Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Selim

Qualification and Experience of Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Selim

Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Selim is a renowned orthopedic surgeon with more than 15 years of experience in performing diverse minimally invasive and arthroscopic surgeries. He has excellent manual dexterity and eye-to-hand coordination that allows him to perform surgical procedures with utmost precision and efficacy. Most orthopedic problems can compromise the patient’s lifestyle. For such scenarios, in addition to providing surgical and other medicated treatments for orthopedic problems, he also assists in rehabilitation to help the patients get back on their feet. He has thorough knowledge and specialized skills for the management of sports-associated injuries. His orthopedic surgeries are performed safely and accurately so that the patients can derive the maximum benefit from such interventions.

Dr. Mohamed began his medical career as an MBBCH student at Tanta University in Egypt in 2002. Upon the completion of his undergraduate medical studies, he completed an MSc in Orthopedic Surgery at Cairo University in Egypt in 2008. This postgraduate degree expanded his knowledge and understanding of the musculoskeletal system and the disorders associated with it. He has received certifications from medical boards in various countries. Dr. Mohamed is certified by the Arab Board in Orthopedics and trauma(2013) and the Egyptian board in Orthopedics and trauma(2011). Dr. Mohamed has also received a medical doctorate (MD Ph.D.) in Orthopedics & trauma from Egypt. He is also the recipient of a FIFA diploma in sports medicine. Currently, he is a consultant orthopedic surgeon at the NMC Royal Hospital, DIP, Dubai.

As an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Selim caters to patients suffering from ailments of the musculoskeletal system. These include the diseases of the joints, tendons, nerves, muscles, bones, and ligaments. He uses both surgical and medications to provide relief from orthopedic issues like dislocation, age-associated orthopedic problems like osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, fragile bones, and conditions like trauma to lower and upper limbs. He is highly proficient in orthopedic surgical procedures such as knee and joint replacement surgeries, knee arthroscopy, and shoulder arthroscopy. Dr. Mohamed expertly performs orthopedic surgeries like open and closed orthopedic reduction surgeries for managing fractures and smaller emergency surgeries like external fixation and tendon repair. He follows the ATLS guidelines while performing orthopedic surgeries for fractures and trauma patients.

Contribution to medical science of Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Selim

Over the course of his career, he has provided pain relief to many patients suffering from orthopedic conditions. In addition to serving his purpose as an orthopedic surgeon, he has also contributed to raising the standards of orthopedic care being delivered by the medical community. His contributions are:

• Having received a diploma in sports and football medicine from FIFA, he plays an instrumental role in helping sportspersons manage their sports-related injuries. For this, he also constantly educates the orthopedic community about the different ways in which orthopedic surgeries can be used to treat sports-related tears and injuries. . He holds webinars and sessions where he often gives recommendations about training routines for minimizing the risk of sports injuries like ACL tears. These usually emphasize good techniques and striking a balance between flexibility and strength-building exercises. Such information sessions add to the existing knowledge of sports medicine.
• He attends webinars, conferences, and workshops to further his knowledge about sports medicine, rehabilitation, and orthopedic surgeries. This helps to improve the quality of patient-centric care.
• Owing to his contributions and expertise, he also received a special achievement award of the year from the NMC Royal Hospital in Dubai in 2019. Under his leadership as the HOD, the orthopedic department also won the best orthopedic department in the UAE in 2019 by Frost and Sullivan.

Reasons to avail Online Consultation with Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Selim

Teleconsultation with an orthopedic surgeon like Dr. Mohamed can be beneficial for patients who are suffering from joint pain, muscle or knee pain. Some of the reasons why you should consider a teleconsultation session with him are:

• He is a highly experienced,skilled and competent orthopedic surgeon who is trained in performing the most complex orthopedic surgeries.
• Dr. Mohamed uses innovative and recent orthopedic surgeries to reduce patients' discomfort.
• He can speak English and Arabic fluently.
• He keeps himself updated with the latest trends and developments in the field of orthopedics.
• Dr. Mohamed doesn't impose his medical advice or opinions on his patients. He explains the surgical procedures to his patients so that they can make the best treatment decisions.
• He has experience in delivering telemedicine sessions.
• Dr. Mohamed is punctual and doesn't waste his patient's time.

Qualification

• MBBCH
• M.Sc
• MDPHD

Past Experiences

• Currently working at NMC Royal Hospital, DIP, Dubai.