Dr. Marwan El Khazen

Dr. Marwan El-Khazen is Head of Department at Emirates Hospital, Jumeirah and has more than 25 years of surgical experience in Europe and the UAE. After receiving a Degree of Doctor of Surgery in Düsseldorf, Germany, in 1982, he held several positions at different hospitals across Germany and the UAE.

Dr. Marwan, has vast experience in ER, including Airport Crisis Management. His clinical expertise involves the Management of Traumatology and Orthopaedic cases in both adults and children, Arthroscopy, Cartilage Treatment, Ligament Reconstruction and Pelvis Fractures. He also served as Consultant in Traumatology and was presented with a Star Award for excellence in service, by the Department of Health and Medical Services in Dubai (DHA).

Credentials:
 

• German Board (Facharzt) in Surgery and Traumatology. Awarded Degree of Doctor of Surgery (Düsseldorf, Germany, 1982)
• Surgical experience spanning more than 30 years in Europe and UAE
  • In Germany: worked as Trauma Surgeon at St.Vincenz Hospital, affiliated with the University of Essen, and in Lennep Hospital, affiliated with the University of Cologne
  • In the UAE: extensive experience as Consultant Trauma Surgeon, and Acting Head of Trauma Unit at Rashid Hospital, and was presented with a Service Excellence Award in 2005 by DOHMS (presently, DHA); and extensive experience in Orthopedic surgery at Emirates Hospital, and departmental Leadership as Head of Orthopedic Department.
  • Vast ER experience (emergency & clinic) throughout professional history, including Airport Crisis Management (Dubai, UAE)

Clinical Expertise:

• Arthroscopic Surgery (Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Ankle and Elbow)
• Spinal Injuries and Fractures
• Neck and Muscle Stiffness
• Neck and Back Pain
• Osteoporosis and Related Fractures
• Sports Injury / Traumatology
• Ligament reconstruction (Anterior cruciate)
• Cartilage treatment

Certifications and Professional Memberships:

• Member of International Professional Associations
  • in Switzerland (Arthroscopy Association and AO/ASIF Association for Internal Fixation);
  • in Germany (AerzteKammer Medical Association);
  • in UAE (Emirates Medical Association, EMA)
• Fellowships, Workshops, and Conferences: Chairman and/or participant of Conferences and workshops at leading university teaching hospitals in Switzerland, Canada, Germany, France, U.K., Holland, Italy, Spain, Russia, Prague, Greece, Slovenia, Austria, Tunisia, Egypt, among others; in the Middle East, and locally in UAE, to stay abreast of the latest techniques in Orthopedic Surgery worldwide. (1984-2018)
• Research and Publications: done in teamwork as part of Departmental collaborative studies (Rashid Hospital, 1985 – 2006); Miscellaneous Orthopedic-article publication in Local UAE printed media.
• Recipient of Awards/Honors: Star Award for Patient-satisfaction (DOHMS); and Commendation/Appreciation letters by superiors for quality service in healthcare and surgery; (all are available on request)