Consultant Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Biography

Dr. Mohamed Baguneid, MBChB, MD, MBA, is a Consultant and Chair of the Vascular Surgery Division at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi. With over 15 years of consultant-level experience treating vascular disease, Dr. Baguneid specializes in aortic, carotid, and peripheral artery disease. He graduated from the University of Manchester and achieved his Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons. His novel research into tissue engineering of blood vessels between Manchester Royal Infirmary and Royal Free Hospital, London, earned him a Doctorate of Medicine (MD) from the University of Manchester. He also received a Master’s Degree with merit in Business Administration from the Alliance Manchester Business School. Since moving to the UAE, Dr. Baguneid has helped shape diabetic foot services and advanced vascular surgery in the region. He has published and presented widely on many aspects of vascular surgery including oncovascular surgery. Dr. Baguneid provides support to regional surgical oncology teams and has taught many consultants to perform a wide range of complex vascular treatments. In addition, he trains surgeons in the art of managing vascular trauma in international workshops and conferences. As a clinical leader, Dr. Baguneid has held many senior leadership roles in the UK and the UAE. Shortly after becoming a consultant, he was appointed Clinical Director of Vascular Surgery at University Teaching Hospital in Manchester and was involved in the reconfiguration of regional vascular services. Later on, he was appointed as Medical Director of a large service transformation program in the UK. He was the Chair of Surgery in Al Ain Hospital and also worked with the SEHA Transformation Team on region-wide healthcare changes before joining SSMC.