Dr. Ali Hussein

Consultant Emergency Physician
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Dr. Ali Hussein, M.B.Ch.B., is a Consultant Emergency Physician with the Department of Emergency Medicine at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi.

Dr. Hussein is a Consultant Emergency Physician and brings more than 28 years of clinical experience across emergency, acute, military, and rural medicine, with extensive leadership exposure in high-acuity emergency department settings. He is Arab Board-certified in Emergency Medicine and currently practises in the UAE. He holds active medical licences across multiple jurisdictions, including the UAE, Oman, Iraq, and Qatar. His clinical expertise includes the management of complex, time-critical emergencies, emergency department operations, and multidisciplinary team leadership in tertiary and trauma-capable hospitals. His professional interests include clinical governance, patient safety, quality improvement, emergency department workflow optimisation, and medical education. Dr. Hussein is actively involved in mentoring junior physicians and contributes to morbidity and mortality reviews, KPI monitoring, and protocol development aligned with Department of Health (DoH) and international standards. In addition to his core Emergency Medicine practice, Dr. Hussein holds advanced qualifications in Aesthetic and Regenerative Medicine. He completed a Diploma from the Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine and a Fellowship from the American Board of Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine in 2025. This advanced training strengthens his expertise in facial anatomy, procedural precision, and complication management, complementing his emergency care practice, particularly in facial trauma and procedural interventions. Dr. Hussein is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred emergency care while contributing to academic excellence, service development, and continuous improvement within tertiary healthcare institutions.

Doctor can help with

  • Acute medical emergencies
  • Trauma and injury management
  • Cardiac and respiratory emergencies
  • Sepsis and critical infections
  • Paediatric and adult emergency cases

Memberships

  • Iraqi Medical Association
  • Emergency Medicine Reviews and Perspectives (EMRAP)

Licences and certifications

  • Consultant licence – Department of Health (DoH), Abu Dhabi
  • Consultant licence – Ministry of Health (MOH)
  • Consultant licence – Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
  • Iraqi Medical Licence
  • Arab Board of Emergency Medicine (ArBEM)
  • POCUS and Patient Safety and Medical Practice (PSAMP)
  • BLS, ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certified

Training and work experience

  • Consultant Emergency Physician

    Department of Emergency Medicine, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi

  • Consultant Emergency Physician

    Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman

  • Senior Emergency Physician

    UAE, Oman, and Iraq

Education

  • Arab Board Council of Health Specialisations

    Emergency Medicine (A.B.H.S.E.M), Iraq
  • M.B.Ch.B.

    College of Medicine, Al-Mustansiriyah University, Iraq
  • Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine

    Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine (CBAM), Canada
  • Fellowship in Aesthetic Medicine

    American Board of Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine (ABDAA)
  • Facial Anatomy Cadaver Course

    Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine (CBAM)

Awards and recognitions

  • NMCRH Appreciation Award

  • Best Staff Award, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman

  • Best Doctor of the Month, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman

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