Prof. Mohanad M Salem Al Ansari

Prof. Mohanad M. Salem Al Ansari is a professor of surgery and board-certified general surgeon with over 25 years of experience. He trained at Al Mustansiriya University in Iraq (1997) and subsequently obtained the Arab Board of Health Specialization in General Surgery (2006), followed by advanced fellowships in robotic surgery (2014) and surgical oncology (2020). He practices at Canadian Specialist Hospital in Dubai, where he leads a comprehensive general surgery department equipped with advanced laparoscopic and robotic facilities.

Prof. Al Ansari specializes in minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques across a broad range of conditions. His expertise spans general and gastrointestinal surgery, hepato-pancreato-biliary (liver, pancreas, and bile duct) procedures, bariatric (weight-loss) surgery, endocrine surgeries including robotic thyroid and breast operations, and surgical oncology. He performs advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, laser and radiofrequency tumour ablation, and employs three-dimensional reconstruction and artificial intelligence in surgical planning. He has also developed capabilities in tele-surgery and remote surgical mentoring.

Prof. Al Ansari is particularly suited for patients requiring complex abdominal or GI surgery, those seeking minimally invasive alternatives to open surgery, and patients with cancer requiring surgical oncology expertise. His approach integrates cutting-edge technology with patient-centred care, aiming to reduce recovery time and postoperative discomfort.