Zelal Al Abed
Al Ain City,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Consultant general surgeon with 15 years of expertise in general surgery, gastrointestinal, breast, and thyroid procedures. Skilled in laparoscopic techniques and committed to academic medical teaching as adjunct faculty. Actively participates in committees and integrates modern medical technologies. Focused on advancing skills in surgical oncology, a primary area of interest.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Consultant General Surgeon
Mediclinic Al Ain Hospital
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
04.2022 - 09.2025
Provided advanced clinical surgical care as a consultant general surgeon.
Delivered clinical training to medical students, enhancing educational outcomes.
Contributed to blood bank committee, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Participated in quality committee focused on reducing readmission rates.
Specialist General Surgeon
Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital (Umm Al Quwain – UAE) Teaching Hospital
Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates
09.2016 - 03.2022
- Served as specialist general surgeon, performing complex surgical procedures.
- Functioned as Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Sharjah, educating future medical professionals.
- Contributed to Resuscitation and Trauma committee, enhancing emergency response protocols.
- Participated in JCI chapter initiatives, promoting healthcare quality standards.
Specialist General Surgeon
University Hospital Sharjah(Sharjah – UAE)
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Performed a wide range of surgical procedures, including emergencies and outpatient care.
- Provided perioperative care to enhance patient recovery and safety.
- Trained medical students in fundamental surgical skills and trauma management at Sharjah University.
- Led bedside and clinical training initiatives to deliver comprehensive educational experiences.
Specialist General Surgeon
Own Private clinic
Aleppo, Syria
11.2010 - 07.2013
- Conducted surgical procedures, including gastrointestinal, endocrine, and breast surgeries using both open and laparoscopic techniques.
- Administered outpatient clinic services to enhance patient care.
- Performed LASER therapy for varicose veins.
Lecturer(4 hours/week)
Aleppo University- Faculty of Nursing Syria
Aleppo, Syria
03.2012 - 09.2012
General Surgery Resident
Aleppo University Hospital And ALKINDI Teaching Hospital Aleppo - Syria
Aleppo, Syria
10.2005 - 10.2010
- Completed five-year training programme for Arab Board and Syrian High Studies Specialties.
- Provided pre- and postoperative care for general surgery patients.
- Participated in both minor and major general surgery procedures, including laparoscopic techniques.
- Managed surgical emergencies, including trauma cases.
- Conducted outpatient clinics .
Visiting surgeon (elective training during residency)
Heidelberg University Hospital (Heidelberg – Germany)
Heidelberg, Germany
11.2009 - 12.2009
- Assisted in major hepatobiliary, pancreatic, colorectal surgeries, and organ transplantation.
- Attended daily grand rounds to review patient cases and treatment plans.
Visiting surgeon (elective training during residency)
Heidelberg University Hospital (Heidelberg – Germany)
Heidelberg, Germany
10.2008 - 12.2008
- Assisted in major hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and colorectal surgeries as well as organ transplantation.
- Participated in daily grand rounds to evaluate patient cases and treatment strategies.
- Attended courses on TME, liver, and pancreas, enhancing surgical expertise.
