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Dr Merezban Katrak

General Surgery Abu Dhabi

Dr Merezban Katrak

15 anni di esperienza

10,789+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
8
Publications
5
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Merezban Katrak at a glance

Dr Merezban Katrak is a General Surgery practitioner based in Abu Dhabi, Emirati Arabi Uniti, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 25+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Abu Dhabi, Emirati Arabi Uniti and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

Informazioni

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)

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Merezban Katrak

Istruzione e formazione

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Abu Dhabi (AE)

Carriera e incarichi

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenze e assicurazione

Licenze mediche

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-946676 active · expires 2028-12-31

Certificazioni di specializzazione

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-2600640D · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Assicurazione responsabilità professionale: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR copertura · No claims on file

Procedure eseguite

ProceduraCodiceConteggio totale
GP consultation 99213 361
Annual physical exam 99395 1,047
Vaccination administration 90471 271
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,080

Servizi e prezzi

ServizioDurataModalitàPrezzo
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

Studio, team e in pratica

Merezban Katrak
HEADSHOT
Merezban Katrak in consultation
IN OFFICE
Merezban Katrak with the team
WITH TEAM
Merezban Katrak at a conference
CONFERENCE

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Ricerca e pubblicazioni

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  1. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Merezban Katrak, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2374/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36617186 · citato da 121
  2. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across AE
    Merezban Katrak, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3890/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32463997 · citato da 131
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Merezban Katrak, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1993/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35221392 · citato da 109

Conferenze su invito

  • 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

Premi e affiliazioni

Premi

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Abu Dhabi · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Iscrizioni a società

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Dal 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Dal 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Dal 2012

Articoli di questo medico

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery 2026-03-01 · 4 min di lettura
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery? 2026-01-28 · 6 min di lettura

Per pazienti internazionali

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Recensioni recenti

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verificato
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verificato
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verificato
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Merezban Katrak's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Merezban Katrak treats, with the size of the national pool of Emirati Arabi Uniti doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Abu Dhabi matters

Medical practice in Emirati Arabi Uniti is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Emirati Arabi Uniti medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Abu Dhabi 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 Merezban Katrak specialise in?

    Merezban Katrak specialises in General Surgery in Abu Dhabi, AE. 25 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Merezban Katrak treat?

    Merezban Katrak treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Merezban Katrak practise?

    Merezban Katrak practises in Abu Dhabi, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Merezban Katrak speak?

    Merezban Katrak speaks English, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu.

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