Consultant Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Location

UAE – Dubai / Abu Dhabi / Al Ain

Position

Consultant Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Level

Consultant

Qualification

Tier 1 / Western qualified

Language

Arabic speaker preferred

About the role

SearchPlus HR is seeking an experienced consultant orthopedic spine surgeon to join a leading healthcare organization in the UAE.

The successful candidate will provide expert surgical and non-surgical management of complex spinal conditions and contribute to a multidisciplinary spine service focused on high-quality, evidence-based patient care.

Key responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with spinal disorders.
• Perform appropriate surgical and non-surgical interventions for cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine conditions.
• Manage degenerative spinal disorders, disc disease, spinal stenosis, deformities and other complex spinal conditions.
• Perform spinal decompression, discectomy, fusion and other appropriate spine procedures within the scope of expertise.
• Evaluate and manage spinal trauma, fractures and selected spinal emergencies.
• Assess patients with spinal deformity, instability and complex degenerative conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and imaging.
• Interpret relevant MRI, CT, X-ray and other diagnostic imaging.
• Provide appropriate conservative management and determine when surgical intervention is indicated.
• Collaborate closely with neurosurgeons, neurologists, radiologists, physiotherapists and other multidisciplinary specialists.
• Provide pre-operative counselling and post-operative follow-up.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement and evidence-based surgical practice.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with UAE healthcare regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Medical degree with a recognised postgraduate qualification in orthopedic surgery / orthopaedics.
• Fellowship or advanced subspecialty training in spine surgery / orthopedic spine surgery strongly preferred.
• Proven consultant-level experience in orthopedic spine surgery.
• Strong experience managing complex spinal and degenerative conditions.
• Tier 1 / Western qualification strongly preferred, including:
• UK CCT / CCST
• American Board
• Canadian Royal College – RCPSC
• Irish Board
• Australian / New Zealand recognised qualifications
• Other recognised Tier 1 international qualifications
• Strong surgical and clinical decision-making skills.
• Eligible for consultant-level UAE licensing, subject to assessment by the relevant health authority.
• Arabic-speaking candidates are preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and clinical excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Attractive employment benefits.
• Opportunity to join a leading healthcare organisation in the UAE.
• Modern surgical facilities and advanced clinical infrastructure.
• Multidisciplinary environment with experienced medical teams.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Relocation support, where applicable.
• Guidance with UAE licensing and onboarding procedures.