Ali Al Numairy
Dr. Ali H. Al Numairy | |
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Born | 18 May 1957 |
Died |
7 March 2013 Dubai, UAE |
Nationality | UAE |
Occupation | Medical Doctor |
Years active | 1980-2013 |
Known for | Plastic Surgery |
Ali Al Numairy (1956 - March 7, 2013)[1] was the Vice President of the Arab Medical Union, World Vice president of International College of Surgeons President ICS UAE Section President of Plastic Surgery Society – Emirates Medical Association. Director General and Head of Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery Dept. Gulf Specialty Hospital – Dubai
Dr. Ali Al-Numairy was born on 1956. The first UAE national plastic surgeon specialized in the field . He has an impressive professional background and he is a dedicated plastic and cosmetic surgeon.[2]
Establishing Himself
His fascination for medicine started with the extraction of a tooth. His inclination towards science and academic excellence was evident from his school days. At the age of 14 years in school, it was necessary to take penicillin injections on a daily basis, for a few days after the extraction. He was interested in the idea of doing it himself and all the instruments fascinated him. During those periods there were no disposable syringes and so everything had to be sterilized carefully. The future doctor carried out it at home. Then he arranged a kit and started dissecting animals rabbits and hens. After few years in 1968 while his father traveled to Beirut, the young boy asked him to get a medical book titled "Principle and Practice of Medicine" by Davidson, Samsonwrights "Applied Physiology" and Cunningham’s "Applied Anatomy". Still he having those books
Career
After graduating from the University of Cairo in 1979, he started work at the Department of Health & Medical Services, Government of Dubai. He has had an active career since 1980. In 1980, he had the opportunity to meet a famed plastic surgeon from India, Dr. Maneck Shah and that was the turning point of this young doctor’s career. Then Dr. Ali Al-Numairy met Dr. Bernard Dessapt, who introduced him to the aesthetic aspect of plastic surgery. He worked in different hospitals,in Lyon, France studying reconstruction, microsurgery, transplantation, maxillo-facial and aesthetic surgery. After four years he returned to the Department of Health & Medical Services, Dubai as a Registrar in 1990 and he was promoted to Consultant Plastic Surgeon and the head of Plastic Surgery & Burn unit for the Department of Health & Medical Services. He is the founder and president of the Plastic Surgery Society of the Emirates Medical Association. He is also member as well as national delegate of several international scientific societies and institutions like IPRAS, ISAPS, ISBI, ASPS, etc. He is the founding member and member of the council and the board of directors of the Pan Arab Association of Burn and Plastic Surgeons; the Past president of the Pan Arab Association of Burn and Plastic Surgeons, member of International Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgeons; Member of the North American Academy of Cosmetic and Restorative Surgery; Diplomate of Lipoplasty University, Founding member and First President of the G.C.C. Association of Plastic Surgeons, Chairman of the G.C.C. Standing Committee for the Ethics in Plastic Surgery in the G.C.C Association of Plastic Surgeons
Family
Wife Dr. Kareema, who herself is a hematologist and head of pathology department at Latifa Hospital,Dubai Dr. Ahmed, elder son also choose the same path of his parents and graduated from Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Prof. Hussain (B. Sc., M. Sc.), Dr. Mohammed, Al Zahra and Fatima.
Present achievements
Vice president of Arab Medical Union since 2010, President of ICS UAE Section since 2009, World Vice President of International College of Surgeons ICS since 2010, Visiting Professor of Surgery, Sharjah University, UAE, President of the UAE Plastic Surgery Society - EMA, Secretary General, GCC Association of Plastic Surgeons (Gulf Co-operative Council Countries). since 2007, Sworn in member of the Higher Committee of the Medical Liability in the UAE, Member of the Medical legislation committee in the UAE, Member of the Higher Committee of Health Research in the UAE, General Secretary e-Health Scientific Society (e-HSS),
Death
On March 7, 2013, at almost 9:35 pm while riding home on his motorcycle, Dr.Numairy was struck and killed by a driver who was suspected of running a red light.[1] The ruler of Dubai paid condolences to his family.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Aghaddir Ali (March 9, 2013). "Eminent Emirati plastic surgeon laid to rest'". GulfNews. Retrieved 2013-03-09.
- ↑ "A cut to give a lift to self esteem". gulfnews. 2009-01-03. Retrieved 2011-07-10.
External links
- International Wound Conference MEBO http://en.mebo.com/Article/ShowInfo.asp?InfoID=406
- International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery http://www.ijcs.org/about/editor.php
- Al Ithihad News http://www.alittihad.ae/details.php?id=48288&y=2011
- International College of Surgeons https://www.icsglobal.org/members/mem_intnl_officers.asp
- A cut to give a lift to self-esteem Gulf News http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/health/a-cut-to-give-a-lift-to-self-esteem-1.43088
- UAE's drive for healthier future Arabian Business http://www.arabianbusiness.com/uae-s-drive-for-healthier-future-17327.html
- 2nd Annual scientific e Health conference http://ehealth.hbmeu.ac.ae/Program/KeynoteAddresses/PhysiciansProspective.aspx
- A Brilliant Journey, a Great Harvest http://en.mebo.com/Article/ShowInfo.asp?InfoID=353