Dr. Saman Abdulkareem

Dr. Saman Abdulkareem is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Medcare Medical Centre, with 13 years of clinical experience across Sweden and the UAE. He trained at Almustansriyah University in Baghdad and holds a Swedish Board qualification in Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery. He spent several years as a Consultant at Västerås Hospital in Sweden before relocating to the UAE, where he has practised at multiple hospitals and now works across Medcare's Mirdif, Jumeira, and Khawaneej branches.

Dr. Abdulkareem specializes in a wide range of orthopaedic conditions and procedures. He treats acute fractures of the upper and lower limbs using both conservative and surgical approaches, performs primary and total knee and hip replacements, and has extensive experience with joint reconstruction. He is also skilled in hand surgery, including carpal tunnel release, trigger finger repair, and removal of benign lumps such as lipomas and ganglions. Beyond major joint work, he manages sports injuries, meniscus tears, shoulder and spine conditions, and common problems like tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, and Achilles tendon rupture.

Dr. Abdulkareem takes a measured approach to treatment, preferring conservative options and traditional modalities before recommending surgery. He is a good fit for patients seeking comprehensive orthopaedic care from fracture repair to complex joint replacement, as well as those with sports-related injuries or hand conditions.