.
Cleveland Clinic — Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Endocrine Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Neck Lumps, Salivary Gland Tumors, Thyroid Cancer.
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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