Consultant - Breast Surgical Oncology

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Healthcare coverage

Paid annual leave

CME support

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East in Dubai invites an experienced Consultant - Breast Surgical Oncology to lead surgical management of breast cancer and benign breast disease, coordinating with oncology, radiology, pathology and reconstructive teams for coordinated patient care.

The role requires 5–10 years of breast surgery experience, proficiency in mastectomy and breast-conserving procedures, and the ability to participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards while maintaining high standards of

Qualifications

• 5–10 years breast surgery experience minimum.
• Arabic-speaking capability is essential.
• Valid UAE license or eligibility for consultant licensing in Dubai.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
• Experience with reconstructive procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage breast conditions from diagnosis through postoperative care.
• Coordinate with oncology, radiology, pathology and reconstructive teams.
• Perform mastectomy, lumpectomy, and breast-conserving surgery as appropriate.
• Oversee reconstruction planning with plastic surgery colleagues.
• Communicate treatment options, risks, and expected outcomes to patients.

Skills

Breast surgery

Breast oncology

General surgery

Mastectomy

Lumpectomy

Breast reconstruction

Oncologic surgery

Multidisciplinary care

Robotic surgery

Minimally invasive

Surgical pathology

Education

Medical degree

Board Certification in General Surgery

Breast surgery fellowship

UAE medical license eligibility

Job description

Consultant - Breast Surgical Oncology

Job Snapshot Role: Consultant - Breast Surgical Oncology Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Hospital and Health Care Function: Physician Experience: Minimum 5-10 years breast surgery experience Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview Consultant - Breast Surgical Oncology in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a specialized Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an Arabic-speaking general surgeon with advanced expertise in benign and malignant breast disease, breast cancer surgery, reconstructive procedures, and minimally invasive surgical care. Allocation Assist Middle East is hiring an experienced breast surgeon to provide comprehensive surgical management while collaborating with oncology, radiology, pathology, and reconstructive teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centered breast care.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Hospital and Health Care Function: Physician Salary: 80000-90000 Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Consultant - Breast Surgical Oncology will manage patients throughout the breast surgery pathway, from diagnostic assessment and operative planning to definitive cancer surgery, reconstruction coordination, and postoperative surveillance. The role requires balancing oncologic safety with preservation of function and appearance while helping patients understand complex treatment choices. Multidisciplinary decision-making will be central to achieving appropriate surgical margins, timely cancer treatment, effective reconstruction planning, and strong recovery outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients referred with benign and malignant breast conditions.
• Assess breast masses, suspicious lesions, imaging abnormalities, and confirmed breast malignancies.
• Review mammography, ultrasound, MRI, biopsy findings, and pathology reports as part of surgical planning.
• Develop individualized surgical strategies based on disease extent, tumor characteristics, patient preference, and multidisciplinary recommendations.
• Perform breast-conserving surgery for appropriately selected patients.
• Undertake lumpectomy and related oncologic breast procedures.
• Perform mastectomy using techniques appropriate to the patient 's disease and reconstructive plan.
• Coordinate reconstructive options for patients undergoing breast cancer surgery.
• Perform reconstructive breast procedures within approved training and clinical privileges.
• Work closely with reconstructive and plastic surgery teams when complex reconstruction is required.
• Apply oncologic surgical principles to achieve appropriate disease clearance while preserving healthy tissue where possible.
• Provide operative management for selected benign breast conditions requiring surgical treatment.
• Utilize minimally invasive surgical approaches when clinically appropriate.
• Incorporate robotic-assisted surgical technology where available, indicated, and supported by appropriate credentialing.
• Provide comprehensive preoperative assessment and surgical risk evaluation.
• Explain operative options, expected outcomes, possible complications, reconstruction choices, and recovery requirements.
• Obtain informed consent following detailed patient counselling.
• Deliver consultant-level intraoperative surgical care and respond appropriately to operative complications.
• Provide structured postoperative management including wound assessment, pain control, and complication surveillance.
• Review final histopathology and determine whether further surgical management is required.
• Coordinate subsequent oncology treatment following definitive breast surgery.
• Participate in multidisciplinary breast cancer and tumor board meetings.
• Collaborate with medical oncologists regarding systemic treatment pathways.
• Work closely with breast radiologists for imaging assessment, localization, and surveillance planning.
• Coordinate with radiation oncology teams when postoperative radiotherapy is indicated.
• Collaborate with pathology specialists to correlate operative and histological findings.
• Counsel patients regarding recovery, surveillance, preventive care, and long-term breast health.
• Communicate sensitively with patients and families during cancer diagnosis and treatment decision-making.
• Maintain complete consultation, operative, consent, histopathology, and follow-up documentation.
• Ensure compliance with UAE healthcare regulations, patient safety standards, infection prevention requirements, and ethical surgical practice.
• Participate in clinical audits, surgical outcome reviews, morbidity and mortality meetings, and quality improvement.
• Contribute to development of breast surgery pathways and evidence-based clinical protocols.
• Maintain current knowledge of advances in breast oncology, reconstructive techniques, minimally invasive surgery, and surgical technology.