Education
High Studies Specialty - General Surgery (Syrian Board)
Aleppo University
Aleppo, Syria 10.2005 - 10.2010
Arab Board of Health Specialization - General Surgery
Aleppo University
Aleppo, Syria 11.2011 - 03.2015
DIU (Interuniversity Diploma) - Breast disease
Strasburg
Aleppo 11.2011 - 03.2015
Medical Degree MBBS -
Aleppo University
Aleppo, Syria 09.1999 - 07.2005
Skills
Laparoscopic surgery
Breast surgery
Thyroid surgery
Clinical teaching
Certification
- In Syria Ministry of Health : Specialist General Surgery ( July 2011 - permanent)
- In UAE DOH (Department of Health Abu Dhabi) : Consultant General Surgeon (since 2022)
- MOHAP registration as consultant general surgeon (valid until 2028)
- DHA registration as consultant general surgeon (valid until July 2026)
- For UK Passed the MRCS part A exam ( Royal College of Surgeons of England) as part of the ongoing pathway toward GMC registration
Languages
Arabic
English
Referees
- Azam, Yusuf, Professor of Surgery, Consultant General Surgeon and former HOD Surgery at Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital, azam_yusuf@hotmail.com, +971-507673326, +971-555580036, Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital
- Hossam, Hamdy, Chancellor of Gulf Medical University, Consultant Pediatric Surgeon, profhossamhamdy@gmail.com, Gulf Medical University
- Adel, Bsata, Professor of General Surgery, Aleppo University, Syria, +963-944-558188, Aleppo University, Aleppo, Syria
- M.Walid, Hamwi, Consultant General & Vascular Surgeon, mwhamwi@hotmail.com, +963-933-201504, AL Kindi Teaching Hospital, Aleppo, Syria, Head of Department of Surgery, AL Kindi Teaching Hospital , Aleppo , Syria, Medical Director, ALSHAHBAA Hospital ,Aleppo, Syria
Other Activities& courses
- Name of Activity Date of Completion
- ESSO course on Basics in Liver Surgery November 2025
- IRCAD Masterclass - Hepatic and Pancreatic Surgery : robotic & laparoscopic approaches November 2025
- Anal Manometry and Endoanal US workshop May 2025
- Minimally Invasive HPB workshop April 2025
- Clinical Research Programme October 2024
- Observership in Surgical Oncology at Tata Medical Center, Kolkata, India June 2024
- Chest Wall Perforator Flaps and Lymphedema Surgical Management February 2024
- LASER proctology by Lasotronix India August 2022
- Online Course on Oncoplastic Breast Surgery (ESSO) June 2021
- Management of hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy HIPEC after Cytoreductive Surgery by ESSO (European Society of Surgical Oncology) Hamburg ,March 2019
- Observership in advanced visceral surgery Heidelberg University Hospital October- November 2018
- ATLS Advanced Trauma Life Support March 2018
- Surgical Endoscopy by Strasburg University October 2016 – September 2017
- 150 hours of online learning over one year (Basic Principles, Digestive, Hepato-bilio-pancreatic and imaging modalities)
- Research Methodology Course (Gulf Medical University) Ajman, UAE July 2015
- Academic Writing in Medicine Course(SAMS Syrian American Medical Society) October 2015
Memberships
▪ Syrian Medical Council : since 2005
▪ Syrian Association of General Surgeons : since 2010
▪ American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons: Since December 2015
▪ ESSO: European Society of Surgical Oncology: Since March 2016
▪ EMA (Emirates Medical Association): Since March 2017
▪ SSO: The US Society of Surgical Oncology: since August 2020
Timeline
Consultant General Surgeon
Mediclinic Al Ain Hospital
04.2022 - 09.2025
Specialist General Surgeon
Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital (Umm Al Quwain – UAE) Teaching Hospital
09.2016 - 03.2022
Specialist General Surgeon
University Hospital Sharjah(Sharjah – UAE)
01.2014 - 08.2016
Lecturer(4 hours/week)
Aleppo University- Faculty of Nursing Syria
03.2012 - 09.2012
Arab Board of Health Specialization - General Surgery
Aleppo University
11.2011 - 03.2015
DIU (Interuniversity Diploma) - Breast disease
Strasburg
11.2011 - 03.2015
Specialist General Surgeon
Own Private clinic
11.2010 - 07.2013
Visiting surgeon (elective training during residency)
Heidelberg University Hospital (Heidelberg – Germany)
11.2009 - 12.2009
Visiting surgeon (elective training during residency)
Heidelberg University Hospital (Heidelberg – Germany)
10.2008 - 12.2008
General Surgery Resident
Aleppo University Hospital And ALKINDI Teaching Hospital Aleppo - Syria
10.2005 - 10.2010
High Studies Specialty - General Surgery (Syrian Board)
Aleppo University
10.2005 - 10.2010
Medical Degree MBBS -
Aleppo University
09.1999 - 07.2005