Dr. Ahmed Hammouda
MD, M.B.B.Ch.
Consultant orthopedic surgeon specializing in limb lengthening, deformity correction, and reconstruction
Bones & Joints (Orthopedics)ConsultantBones, Muscles & Rehab
Experience
15 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
Sees
children, adults
- ✦Director of Limb Lengthening, Deformity Correction, and Reconstruction Unit at Al-Azhar University Hospitals since March 2023
- ✦Over 15 years of clinical orthopedic surgery experience
- ✦Trained under Dr. Dror Paley and completed fellowships in USA, UK, Germany, Russia, Turkey, and India
- ✦Published 20+ peer-reviewed research articles on limb lengthening, deformity correction, and orthopedic trauma
About Dr. Hammouda
Dr. Ahmed Hammouda is a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at Burjeel Day Surgery Center on Al Reem Island with over 15 years of clinical experience. He holds an MD and M.B.B.Ch. from Al-Azhar University in Cairo, and has completed advanced fellowships across the USA, UK, Germany, Russia, Turkey, and India, training under renowned experts including Dr. Dror Paley. He is board-certified and actively involved in international orthopedic societies including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the International Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society.
Dr. Hammouda's core expertise lies in complex limb lengthening, deformity correction, and limb reconstruction for both congenital and acquired conditions. He also treats bone nonunion, bone infection, pediatric and adult orthopedic trauma, foot and ankle problems, hand injuries, and knee replacement. He uses a range of advanced techniques including external fixation frames, magnetic lengthening nails, computer-assisted systems, and guided growth methods. His practice covers conditions such as limb length discrepancy, skeletal dysplasia, Blount disease, and osteogenesis imperfecta.
Dr. Hammouda has held key leadership roles, including Director of the Limb Lengthening, Deformity Correction, and Reconstruction Unit at Al-Azhar University Hospitals (since March 2023) and Director of the Medical Committee for Treating Faculty Members at Al-Azhar University (since September 2019). He is fluent in English and Arabic and is a good fit for patients seeking specialized care in complex limb problems, particularly those requiring advanced surgical techniques or pediatric reconstruction.
Special interests: functional and cosmetic limb lengthening, complex deformity correction using computer-assisted frames, magnetic lengthening nail technology, external fixation techniques, pediatric limb reconstruction.
A good choice if you…
- ✓need limb lengthening or deformity correction for congenital or acquired conditions
- ✓have complex bone infections, nonunion, or post-traumatic limb problems