Consultant General Surgeon specializing in Robotic and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery in Dubai, UAE. Specialist in Upper GI and HPB surgery, including cancers of the Liver, Stomach, Pancreas, and Small Bowel. Also offering Complex Hernia Repair, Fundoplication and Acid Reflux (GERD) treatment, Appendicectomy, all Gallbladder surgeries including ERCP, and Laser Surgery for Proctology.
Choosing a surgeon in Dubai is a deeply personal decision. At Fakeeh University Hospital in Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dr. Appou Tamijmarane brings the clarity, reassurance, and trust that patients deserve from their surgeon. His medical journey began at JIPMER in India, one of the country’s most respected institutions, where he completed both his medical degree and specialist surgical training. He then moved to the UK, earning Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons from both Edinburgh and Glasgow, the highest surgical qualification in the UK, recognized worldwide.
With over 35 years of surgical experience across the UK’s NHS, Dr. Appou trained and worked in leading hospitals across England, Scotland, and Wales, gaining extensive experience in complex and advanced surgery. Read more about the full range of surgical services Dr. Appou offers. He undertook specialized fellowship training in liver and pancreatic surgery at the renowned Liver Unit at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, then held senior roles in hepatobiliary (HPB) surgery and liver transplantation at major centers including The Royal Free Hospital, London and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.
For 18 years, he served as a Consultant General Surgeon at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. He led complex surgical procedures, developed new services, and cared for thousands of patients. During this time, he built a reputation not only for surgical precision, but for his calm, thoughtful, and patient-focused approach.
Today, Dr. Appou Tamijmarane, Consultant Surgeon in Dubai, continues to deliver all general surgeries and advanced, minimally invasive surgical care using the latest techniques in robotics and laparoscopic surgery at Fakeeh University Hospital.
Dr. Appou is the recipient of the Norman Tanner Medal and Travelling Fellowship from the Royal Society of Medicine, London, a distinction awarded for excellence in upper gastrointestinal surgery. The fellowship enabled him to train at the Shizuoka Cancer Center in Japan, one of Asia’s foremost specialist cancer surgery institutions.
With over 35 years of surgical experience, including 18 years as a UK NHS Consultant Surgeon, Dr. Appou Tamijmarane brings a level of clinical depth that is rare in Dubai, combining precision, consistency, and genuine patient trust in every procedure.
His expertise spans the full range of general and specialist surgery, from complex hernia surgery to advanced robotic surgery in Dubai at Fakeeh University Hospital. Whether treating a straightforward inguinal hernia or a complex recurrent abdominal wall repair, Dr. Appou applies the same careful, evidence-based judgment that defined his UK career.
He has extensive experience in cancer surgery, emergency general surgery, and complex HPB operations, working as part of multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective outcomes. His career includes senior roles at The Royal Free Hospital London, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, and 18 years as Consultant General Surgeon at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness – roles that reflect years of managing high-complexity cases in demanding clinical environments.
Now practicing at Fakeeh University Hospital in Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dr. Appou offers the full range of laparoscopic, robotic, and open surgical procedures for hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, acid reflux, and upper GI and HPB conditions. Every patient receives the same standard of care that defined his NHS career: thorough, thoughtful, and always focused on the individual.
Choosing the right surgeon means choosing experience you can rely on, especially when facing important decisions about your health. Dr. Appou’s depth of experience ensures that every patient benefits from:
Dr. Appou’s work extends far beyond the operating theatre. Throughout his career, he has been a dedicated teacher and mentor, training the next generation of surgeons.
He has taught and supervised medical students and surgical trainees across leading UK institutions, including a formal role at the University of Aberdeen. Dr. Appou has served on the UK Joint Committee on Surgical Training National Panel, helping to select surgical trainees, and has played an active role in maintaining high clinical standards as a PLAB examiner, peer review assessor for the UK General Medical Council, and appraiser for consultant-level colleagues.
As a published researcher with over 25 peer-reviewed publications and presentations at international surgical conferences, his educational contributions reflect a deep commitment to surgical excellence and to raising the standard of the next generation of surgeons.
His expertise spans advanced procedures including ERCP, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, and complex liver, pancreas, and bile duct (HPB) surgery, a depth of knowledge built over decades of specialist practice. For patients, this matters: a surgeon who teaches and publishes is one who stays current with the latest advances, whether in hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, or acid reflux treatment.
As a Consultant General Surgeon in Dubai, Dr. Appou’s approach is straightforward: every patient deserves a treatment plan tailored to their individual circumstances. Whether you are dealing with hernia symptoms, gallstones, acid reflux, or a more complex condition involving the liver, pancreas, or digestive system, Dr. Appou takes the time to understand your concerns and explain your options clearly before any decision about surgery is made.
Patients consistently value how he:
Known for his calm and considered approach, Dr. Appou plans every procedure with precision. Whether it is a routine laparoscopic gallbladder removal or a complex HPB operation, his focus remains the same: to achieve the best possible outcome for you, safely and thoughtfully. If you are looking for a Consultant General Surgeon in Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dr. Appou sees patients at Fakeeh University Hospital.
Book a consultation with Dr. Appou at Fakeeh University Hospital, appointments are available online through the Fakeeh University Hospital booking system.