FRCS
Consultant general and laparoscopic surgeon with expertise in colorectal, bariatric, and hepatobiliary surgery
Experience
37 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Azzan Al Saadi is a Consultant General Surgeon at NMC Royal Medical Centre in Ras Al Khaimah with 37 years of surgical experience. He holds the FRCS (Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons) from both London and Glasgow, and is fluent in both English and Arabic. His career spans medical training in Egypt, surgical specialization in England, academic teaching roles in Yemen, and clinical practice throughout the United Arab Emirates.
Dr. Al Saadi specializes in keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery and treats a wide range of abdominal and breast conditions. His areas of focus include gallbladder and appendix removal, hernia repair, colorectal and anal disorders, thyroid and breast surgery, weight-loss (bariatric) surgery, hepatobiliary disease, and body contouring procedures like abdominoplasty. He has received advanced training at leading centers including Saint Mark's Hospital in London (a world-known center for colorectal surgery) and recently trained in bariatric techniques across France, Belgium, and Austria.
He is an experienced examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons and held senior academic and departmental leadership roles, including Professor of Surgery and Head of the Surgical Department at Saqr Hospital. Dr. Al Saadi is a good fit if you need advanced surgical care, particularly minimally invasive keyhole procedures, and prefer a surgeon with extensive international training and academic credentials.
Special interests: minimally invasive (keyhole) approaches, colorectal and anal disease, weight-loss surgery, hepatobiliary disease.
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MD/Medical Degree
Cairo University Medical College, Egypt
Surgical Training
Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
Advanced Training in Colorectal and Laparoscopic Surgery
Saint Mark's Hospital, London, UK
Advanced Training in Bariatric Surgery
multiple institutions (France, Belgium, Austria)
Surgical Training in various departments including Plastic Surgery
Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Medical Department · from 1990
Associate Professor and Professor of Surgery
Sana'a University Medical School, Yemen
Consultant Surgeon in General and Laparoscopic Surgery
Saqr Hospital, United Arab Emirates · from 1998
Head of Surgical Department and Professor of Surgery
Saqr Hospital (MOHAP) and RAK Medical College, United Arab Emirates · from 2009
Consultations are available in Arabic, English.
NMC Healthcare — NMC Royal Medical Centre, RAK, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Abdominal Laxity, Appendicitis, Breast Lumps and Cancer, Colorectal Disease, Gallstones, Liver and Bile Duct Disease, Obesity, Thyroid Nodules and Goiter.
Profile compiled from NMC Healthcare's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
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