Dr. Sammy Al Benna

Dr. Sammy Al Benna is a distinguished Plastic, Reconstructive, Aesthetic, and Burns Surgeon with over 25 years of international experience across the United Kingdom, Germany, South Africa, and the UAE. He previously served as Professor and Head of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Academic Hospital in Cape Town.

After completing his surgical training in the UK and Germany, Dr. Al Benna practiced in leading institutions across Bochum, Nottingham, Abu Dhabi, and Cape Town. He holds a PhD and has contributed to over 150 scientific publications and book chapters, reflecting his commitment to advancing the field of plastic surgery through both clinical excellence and academic leadership.

Dr. Al Benna is widely regarded as one of the top surgeons in Abu Dhabi for pediatric plastic surgery, particularly in the areas of congenital anomalies, cleft lip and palate, and trauma reconstruction. His work in reconstructive microsurgery, nerve and hand surgery, and multidisciplinary pediatric care has helped restore both function and form in children with complex conditions.

His areas of expertise include:

• Pediatric Plastic Surgery
  • Cleft Lip & Palate Surgery
  • Congenital Hand Deformities
  • Tongue Tie Correction
  • Pediatric Trauma & Reconstructive Surgery
• Plastic Surgical Oncology & Tumor Surgery
  • Lumps & Bumps (eg. Lipoma, Cysts)
• Peripheral Nerve Surgery & Hand/Wrist Surgery
• Burns Surgery (Acute & Reconstructive)
• Body Contouring after Massive Weight Loss
• Facial, Breast, and Intimate Aesthetic Surgery
• Nose Surgery – Rhinoplasty, Septoplasty,  Nostril Reduction Surgery
• Hyperhidrosis & Hidradenitis Surgery
• Muscle, Nerve, and Blood Vessel Biopsies
• Scar Revision

Dr. Al Benna’s holistic, patient-centered approach, combined with his multidisciplinary background, makes him a trusted choice for both adult and pediatric plastic surgery in the region.