د. مهدي الطاهر
استشاري جراحة القولون والمستقيم
Dr Mahdi Al-Taher is a Dutch double board-certified Consultant Gastrointestinal and Oncologic surgeon with a sub specialization in Colorectal surgery. He has extensive international training in advanced colorectal surgery, minimally invasive techniques, and
robotic surgery.
تدريب دولي
Dr Al-Taher graduated from Erasmus University medical school in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, in 2011.
Following his medical degree, he pursued surgical residency training in Maastricht, where he developed a strong interest in colorectal surgery and innovative surgical techniques.
During his academic and surgical training, Dr Al-Taher was actively involved in research and surgical education. He completed his Master’s research at the prestigious University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, contributing to his academic foundation in surgical science and clinical research.
التدريب الجراحي المتقدم والجراحة الروبوتية
In 2019, he undertook further specialised training at the Institut de Recherche contre les Cancers de l’Appareil Digestif (IRCAD) in Strasbourg, France, where he completed work related to his PhD research and gained advanced experience in minimally invasive and
robotic surgical techniques. He further expanded his expertise through a robotic surgery fellowship at IRCAD Latin America in Brazil, focusing on cutting-edge robotic approaches in gastrointestinal surgery.
Dr Al-Taher’s training spans several leading international centres, reflecting his commitment to integrating modern surgical technology, robotics, and evidence-based techniques into colorectal surgery.
المنصب الحالي في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة
He currently serves as a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at Sheikh Tahnoon Medical City (STMC) and Tawam Hospital in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, where he provides specialised care for patients with colorectal conditions and continues to advance minimally invasive surgical practice. In addition to his clinical duties, Dr Al-Taher sits on the scientific committee for the Emirates Society of Colorectal Surgery and the Technology committee for
the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery. He has also been awarded Associate Professor of the United Arab Emirates University, where he is actively involved in teaching medical students and is also part of the core faculty for the surgical residency program, contributing to the development of future surgeons.
Dr Al-Taher remains committed to delivering high-quality patient-centred care while contributing to innovation and surgical education in colorectal surgery.