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Dr. James Zachariah
3,464+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
4
Publications
5
Languages spoken
About
Unique Prime code: 740
Department: Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery
Dr. James Zachariah graduated from MBBS in 1984 and underwent surgical training in CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE VELLORE & LUDHIANA, where he completed his MS (Master of Surgery) in 1992. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons since 2011 awarded in San Francisco, USA. Following this, Dr. Zachariah was trained in Taiwan, under the world-renowned bariatric and metabolic surgeon, Prof. Wei-Jei Lee, at the Asia Pacific Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center in Taiwan, where he did his Fellowship in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery. He was awarded 'Outstanding International Bariatric Fellow 2015' for his outstanding clinical and research work.
Dr. Zachariah has over 30 years of surgical experience in his field, combined both in India and Dubai. Before joining Prime Healthcare, Dr. James Zachariah was the head of the general and bariatric surgery department at Zulekha Hospital, Dubai, and contributed as the Chairman of the Antibiotic Stewardship Committee for several years. His expertise covers many types of surgery including sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic mini-gastric bypass, thyroid surgery, colon surgery, and laparoscopic hernia surgery. During his career, Dr. Zachariah has performed more than 1800 laparoscopic and over 350 successful bariatric surgical procedures. Dr. Zachariah was involved in bariatric research and has contributed as a first author to multiple publications to a number of peer-reviewed journals. He endeavors in practicing evidence-based surgical care that results in the best patient experiences and outcomes. Before coming to UAE, Dr. Zachariah was the Head of Dept of Surgery, in CARE Hospital, Visakhapatnam, India, and established a laparoscopic unit
Areas of expertise:
• Bariatric surgery for weight loss
• Metabolic surgery for diabetes resolution
• Hidden scar bariatric surgery
• Sleeve gastrectomy
• Gastric bypass (conventional and omega-loop/ mini)
• Revision bariatric surgery
• Endoscopic balloon placement
• Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair ( tapp & tep)
• Laparoscopic umbilical & incisional hernia
• Laparoscopic gi surgery
• Laparoscopic gall bladder surgery
Qualifications & fellowships
• MBBS - 1984
• MS (GEN) -1992
• FELLOW IN BARIATRIC SURGERY, (TAIWAN)
• FELLOW IN COLORECTAL SURGERY (FACRSI)
• FELLOW OF MINIMAL ACCESS SURGERY (FMAS)
• FELLOW OF AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS (FACS- USA)
• FELLOW OF INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS (FICS – USA)
Department: Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery
Dr. James Zachariah graduated from MBBS in 1984 and underwent surgical training in CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE VELLORE & LUDHIANA, where he completed his MS (Master of Surgery) in 1992. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons since 2011 awarded in San Francisco, USA. Following this, Dr. Zachariah was trained in Taiwan, under the world-renowned bariatric and metabolic surgeon, Prof. Wei-Jei Lee, at the Asia Pacific Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center in Taiwan, where he did his Fellowship in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery. He was awarded 'Outstanding International Bariatric Fellow 2015' for his outstanding clinical and research work.
Dr. Zachariah has over 30 years of surgical experience in his field, combined both in India and Dubai. Before joining Prime Healthcare, Dr. James Zachariah was the head of the general and bariatric surgery department at Zulekha Hospital, Dubai, and contributed as the Chairman of the Antibiotic Stewardship Committee for several years. His expertise covers many types of surgery including sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic mini-gastric bypass, thyroid surgery, colon surgery, and laparoscopic hernia surgery. During his career, Dr. Zachariah has performed more than 1800 laparoscopic and over 350 successful bariatric surgical procedures. Dr. Zachariah was involved in bariatric research and has contributed as a first author to multiple publications to a number of peer-reviewed journals. He endeavors in practicing evidence-based surgical care that results in the best patient experiences and outcomes. Before coming to UAE, Dr. Zachariah was the Head of Dept of Surgery, in CARE Hospital, Visakhapatnam, India, and established a laparoscopic unit
Areas of expertise:
• Bariatric surgery for weight loss
• Metabolic surgery for diabetes resolution
• Hidden scar bariatric surgery
• Sleeve gastrectomy
• Gastric bypass (conventional and omega-loop/ mini)
• Revision bariatric surgery
• Endoscopic balloon placement
• Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair ( tapp & tep)
• Laparoscopic umbilical & incisional hernia
• Laparoscopic gi surgery
• Laparoscopic gall bladder surgery
Qualifications & fellowships
• MBBS - 1984
• MS (GEN) -1992
• FELLOW IN BARIATRIC SURGERY, (TAIWAN)
• FELLOW IN COLORECTAL SURGERY (FACRSI)
• FELLOW OF MINIMAL ACCESS SURGERY (FMAS)
• FELLOW OF AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS (FACS- USA)
• FELLOW OF INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS (FICS – USA)
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr. James Zachariah
Education & training
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2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2017–2021 Residency · General Surgery
Career & appointments
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2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of General Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 3,016 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 750 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,966 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 489 |
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 | 90 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 17 · i10: 15
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across AE
DOI: 10.3838/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32563708 · cited by 96
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.1116/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30902754 · cited by 66
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across AE
DOI: 10.8034/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 38717431 · cited by 100
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.4162/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 37201411 · cited by 6
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2022
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2022
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2022
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
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 · james.zachariah@euroclinics.example
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