Dr. Mohammed Omar AlShaikh

Specialist, General Surgery and Trauma
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Dr. Mohammed Omar AlShaikh, M.B.B.S., is a Board-certified General Surgeon with the Department of Surgery at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi.

With nearly a decade of surgical expertise, Dr. AlShaikh specialises in trauma and advanced minimally invasive surgery. He completed his surgical training at Rashid Hospital in Dubai and earned his Arab Board certification in General Surgery.

Prior to joining SSMC, he worked alongside world-renowned surgeons across various surgical subspecialties, further honing his skills. Dr. AlShaikh has also held faculty appointments at medical colleges in the UAE, reflecting his dedication to surgical education and academic excellence.

Known for his patient-centred approach, Dr. AlShaikh prioritises integrity and compassion in patient care, taking the time to address all patient concerns thoroughly. His areas of expertise include laparoscopy (keyhole surgery), management of trauma, emergency gastrointestinal conditions, gallbladder diseases, hernias (umbilical, inguinal, incisional), anal conditions, and chronic wound care.

Doctor can help with

  • Laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery
  • Trauma management
  • Emergency gastrointestinal conditions
  • Gallbladder diseases
  • Hernias (umbilical, inguinal, incisional)
  • Anal conditions
  • Chronic wound care

Licences and certifications

  • Core Skills in Minimally Invasive Surgery – Royal College of Surgeons
  • Emergency Surgery Course – The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (A.A.S.T.)
  • Masterclass in Emergency Surgery – Sharjah Surgical Institute
  • Masterclass on Roux-En-Y and Gastric Bypass for Morbid Obesity – Sharjah Surgical Institute
  • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Surgery Course – Mohammed Bin Rashid University
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support (A.T.L.S.)
  • Definitive Surgical Trauma Care (D.S.T.C.)
  • Simulation-Based Advanced Trauma Course (S.A.T.C.)
  • Point of Care Emergency Ultrasound – Dubai Health

Training and work experience

  • Specialist, General Surgery and Trauma

    SSMC, Abu Dhabi, UAE

  • General Surgery Specialist

    Mediclinic Parkview Hospital, Dubai, UAE

  • General Surgery Specialist Registrar

    AlZahra Hospital, Dubai, UAE

  • General Surgery Residency

    Rashid Hospital, Dubai, UAE

  • Internship

    Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Ajman, UAE

Education

  • General Surgery, Arab Board of Health Specialisations, UAE

  • Introduction to Clinical Research Training, Postgraduate Medical Education, Harvard Medical School, USA

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Gulf Medical University, UAE

Awards and recognitions

  • Most Helpful & Efficient Registrar, AlZahra Hospital Awards

  • Academic Chief Resident, Dubai General Surgery Residency Training Programme

  • Best Overall Resident, Dubai General Surgery Residency Training Programme

  • First Paper Prize, Amity University – Expo 2020: Students’ Aspirations

  • Most Social Student, Gulf Medical University Excellence Awards

  • Most Studious Student, Gulf Medical University Excellence Awards

  • Best Paper Award, Annual Scientific Meeting, Gulf Medical University

  • Overall Best Oral Session, Annual Scientific Meeting, Gulf Medical University

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