Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad

Consultant – General Surgery

Speciality: General and Laparoscopic Surgery

Nationality: British

Experience: 25 Years

Languages: English, Hausa

NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah

Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad is an internationally renowned Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon with more than 25 years of experience in minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery. He has extensive expertise in colorectal cancer, pelvic floor disorders, complex abdominal wall hernias, and advanced gastrointestinal surgery. He is committed to delivering safe, evidence-based surgical care while ensuring the highest standards of patient outcomes and quality of life. 

Dr. Mukhtar obtained his MB, BS from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, followed by a Master of Medical Science (Cancer Studies) with Distinction from the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom. He also holds the prestigious FRCS (General Surgery), a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), and certification in Robotic Colorectal Surgery. 

Throughout his distinguished career in the United Kingdom, Dr. Mukhtar has served as Head of Department of Colorectal Surgery, Clinical Director of Surgery, Lead Clinician for Colorectal Cancer, and Specialty Tutor for Postgraduate Surgical Training. His expertise spans robotic and laparoscopic colorectal surgery, colorectal cancer, pelvic floor disorders, laparoscopic hernia repair, complex abdominal wall reconstruction, and advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques. 

  • MB, BS – University of Ibadan, Nigeria
  • Master of Medical Science (Cancer Studies with Distinction) – University of Sheffield, UK
  • FRCS (General Surgery)
  • Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
  • Certification in Robotic Colorectal Surgery 

  • Head of Department, Colorectal Surgery
  • Consultant Colorectal Surgeon
  • Clinical Director, Division of Surgery
  • Lead Clinician for Colorectal Cancer
  • Specialty Tutor for Postgraduate Surgical Training 

  • Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic) General Surgery
  • Robotic & Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
  • Colorectal Cancer Surgery
  • Pelvic Floor Disorders
  • Complex Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair
  • Haemorrhoids & Benign Colorectal Conditions
  • Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) 

  • FRCS (General Surgery)
  • CCT (General Surgery)

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NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah

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