Consultant Gastrointestinal Surgeon
Description
A leading, internationally accredited hospital group in Dubai, UAE is expanding its gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgery services and is inviting applications from highly skilled consultant / specialist gastrointestinal surgeons to join its multidisciplinary surgical team.
This is a career-defining opportunity to practice within a JCI-accredited, technologically advanced surgical environment, delivering complex GI and hepatobiliary procedures to a diverse international patient population.
The role is ideal for internationally trained surgeons seeking tax-free income, access to advanced surgical infrastructure, and global clinical exposure within the UAE healthcare system.
Role overview
- Position: Consultant / Specialist Gastrointestinal Surgeon
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Hospital type: Private / Government / Multispecialty / Tertiary Care (JCI-accredited)
- Experience required: Minimum 3+ years post board certification
- Clinical scope: Gastrointestinal surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, minimally invasive and laparoscopic procedures
The successful candidate will manage complex gastrointestinal surgical cases while working closely with gastroenterologists, oncologists, and critical care teams.
Key responsibilities – gastrointestinal surgery
- Diagnose and surgically manage gastrointestinal conditions, including colorectal diseases, hepatobiliary disorders, and upper GI pathologies.
- Perform a wide range of open and minimally invasive surgical procedures, including laparoscopic and advanced GI surgeries.
- Manage gastrointestinal oncology cases, including cancers of the stomach, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary tract, in collaboration with multidisciplinary tumor boards.
- Conduct preoperative assessment, surgical planning, and postoperative care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Perform procedures such as colectomy, gastrectomy, hepatectomy, cholecystectomy, and pancreatic surgeries.
- Collaborate with gastroenterologists, oncologists, radiologists, and ICU teams for integrated patient management.
- Participate in emergency surgical services, including acute abdomen and GI bleeding cases.
- Ensure adherence to clinical governance, patient safety protocols, and international surgical standards.
- Contribute to clinical audits, research, and continuous medical education initiatives.
- Mentor junior doctors and surgical trainees where applicable.
- Maintain accurate and compliant electronic medical records and documentation.
Requirements
Eligibility & board recognition
We welcome applications from internationally trained surgeons with recognised qualifications such as:
- American Board of Surgery (GI / General Surgery with GI focus)
- UK CCT / FRCS (General / GI Surgery)
- European Board Certification
- Royal College Certification (Canada)
- Australian Fellowship
- Arab Board
- MCh / DNB / MS / FCPS or equivalent recognised specialist qualification
We welcome candidates from USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, Middle East, Africa, and South America.
Candidates should be eligible for DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion (full support provided).
Benefits
Compensation & benefits
- Competitive tax-free consultant salary package
- Performance-based incentives
- Housing allowance or accommodation support
- Comprehensive family medical insurance
- Annual return air tickets
- Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage
- Continuing medical education (CME) support
- Work within JCI-accredited, world-class hospitals
- Access to advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical technologies
- Exposure to complex GI and oncological cases
- High standard of living, safety, and global connectivity
Licensing & relocation support
- End-to-end DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion assistance
- DataFlow and credential verification support
- Visa processing and onboarding assistance
- Relocation support for surgeon and family
A structured onboarding process ensures a smooth transition into clinical practice in Dubai.