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 RevisionDr. 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.