
MD
Breast cancer and surgical oncology specialist with 17 years of experience
Experience
17 years
Languages
Arabic, Armenian, English
Location
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Rafal Badri Iskanderian is a Staff Physician in the Breast Surgery Department at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's Integrated Surgical Institute. He trained extensively in surgical oncology at King Hussein Cancer Center in Amman, Jordan, where he served as a Surgical Oncologist and Chief Fellow before joining Cleveland Clinic. He has completed more than 1,000 surgical oncology procedures and holds fellowships from prestigious international bodies including the American College of Surgeons and the European Society of Surgical Oncology.
Dr. Iskanderian specializes in breast and axillary (armpit) surgery for cancer, as well as reconstructive procedures and treatment of benign breast conditions. He also treats thyroid and parathyroid disorders, hidradenitis suppurativa (a chronic skin condition), soft tissue cancers, and gynecomastia (enlarged breast tissue in men). His practice combines clinical excellence with a strong commitment to research, having published multiple peer-reviewed articles and led active research projects in oncology and cancer care.
He is an excellent fit for patients seeking expert breast cancer surgery, those needing complex axillary procedures, or individuals interested in participating in cancer research initiatives. His multilingual background (English, Arabic, Armenian) and teaching experience make him approachable for diverse patient populations.
Special interests: breast and axillary cancer surgery, gynecomastia correction, thyroid and parathyroid disease, reconstructive surgery for hidradenitis suppurativa, clinical research in oncology and cancer care.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
College of Medicine, Baghdad University, Iraq · 2006
Residency in General Surgery
Jordan University Hospital, Jordan · 2014
Fellowship in Surgical Oncology
King Hussein Cancer Center, Jordan · 2016
Chief Fellow, Surgical Oncology Specialist
King Hussein Cancer Center, Jordan · 2017
Staff Physician, Department of Surgery
King Hussein Cancer Center, Jordan · 2017-2018
Chief Fellow, Surgical Oncology Specialist
King Hussein Cancer Center, Jordan · 2016-2017
Fellow, Surgical Oncology
King Hussein Cancer Center, Jordan · 2014-2016
Resident, General Surgery
Jordan University Hospital, Jordan · 2009-2014
Intern
Jordan University Hospital, Jordan · 2006-2007
Consultations are available in Arabic, Armenian, English.
Cleveland Clinic — Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Breast Cancer, Breast Lumps, Gynecomastia, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Soft Tissue Cancer, Soft-Tissue Sarcoma, Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders, Thyroid Cancer.
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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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