Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon — Trauma & Joint Care

Astra ProMed; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Annual paid leave

Professional development and CME

Modern orthopaedic facilities

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Licensing assistance

Job summary

Astra ProMed in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon to join a leading healthcare facility. The candidate will diagnose, treat, and surgically manage musculoskeletal conditions, with emphasis on patient safety and high-quality outcomes.

The role involves performing elective and emergency procedures, managing trauma, supervising junior surgeons, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree
• Postgraduate qualification in Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedics & Traumatology
• Board certification or equivalent consultant qualification
• Fellowship or advanced subspecialty training in Orthopaedic Surgery is highly desirable
• Minimum 5–10 years of post-specialization experience in Orthopaedic Surgery
• Strong clinical and surgical experience in complex musculoskeletal conditions
• Experience with orthopaedic trauma surgery, arthroscopy, joint reconstruction, and other relevant procedures
• Eligible for DOH Consultant classification/license in Abu Dhabi
• Excellent surgical, clinical, leadership, communication, and patient-management skills

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive consultation, diagnosis, and surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions
• Perform elective and emergency orthopedic procedures within scope of expertise
• Diagnose and manage fractures, dislocations, ligament injuries, and joint diseases
• Perform fracture fixation, arthroscopy, joint reconstruction, and joint replacement when trained
• Evaluate and manage osteoarthritis, sports injuries, and traumatic conditions
• Provide surgical and non-surgical management of upper and lower limbs
• Supervise minimally invasive techniques and advanced surgical interventions
• Assess complex trauma and post-traumatic musculoskeletal conditions
• Provide pre-operative assessment, planning, informed consent, and postoperative follow-up
• Manage post-operative complications and interpret imaging
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and educate patients
• Develop rehabilitation plans with physiotherapists
• Contribute to audits, teaching, research, and CME

Skills

Orthopaedic surgery expertise

Leadership

Education

MBBS/MD or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification in Orthopaedic Surgery/Orthopaedics & Traumatology

Board certification or equivalent

Fellowship or advanced subspecialty training in Orthopaedic Surgery

Job description

Astra ProMed in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon to join a leading healthcare facility. The candidate will diagnose, treat, and surgically manage musculoskeletal conditions, with emphasis on patient safety and high-quality outcomes.

The role involves performing elective and emergency procedures, managing trauma, supervising junior surgeons, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.