Dr. Mohamed Raafat Okelah

Dr. Mohamed Raafat Okelah is a Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon at Al Zahra Hospital in Dubai, with over 16 years of clinical and surgical experience in vascular care. He completed his medical degree and Master of General Surgery at Ain Shams University in Egypt, followed by specialized training in peripheral endovascular intervention in Kiel, Germany, and aortic grafting in Cologne, Germany. His combination of academic training and international fellowship experience positions him as a leader in vascular surgery across the Middle East.

Dr. Okelah's clinical practice spans vascular surgery, endovascular techniques (minimally invasive catheter-based procedures), peripheral vascular intervention, and complex aortic surgery. He is recognized for introducing innovative surgical techniques and using advanced devices in the UAE and Middle East region, with several procedures representing regional firsts. He also contributes to medical innovation through advisory roles with international medical device companies, helping to develop and refine vascular surgery techniques and equipment.

As co-founder and elected General Secretary of the Emirates Vascular Surgery Society, Dr. Okelah demonstrates strong leadership in advancing vascular surgery standards regionally. He is a good fit for patients requiring complex vascular surgery, minimally invasive endovascular procedures, or aortic interventions, particularly those seeking a surgeon who combines international training with regional expertise.