Dr Maher H. Z. Al Rawi is a distinguished Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with over 30 years of experience. He holds multiple prestigious qualifications, including an M.B.Ch.B. from Baghdad, C.A.B.S (Arab Board), MRCS from Edinburgh, UK, E.P.O.S. Diploma in European Paediatrics Orthopaedic Surgery, M.Ch (Orth), and FRCS from Glasgow, UK.
Dr Maher is fellow of the Royal College of Glasgow, UK, and a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK. He also holds a European Paediatric Orthopaedic Diploma. His professional affiliations include the Emirates and Iraqi Medical and Orthopaedic Associations, AO Trauma Foundation, Middle East Paediatric Orthopaedic Society, and European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society.
Dr Maher’s career began in 1992 in Iraq, where he served as an Orthopaedic surgeon and lecturer. He later became an Assistant Professor, Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon, and Deputy Dean for scientific affairs and postgraduate studies at Al Anbar Medical College. He also held positions at Baghdad University's Al Kindy College of Medicine.
Dr Maher has been a Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon and head of the Orthopaedic surgery department in premier hospitals in the UAE. He has treated thousands of patients, supervised and taught medical students, and postgraduate doctors in Orthopaedic surgery.
His professional memberships include:
- Emirates Medical Association/Orthopaedics
- European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS)
- Middle East Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (MEPOS)
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (Glasgow)
- Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh)
- Member of AAOS (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Member of AO Trauma
- Iraqi Orthopaedic Association
- Member of SICOT
Dr Maher has contributed significantly to research, with publications in renowned journals. His dedication to medical excellence and continuous learning makes him a valuable asset to the healthcare community
Area of Expertise:
- Paediatric trauma and Orthopaedics
- Congenital Orthopaedic
- Clubfoot and developmental dysplasia of the hips.
- General trauma and Orthopaedics
- Upper and lower limb musculoskeletal injuries
- Bone disorders and Soft tissue injuries
- Neuropathic disorders like cerebral palsy and poliomyelitis
