Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon

Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Job Snapshot.

Location:
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Industry: Hospital and Health Care. Function: Medical Practitioner.

Experience:
Significant post-specialist experience in Orthopedic Surgery with independent Foot and Ankle surgical expertise; specific years not stated.

Job Type
Full Time. Work Arrangement: On-site.

Salary:
Not disclosed. Gender: No Preference. Candidate Nationality: Not specified.
Allocation Assist Middle East is recruiting an experienced Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Foot and Ankle Surgery for an Orthopedics Department in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and ongoing management for patients with complex foot and ankle conditions. The position covers traumatic injuries, sports-related disorders, degenerative joint disease, tendon and ligament injuries, and congenital or acquired deformities. The consultant will perform advanced foot and ankle procedures, including reconstructive surgery, ankle arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, Achilles tendon surgery, corrective osteotomy, and complex fracture fixation. Ankle arthroplasty may also form part of the role for candidates with appropriate training and approved clinical privileges. The position requires substantial independent surgical experience, excellent clinical judgment, and the ability to manage complex trauma and reconstructive cases. Candidates must hold recognized Orthopedic Surgery qualifications and a valid Department of Health (DoH) Abu Dhabi Consultant License or eligibility. Dedicated fellowship or advanced formal training in Foot and Ankle Surgery is highly desirable.
Key Clinical and Surgical ResponsibilitiesProvide consultant-level assessment and treatment for patients with foot and ankle disorders.
Diagnose and manage traumatic injuries, fractures, sports injuries, and complex musculoskeletal conditions affecting the foot and ankle.
Evaluate ankle instability, Achilles tendon disorders, and other tendon or ligament conditions.
Manage hallux valgus, forefoot deformities, flatfoot, cavus foot, and complex structural abnormalities.
Assess and treat arthritis and degenerative joint disease affecting the foot and ankle.
Participate in the multidisciplinary management of diabetic and other complex foot conditions.
Perform appropriate foot and ankle reconstructive procedures.
Conduct ankle arthroscopy within approved clinical privileges.
Perform ligament reconstruction and Achilles tendon surgery.
Undertake forefoot and hindfoot surgical procedures.
Perform corrective osteotomy for appropriate deformities.
Provide complex trauma surgery and fracture ankle arthroplasty where appropriately trained and authorized.
Conduct comprehensive preoperative evaluations and develop individualized surgical plans.
Provide postoperative assessment, monitoring, and follow-up.
Coordinate rehabilitation with physiotherapists and other relevant specialists.
Participate in outpatient foot and ankle clinics and scheduled operating lists.
Provide on-call orthopedic services as required.
Collaborate with podiatrists, sports medicine specialists, radiologists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Contribute to clinical protocols, patient safety, and quality improvement in teaching and supervision of residents, fellows, and junior physicians.
Support clinical research, audits, and service development.
Maintain accurate medical records in accordance with UAE healthcare regulations and hospital policies.
Foot and Ankle Conditions ManagedFoot and ankle fractures.
Complex traumatic injuries.
Sports-related foot and ankle injuries.
Chronic and recurrent ankle instability.
Achilles tendon disorders.
Tendon and ligament injuries.
Hallux valgus.
Forefoot deformities.
Flatfoot and cavus foot.
Arthritis and degenerative joint disease.
Complex hindfoot and ankle deformities.
Diabetic and other complex foot conditions requiring multidisciplinary management.
Advanced Foot and Ankle SurgeryFoot and ankle reconstruction.
Ankle arthroscopy.
Ligament reconstruction.
Achilles tendon surgery.
Forefoot surgery.
Hindfoot surgery.
Corrective osteotomy.
Complex fracture correction of selected foot and ankle deformities.
Ankle arthroplasty where appropriate training and privileges are held.
Complex Trauma and Fracture ManagementAssess patients with acute and complex foot and ankle injuries.
Evaluate fractures and associated musculoskeletal damage.
Determine appropriate operative or non-operative complex trauma procedures and fracture individualized surgical plans for challenging injuries.
Monitor fracture healing and postoperative recovery.
Coordinate rehabilitation and functional complex cases requiring multidisciplinary input.
Sports Injuries and Ankle InstabilityDiagnose sports-related foot and ankle conditions.
Evaluate ligament injuries and recurrent ankle instability.
Assess Achilles tendon disorders.
Develop individualized treatment appropriate ar