
MD
Staff physician in emergency medicine with 17 years' experience in trauma and acute care
Experience
17 years
Languages
English
Location
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Sylvester Rodrigues is a Staff Physician in the Emergency Medicine Department at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's Integrated Hospital Care Institute. He brings 17 years of clinical experience, having trained and worked across India and the UK. In the NHS, he served as Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust in South London, where he also held the position of Trauma Lead for the trust and Senior Lecturer at St George's Hospital.
Dr. Rodrigues completed his medical degree at St. John's Medical College in Bangalore, India, followed by residency training in Emergency Medicine at Apollo Hospital in Hyderabad. He completed his specialist fellowship in Emergency Medicine through the South London Deanery in the UK, equipping him to manage the full spectrum of acute medical and surgical emergencies, severe trauma, shock, cardiac arrest, and minor injuries. His expertise spans acute resuscitation and stabilisation of critically unwell patients.
He is recognised for his educational contributions, having been awarded the Education Hero award in 2023 and previously the Dr. Fred and Domitilla Saldanha Memorial Prize and the Dr. I.M. Thomas Prize in 2002. Dr. Rodrigues is a good fit for patients needing expert assessment and stabilisation in emergency settings, particularly those with trauma, acute cardiac events, or life-threatening conditions.
Special interests: trauma management, emergency medical education.
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MD (Medical Degree)
St. John's Medical College, India · 2006
Internship
St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences, India · 2007
Residency in Emergency Medicine
Apollo Hospital, India · 2012
Higher Specialty Trainee, Emergency Medicine
South London Deanery, UK · 2018
Staff Physician, Emergency Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · 2024–present
Consultant, Emergency Medicine
Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust, United Kingdom · 2018–2024
Higher Specialty Trainee, Emergency Medicine
Guys and St. Thomas's NHS Trust, United Kingdom · 2017–2018
Higher Specialty Trainee, Emergency Medicine
St. George's NHS Trust, United Kingdom · 2016–2017
Clinical Fellow, Emergency Medicine
Mid Essex University Hospital, United Kingdom · 2014–2015
Junior Consultant, Emergency Medicine
Care Hospital, India · 2012–2013
Consultations are available in English.
Cleveland Clinic — Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Acute Heart Attack, Airway Emergencies, Anaphylaxis, Cardiac Arrest, Sepsis, Severe Trauma, Shock, Stroke.
Profile compiled from Cleveland Clinic's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
59 Hamouda Bin Ali Al Dhaheri St - Al Maryah Island - Abu Dhabi Global Market Square - Abu Dhabi
+971 800 82223Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi: 4.4★ · 7,639 Google reviews — Google rating for the clinic, not this doctor.
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