Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon – Hip & Knee

About the role

The Abu Dhabi Region seeks a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon specialized in hip and knee surgery to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred surgical care. You will join a multidisciplinary team within SEHA, providing comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation for a wide range of joint disorders.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients with hip and knee conditions, including osteoarthritis, fractures, avascular necrosis and deformities.
• Perform total hip and knee replacements, revision arthroplasty, minimally invasive joint procedures and arthroscopies.
• Oversee pre‑operative, intra‑operative and post‑operative care to ensure optimal recovery.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, pain specialists, rheumatologists and other clinicians.
• Run outpatient clinics, provide inpatient consultations and lead surgical rounds.
• Supervise junior surgeons, residents and allied health staff, contributing to teaching and skills development.
• Maintain accurate documentation in SEHA’s electronic medical record system.
• Participate in quality‑assurance activities, morbidity‑mortality reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Residency in Orthopedic Surgery and fellowship training in Hip and Knee Surgery or Arthroplasty.
• Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery with subspecialty credentials in Hip & Knee Reconstruction.
• Valid DOH Consultant License (or eligibility to obtain).
• Minimum five years post‑board experience as an Orthopedic Consultant focused on hip and knee procedures.

Required skills

• Hip and knee arthroplasty (primary and revision).
• Minimally invasive joint surgery.
• Arthroscopy techniques.
• Use of electronic medical record systems for operative reporting.

What we offer

• State‑of‑the‑art surgical facilities within SEHA.
• Opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration and clinical research.
• Professional development and teaching responsibilities.