Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon

Role Overview

Astra ProMed seeks an experienced Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon to join our healthcare team in Abu Dhabi on a full-time basis. The role involves diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of patients with musculoskeletal conditions, injuries, and disorders affecting the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons.

Role Purpose

To deliver safe, evidence-based, patient-centered orthopedic care through comprehensive clinical assessment, surgical expertise, and coordinated multidisciplinary management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis

• Conduct comprehensive orthopedic consultations, physical examinations, and clinical assessments.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
• Evaluate and treat sports injuries, fractures, joint disorders, arthritis, ligament and tendon injuries, and degenerative orthopedic conditions.
• Review and interpret X-rays, MRI, CT scans, ultrasound, and other relevant diagnostic investigations.

Treatment Planning & Delivery

• Develop individualized medical, rehabilitative, and surgical treatment plans.
• Perform appropriate conservative treatments, including medication, injections, immobilization, and rehabilitation where indicated.
• Provide appropriate surgical and non-surgical interventions based on patient needs.

Surgical Management

• Perform orthopedic surgical procedures within the physician's licensed scope, clinical competency, and hospital privileges.
• Provide pre-operative assessment, surgical counseling, risk evaluation, and informed consent.
• Provide comprehensive post-operative care and monitor recovery and potential complications.

Care Coordination & Education

• Coordinate rehabilitation and follow-up care with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pain specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, recovery, lifestyle modifications, and preventive measures.

Governance & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential medical records, including consultation notes, operative reports, and follow-up documentation.
• Ensure compliance with DHA regulations, hospital policies, infection-control procedures, and patient-safety standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical audits, quality-improvement programs, and continuing medical education.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Orthopedic Surgery / Orthopedics or equivalent specialty qualification.
• Relevant specialist clinical and surgical experience.
• Valid DHA Specialist license/eligibility or eligibility to obtain a professional license for practice in Dubai.
• Meets the applicable UAE Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR) for the Specialist title.
• Current professional registration and relevant Good Standing documentation, where applicable.
• Appropriate surgical credentials and hospital privileges for procedures performed.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical and surgical expertise in orthopedic conditions and procedures.
• Excellent patient communication skills.
• Proficiency in interpreting diagnostic imaging modalities including X-rays, MRI, CT scans, and ultrasound.

Additional Information

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Competitive salary package.
• Performance-based incentives, where applicable.
• Medical insurance and other benefits according to company policy.
• Continuing medical education and professional development opportunities.
• Access to modern diagnostic and surgical facilities.
• Supportive multidisciplinary clinical environment.