
MBBS, MD, Diploma of Postgraduate Higher Studies in General Surgery, Certificate of Arab Board of Health Specializations (CABS)
Consultant general surgeon with expertise in keyhole and open surgery for thyroid, breast, hernia, and bariatric conditions
Experience
17 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Al Barari, Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Juan Abdulkarim Mela Darwesh is a Consultant General Surgeon at Burjeel Barari Day Surgery Center with 17 years of clinical experience across Syria, Kuwait, and the UAE. He earned his medical degree from Damascus University in 2006 and completed his general and laparoscopic surgery residency at Damascus University Hospitals, followed by Arab Board certification in 2016. His career includes specialist roles at leading hospitals including Al-Adan Hospital in Kuwait (one of the region's largest trauma centers) and most recently Oriana Hospital in Sharjah.
Dr. Darwesh's clinical practice spans a wide range of surgical procedures, from thyroid and neck surgery to complex abdominal operations. He performs both keyhole (laparoscopic) and open surgery across multiple areas: breast procedures including mastectomy and lumpectomy; liver and bile duct surgery including gallbladder removal and bile duct repair; hernia repair using mesh and advanced keyhole techniques; weight-loss surgery including sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass; bowel surgery for cancer and trauma; and specialized proctology procedures for hemorrhoids and anal conditions. He also offers endoscopy (internal camera examination) for diagnosis and foreign body removal.
Dr. Darwesh is a good fit for patients seeking experienced surgical care for common and complex conditions. He is fluent in English and Arabic and brings a methodical approach refined across multiple high-volume hospital settings.
Special interests: weight-loss surgery, advanced laparoscopic techniques, trauma and acute abdominal surgery, hepatopancreatobiliary surgery.
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Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Damascus University, Syria · 2006
Diploma of Postgraduate Higher Studies in General Surgery
Damascus University, Syria · 2012
Certificate of Arab Board of Health Specializations (CABS)
Arab Board of Health Specializations · 2016
Specialist General Surgeon
Al Rasheed Hospital Damascus, Syria · 2012-2013
Surgical Registrar and Senior Registrar
Al-Adan Hospital, Kuwait · 2013-2019
Specialist General Surgeon
Fujairah Ministry Hospital, United Arab Emirates · 2019-2022
Consultant General and Bariatric Surgeon
Oriana Hospital Sharjah, United Arab Emirates · 2022-2024
Consultant General Surgeon
Burjeel Barari Day Surgery Center, United Arab Emirates · 2024-present
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Consultations are available in Arabic, English.
Burjeel — Burjeel Barari Day Surgery Center, Al Barari, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Anal Fissures and Fistulas, Appendicitis, Bowel Cancer, Breast Cancer, Gallstones and Bile Duct Disease, Gastresophageal Reflux (GERD), Gynecological Cysts and Fibroids, Hemorrhoids.
Profile compiled from Burjeel's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Burjeel Day Surgery Centre Barari
3 Uthman Bin Ad Dahhak St - Al Dhahir - Dhaher 9 - Abu Dhabi
+971 800 55+1 more branch
Burjeel Day Surgery Centre Barari
Burjeel Day Surgery Centre Barari · Burjeel Medical Centre Barari Mall
Al Barari, Abu Dhabi
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