Trust score 8/100
Dr Merezban Katrak
👤 15 years of experience
10,789+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
8
Publications
5
Languages spoken
About
Dr. Merezban Piloo Katrak is the Head of Department of General Surgery, GI surgery, Oncosurgery, Plastic Surgery & Urgent care and a Consultant General Surgeon with 25 years of surgical experience. He was trained in India and the United Kingdom, earning his MBBS in Mumbai and his DNB in Surgery from the National Board of Examination in New Delhi. He further qualified with FRCS from the Royal Colleges in Glasgow , MRCS from from the Royal Colleges in Glasgow and Edinburgh , and completed a Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery - Bariatrics & Metabolic Surgery from IAGES in New Delhi.
Dr. Katrak is a member of several prestigious surgical societies, including the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow, the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery, IAGES, the National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS) in New Delhi, the Indian Society of Gastroenterologist – Middle East, the Asia Pacific Hernia Society, and the AMASI Emirates Committee.
At NMC, where he has worked for the last 22 years, Dr. Katrak has developed rich experience in major abdominal surgeries and minimally invasive daycare procedures, including laparoscopic surgery for hernias, gallbladder, anorectal conditions, pilonidal disease, varicose veins, and breast surgeries. He completed a Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi under Padmashree Dr. Pradeep Chowbey and has also trained in haemorrhoidal procedures in Italy and Austria, Laser Surgery In Austria
Before joining NMC Specialty Hospital in Abu Dhabi, Dr. Katrak worked at BLY Nair Hospital in Mumbai, a large multi-disciplinary teaching hospital, where he managed a wide range of hepatobiliary and colorectal surgeries and handled numerous trauma cases as a Casualty Medical Officer.
With a keen interest in hernia surgery, Dr. Katrak has attended multiple workshops in advanced laparoscopic and open hernia surgery, including sessions in Belgium, Mumbai, and Poland. He has also led workshops in laparoscopic ventral hernia repair at the University of Sharjah and has been a key organiser at the annual International Hernia Conferences in Abu Dhabi. His special interests include laparoscopic hernia repair (TEP and ventral), component separation for complex hernias, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, minimally invasive varicose vein surgery, and various advanced techniques for treating haemorrhoids, anal fistulas, and pilonidal sinuses.
Dr. Katrak is an active presenter and faculty member at both international and local surgical conferences, and he serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
POSITIONS HELD
Head of Department & Clinical Lead of Department of General Surgery, GI surgery, Oncosurgery, Plastic Surgery & Urgent care
Consultant General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
Chief Disaster Officer of NMC Specialty Hospital
Member of Hospital Priviliging committee
Member of Hospital Infection Control committee
Reviewer for the Journal of Minimal Access Surgery. (JMAS)
Director for Middle East for AWR Surgeons committee.
AFFILIATIONS
Member of Maharashtra Medical CouncilMember of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Member of The Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow
Member of Indian Association of Gastro Intestinal EndoSurgeons (IAGES)
Member of National Academy Medical Sciences New Delhi
Member of Indian Society of Gastroenterologist – Middle East
Member of AWR Hernia Surgeons
Member of Asia Pacific Hernia Society
Member of European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)
Dr. Katrak is a member of several prestigious surgical societies, including the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow, the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery, IAGES, the National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS) in New Delhi, the Indian Society of Gastroenterologist – Middle East, the Asia Pacific Hernia Society, and the AMASI Emirates Committee.
At NMC, where he has worked for the last 22 years, Dr. Katrak has developed rich experience in major abdominal surgeries and minimally invasive daycare procedures, including laparoscopic surgery for hernias, gallbladder, anorectal conditions, pilonidal disease, varicose veins, and breast surgeries. He completed a Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi under Padmashree Dr. Pradeep Chowbey and has also trained in haemorrhoidal procedures in Italy and Austria, Laser Surgery In Austria
Before joining NMC Specialty Hospital in Abu Dhabi, Dr. Katrak worked at BLY Nair Hospital in Mumbai, a large multi-disciplinary teaching hospital, where he managed a wide range of hepatobiliary and colorectal surgeries and handled numerous trauma cases as a Casualty Medical Officer.
With a keen interest in hernia surgery, Dr. Katrak has attended multiple workshops in advanced laparoscopic and open hernia surgery, including sessions in Belgium, Mumbai, and Poland. He has also led workshops in laparoscopic ventral hernia repair at the University of Sharjah and has been a key organiser at the annual International Hernia Conferences in Abu Dhabi. His special interests include laparoscopic hernia repair (TEP and ventral), component separation for complex hernias, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, minimally invasive varicose vein surgery, and various advanced techniques for treating haemorrhoids, anal fistulas, and pilonidal sinuses.
Dr. Katrak is an active presenter and faculty member at both international and local surgical conferences, and he serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
POSITIONS HELD
Head of Department & Clinical Lead of Department of General Surgery, GI surgery, Oncosurgery, Plastic Surgery & Urgent care
Consultant General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
Chief Disaster Officer of NMC Specialty Hospital
Member of Hospital Priviliging committee
Member of Hospital Infection Control committee
Reviewer for the Journal of Minimal Access Surgery. (JMAS)
Director for Middle East for AWR Surgeons committee.
AFFILIATIONS
Member of Maharashtra Medical CouncilMember of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Member of The Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow
Member of Indian Association of Gastro Intestinal EndoSurgeons (IAGES)
Member of National Academy Medical Sciences New Delhi
Member of Indian Society of Gastroenterologist – Middle East
Member of AWR Hernia Surgeons
Member of Asia Pacific Hernia Society
Member of European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Merezban Katrak
Education & training
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2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2007–2011 Residency · General Surgery
Career & appointments
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2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of General Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 361 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,047 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 271 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,080 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 30 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 11 · i10: 11
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.2374/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36617186 · cited by 121
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across AE
DOI: 10.3890/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32463997 · cited by 131
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.1993/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35221392 · cited by 109
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · Abu Dhabi · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Abu Dhabi · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a general surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · merezban.piloo.katrak@euroclinics.example
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
