Dr.
Dr. Gilbert Ayoub
About
He is a Consultant General Surgeon at NMC Royal Hospital. With over 24 years of experience, he is a highly skilled surgeon specialising in general, visceral, and advanced laparoscopic surgery.
Education
Dr. Ayoub earned his medical degree from Kazan Medical University in Russia and completed his Master’s in General/Visceral Surgery at St. Marien Hospital in Siegen, Germany, an academic teaching hospital of the University of Marburg.
Main clinical fields
Dr. Ayoub has extensive experience in performing a wide range of surgeries, including hernia repairs, appendectomies, cholecystectomies, colon resections, and non-cardiac thoracic surgeries like thoracoscopy and lung resections. He is also highly experienced in thyroid and parathyroid surgeries, having conducted over 600 thyroid surgeries annually during his tenure at St. Marien Hospital.
The main focus of his practice is on laparoscopic Surgery procedures such as cholecystectomy, colectomy, appendectomy, splenectomy, inguinal hernias repair, incisional and ventral hernia repair with Ventral Patch or IPOM, laparoscopic oncologic surgery (Among other Sigmoid- and rectum resection, right and left Hemicolectomy ), minimal invasive thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery with Nerve monitoring. Varicose Vein surgeries.
Leadership
In his current role at NMC Royal Hospital, Dr. Ayoub leads a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality surgical care and overseeing the operations of the General Surgery Department. He is a member of the Arab Medical Union in Europe, the German Society of Surgery, and the German Society of Visceral Surgery, and is dedicated to providing patient-centered, compassionate care with a focus on innovative surgical techniques.
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“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr. Gilbert Ayoub
Education & training
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2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2021–2025 Residency · General Surgery
Career & appointments
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2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
Board certifications
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 642 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 788 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,220 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 523 |
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 | 360.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 18 · i10: 12
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across AE
DOI: 10.1572/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35947350 · cited by 2
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.4974/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34128805 · cited by 200
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
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2026
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2026
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2026
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.72
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.99
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.87
- Value For Money
- 4.89
- Would Recommend Pct
- 98
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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 · gilbert.ayoub@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Practices
1 locationLocation
2 tagsSpecialties
35 tags- Stomach Cancer Surgery (Gastrectomy)
- Rectal Biopsy
- Mini Scar Less (MSL) Appendix Laparoscopic Surgery
- Open Hernia Repair
- Splenectomy
- Proctological Procedure
- Laparoscopy
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Laparoscopic Inflammatory Bowel Disease Surgery
- Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
- Acid Reflux Surgery
- Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Laparoscopic Hepatobiliary Surgery
- Keyhole (Laparoscopic) Hernia Repair
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
- Gallbladder Surgery
- Inguinal Hernia
- Fundoplication
- Bowel Cancer
- Coloproctology
- Gallstones
- Appendicectomy
- Hernia Surgery
- Gallbladder Disease
- Hernia
- Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
- Anal Fissure
- Thyroidectomy
- Colorectal Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Problems
- Endocrine Surgery
- Parathyroid Problems
- General Surgery
Consultation fees
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| New patient | AED 00 |
| Follow-up | AED 00 |
Peer recommendations
Endorsed by 2 colleaguesArticles & health library
3 piecesRecent reviews
Most recent 8 of 170It was a great experience with Dr. Gilbert — a professional doctor with excellent manners and caring behavior. Thank you, Dr. Gilbert, for your outstanding care and support. Special thanks as well to NMC Royal Hospital for the excellent service and hospitality.
Dr Gilbert has been the most amazing and professional surgeon. I was referred to him for bilateral hernia condition. He explained every aspect of the procedure and made me at ease. The surgery was successful and minimal scarring. The follow up appointment was today where he advised me of the post surgery care that I should be aware of . I am very grateful that I was referred to such a professiona…
Excellency in person
Very positive
Best doctor
Dear Dr. Gilbert I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to share some heartfelt feedback about my experiences with you during my treatment. From our very first appointment, I felt a genuine sense of care and compassion. Your friendly demeanor and attentive listening made a world of difference for me. I truly appreciated how you took the time to explain everything clearly, w…
Dr Gilbert was fantastic from start to finish. He was incredibly kind, reassuring, and explained everything clearly, which made me feel at ease. My laparoscopic surgery went very well, and I felt I was in excellent hands throughout. Highly recommend.
Outstanding handling the surgery and very accommodating staff. I’m very happy with the service
Rating distribution
Engagement & popularity
- Connections
- 4
- Video consultation
- Available
Regulatory registrations
- Department of Health Abu Dhabi
Source information
- Primary specialty
- General Surgery
- Primary location
- Khalifa City