
Consultant vascular surgeon with expertise in complex arterial disease, dialysis access, and diabetic foot complications
Experience
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Languages
Arabic, English, German
Location
Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Amin El Tahir is a consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon based in Abu Dhabi with extensive experience treating complex blood vessel disorders. He trained in the UK, obtaining his MD from Aberdeen University in 2003 and his FRCS (Vascular) qualification from Glasgow Royal College. He worked as a consultant vascular surgeon in Derby from 2004 before relocating to the UAE, where he has been practising since 2012 at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City.
His clinical work spans the full range of vascular surgery, from minimally invasive endovascular techniques to open surgical repair. He manages varicose veins, diabetic foot ulcers and infections, kidney access for dialysis patients, stroke-prevention carotid surgery, aortic aneurysms, vascular injuries from trauma, and lymphedema (fluid buildup in limbs). Dr. El Tahir combines traditional surgical expertise with modern catheter-based interventions to offer patients the least invasive option suitable for their condition.
He is a good fit for patients needing specialist vascular care in Abu Dhabi, whether for emergency vascular trauma, chronic conditions like varicose veins or diabetic complications, or elective stroke-prevention procedures. His bilingual capability and cross-cultural training mean he works well with diverse patient populations.
Special interests: complex vascular pathology, minimally invasive vascular interventions, dialysis access management.
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MD
Aberdeen University, United Kingdom · 2003
FRCS (Vascular)
Glasgow Royal College, United Kingdom
Certificate of Completion of Surgical Training (CCST)
Glasgow Royal College, United Kingdom
Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Derby (UK centre), United Kingdom · 2004-2012
Vascular disorders specialist
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, United Arab Emirates · 2012-present
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, German.
NMC Healthcare — NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Complications, Lymphedema, Stroke Risk From Carotid Artery Disease, Varicose Veins.
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NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
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