
General and laparoscopic surgeon with 34 years' experience in GI, hernia and endoscopy
Experience
34 years
Languages
English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
Location
Al Shahama, Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Francis John Kennedy is a consultant general and laparoscopic surgeon with over 34 years of clinical experience across India and the UAE. He completed his medical degree (MBBS) from the University of Madras in 1984 and his Master of Surgery from Calicut University in 1988, followed by a Diplomate of National Board qualification in General Surgery in 1991. He holds fellowship credentials from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK, where he became a member in 2007 and was awarded fellowship status in 2015.
Dr. Kennedy specialises in both open and keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery for hernias, gallbladder disease, and other stomach and bowel conditions. He has received intensive training in upper and lower bowel endoscopy—minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat internal problems—and also performs varicose vein surgery, head and neck procedures, and anorectal (bottom and back passage) surgery. He manages everything from major operations to minor procedures.
He is a good fit for patients seeking experienced, technically skilled surgery with access to both traditional and minimally invasive options, particularly those with hernia, gallbladder, or bowel concerns who prefer a surgeon with three decades of proven practice.
Special interests: minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery, upper and lower bowel endoscopy.
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MBBS
University of Madras, India · 1984
Master of Surgery
Calicut University, India · 1988
Diplomate of National Board in General Surgery
National Board of Examinations, India · 1991
Member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK · 2007
Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK · 2015
Consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgeon
NMC Healthcare, UAE
Consultations are available in English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil.
NMC Healthcare — NMC Royal Medical Centre, Shahama, Abu Dhabi, Al Shahama, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Anorectal Conditions, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Head and Neck Conditions, Hernias, Varicose Veins.
Profile compiled from NMC Healthcare's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
NMC Royal Medical Center - Shahama
12 Al Sadirat St - Al Shahama - Al Shahamah - Abu Dhabi
+971 2 885 9400+1 more branch
NMC Royal Medical Center - Shahama
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Al Shahama, Abu Dhabi
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