Abdulsalam Al Taie

In bariatric care, the surgeon’s track record and technical judgment are often what patients want to understand first. At the clinic, Dr. Abdulsalam Al Taie is a Consultant Bariatric, General and Laparoscopic Surgeon at Al Taie Health Care Center, working across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. His profile lists DOH License No: D4536 and states that he has performed over 70,000 operations with a very low complication rate. It also notes that he was the first surgeon in the UAE to perform gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgery in 2003.

Dr. Al Taie’s work spans surgical and endoscopic weight-loss options. The clinic lists laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) / gastric sleeve surgery, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), mini gastric bypass, adjustable gastric banding, and laparoscopic revisional bariatric surgery, including conversion of previous bariatric surgery. For patients who may be candidates for non-surgical approaches within a structured program, the clinic also lists a six-month gastric balloon program and endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG).

Education

• 1982 — Graduation (with distinction).
• 1990-1994 — Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, University of Edinburgh (with distinction).

Work experience

• Consultant Bariatric, General and Laparoscopic Surgeon — Al Taie Health Care Center (Dubai & Abu Dhabi).
• Surgeon — performed first gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgeries in the UAE in 2003 (as stated on his profile page).

Clinical focus and techniques

Dr. Abdulsalam Al Taie focuses on bariatric and metabolic surgery, including primary procedures and revisional/conversion pathways when needed.

• Gastric balloon (six-month program).
• Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) / gastric sleeve surgery.
• Gastric banding (adjustable gastric band).
• Mini gastric bypass.
• Laparoscopic revisional bariatric surgery.
• Conversion of previous bariatric surgery.
• Laparoscopic metabolic surgery / laparoscopic diabetic cure surgery.
• Laparoscopic surgery for reflux (post-bariatric surgery).
• Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG).
• Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB).

Professional societies and certifications

• FRCS (UK).
• DOH License No: D4536.
• IFSO.
• FICS.
• MSAGES.
• American Association of Obesity (Certification of Excellence — as stated).

Academic output

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Courses and advanced training

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Awards and recognition

• Certification of Excellence — American Association of Obesity (as stated).

Dr. Abdulsalam Al Taie provides bariatric consultations and surgery through Al Taie Center, with services delivered across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The clinic’s bariatric pathway includes ongoing guidance on post-operative diet, exercise, and lifestyle management to support long-term results.