Plastic and reconstructive surgeon with expertise in oncoplastic surgery and dermatology
Experience
32 years
Languages
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Location
Dubai
Sees
adults
Dr. Zahra Nematolla Refaei is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon based at Dubai Health in the United Arab Emirates. She holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Dubai Medical College for Girls and has pursued advanced training across multiple disciplines, including a Master's degree in Clinical Dermatology from King's College London, a Master's degree in Plastic Surgery from Central America Health Sciences University, and a PhD in Dermatology from Lord Liverpool University. Her specialized training includes a fellowship in oncoplastic surgery from Scuola Di Oncologia Chirurgica Ricostruttiva in Italy, reflecting her commitment to advanced surgical techniques and training.
Dr. Refaei's clinical focus spans plastic and reconstructive surgery with particular expertise in oncoplastic procedures—the specialized field combining cancer surgery with reconstructive techniques. Her background in dermatology provides additional depth in skin health and aesthetic considerations. She has maintained her practice at Dubai Health since 1993, where she continues to serve patients in the region.
Special interests: oncoplastic surgery, cancer reconstruction.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
Fellowship in Oncoplastic Surgery
Scuola Di Oncologia Chirurgica Ricostruttiva, Italy · 2009
Masters in Plastic Surgery
Central America Health Sciences University, Belize · 2006
PhD in Dermatology
Lord Liverpool University, Ethiopia · 2000
Masters in Clinical Dermatology
King's College London, United Kingdom · 1999
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Dubai Medical College for Girls, United Arab Emirates · 1992
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Dubai Health, United Arab Emirates · 1993-Present
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This doctor primarily sees adults.
Commonly treated: Breast Cancer Reconstruction, Skin Cancer Defects.
Profile compiled from Dubai Health's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
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