Consultant - General Surgery

🗓️ Posted 2026-07-21 UAE Hybrid Healthcare Medical

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Market rate

AED 55,000–AED 95,000/mo (AED 660,000–AED 1,140,000/yr)

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About the Company

The Consultant Breast Surgeon is responsible for providing specialized surgical care for patients with benign and malignant breast diseases. The role includes the assessment, diagnosis, surgical management, postoperative care, and long-term follow-up of breast conditions. The consultant works within a multidisciplinary breast care team to ensure evidence-based, patient-centered treatment while maintaining the highest standards of clinical quality and safety. NMC Healthcare is the most trusted and the largest private healthcare company in the UAE for over 50 years. With a dedicated team of doctors, nurses, allied health and support personnel, NMC owns and manage numerous healthcare facilities in the UAE , treating millions of patients every year. The company has specialized verticals that include Multi-Specialty Care, Maternity and Fertility, Long-Term and Home Care, Medical Centers, Day Surgery Centers, Operations and Management. We at NMC facilitate a challenging and motivating work environment that enables ample scope for career growth and development. We create a conducive work culture that attracts, retain and help talented and committed individuals grow. We encourage lifelong learning and deliver the best care to our customers and strive towards creating a world-class platform for nurturing the professionals of tomorrow. Regards, NMC Talent Acquisition

Responsibilities

  • Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with benign and malignant breast diseases.
  • Perform comprehensive breast examinations and clinical assessments.
  • Evaluate patients presenting with breast lumps, nipple discharge, breast pain, skin changes, and abnormal breast imaging findings.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical guidelines and multidisciplinary recommendations.
  • Perform breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy/wide local excision).
  • Perform mastectomy procedures, including skin-sparing and nipple-sparing techniques where appropriate.
  • Perform sentinel lymph node biopsy and axillary lymph node dissection.
  • Perform excision of benign breast lesions and other breast surgical procedures.
  • Coordinate reconstructive surgery with Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons when indicated.
  • Manage breast emergencies, postoperative complications, and surgical follow-up.
  • Participate in breast cancer screening and early detection programs.
  • Provide survivorship and long-term follow-up care.
  • Diagnostic Responsibilities
  • Interpret mammography, breast ultrasound, MRI, and other breast imaging studies in collaboration with Radiology.
  • Correlate imaging findings with clinical examination and pathology.
  • Review biopsy and histopathology reports.
  • Recommend further diagnostic investigations where clinically indicated.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary breast meetings (Tumor Board).
  • Patient Care
  • Counsel patients regarding diagnosis, treatment options, risks, benefits, and expected outcomes.

Requirements

  • MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognized in the UAE.
  • Master's degree (MS), MD, FRCS, Arab Board, European Board, American Board, or equivalent qualification in General Surgery.
  • Fellowship or advanced subspecialty training in Breast Surgery, Surgical Oncology, or Oncoplastic Breast Surgery is preferred.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of post-qualification experience as a Consultant Breast Surgeon (subject to UAE licensing authority requirements).
  • Extensive experience in breast cancer surgery and benign breast disease management.
  • Valid DHA, DOH, or MOHAP Consultant license, or eligibility to obtain one.
  • Compliance with UAE Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR).
  • Advanced breast surgery techniques.
  • Breast cancer diagnosis and management.
  • Oncoplastic breast surgery knowledge.
  • Clinical decision-making.
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration.
  • Excellent communication and counseling skills.
  • EMR proficiency.
  • Commitment to quality improvement and patient safety.
  • Competencies
  • Clinical excellence
  • Patient-centered care
  • Professional integrity
  • Critical thinking