
Consultant orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, and sports injuries
Experience
35 years
Languages
Arabic, English, French
Location
Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults
Dr. Nader Darwich is a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon with over 35 years of international experience in orthopedic and trauma surgery. He trained in France, completing his medical degree from Damascus University in 1983 and his French Board in Orthopedics & Trauma Surgery from the University of Nancy in 1992. His advanced training spanned leading institutions across France, the United Kingdom, and the United States, including Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Since establishing his practice in the UAE in 1996, he has performed more than 16,000 surgeries and founded the Knee & Sports Medicine Center in 2006.
Dr. Nader specializes in minimally invasive knee surgery, including arthroscopic procedures, ACL and meniscal reconstruction, cartilage repair, and treatment of patellofemoral (kneecap-related) problems. He has extensive expertise in sports injuries and ligament reconstruction, including complex revision ACL surgeries. His approach combines precision surgical technique with evidence-based care tailored to each patient's needs.
He is an ideal choice for patients seeking specialist knee and sports medicine care, particularly those requiring arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery or ligament reconstruction. His depth of experience and focus on patient-centered outcomes make him well-suited for complex cases and athletes returning to sport.
Special interests: knee arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, sports injury management, minimally invasive knee techniques.
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MD
Damascus University Faculty of Medicine, Syria · 1983
French Board in Orthopedics & Trauma Surgery
University of Nancy, France · 1992
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon and Founder
Knee & Sports Medicine Center, United Arab Emirates · 2006-present
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon
NMC Healthcare Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · 1996-present
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, French.
NMC Healthcare — NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults.
Commonly treated: ACL Tears, Cartilage Damage, Knee Arthritis, Knee Ligament Injuries, Meniscal Tears, Patellofemoral Instability, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Sports Injuries.
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NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
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