Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon - Soft Tissue Knee
Posted date [2026-09-28]
(ID: 52700)
 |
Allocation Assist Middle East was founded by Emilie Davies in 2015, after she recognised a gap in the market for assisting highly skilled Western-trained doctors to find rewarding and fulfilling opportunities in top-tier hospitals in the UAE and other Gulf countries. We are now the fastest growing medical consulting company in the Middle East, having helped hundreds of senior consultant doctors from various specialties and backgrounds advance their careers and lifestyle while contributing to the dynamic and growing healthcare sector in this progressive and dynamic region of the world.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon - Soft Tissue KneeJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon - Soft Tissue Knee
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Experience: Significant post-specialist orthopedic surgery experience
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking an experienced Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Soft Tissue Knee Surgery for a full-time, on-site healthcare opportunity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The consultant will provide advanced diagnosis and surgical management for patients with ligament, meniscal, cartilage, patellofemoral, and sports-related knee conditions.
The position requires substantial independent experience in knee arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, and complex soft tissue knee surgery. The consultant will work closely with Sports Medicine physicians, physiotherapists, radiologists, and rehabilitation specialists to coordinate surgical treatment, postoperative rehabilitation, and return-to-sport planning.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Salary: Not
disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide consultant-level assessment and management for patients with soft tissue and sports-related knee disorders.
- Perform comprehensive preoperative assessments and develop individualized surgical treatment plans.
- Provide postoperative management and coordinate rehabilitation programs.
- Develop appropriate return-to-sport plans in collaboration with rehabilitation and Sports Medicine teams.
- Participate in outpatient knee clinics and operating lists.
- Provide on-call orthopedic services as required.
- Participate in multidisciplinary Sports Medicine and orthopedic meetings.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with applicable healthcare requirements and hospital policies.
Knee Conditions Managed
- ACL injuries
- PCL injuries
- MCL injuries
- LCL injuries
- Meniscal tears
- Multiligament knee injuries
- Cartilage injuries and defects
- Patellofemoral disorders
- Tendon and ligament disorders
- Sports-related knee injuries
- Knee instability
Advanced Knee Surgery
The consultant will perform procedures within professional expertise and granted clinical privileges, including:
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- ACL reconstruction
- PCL reconstruction
- Multiligament knee reconstruction
- Meniscal repair
- Meniscectomy
- Cartilage restoration procedures
- Patellar stabilization procedures
- Soft tissue knee reconstruction procedures
Qualifications
- Medical degree from a recognized medical school.
- Recognized postgraduate training in Orthopedic Surgery.
- Recognized Board Certification or equivalent Specialist or Consultant qualification in Orthopedic Surgery.
- Fellowship or advanced formal training in Sports Knee Surgery, Knee Surgery, or Arthroscopy is highly desirable.
- Eligibility for appropriate Consultant-level medical licensing in Dubai.
Required Experience
- Significant post-specialist experience as a Consultant or Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon.
- Demonstrated subspecialty experience in Soft Tissue Knee Surgery.
- Strong independent experience in knee arthroscopy and ligament reconstruction.
- Extensive experience managing ACL, PCL, meniscal, and other sports-related knee injuries.
- Experience managing professional, elite, or competitive athletes is highly desirable.
Preferred Expertise
- Fellowship training in Knee Surgery, Sports Orthopedics, or Arthroscopy
- Complex ligament reconstruction
- Cartilage restoration techniques
- Meniscal preservation techniques
- Computer-assisted or navigation-assisted knee procedures
- Management of professional sports teams or high-performance athletes
- Academic teaching and clinical research
- Quality improvement initiatives
Core Clinical Competencies
- Soft tissue knee surgery
- Sports knee surgery
- Knee arthroscopy
- ACL and PCL reconstruction
- Multiligament reconstruction
- Meniscal surgery and preservation
- Cartilage restoration
- Patellar stabilization
- Sports injury management
- Return-to-sport planning
- Advanced orthopedic decision-making
- Reconstructive knee surgery
Multidisciplinary Sports Medicine Care
The consultant will collaborate with Sports Medicine physicians, physiotherapists, radiologists, rehabilitation specialists, and other relevant professionals to provide coordinated care from initial diagnosis through surgery and rehabilitation.
