
MBBCh, MSc (Orth), MD (Orth), FRCS (Eng), FRCS (Glasg), FRCSI, FRCS [Tr&Orth]
Consultant spine surgeon specializing in spinal deformities and minimally invasive surgery
Experience
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Languages
Ar, Arabic, En, English
Location
Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi
Sees
children, adults
Dr. Waleed Hekal is a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon with expertise in both pediatric and adult spine surgery. He joined HealthPoint Abu Dhabi in April 2023, bringing extensive international experience from his role as Lead Spinal Surgeon at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, where he served from 2016 onwards. His training is grounded in rigorous UK and Irish surgical education, with fellowship credentials from the Royal Colleges of Surgeons in England, Ireland, and Glasgow.
Dr. Hekal treats a wide range of spinal conditions using both traditional and advanced techniques. His particular expertise includes spinal deformities such as scoliosis in children and adults, degenerative disorders of the lower and upper back, and vertebral compression fractures. He performs balloon kyphoplasty (a minimally invasive technique to stabilize fractured vertebrae), keyhole spine surgery, and nerve root blocks to relieve pain. He has received recognition for his innovation in scoliosis care.
He is a good fit if you need treatment for curved or deformed spine, back or neck pain from wear-and-tear, compression fractures, or if you prefer minimally invasive surgical approaches. His experience spans both children and adults, making him well-suited for family spine conditions.
Special interests: spinal deformities in children and adults, pediatric and adult spine surgery, balloon kyphoplasty for vertebral fractures, minimally invasive spine techniques, degenerative lumbar and cervical spine disorders.
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MBBCh (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Egypt
MSc in Orthopedics and Trauma
unknown · 2005
MD in Orthopedics
unknown
Consultant Pediatric and Adult Spine Surgeon, later Lead Spinal Surgeon
James Cook University Hospital, United Kingdom · 2016-2023
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon
HealthPoint, United Arab Emirates · 2023-present
Consultations are available in Ar, Arabic, En, English.
HealthPoint, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Nerve Root Compression, Scoliosis, Spinal Deformities, Vertebral Compression Fractures.
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