Daycase Hospital
Dr. Rami Hamed Center — Dubai Healthcare City
Specialist spine expertise, accessible to patients worldwide.
Specialist assessment, second opinions and surgical care with Dr. Rami Hamed, Senior Consultant Orthopedic & Spinal Surgeon.
Coordinated clinical care
At Dr. Rami Hamed Center in Dubai Healthcare City, international patients have access to specialist spine assessment, diagnostic services and surgical care within a coordinated clinical setting. Care is planned around the individual condition, with surgical treatment considered where clinically appropriate.
Clinical history, symptoms and examination reviewed by the specialist.
Imaging and investigations considered as part of your assessment.
Surgical treatment considered where clinically appropriate.
Postoperative and ongoing follow-up planned to your procedure.
Your specialist surgeon
Senior Consultant Orthopedic & Spinal Surgeon
Dr. Rami Hamed is a Senior Consultant Orthopedic & Spinal Surgeon with more than 30 years of clinical and surgical experience.
Dr. Rami Hamed completed his MSc in Trauma & Orthopedics at the Royal National Orthopedic Hospital, University College London (UCL) and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS). His qualifications also include FRCS Tr&Orth through the British Intercollegiate Specialty Board in Trauma & Orthopedics and UK CCT in Trauma & Orthopedics.
His spinal practice includes minimally invasive and advanced endoscopic techniques, with more than 500 full-endoscopic spinal procedures performed.
His approach considers the patient's symptoms, clinical findings and imaging together when determining the appropriate treatment pathway.
Conditions we assess
Specialist assessment is available for a range of cervical and lumbar spine conditions.
Disc conditions associated with nerve compression, sciatica, numbness or weakness.
Narrowing around the spinal nerves that may affect walking, sensation or strength.
Persistent symptoms associated with irritation or compression of spinal nerves.
Treatment pathway
Not every spinal condition requires surgery.
When surgery is considered appropriate, the procedure depends on the diagnosis, clinical findings, neurological symptoms, spinal stability and imaging.
Area of focus
Minimally invasive endoscopic approaches for selected spinal conditions.
Surgical treatment for selected disc conditions causing significant nerve compression.
Replacement of a damaged cervical disc with an artificial disc in appropriately selected patients, with the aim of preserving motion at the treated level.
Second opinion pathway
If spine surgery has already been recommended, you may want another specialist assessment before making your treatment decision.
A second opinion can help you better understand:
Available MRI imaging, medical reports and details of the proposed procedure can form part of the assessment.
A dedicated second-opinion pathway is available for patients who have been recommended spinal fusion.
How it works
International patients can begin their assessment remotely, without initially travelling to Dubai.
Discuss your condition, diagnosis, previous treatment and concerns with the specialist.
Share available MRI scans, radiology reports and relevant medical information.
Your clinical history and available investigations are considered to determine the appropriate next steps.
If further treatment is considered appropriate, the proposed treatment pathway and requirements can be discussed.
If you choose to proceed at DRHC, our team can coordinate your clinical appointments and treatment arrangements in Dubai.
Postoperative and ongoing follow-up is planned according to your procedure and individual clinical requirements.
Beginning an online consultation does not commit you to surgery or to travelling to Dubai — each stage is discussed and agreed with you individually.
Support along the way
If you choose to pursue treatment at DRHC, our international patient team can help coordinate the clinical and practical stages of your care.
The aim is to establish the relevant clinical arrangements before your treatment visit wherever possible.
For patients in the UK
Patients in the UK may be exploring private spine treatment, seeking another specialist opinion, or considering their options after receiving a surgical recommendation.
You can begin with an online consultation with Dr. Rami Hamed, with available imaging and medical information considered as part of the assessment.
If treatment at DRHC may be appropriate, the clinical team can discuss the next steps with you.
Common questions
Yes. International patients can arrange an online consultation with Dr. Rami Hamed to discuss their condition, diagnosis, available imaging and treatment recommendations.
Depending on appointment availability, a same-day online consultation may be possible.
Yes. If you already have a diagnosis or surgical recommendation, you can request another specialist assessment before making your treatment decision.
Yes. Available MRI scans, radiology reports and relevant medical records can be provided as part of the assessment.
If you are unsure how to provide your imaging, our team can advise you.
Not necessarily. Existing imaging may be useful for your assessment. The specialist can advise whether further or updated imaging is required.
Not necessarily. Imaging is one part of the assessment. Your symptoms, clinical findings, neurological status and other relevant factors also need to be considered.
Yes. A dedicated second-opinion pathway is available for patients who have specifically been advised spinal fusion.
The assessment can help you understand why fusion has been recommended and how the proposed procedure relates to your individual condition.
No. The online consultation allows you to discuss your condition and understand the potential next steps without committing to treatment or travel.
Following appropriate clinical assessment and once the proposed treatment has been established, our international patient team can provide information about the planned treatment and associated quotation.
The timing depends on your diagnosis, required investigations, medical fitness, proposed procedure and availability.
Once the necessary clinical assessment has been completed and a treatment plan established, available surgical dates can be discussed.
YThis depends on the procedure, your clinical condition and recovery. Your expected postoperative stay and appropriate timing for return travel will be discussed during treatment planning.
Depending on the procedure and your clinical requirements, appropriate elements of postoperative follow-up may be coordinated remotely.
Get in touch
Specialist spine care, wherever you are.
If you are considering spine surgery, have an existing diagnosis or are seeking another specialist opinion, you can begin with an online assessment with Dr. Rami Hamed.