The role requires strong diagnostic and operative decision-making, advanced arthroscopic and reconstructive skills, and a commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered orthopedic care.
Teaching, Research and Quality
The Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon will teach and supervise residents, fellows, and junior physicians while contributing to clinical research, audits, and service development.
The role also includes participation in clinical protocols, quality improvement, and patient-safety initiatives designed to maintain high standards of orthopedic and sports medicine care.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East provides personalized consulting services for accomplished doctors seeking healthcare opportunities in Dubai, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. The company connects medical professionals with hospitals through its established healthcare network in the region.
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide consultant-level assessment and management for patients with soft tissue and sports-related knee disorders.
- Perform comprehensive preoperative assessments and develop individualized surgical treatment plans.
- Provide postoperative management and coordinate rehabilitation programs.
- Develop appropriate return-to-sport plans in collaboration with rehabilitation and Sports Medicine teams.
- Participate in outpatient knee clinics and operating lists.
- Provide on-call orthopedic services as required.
- Participate in multidisciplinary Sports Medicine and orthopedic meetings.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with applicable healthcare requirements and hospital policies.
Knee Conditions Managed
- ACL injuries
- PCL injuries
- MCL injuries
- LCL injuries
- Meniscal tears
- Multiligament knee injuries
- Cartilage injuries and defects
- Patellofemoral disorders
- Tendon and ligament disorders
- Sports-related knee injuries
- Knee instability
Advanced Knee Surgery
The consultant will perform procedures within professional expertise and granted clinical privileges, including:
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- ACL reconstruction
- PCL reconstruction
- Multiligament knee reconstruction
- Meniscal repair
- Meniscectomy
- Cartilage restoration procedures
- Patellar stabilization procedures
- Soft tissue knee reconstruction procedures
Qualifications
- Medical degree from a recognized medical school.
- Recognized postgraduate training in Orthopedic Surgery.
- Recognized Board Certification or equivalent Specialist or Consultant qualification in Orthopedic Surgery.
- Fellowship or advanced formal training in Sports Knee Surgery, Knee Surgery, or Arthroscopy is highly desirable.
- Eligibility for appropriate Consultant-level medical licensing in Dubai.
Required Experience
- Significant post-specialist experience as a Consultant or Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon.
- Demonstrated subspecialty experience in Soft Tissue Knee Surgery.
- Strong independent experience in knee arthroscopy and ligament reconstruction.
- Extensive experience managing ACL, PCL, meniscal, and other sports-related knee injuries.
- Experience managing professional, elite, or competitive athletes is highly desirable.
Preferred Expertise
- Fellowship training in Knee Surgery, Sports Orthopedics, or Arthroscopy
- Complex ligament reconstruction
- Cartilage restoration techniques
- Meniscal preservation techniques
- Computer-assisted or navigation-assisted knee procedures
- Management of professional sports teams or high-performance athletes
- Academic teaching and clinical research
- Quality improvement initiatives
Core Clinical Competencies
- Soft tissue knee surgery
- Sports knee surgery
- Knee arthroscopy
- ACL and PCL reconstruction
- Multiligament reconstruction
- Meniscal surgery and preservation
- Cartilage restoration
- Patellar stabilization
- Sports injury management
- Return-to-sport planning
- Advanced orthopedic decision-making
- Reconstructive knee surgery
Multidisciplinary Sports Medicine Care
The consultant will collaborate with Sports Medicine physicians, physiotherapists, radiologists, rehabilitation specialists, and other relevant professionals to provide coordinated care from initial diagnosis through surgery and rehabilitation.
The role requires strong diagnostic and operative decision-making, advanced arthroscopic and reconstructive skills, and a commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered orthopedic care.
Teaching, Research and Quality
The Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon will teach and supervise residents, fellows, and junior physicians while contributing to clinical research, audits, and service development.
The role also includes participation in clinical protocols, quality improvement, and patient-safety initiatives designed to maintain high standards of orthopedic and sports medicine care.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East provides personalized consulting services for accomplished doctors seeking healthcare opportunities in Dubai, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. The company connects medical professionals with hospitals through its established healthcare network in the region.
