Staff Physician, Obesity Medicine

If you are a qualified physician looking for specialist doctor jobs in Abu Dhabi with one of the region’s most respected hospitals, this Staff Physician, Obesity Medicine vacancy at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi could be an important next step in your career. Based in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, the role sits within the hospital’s Digestive Disease, General Surgery and Obesity Medicine services, where you will care for patients whose weight-related conditions need expert medical assessment, careful treatment planning and long-term support. Among the many Gulf jobs advertised for senior clinicians, this position stands out because it combines hands-on patient care with the standards, teamwork and clinical governance of a major academic-style medical centre. Applications are open now through the official Cleveland Clinic careers page linked at the end of this post.

About the Role

The Staff Physician, Obesity Medicine role is a front-line clinical position responsible for the care of patients attending Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi for obesity and related digestive and general surgical conditions. Obesity medicine is a broad and demanding specialty, because excess weight is closely linked with diabetes, heart disease, sleep disorders, joint problems and a wide range of other conditions. Patients often arrive with complex histories, and part of the physician’s work is to look beyond a single symptom and build a complete picture of each person’s health before agreeing a treatment plan with them.

In day-to-day practice you will assess patients, order and interpret investigations, prescribe medication and therapy, and provide the specialised care your patients need, including treatments and, where your clinical privileges allow, procedures. You will explain findings and treatment options in clear language, and document your evaluations carefully so every member of the care team can follow the patient’s progress.

The position also carries responsibilities beyond your own patient list. Staff Physicians at this level work closely with surgeons, endocrinologists, dietitians, nurses and other specialists, referring patients to colleagues when their condition requires it and accepting referrals in return. You will contribute to the wider life of the department through committees, task forces and performance improvement work, helping the hospital keep raising its standards of safety and care. Throughout, you are expected to deliver care that is culturally appropriate for Abu Dhabi’s diverse population and to practise strictly within ethical guidelines, regulatory requirements and the clinical privileges granted to you.

Key Responsibilities

– Providing direct medical care to patients within the Digestive Disease, General Surgery and Obesity Medicine services, assessing each patient’s condition and delivering medication, therapy and specialised treatment appropriate to their diagnosis and overall health.
– Prescribing and administering medicines and other treatments safely and accurately, reviewing how each patient responds, and adjusting the treatment plan where results show that a different approach is needed.
– Carrying out treatments and procedures within the scope of your granted clinical privileges, and supporting patients through every stage of their care, from first consultation to follow-up review.
– Analysing medical records, reports, test results and examination findings to reach a sound diagnosis, and identifying the underlying causes of a patient’s condition rather than treating symptoms in isolation.
– Gathering a full patient history, including past illnesses, previous treatments, lifestyle factors and family background, so that decisions about obesity management and related conditions rest on complete and reliable information.
– Explaining procedures, expected results and treatment plans to patients and their families in a clear and respectful way, answering questions honestly and making sure consent is properly informed.
– Recording evaluation notes, diagnoses and care decisions accurately in the patient’s record, keeping documentation complete and up to date so colleagues can rely on it during handovers and reviews.
– Referring patients to other specialists and services inside or outside the department when their needs go beyond your own area of practice, and following up so that referrals lead to joined-up, continuous care.
– Working and liaising with medical and non-medical staff across the hospital, including nurses, allied health professionals and administrative teams, to keep patient pathways smooth and safe.
– Delivering culturally appropriate care that respects the backgrounds, beliefs and preferences of patients in Abu Dhabi and the wider Gulf region, treating every patient with dignity at all times.
– Following all ethical and regulatory guidelines that apply to medical practice in the emirate, and working strictly within your approved clinical privileges and the hospital’s policies and procedures.
– Taking part in committees, task forces and performance improvement activities, contributing your clinical experience to projects that improve quality, safety and patient outcomes across the department.

Requirements and Qualifications

– A medical degree such as an MD, MBBS or MBChB, or an equivalent qualification, from an accredited institution.
– Completion of an Internal Medicine qualification in line with the Recognized Specialty Certificate table set out in the Healthcare Professionals Qualification Requirements 2024.
– Post-qualification experience of not less than two years for physicians qualifying in Tier 1 countries, or not less than five years for those qualifying in Tier 2 countries, as defined in those qualification requirements.
– A valid licence or registration to practise in your home country and, where applicable, in the country of your last employment.
– A background that supports safe, independent practice in a specialist hospital setting, including sound clinical judgement, accurate documentation habits and a commitment to evidence-based medicine.
– Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex medical information to patients clearly and to work constructively with colleagues from many specialties and cultures.
– English and Arabic are preferred for this position, reflecting the hospital’s bilingual patient community and the value of speaking with patients in the language they are most comfortable using.

This role suits an experienced internal medicine physician with a real interest in obesity medicine and the long-term management of weight-related disease, who wants to practise in a large, well-resourced hospital where specialist colleagues are close at hand. It will appeal to clinicians who enjoy complex casework, who believe good outcomes come from careful diagnosis and patient education as much as from medication, and who are comfortable contributing to governance and quality work alongside their clinical sessions.

About the Company

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a multispecialty hospital located on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. It was developed as part of a partnership that brought the Cleveland Clinic model of care from the United States to the UAE, adapting a well-known American academic medical centre approach to the needs of patients in the Emirates and the wider region. The hospital is widely recognised for bringing complex care closer to home for UAE patients, who previously often had to travel abroad for specialist treatment.

The hospital brings many specialties together under one roof, caring for some of the most complex conditions in modern medicine, including heart, digestive, neurological and surgical care. For physicians, that means working in multidisciplinary teams and practising in an environment built around integrated, patient-first care, inside one of the best-known healthcare names in the Gulf.

Working in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and one of the most established centres for healthcare careers among all Gulf jobs, with major hospitals and specialist clinics serving residents from across the emirates. The city offers a calm, well-planned environment, modern infrastructure and a high standard of public services, and it is home to a large international workforce, including a sizeable community of doctors, nurses and allied health professionals from around the world.

Daily life in Abu Dhabi combines professional opportunity with a comfortable lifestyle: coastal districts and the Corniche, cultural landmarks, international schools and good transport links are all part of the city. Al Maryah Island, where the hospital stands, is a modern district within easy reach of the rest of the capital. As with any international move, candidates should review the employer’s terms directly and confirm licensing and relocation details during the hiring process.

Salary and Benefits

The employer has not published a salary for this Staff Physician, Obesity Medicine position on its official job page, and no specific pay figure is stated there. Details about compensation and any benefits that apply to the role will be shared by the employer during the hiring process, so candidates are encouraged to discuss these points directly with the hospital’s recruitment team when they are contacted.

How to Apply

To be considered, submit your application through the official Cleveland Clinic careers website using the link below. Your application must include an up-to-date CV — please note the official warning on the employer’s page that an application without a CV will not be considered — so make sure your CV clearly sets out your medical degree, your internal medicine qualification, your post-qualification experience and your current licence or registration details. Only apply through the official employer page, and do not pay any third party in connection with this vacancy.

Apply here (official employer page): https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/job/22926712/staff-physician-obesity-medicine-for-cleveland-clinic-abudhabi-abu-dhabi-ae/

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