Ideal Profile

• Medical degree from an accredited and recognized institution.
• Board Certification in General Surgery.
• Formal specialization, fellowship, or substantial advanced training in Breast Surgery.
• Minimum 5-10 years of relevant breast surgery experience.
• Strong expertise in surgical management of breast cancer.
• Demonstrated experience treating both benign and malignant breast disease.
• Advanced competence in mastectomy and breast-conserving surgery.
• Experience with reconstructive breast procedures is required.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary breast oncology treatment pathways.
• Western medical education or clinical training is preferred.
• Valid UAE professional license or eligibility for appropriate consultant licensing in Dubai.
• Experience with minimally invasive surgical techniques is desirable.
• Exposure to robotic-assisted surgery is advantageous where relevant to clinical practice.
• Ability to interpret breast imaging and pathology information for operative decision-making.
• Strong preoperative and postoperative patient management skills.
• Excellent communication and surgical counselling capability.
• Fluency in Arabic, spoken and written, is essential.
• Strong English communication skills are required for multidisciplinary clinical practice.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with oncology, radiology, pathology, and reconstructive specialists.
• Commitment to evidence-based breast cancer treatment, patient safety, clinical governance, and continuous professional development.

Skills Set

• Breast surgery
• Breast surgical oncology
• General surgery
• Breast cancer surgeryBenign breast disease
• Malignant breast tumors
• Mastectomy
• Lumpectomy
• Breast-conserving surgery
• Oncologic surgery
• Breast reconstruction
• Reconstructive breast surgery
• Surgical treatment planning
• Breast imaging correlation
• Histopathology correlation
• Multidisciplinary breast care
• Tumor board participation
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Robotic-assisted surgery
• Preoperative assessment
• Operative management
• Postoperative care
• Surgical complication management
• Cancer patient counselling
• Informed consent
• Breast cancer surveillance
• Clinical documentation
• Infection prevention
• Patient safety
• Clinical governance
• Surgical audit
• Morbidity and mortality review
• Quality improvement
• Continuing medical education

Why Join Us

This role offers an accomplished breast surgeon the opportunity to practice within Dubai 's advanced Hospital and Health Care sector while managing complex breast cancer and reconstructive cases using modern surgical technologies. The position combines oncologic surgery, multidisciplinary cancer planning, reconstructive care, and continued professional development. The package includes a competitive tax-free salary, comprehensive healthcare coverage, paid annual leave, CME support, relocation assistance, visa sponsorship, and access to advanced surgical training and technology.

About the Company

Allocation Assist Middle East supports hospitals and specialist healthcare organizations across the UAE and wider Middle East by recruiting experienced consultant and specialist physicians. The company works with healthcare providers seeking advanced expertise in breast surgery, surgical oncology, reconstructive care, general surgery, and other high-demand clinical specialties.