Plastic Surgery Specialist – Lymphedema & Lipedema Management - Abu Dhabi

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional clinical environment

Specialized service development

Multidisciplinary collaboration

CPD opportunities

Modern facilities

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking an experienced Plastic Surgery Specialist to join our Abu Dhabi healthcare team with a focus on lymphedema and lipedema assessment and management. You will provide specialist consultations, develop individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to optimize outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds a medical degree with postgraduate Plastic Surgery qualifications, is licensed to practice in Abu Dhabi/UAE, and has proven

Qualifications

• Medical degree with recognized postgraduate qualification in Plastic Surgery.
• Valid eligibility/licensure to practice as a Plastic Surgery Specialist in Abu Dhabi/UAE.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage lymphedema, lipedema, and related lymphatic disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide conservative and surgical treatment options.
• Perform lymphatic and soft-tissue procedures where trained and credentialed.
• Evaluate patients for liposuction/debulking for lipedema or lymphedema when appropriate.
• Provide pre-operative counselling, informed consent, and post-operative follow-up.
• Monitor treatment outcomes and manage potential complications.
• Collaborate with vascular surgeons, physiotherapists, lymphatic therapists, nutritionists, radiologists, and other specialists.
• Maintain accurate medical records per regulatory requirements.
• Stay current with advances in lymphatic surgery and reconstructive plastic surgery.
• Participate in clinical meetings, quality initiatives, and professional development.

Skills

Lymphedema management

Lipedema management

Microsurgery

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical consultation

Patient counselling

Education

Medical degree with postgraduate Plastic Surgery qualification

Licensed to practice in Abu Dhabi/UAE

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Plastic Surgery Specialist to join our healthcare team in Abu Dhabi, with a particular focus on the assessment and management of lymphedema and lipedema. The successful candidate will provide specialist consultation, develop individualized treatment plans, perform appropriate surgical and non-surgical interventions, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Key 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 based on 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/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.
• Collaborate with vascular surgeons, physiotherapists, lymphatic therapists, nutritionists, radiologists, and other relevant specialists.
• 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.

Requirements

• Medical degree with recognized postgraduate qualification in Plastic Surgery.
• Valid eligibility/licensure to practice as a Plastic Surgery Specialist in Abu Dhabi/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 Experience

• Candidates with experience in one or more of the following will be particularly relevant:
• Lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA)
• Vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT)
• Lymphedema liposuction/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 develop a specialized lymphedema and lipedema service
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Continuing professional development opportunities
• Modern clinical facilities in Abu Dhabi