Plastic Surgery Specialist – Lymphedema & Lipedema Management - Abu Dhabi

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Plastic Surgery Specialist to join our healthcare team in Abu Dhabi, with a particular focus on the assessment and management of lymphedema and lipedema. The successful candidate will provide specialist consultation, develop individualized treatment plans, perform appropriate surgical and non-surgical interventions, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with lymphedema, lipedema, and related lymphatic disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide conservative and surgical treatment options based on patient needs and clinical indications.
• Perform relevant plastic and reconstructive procedures, including lymphatic and soft-tissue procedures where appropriately trained and credentialed.
• Evaluate patients for procedures such as liposuction/debulking for lipedema or lymphedema, where clinically appropriate.
• Provide pre-operative counselling, informed consent, and post-operative follow-up.
• Monitor treatment outcomes and manage potential complications.
• Collaborate with vascular surgeons, physiotherapists, lymphatic therapists, nutritionists, radiologists, and other relevant specialists.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Stay current with advances in lymphatic surgery, lipedema management, microsurgery, and reconstructive plastic surgery.
• Participate in clinical meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development activities.

Requirements

• Medical degree with recognized postgraduate qualification in Plastic Surgery.
• Valid eligibility/licensure to practice as a Plastic Surgery Specialist in Abu Dhabi/UAE, in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Proven clinical experience in lymphedema and/or lipedema management.
• Strong experience in plastic, reconstructive, and/or lymphatic surgery.
• Microsurgical or lymphatic surgery experience is highly desirable.
• Experience managing complex post-operative and chronic swelling conditions is an advantage.
• Excellent clinical assessment, communication, and patient-counselling skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety, and ethical medical care.
• Fluency in English; Arabic or other languages would be an advantage.

Preferred Experience

• Candidates with experience in one or more of the following will be particularly relevant:
• Lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA)
• Vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT)
• Lymphedema liposuction/debulking
• Lipedema surgical management
• Microsurgery and reconstructive procedures
• Complex soft-tissue reconstruction
• Post-cancer or post-surgical lymphedema
• Multidisciplinary lymphatic rehabilitation
• What We Offer
• Competitive compensation package
• Professional and supportive clinical environment
• Opportunity to develop a specialized lymphedema and lipedema service
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Continuing professional development opportunities
• Modern clinical facilities in Abu Dhabi

To apply: Please submit your updated CV, relevant qualifications, professional license/eligibility details, and a summary of your experience in lymphedema and lipedema management.