Consultant Orthopedic Spine Surgeon - Dubai

Job Summary

Consultant Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage congenital, degenerative, traumatic, infectious, neoplastic, and deformity-related spinal conditions.
• Perform comprehensive clinical evaluations, including detailed patient history, physical examinations, and neurological assessments.
• Interpret diagnostic investigations such as X-rays, CT scans, MRI, bone scans, and other relevant imaging studies.
• Perform complex spinal surgical procedures, including minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal decompression, spinal fusion, disc replacement, deformity correction, and revision spine surgeries.
• Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing both surgical and non-surgical management approaches.
• Provide pre-operative counseling, surgical planning, and post-operative follow-up care.
• Collaborate with neurologists, neurosurgeons, pain management specialists, physiotherapists, rehabilitation physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Manage spinal trauma and emergency cases in accordance with established clinical protocols.
• Educate patients and their families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, surgical risks, recovery expectations, and preventive spine care.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records in compliance with DHA regulations and hospital policies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing medical education activities.
• Supervise and mentor junior physicians, residents, and allied healthcare professionals where applicable.
• Ensure adherence to patient safety standards, infection control protocols, and ethical medical practices.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Completion of a recognized Residency in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Fellowship or Subspecialty Training in Spine Surgery from a recognized institution.
• Board Certification or equivalent in Orthopedic Surgery.
• DHA Eligibility Letter, DHA License, or eligibility for Consultant licensure in Dubai.
• Additional certifications in minimally invasive spine surgery or advanced spinal techniques are an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 8–10 years of post-specialization experience, including significant experience in spine surgery.
• Proven expertise in complex spinal procedures, minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal deformity correction, and revision surgeries.
• Experience in a tertiary care hospital or internationally accredited healthcare institution is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced expertise in orthopedic spine surgery and spinal biomechanics.
• Strong clinical judgment and complex surgical decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in minimally invasive and advanced spinal surgical techniques.
• Excellent leadership and multidisciplinary collaboration abilities.
• Strong communication and patient counseling skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.
• High level of professionalism, ethical practice, and patient-centered care.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.