Dr. Zialyazan Sabbagh is a leading general and trauma surgeon in Abu Dhabi, with over 25 years of surgical experience and a proven track record in complex abdominal, colorectal, and emergency procedures. He currently serves as Trauma Medical Director at NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, where he oversees advanced trauma care services and surgical quality standards.
Dr. Sabbagh graduated from Rostov State Medical University (Russia) in 1997 and completed his surgical residency at the Rostov Oncological National Center, earning his Ph.D. in Oncological Surgery in 2001. He began his career as an attending surgeon in Damascus, Syria, before moving to the UAE in 2004. He worked for 12 years at Mafraq Hospital as a Senior Specialist in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, then at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City as Acting Consultant in General Surgery and Chair of the Trauma Committee until 2024.
A licensed general surgeon in Abu Dhabi, Dr. Sabbagh is known for:
- Advanced laparoscopic and open hernia repairs, including complex abdominal wall reconstructions.
- Gallbladder and biliary surgery (laparoscopic and open), including complicated cases.
- Colorectal surgery for tumors, diverticulitis, and advanced proctology (hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas).
- Emergency abdominal surgery for appendicitis, bowel obstruction, perforations, and trauma.
- Diagnostic and surgical treatment of abdominal tumors
Dr. Sabbagh has published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at leading surgical conferences, and trained numerous surgical residents in the UAE.
Professional Memberships:
- European Hernia Society (EHS)
- European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ESTES)
- Emirates Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery under Emirates Medical Association
- American Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST)
Dr. Sabbagh is committed to providing comprehensive general surgical care, combining technical excellence with a patient-centered approach to ensure the best possible outcomes.
