Dr. Iftikhar Suleman, F.R.C.S, F.E.B.P.S., F.A.C.S., F.R.C.S.Ed., F.C.P.S., is a pediatric surgery consultant at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi. He is also the chair of the pediatric surgery division.
With more than 33 years of pediatric surgery experience at the most prestigious institutions in the UK, Pakistan, Japan & UAE, Dr. Suleman has earned fellowships in several esteemed societies and institutions. He is a member of several pediatric surgical societies.
A fellow of esteemed societies, including the Royal College of Surgeons (F.R.C.S.), UK, and the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.), USA, Dr. Suleman is a respected authority in his field.
His extensive contributions to over 77 research publications, encompassing book chapters in pediatric surgery textbooks, showcase his commitment to advancing medical knowledge. Dr. Suleman’s proficiency spans a wide array of pediatric surgical procedures, including general pediatric surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, pancreatic surgery, and thoracic surgery. As an active member of international pediatric surgical societies, he continues to impact the field.
Dr. Suleman’s professional journey includes roles as a clinical professor of surgery at Khalifa University, UAE. He is actively involved as a trainer, assessor, and examiner for prestigious institutions. Recognized for his outstanding contributions, he has received awards such as the UAE Distinguished Surgeon Award and the SEHA Best Employee Award. Dr. Suleman is dedicated to shaping the future of pediatric surgery through education, research, and clinical excellence.