Dr. Sameh Abolfotouh

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Brief about Dr. Sameh Abolfotouh

Dr. Sameh Abolfotouh is a leading Consultant Orthopaedics and Spine Surgeon at Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital in Dubai, and the current Chair of the Pan Arab Spine Society (PASS). A Harvard-trained surgeon, he is among the few globally to complete the prestigious Harvard Medical School Surgical Leadership Program. He has also completed two advanced spine surgery fellowships in the USA.

With over 15 years of expertise, Dr. Abolfotouh specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery, including advanced techniques for spinal deformities. He holds prominent roles as AO Spine MENA Educational Officer and serves on multiple global boards and committees in the field of spine surgery.

Beyond his surgical practice, he is a passionate educator and global speaker, known for mentoring the next generation of spine surgeons, especially in underserved regions. His dedication to innovation, patient care, and advancing spinal health continues to make a powerful impact across the region and beyond.

Qualifications

Harvard Medical School

Surgical Leadership Program (SLP)

Mar 2023 – Mar 2024
University of Missouri-Columbia

Clinical Spine Surgery Fellowship
Weill Cornell Medicine—Qatar

Orthopedics Residency

Sep 2012 – Oct 2017
Alexandria University

MBBS, Medicine

2003–2008

Work Experience of Dr. Sameh Abolfotouh

Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, Dubai, UAE (Sep 2019 – Present) ---Consultant Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
Orthocure Medical Center, Dubai, UAE (Sep 2019 – Present) ---Consultant Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
AO Spine MENA (Jun 2023 – Present)---Education Officer & Board Member
AO Spine Technical Commission LDEG (Jan 2025 – Present) ---Member
AO Spine College Leadership Steering Committee (Sep 2023 – Present) ---Member
AO Spine GCC (Sep 2019 – Jun 2023) ---Chairman & Community Development Officer
AO Spine GCC (Jun 2016 – Aug 2019) ---Research and Fellowships Officer
Pan Arab Spine Society (PASS) (Jan 2023 – Present---Board Member
Pan Arab Spine Society (PASS) (Jan 2025 – Present) ---Chairman
International Journal of Spine Surgery (Mar 2025 – Present) ---Associate Editor