2 años de experiencia·★★★★⯨5.0(114 reseñas verificadas)
11,863+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
9
Publications
4
Languages spoken
PROFILE SUMMARY
About Dr. Juan Mela Darwesh at a glance
Dr. Juan Mela Darwesh is a General Surgery practitioner based in Al Ain, Emiratos Árabes Unidos, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 20+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2022). Serves patients in Al Ain, Emiratos Árabes Unidos and the surrounding area.
VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026
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Dr. Juan Mela Darwesh is a Consultant General and Bariatric Surgeon with extensive experience across Syria, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates.
He earned his MD from Damascus University in 2006, completing his General and Laparoscopic Surgery residency at Damascus University Hospitals alongside the Arab Board Residency Program from 2007 to 2012. He holds a Diploma of Postgraduate Higher Studies in General Surgery (2012) and the Certificate of Arab Board of Health Specializations (CABS) in General Surgery (2016).
Dr. Darwesh began his post-residency career at Al Rasheed Hospital in Damascus before moving to Al-Adan Hospital in Kuwait in 2013, where he progressed from Surgical Registrar to Senior Registrar in the country’s only Trauma Center. He later served as a Specialist in General Surgery at Fujairah Ministry Hospital (2019–2022) and as a Consultant General and Bariatric Surgeon at Oriana Hospital in Sharjah (2022–2024) before joining Burjeel Holdings.
His surgical expertise covers:
Neck Surgery – total thyroidectomy, Sistrunk operation, branchial cyst excision.
Breast Surgery – total/partial mastectomy, axillary dissection, lumpectomy.
Hepatobiliary Surgery – laparoscopic cholecystectomy, CBD exploration, distal pancreatectomy, liver surgery
Hernia Surgery – laparoscopic TEP/TAPP, IPOM PLUS, incisional hernia repair, open mesh repairs.
Bariatric Surgery – laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, intragastric balloon.
Gastrointestinal Surgery – endoscopy, Nissen fundoplication, appendectomy, colectomy, LAR, Hartmann’s procedure.
Trauma Surgery – exploratory laparotomy, splenectomy, bowel resection and anastomosis, damage control.
Proctology – hemorrhoidectomy, THD hemorrhoidopexy, laser hemorrhoid treatment, fistula repair, Botox for fissures.
Gynecological Surgeries – laparoscopic cyst excision, myomectomy, hysterectomy.
Skin & Soft Tissue Surgery – lesion excision, abdominoplasty, circumcision, and office-based procedures.
He is certified in BLS and ATLS and has participated in international conferences and advanced laparoscopic training programs.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
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Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES
Dr. Juan Mela Darwesh's Areas of Specialty
Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Juan Mela Darwesh treats, with the size of the national pool of Emiratos Árabes Unidos doctors offering the same care.
Medical practice in Emiratos Árabes Unidos is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Emiratos Árabes Unidos medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Al Ain carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.
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What does Juan Mela Darwesh specialise in?
Juan Mela Darwesh specialises in General Surgery in Al Ain, AE. 20 years of clinical experience.
What conditions does Juan Mela Darwesh treat?
Juan Mela Darwesh treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.
Where does Juan Mela Darwesh practise?
Juan Mela Darwesh practises in Al Ain, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.
What languages does Juan Mela Darwesh speak?
Juan Mela Darwesh speaks English, Arabic, Kurdish, Turkish.
How do I book an appointment with Juan Mela Darwesh?
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What do patients say about Juan Mela Darwesh?
Juan Mela Darwesh has a verified rating of 4.99/5 from 114 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.
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