About

Dr. Riad Roomi

Our UK/US trained surgeon, Dr. Riad Roomi, has over 25 years experience in the field of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Dr. Roomi gained his extensive theoretical and practical experience in cosmetic surgery during his four years work for the UK’s National Health Service and 22 years in private practice, 11½ of which was in the UK.

Experience and qualification

Our best plastic surgeon, Dr. Riad Roomi, is a highly experienced and qualified plastic surgeon with the following accreditations:

  • Board Certified by The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS)
  • Diplomate of The American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS)
  • Fellow of the International College of Surgeons (FICS)
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (FAACS)
  • Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Surgery
  • Member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
  • Founding Officer of the British Association of Hair Restoration Surgery
  • Fellow of the British Institute of Patentees and Inventors
  • Examine for the ABCS & ABHRS

Сertificates and memberships

Dr. Roomi Сertificates and membership for plastic surgery and hair restoration.

Dr. Riad Roomi, has over 25 years experience in the field of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Dr. Roomi gained his extensive theoretical and practical experience in cosmetic surgery during his four years work for the UK’s National Health Service and 22 years in private practice, 11½ of which was in the UK.

Dr. Roomi has attended many training and educational activities in the U.K., United States and the Gulf-Area. He had regular hands on training on the latest techniques in plastic and cosmetic surgery at a leading plastic surgery center in Los Angeles.

After training, initially in various surgical specialities, then in plastic surgery, Dr. Roomi established his own private practice in London UK in 1989. He left the UK in August 2000 to work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia until 2005 and then Oman during 2006.

Since 2007 he has been practicing plastic and hair restoration surgery in Dubai. He is fully registered and licensed by the General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK.

He also holds licenses to practice plastic surgery in Dubai by Dubai Health Authority, and the CPQ at Dubai Healthcare City.

Dr. Roomi has published papers in this field. He also patented five inventions, one of which won him four major awards including the First Prize of the Toshiba Year of Invention Competition in 1989, the SMART Award by the British DTI (Department of Trade and Industry) and the Richardson Gold Medal presented at the UK’s House of Lords by the Institute of Patentees and Inventors.

In addition to his clinical duties, he has reviewed many articles for the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and served as an examiner for the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery since 2011.

"Ready-Stitch" - patented, award winning invention by Dr. Riad Roomi

The original, technique for holding wounds together was developed to minimise the problems of scar tissue. It is also much quicker and less painful than traditional methods.

Two strips of adhesive plaster, with stitches threaded in are placed on either side of wound. By drawing together the threads and tying them the wounds is closed and held together, and when healed, the plasters can be simply pulled off.

Prizes and Distinctions

Dr. Riad Roomi is enthusiast in innovation in the medical field.

SMART Award 1988

Awarded a sum of £35,000 by the DTI ( British Depanment of Trade and Industry) to prepare a feasibility study for “Ready-Mitch”.

1st Prize, Toshiba Year of Invention Competition

Awarded a sum of £35,000 by the DTI ( British Depanment of Trade and Industry) to prepare a feasibility study for “Ready-Mitch”.

Richardson Gold Medal, 1998

Awarded by the British Institute of Patentees and Inventors and presented at the House of Lords.

Scottish Invention of the Year

Prize Winner, Scottish Invention of the Year Competition, 1988.

Biographee in “Best of British Men”

A book by Marlin Miller.

Biographee in “Eureka”

The Book of Inventingby Bob Symes.

Dr. Roomi Hobbies

Reading, poetry, writing, and painting. Wrote a book entitled “Century – 25”, an imaginative view of all aspects of life in the 25th century (unpublished).

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Our goal is to provide stress-free pleasant experience to all our customers. We will address all your concerns, discuss all options and ensure that you achieve the desired outcome.

* Please note that plastic surgery results can vary for different patients. Every patient is a unique individual and every surgery has unique aspects. Therefore no two surgical procedures will get the exact same results - even if patients are fairly similar and even if the procedures are performed by the same Plastic Surgeon.