MEET DR. HERVE OUANEZAR
CONSULTANT ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON
KNEE SURGERY, JOINT REPLACEMENT & SPORTS MEDICINE
A JOURNEY OF
DEDICATION
Dr. Hervé Ouanezar is a highly skilled Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, expert in Knee Surgery, Joint Replacement, and Sports Medicine. He graduated from the prestigious Lyon Medical School in France, renowned globally for its excellence in surgical education. The Lyon School of Knee Surgery is recognised as a hub for some of the best knee specialists in the world, provided the perfect environment for him to enhance his skills and establish himself as a leading figure in Orthopaedic Surgery in the Middle East.
Dr. Ouanezar’s career is distinguished by a vast array of academic achievements, rigorous post-graduate training, and international fellowship experiences. He has collaborated with top surgical experts across the United States, France, South Korea, and Qatar, mastering various surgical styles and innovative techniques.
With a profound admiration for athletes, Dr. Ouanezar is deeply committed to their recovery. He recognises the dedication they bring to their sport and understands the emotional and physical challenges that come with injury. Dr. Ouanezar’s philosophy is rooted in patient-centred care, continuous learning, and the pursuit of surgical excellence, ensuring the best possible outcomes for his patients.

PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
ACADEMIC RANK AND POSITIONS
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
RESIDENCY TRAINING
BURJEEL HOSPITAL FOR ADVANCED SURGERY
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Hip, Knee and Sports Medicine
DXBONE – BONE AND JOINT EXCELLENCE CENTER
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Hip, Knee and Sports Medicine
EMIRATES HOSPITAL GROUP
Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Knee Surgery and Sports Medicine
EMIRATES SPORTSMED
Medical Director
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Knee Surgery and Sports Medicine
HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY FIFA MEDICAL CENTRE
USA Sports Medicine Fellow
CENTRE ORTHOPEDIQUE SANTY FIFA MEDICAL CENTRE
Sports Medicine Fellow
CHU HOPITAL EDOUARD HERRIOT PAVILLON T
Academic Clinical Orthopaedic Fellow
ASPETAR SPORTS MEDICINE HOSPITAL FIFA MEDICAL CENTRE
Shoulder and Sports Medicine Fellow
HOSPICES CIVILS DE LYON
Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology Resident
HOPITAL RAYMOND POINCARE APHP
Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology Resident
2022 - Present
DUBAI, UAE
2020 - 2022
DUBAI, UAE
2018 - 2020
DUBAI, UAE
DUBAI, UAE
2018 - 2020
2017 - 2018
NEW YORK, USA
LYON, FRANCE
2016 - 2017
2014 - 2016
LYON, FRANCE
DOHA, QATAR
2013 - 2014
11/2008 - 05/2013
LYON, FRANCE
05/2011 - 11/2011
PARIS, FRANCE
SCIENCES
PUBLICATIONS
Arthrogenic muscle inhibition after ACL reconstruction: a scoping review of the efficacy of interventions.
Distal Semimembranosus Tendon Avulsions: Acute Surgical Repair in a Professional Rugby Player.
Clinical Outcomes of Single Anteromedial Bundle Biologic Augmentation Technique for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Consideration of Tibial Remnant Size.
EDUCATION
International Olympic Committee's Diploma in Sports Medicine
AOSSM Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center Sports Medicine Fellowship
FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine
French National Postgraduate Degree: Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology
French National Degree: Arthroscopy
French National Degree: Sports Medicine
French National Degree: Knee Surgery
Lyon Medical School (Claude Bernard Lyon - University, France)
2020
2018
2017
2013
2014
2011
2010
2000 - 2008
