Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon - Foot and Ankle

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Foot and Ankle for a full-time role in Dubai, UAE. The position requires significant post-specialist experience and demonstrated expertise in foot and ankle procedures.

The successful candidate will independently assess patients, plan complex reconstructions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams within a tertiary-care setting.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from a recognized medical school.
• Postgraduate training in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Board Certification or Consultant qualification in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery is highly desirable.
• Valid DoH Abu Dhabi license or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level assessment and management of foot and ankle conditions.
• Diagnose and treat foot and ankle trauma and fractures.
• Manage sports-related injuries and instability.
• Treat Achilles tendon disorders and deformities.
• Evaluate flatfoot, cavus foot, and forefoot deformities.
• Coordinate preoperative evaluations and postoperative rehabilitation.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists and radiologists in care pathway.

Skills

Foot & Ankle Surgery

Consultant Experience

Independent Operative Skill

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Medical degree

Postgraduate Orthopedic Training

Board Certification/Consultant

Foot & Ankle Fellowship

DoH license eligibility

Job description

Job Snapshot

Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon - Foot and Ankle Job Snapshot Role: Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon - Foot and Ankle Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Hospital and Health Care Function: Medical Practitioner Experience: Significant post-specialist experience with demonstrated Foot and Ankle Surgery expertise Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking an experienced Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Foot and Ankle Surgery for a full-time healthcare opportunity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Hospital and Health Care Function: Medical Practitioner Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Full-time

Clinical Scope

The Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon will independently assess and manage patients with a broad spectrum of foot and ankle conditions, developing individualized operative and non-operative treatment strategies according to clinical findings and evidence-based orthopedic practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level assessment and management of foot and ankle conditions.
• Diagnose and treat foot and ankle trauma and fractures.
• Manage sports-related foot and ankle injuries and ankle instability.
• Treat Achilles tendon disorders.
• Manage hallux valgus and other forefoot deformities.
• Evaluate and treat flatfoot and cavus foot conditions.
• Manage arthritis and degenerative joint disease affecting the foot and ankle.
• Diagnose and treat tendon and ligament disorders.
• Provide specialist management of complex foot and ankle deformities.
• Collaborate with relevant specialties in the management of diabetic and other complex foot conditions.
• Conduct preoperative evaluations and develop individualized surgical treatment plans.
• Provide postoperative management and coordinate appropriate rehabilitation.

Foot and Ankle Surgery

• Perform foot and ankle reconstruction.
• Undertake ankle arthroscopy where clinically indicated.
• Perform ligament reconstruction.
• Carry out Achilles tendon surgery.
• Perform forefoot and hindfoot procedures.
• Undertake corrective osteotomy.
• Perform ankle arthroplasty where appropriately trained.
• Manage complex trauma through appropriate fracture fixation procedures.

Multidisciplinary Practice

The consultant will work closely with physiotherapists, podiatrists, sports medicine specialists, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in foot and ankle care. Responsibilities include participation in outpatient clinics, operating lists, and on-call services as required. The position also involves contributing to clinical protocols, quality improvement, patient safety, clinical audits, research, and orthopedic service development.

Teaching and Clinical Leadership

• Teach and supervise residents, fellows, and junior physicians.
• Contribute to evidence-based clinical protocols and treatment pathways.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives.
• Support research and clinical audit activities.
• Maintain accurate medical records and comply with applicable UAE healthcare regulations and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from a recognized medical school.
• Completion of recognized postgraduate training in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Recognized Board Certification, Specialist, or Consultant qualification in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Fellowship or advanced formal training in Foot and Ankle Surgery is highly desirable.
• Valid Department of Health - DoH Abu Dhabi Consultant license or eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery.

Required Experience

• Significant post-specialist experience as a Consultant or Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon.
• Demonstrated subspecialty experience in Foot and Ankle Surgery.
• Strong experience managing complex foot and ankle trauma, deformity, and degenerative conditions.
• Demonstrated independent operative experience in foot and ankle procedures.
• Experience within a tertiary-care orthopedic center is highly desirable.

Preferred Experience

• Fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery.
• Experience in ankle arthroscopy and sports-related foot and ankle surgery.
• Experience managing complex hindfoot and ankle reconstruction.
• Experience with ankle replacement is an advantage.
• Experience in diabetic or neuropathic foot management is desirable.
• Academic, teaching, research, or quality improvement experience is an advantage.

Core Competencies

• Advanced clinical and surgical expertise in Foot and Ankle Surgery.
• Excellent diagnostic and operative decision-making.
• Strong technical surgical skills.
• Ability to independently manage complex trauma and reconstructive cases.
• Effective communication and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered orthopedic care.