Consultant General Surgeon specializing in Robotic and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery in Dubai, UAE. For Upper GI, HPB, including Cancers of the Liver, Stomach, Pancreas and Small Bowel. He also offers Complex Hernia repair, Fundoplication & Acid Reflux (GERD), Appendicectomy and all Gallbladder surgeries including ERCP and Laser Surgeries for Proctology.
Choosing a surgeon is a deeply personal decision. Patients are not just looking for technical expertise, they are looking for clarity, reassurance, and trust. Dr. Appou brings all three. 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 to further refine his skills, earning Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons from both Edinburgh and Glasgow. FRCS is a the highest surgical qualification in the UK and is recognized worldwide.
Over nearly three decades in 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. Link here to read more about the range of surgical services he offers. He undertook specialized fellowship training in liver and pancreatic surgery at the renowned Liver Unit in 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 the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in 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 practices at Fakeeh University Hospital in Dubai, where he continues to deliver all general surgeries and advanced, minimally invasive surgical care using the latest techniques in robotics and laparoscopic surgery
With over 35 years of surgical experience, including 18 years as a UK Consultant Surgeon, Dr. Appou is a highly experienced general and laparoscopic surgeon in Dubai known for precision, consistency, and patient trust.
He has extensive experience in cancer surgery, emergency general surgery, and complex abdominal operations, working as part of multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective outcomes. His approach combines advanced surgical skill with careful, evidence-based decision-making.
Dr. Appou has worked in leading UK hospitals, including The Royal Free Hospital, London, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, and Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, where he served as Consultant General Surgeon for nearly 20 years. These roles reflect more than experience—they represent years of managing complex cases in high-pressure environments, where clear judgment and surgical expertise are critical.
Now as a Consultant Surgeon in Dubai, UAE, Dr. Appou practices at Fakeeh University Hospital in Dubai Silicon Oasis, providing advanced care in hernia surgery, gallbladder surgery, acid reflux treatment, and upper gastrointestinal (GI) and HPB surgery. He continues to deliver the same standard of care that defined his UK career: thorough, thoughtful, and always focused on the individual patient.
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 the next generation of trainees. Playing a vital role in maintaining high clinical standards, Dr Appou has also served as a PLAB examiner, peer review assessor for the UK General Medical Council as well as an appraiser for consultant-level colleagues. As a published researcher with over 25 peer-reviewed publications and presentations at international surgical conferences, this combined with his educational contributions reflect his deep commitment to surgical excellence and the driving the standard of the next generation of surgeons.
His expertise spans advanced procedures such as ERCP, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, and complex liver, pancreas, and bile duct (HPB) surgery. Giving him a depth of knowledge that few surgeons achieve. For patients, this makes a real difference. A surgeon who teaches is one who stays current with the latest advances, whether in hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, or acid reflux treatment.
Dr. Appou’s approach is simple, every patient deserves a treatment plan tailored to them. Whether you are dealing with hernia symptoms, gallstones, acid reflux, or a more complex condition involving the liver, pancreas, or digestive system, he takes the time to understand your concerns and explain your options clearly.
Patients often value how he:
Known for his calm and considered approach, Dr. Appou plans every procedure with precision. Whether it is a routine laparoscopic operation or a complex case, his focus is always the same – to achieve the best possible outcome for you, safely and thoughtfully.