Vertrouwensscore 8/100
Dr. James Zachariah
👤 5 jaar ervaring
3,464+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
4
Publications
5
Languages spoken
Over
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
Opleiding & training
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2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2017–2021 Residency · General Surgery
Carrière & aanstellingen
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2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
Vergunningen & verzekering
Medische licenties
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Boardcertificeringen
European Board of General Surgery
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering:
HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file
Uitgevoerde procedures
| Procedure | Code | Levenslang aantal |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 3,016 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 750 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,966 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 489 |
Diensten & prijzen
| Dienst | Duur | Modaliteit | Prijs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Praktijk, team & in praktijk
Video's
Onderzoek & publicaties
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 · geciteerd door 96
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.1116/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30902754 · geciteerd door 66
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across AE
DOI: 10.8034/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 38717431 · geciteerd door 100
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.4162/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 37201411 · geciteerd door 6
Uitgenodigde lezingen
- 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
Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen
Onderscheidingen
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Lidmaatschappen
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2022
- national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2022
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2022
Artikelen van deze arts
- Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a general surgery?
Voor internationale patiënten
- Coördinator
- Patient liaison · james.zachariah@euroclinics.example
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★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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