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.

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 excellenc

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.