Kinematic Alignment
Restoring the individual patient's pre-arthritic constitutional joint line rather than imposing an artificial neutral axis, eliminating ligament strain and accelerating physiological adaptation.
Editorial Profile
25+ Years of UK Fellowship Rigour & Reconstructive Precision
British fellowship-trained consultant specializing in robotic-assisted and patient-specific joint replacement, complex revision hip and knee surgery, advanced knee ligament reconstruction, and trauma reconstructive surgery. More than 25 years in trauma and orthopaedics, including NHS reconstructive practice and a consultant post at SSMC in partnership with Mayo Clinic. Consultations and surgery are arranged at Healthpoint Hospital, Zayed Sports City.
GMC UK Specialist #6037418DoH Abu Dhabi ConsultantAO Recon Chairman MENA
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Years in Trauma & Orthopaedics
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Joint Arthroplasties
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Cadaveric AO Faculty
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NHS UK Fellowship Track
Clinical Registry · Verified
Dr. Feras Ya'ish
FRCS (Tr & Orth) UK · CCT Accredited
Primary practice: Healthpoint Abu Dhabi · Zayed Sports City · M42
Former substantive: SSMC / Mayo & NHS UK · AO Foundation MENA Chairman
800 77Philosophy & Technique
Preserve Biology, Perfect Kinematics
Technology should never override native soft-tissue biology. Dr. Ya'ish's philosophy anchors every intervention in patient-specific kinematic restitution rather than rigid mechanical compromise.
Tissue-Sparing Portals
Utilization of muscle-sparing hip and knee pathways that preserve dynamic stabilizers, reducing post-operative narcotic burden.
Sub-Millimeter Navigation
Robotic stereotactic haptic boundaries combined with dynamic intra-operative sensory feedback to deliver prosthetic longevity and micro-precise joint balancing without soft tissue compromise.
Early Weight-Bearing
Multimodal anesthetic pathways and tranexamic acid protocols facilitating full independent ambulation within 3 to 6 hours post-operatively, preventing venous thromboembolism.
Experience & Training
A Structured UK & International Surgical Track
2023 — Present
Current Primary PostConsultant Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon
Healthpoint Hospital Abu Dhabi · M42 Healthcare
Leading robotic-assisted and patient-specific joint replacement, complex revision hip and knee surgery, and advanced knee ligament reconstruction. Serving tertiary referral patients across the UAE and GCC.
2020 — 2023
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon & Trauma Core Lead
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Partnership with Mayo Clinic
Steered complex pelvic and acetabular trauma services and advanced arthroplasty programs during the pivotal Mayo Clinic institutional integration. Instrumental in standardizing tertiary referral pathways and trauma MDT protocols.
2013 — 2020
Substantive NHS Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trusts, United Kingdom
Provided high-volume lower-limb primary and revision arthroplasty, periprosthetic fracture fixation, and major polytrauma reconstruction. Active educational supervisor training orthopaedic registrars and surgical fellows.
2011 — 2013
Advanced Fellowships in Complex Arthroplasty & Trauma
Prestigious Specialist Centres across the UK & Europe
Sub-specialty fellowship training in primary and complex revision hip and knee reconstruction, massive endoprosthetic replacement, and advanced pelvic-acetabular fracture stabilization.
2005 — 2011
Higher Specialist Surgical Training (Orthopaedics)
Mersey & Northern UK Deaneries
Rigorous six-year UK surgical rotation culminating in FRCS (Tr & Orth) and subsequent Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).
Educating the Next Generation of Joint Surgeons
As Chairman of AO Recon MENA, Dr. Feras Ya'ish oversees master-level surgical curricula, cadaveric instructional labs, and biomechanical symposiums across Zurich, Davos, Dubai, and Riyadh.
Dual UK Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT). AO Foundation Global Faculty. Peer-review contributor to The Bone & Joint Journal.
40+
AO Recon
Cadaveric Masterclasses
Hands-on anatomical instruction in revision acetabular reconstruction, kinematic knee balance, and patient-specific planning.
SRC
Surgeon of Excellence
Accredited by the Surgical Review Corporation (USA) as an international Surgeon of Excellence in Joint Replacement.
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Scientific Committees
Scientific program committee faculty for the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction Middle East.
BJJ
Peer-Review Contributor
Evaluating global scientific clinical research submissions in arthroplasty, periprosthetic fractures, and biomechanics.
Verified Fellowships & Board Licenses
FRCS (Tr & Orth)
Fellow of the Intercollegiate Specialty Board in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, awarded upon passing the UK exit examinations.
CCT Accredited
Certificate of Completion of Training in the United Kingdom, placed permanently on the Specialist Register with substantive consultant eligibility.
Chairman, AO Recon MENA
Elected chair for the Middle East & North Africa steering committee advancing international surgical standards in hip and knee reconstruction.
Consultant License
Licensed Tier-1 Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon delivering complex inpatient surgical operations and specialized outpatient triage.
Surgeon of Excellence
SRC (USA) recognition for meeting rigorous international safety benchmarks and high patient volume standards in joint arthroplasty.
Healthpoint Hospital
Practicing as a consultant at Healthpoint Hospital, Zayed Sports City — the location for appointments, imaging, and surgery.
Practice Location
World-Class Recovery at Healthpoint Abu Dhabi
All elective surgeries and tertiary joint reconstructions take place at Healthpoint Hospital, Zayed Sports City — equipped with laminar airflow operating suites, robotic navigation consoles, and luxurious recuperation wings.
- Ultra-clean surgical theatres with high-efficiency particulate air filtration
- Dedicated orthopaedic rehabilitation gym and step-down physiotherapy
- Executive patient suites designed for restorative family accompaniment
Healthpoint Hospital Abu Dhabi
Zayed Sports City · Al Rawdah
Appointments
Schedule an In-Person Consultation or Second Opinion
Whether you require diagnostic evaluation for chronic joint degeneration, a review of previous surgery, or management of complex post-traumatic malunion, consultations are consultant-led at Healthpoint Hospital.