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Dr. Nader Darwich

Dr. Nader Darwich

Orthopedic Surgeon ·
, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

30 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, French, Arabic

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About Dr. Nader Darwich

  • Dr. Nader Darwich is one of the UAE’s most respected and experienced Orthopedic Surgeons and Sports Medicine Specialists, with over 30 years of practice in orthopaedics.
  • A French-trained surgeon, he specialises in arthroscopic knee surgery, ligament reconstruction, cartilage repair, and sports-related injuries.
  • Dr. Darwich has performed more than 11,500 successful surgeries in the UAE, and in 2006, he founded the Abu Dhabi Knee and Sports Medicine Centre.
  • He is internationally recognised for his contributions to ACL reconstruction surgery.
  • Fluent in English, French & Arabic

Conditions treated by Dr. Nader Darwich

  • ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) injuries
  • Meniscal tears and injuries
  • Cartilage damage and chondral lesions
  • Patellofemoral instability and pain syndrome
  • Sports-related knee injuries
  • Knee osteoarthritis requiring surgical management
  • Revision ACL reconstruction
  • Complex ligament injuries
  • Post-traumatic knee conditions

Area of Interest

  • Arthroscopic knee surgery
  • ACL reconstruction (primary & revision)
  • Meniscus surgery (repair & partial meniscectomy)
  • Cartilage procedures, including microfracture
  • High tibial osteotomy (HTO)
  • Patellofemoral instability management
  • Sports medicine and athletic injury prevention

Qualification

  • MD (Doctor of Medicine), Damascus University, Faculty of Medicine
  • Postgraduate Orthopedic Training, France (Orthopedics & Trauma Surgery)

Work Experiences

  • Chairman at Burjeel Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center, Abu Dhabi
  • Founder of Abu Dhabi Knee and Sports Medicine Centre (2006)
  • Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon – France & Syria (early career)
  • Visiting Faculty & International Speaker – Over 70 orthopaedic and sports medicine congresses globally

Certifications (2)

  • Postgraduate Fellowship Training , Orthopedics & Trauma Surgery, France
  • Specialist Certification , Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (France, UK, Syria)

Memberships (5)

  • Licensed Specialist – Medical Council of France
  • Member – General Medical Council, United Kingdom
  • Member – Syrian Orthopaedic Association
  • Contributor & Speaker – International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)
  • Active participant in various international orthopaedic and sports medicine associations

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What to Expect in Your Consultation

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Care Coordination (Optional)

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Procedures Performed

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscus Repair

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Nader Darwich is available to teleconsult on the MediGence platform.

The consultation can last from 15 to 30 minutes. It may exceed the estimated time, depending on the patient’s queries and the doctor's medical suggestions.

We have Medical specialists and board-certified doctors on our panel of doctors. The consultation will be organised within 24 to 48 hours or based on the availability of the doctor and the patient.

No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will be required to re-book the consultation.

The option to share your medical records is available between the steps of the form provided to you on the website.

Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, you can go ahead with treatment packages for your diagnosis with the help of our case managers.

Yes. The cost estimate will be provided to you by our case manager, including the doctor’s opinion, the cost estimate, and crucial information about traveling to your medical destination.

FAQ's Related to Orthopedic Surgeon

An orthopaedic surgeon is responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions related to bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and the spine. They offer both surgical and non-surgical options for treating fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, and joint replacements.

You should seek the expertise of an orthopaedic surgeon if you have chronic joint pain, difficulties in movement, sports injuries, fractures, back or neck pain, or if arthritis limits your activities of daily living.

No. Many common orthopaedic conditions can be successfully managed through medication, physiotherapy, lifestyle changes, and minimally invasive procedures. Surgery is usually only offered when conservative options have not been effective.

Common surgeries performed by orthopaedic surgeons include knee and hip replacements, arthroscopy (keyhole surgery for joints), spine surgery, fracture fixation, ligament reconstruction and surgeries of the shoulder and ankle.

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