Plastic Surgery Specialist - Lymphatic Care

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Professional development opportunities

Modern clinical facilities

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks an experienced Plastic Surgery Specialist focused on lymphatic care in Dubai, UAE. The role involves assessment and management of lymphedema and lipedema, with both surgical and non-surgical treatment planning.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes, maintain evidence-based practice, and ensure regulatory compliance. English fluency is required; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Medical degree with a recognized postgraduate qualification in Plastic Surgery.
• Valid UAE licensure to practice as a Plastic Surgery Specialist.
• Proven clinical experience in lymphedema and/or lipedema management.
• Experience in plastic, reconstructive, and/or lymphatic surgery; microsurgery desirable.
• Fluency in English; Arabic or other languages would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients with lymphedema and lipedema.
• Develop individualized treatment plans including surgical and non-surgical options.
• Perform relevant plastic and reconstructive procedures as trained.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records and stay updated on lymphatic surgery advances.
• Provide patient counselling and informed consent.

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Plastic Surgery

Job description

Plastic Surgery Specialist - Lymphatic Care Job Snapshot Role: Plastic Surgery Specialist - Lymphatic Care Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Hospital and Health Care Function: Medical Practitioner Experience: Proven clinical experience in lymphedema and/or lipedema management Job Type: Full Time Position Overview Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking an experienced Plastic Surgery Specialist for a healthcare opportunity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with a particular focus on the assessment and management of lymphedema and lipedema. The role involves specialist consultation, individualized treatment planning, and appropriate surgical and non-surgical interventions for patients with lymphatic and related conditions. The specialist will work closely with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes while maintaining evidence-based clinical practice, patient safety, and appropriate regulatory standards.

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

Work Arrangement: On-site

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with lymphedema, lipedema, and related lymphatic disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide conservative and surgical treatment options according to patient needs and clinical indications.
• Perform relevant plastic and reconstructive procedures, including lymphatic and soft-tissue procedures where appropriately trained and credentialed.
• Evaluate patients for procedures such as liposuction or debulking for lipedema or lymphedema where clinically appropriate.
• Provide pre-operative counselling, informed consent, and post-operative follow-up.
• Monitor treatment outcomes and manage potential complications.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Stay current with advances in lymphatic surgery, lipedema management, microsurgery, and reconstructive plastic surgery.
• Participate in clinical meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development activities.

Multidisciplinary Patient Care

• Collaborate with vascular surgeons, physiotherapists, lymphatic therapists, nutritionists, radiologists, and other relevant specialists.
• Coordinate treatment planning across appropriate clinical disciplines.
• Support comprehensive management of patients with chronic swelling, lymphatic disorders, and complex post-operative needs.
• Communicate treatment options clearly and provide appropriate patient counselling throughout the care pathway.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Medical degree with a recognized postgraduate qualification in Plastic Surgery.
• Valid eligibility or licensure to practice as a Plastic Surgery Specialist in the UAE in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Proven clinical experience in lymphedema and/or lipedema management.
• Strong experience in plastic, reconstructive, and/or lymphatic surgery.
• Microsurgical or lymphatic surgery experience is highly desirable.
• Experience managing complex post-operative and chronic swelling conditions is an advantage.
• Excellent clinical assessment, communication, and patient-counselling skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety, and ethical medical care.
• Fluency in English.
• Arabic or other languages would be an advantage.

Preferred Specialist Experience

• Lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA).
• Vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT).
• Lymphedema liposuction and debulking.
• Lipedema surgical management.
• Microsurgery and reconstructive procedures.
• Complex soft-tissue reconstruction.
• Post-cancer or post-surgical lymphedema.
• Multidisciplinary lymphatic rehabilitation.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Professional and supportive clinical environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to a specialized lymphedema and lipedema service.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Continuing professional development opportunities.
• Modern clinical facilities.