Dr. Thaier Kadhum
General Surgery Consultant
General and Laparoscopic Surgery
Dr. Thaier Kadhum is a General Surgery Consultant at Dar Al Kamal Hospital in Sharjah, UAE, and a Fellow of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of England, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Ireland. Dr. Kadhum treats hernias, gallbladder disease, thyroid swellings, bowel conditions and surgical emergencies. Book an appointment on 06 599 7777.
About Dr. Thaier Kadhum
Dr. Thaier Kadhum is a consultant general surgeon at Dar Al Kamal Hospital in Sharjah. He sees adults with conditions that need a general surgeon's assessment, such as hernias, gallstones, thyroid swellings, problems of the stomach and bowel, varicose veins and urgent abdominal pain, and he explains whether an operation is needed and which kind would suit you.
He brings a long consultant career to that work. From 2000 to 2021 Dr. Kadhum was Consultant General Surgeon and Head of the Surgical Department at Al Dhaid Teaching Hospital in the Sharjah Medical District of the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, and for a period he also acted as the hospital's Medical Director. Before that he worked as a consultant surgeon in Yemen and as a specialist surgeon in Iraq, where he trained after qualifying in medicine at Baghdad Medical University in 1977.
Teaching and assessing surgeons has run alongside his clinical work. Dr. Kadhum was an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Medical College of the University of Sharjah from 2006 to 2021, and he has served as a Member of the Court of Examiners of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He has directed and taught the Intercollegiate Basic Surgical Skills course at the Sharjah Surgical Institute, taught on the Royal College of Surgeons of England course on caring for critically ill surgical patients, and examined for universities and colleges in the UAE and abroad.
His surgical fellowships span the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Ireland, Glasgow, England and Edinburgh, the American College of Surgeons and the International College of Surgeons.
Areas of expertise
Each links to the service page, with what to expect and how to prepare.
Qualifications and training
FRCS — Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh · 2014
FACS — Fellow, American College of Surgeons
American College of Surgeons, USA · 2013
FRCS — Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Royal College of Surgeons of England, London · 2011
FRCS — Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow
Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow · 2000
FICS — Fellow, International College of Surgeons
International College of Surgeons, USA · 2000
FRCS — Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland · 1997
DS — Diploma in Surgery
Baghdad Medical University · 1986
MBChB — Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
Baghdad Medical University · 1977
Professional experience
Member of the Court of Examiners and Examiner
Royal College of Surgeons of England, London · from 2011
External Observer, International Surgical Fellowship Examination
Cardiff, UK · September 2013
Examiner, International Surgical Fellowship Examination
Al Ain, UAE
External Examiner
Universities and colleges in and outside the UAE
Director and Instructor, Intercollegiate Basic Surgical Skills Courses
Sharjah Surgical Institute, with the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the University of Sharjah
International Faculty and Instructor, Care of Critically Ill Surgical Patients (CCrISP) Courses
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Consultant General Surgeon and Head of Surgical Department
Al Dhaid Teaching Hospital, Sharjah Medical District, Ministry of Health & Prevention, UAE · October 2000–June 2021
Adjunct Associate Professor
Medical College, University of Sharjah, UAE · 2006–June 2021
Acting Medical Director
Al Dhaid Hospital, Sharjah Medical District, Ministry of Health & Prevention, UAE
Consultant General Surgeon and Assistant Professor
Al-Kuwait University Hospital, University of Sanaa, Yemen · 1998–2000
Consultant General Surgeon
Al-Razi Specialist Hospital, Aden, Yemen · 1997–1998
Consultant General Surgeon
Neshwan Medical Center, Sanaa, Yemen · 1995–1997
Specialist General Surgeon
Al-Numan General Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq · 1992–1995
Specialist General Surgeon
Ambar Medical District: Al-Qaim, Fallojah and Hadeetha General Hospitals, Iraq · 1986–1992
Senior Registrar / Postgraduate Doctor
Medical City Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq · 1985–1989
Senior House Officer
Al-Numan General Hospital, Khadimiya General Hospital and Arab Child Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq · 1982–1985
General Practitioner
Khanquin General Hospital, Iraq · 1978–1982
House Officer
Hillah General Hospital, Ibn Rushed Hospital and Khadimiya General Hospital, Iraq · 1977–1978
Clinic days and appointments
Appointments with Dr. Thaier Kadhum are arranged by phone on 06 599 7777. The team confirms the day and time when you call.
Frequently asked questions
What does Dr. Thaier Kadhum treat?
Dr. Thaier Kadhum treats adults with general surgical conditions, including hernias, gallstones, thyroid swellings, stomach and bowel problems, varicose veins and surgical emergencies such as sudden abdominal pain. Dr. Kadhum assesses each problem and advises whether surgery is needed.
How experienced is Dr. Kadhum?
Dr. Kadhum qualified in medicine in 1977 and held consultant general surgeon posts from 1995, including 2000 to 2021 as Head of the Surgical Department at Al Dhaid Teaching Hospital in Sharjah. Dr. Kadhum holds FRCS fellowships from four Royal Colleges and has examined for the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Do I need a referral to see Dr. Kadhum?
No referral is needed. You can book an appointment with Dr. Kadhum directly by calling Dar Al Kamal Hospital on 06 599 7777. If you have letters or results from another doctor, bring them along.
Which days does Dr. Kadhum hold clinic?
Clinic days for Dr. Kadhum are confirmed when you call Dar Al Kamal Hospital on 06 599 7777; the team will offer the next available time.
What should I bring to my first appointment with Dr. Kadhum?
Bring your Emirates ID, your insurance card, a list of the medicines you take (including any blood thinners), and previous scans, blood tests or reports, so Dr. Kadhum can review the full picture at the first visit.
Is a consultation with Dr. Kadhum covered by insurance?
Most UAE health insurance plans cover specialist surgical consultations, but cover varies by policy, and planned operations usually need pre-approval from the insurer. Check with your insurer or call Dar Al Kamal Hospital on 06 599 7777 to confirm.
Medically reviewed by Dar Al Kamal Team