Prof. Robert Hierner (PART TIME)
MBBS from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germany, University Studies Certificate (AEU) in Experimental and Clinical Microsurgery Techniques from Claude Bernard University in Lyon, France, Specialist Plastic Surgery from the German Board, Specialist Hand Surgery from the German Board, Certificate Education Programme in ‘Tendon Transfers in Reconstructive Tetraplegia Hand Surgery’, University Diploma in Barioplastic Surgery from the Université Descartes in Paris, Franc.
Consultant plastic and hand surgeon specializing in microsurgery and hand rejuvenation
Plastic & Cosmetic SurgeryConsultantSurgery & Critical Care
Experience
30 years
Languages
Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish
Location
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Sees
adults, seniors
- ✦Performed over 10,000 successful plastic and hand surgeries across three decades
- ✦Led plastic surgery departments at major hospitals including University Hospital Essen and University Hospital Gasthuisberg (Belgium)
- ✦Authored and edited 7 textbooks: 5 volumes on plastic surgery and 2 on hand surgery
- ✦Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Sharjah
About Prof. Robert Hierner (PART TIME)
Prof. Dr. Robert Hierner is a Consultant Plastic and Hand surgeon at Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital in Dubai. With over 30 years of experience across Germany, France, Belgium, and the USA, he brings exceptional depth to complex reconstructive and aesthetic cases. He holds MBBS from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and specialized training in microsurgery from Claude Bernard University in Lyon, along with German Board certifications in both Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery. He has completed advanced fellowships including training in tendon transfers for hand reconstruction and barioplastic (weight-loss) surgery.
Prof. Hierner has performed over 10,000 successful surgeries and specializes in advanced rejuvenation and reconstruction of the hand, arm, fingers, and elbow. His clinical focus includes microsurgical techniques, vascularized bone transplantation, and peripheral nerve repair. He is particularly experienced in complex hand reconstruction, aesthetic hand surgery, and burn reconstruction. Beyond clinical practice, he has authored and edited leading textbooks in plastic surgery (5 volumes) and hand surgery (2 volumes), and mentors medical students and residents through academic courses and continuing education programs.
Prof. Hierner is a strong fit for patients requiring specialized hand surgery, complex reconstructive procedures, or those seeking experienced guidance on aesthetic rejuvenation of the hands and upper limbs. His multidisciplinary approach and commitment to quality management ensure comprehensive, evidence-based care.
Special interests: peripheral nerve surgery, vascularized bone transplantation, tendon transfers in hand reconstruction, automated patient documentation, quality management in surgery.
A good choice if you…
- ✓complex hand and finger reconstruction or microsurgery
- ✓aesthetic rejuvenation of hands, arms, and fingers
- peripheral nerve or vascularized bone transplant surgery