Canadian Specialist Hospital Dubai Expands Oncology Care with Comprehensive Onco-Surgery Subspecialty Services Under One Roof
Canadian Specialist Hospital, Dubai on 22nd July 2026 announced a significant expansion of its Oncology Services with a dedicated Onco-Surgery services, marking a new chapter in the hospital’s 23-year legacy of comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare in the UAE. Canadian Specialist Hospital, Dubai has been a trusted healthcare provider in the UAE, currently serving approximately 250,000 patients annually. This latest expansion underscores the hospital’s ongoing growth and its mission to deliver advanced, accessible, and compassionate healthcare to the communities it serves. As cancer care continues to evolve, patients increasingly require coordinated multidisciplinary treatment delivered through highly specialized teams and supported by advanced diagnostics, personalized treatment planning, and seamless continuity of care.
Recognizing this growing need, Canadian Specialist Hospital, Dubai has strengthened its Oncology Services by expanding its Surgical Oncology capabilities and bringing together different subspecialty under one roof.
The expansion is anchored by the appointment of three highly accomplished Surgical Oncologists, each bringing extensive international experience and subspecialized expertise across key cancer disciplines.
Dr. Amit Balai Chakraborty (Head & Neck Onco-surgeon),Dr. Jay Anam (Breast onco-surgeon) and Dr. Vivek Sukumar (Gastrointestinal & Gynaecological Onco-surgeon) have joined Canadian Specialist Hospital, Dubai bringing specialized expertise to manage complex, high-acuity cancer cases alongside a broader range of small and medium-complexity procedures. Their addition strengthens Canadian Specialist Hospital’s ability to offer advanced surgical oncology services to patients across the region, reducing the need to seek specialized cancer surgeryrahi abroad.
Dr. Amit Balai Chakraborty ,MBBS, MS,MCh,MRCS is a distinguished Surgical Oncologist specialises in Head & Neck Cancer Surgeries. His expertise includes buccal mucosa cancer, thyroid cancer, oral cancer, tongue cancer, parotid surgery, laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer, and mandibular reconstruction. He is known for his precision, compassion, and patient-centred approach and has led 1,000+ surgeries globally.
Dr. Vivek Sukumar, MBBS, MS, MCh is a highly experienced Surgical Oncologist specializing in Gastrointestinal and Gynaecological cancers, with expertise in complex surgical management of cancers affecting the stomach, esophagus, colon, rectum, liver, and pancreas, including advanced and minimally invasive techniques.
Dr. Jay Anam, MBBS, MS, MCh focuses on Breast Onco Surgery, providing specialized surgical and oncological care for breast cancer patients, including breast-conserving surgery, oncoplastic techniques, and reconstructive approaches designed to achieve optimal clinical outcomes alongside quality of life. He has also performed the highest number of S-LYMPHA surgeries preventive surgical procedure that reduces the risk of postoperative lymphedema in breast cancer patients.
The Oncology Department at Canadian Specialist Hospital, Abu Hail, Deira, Dubai is currently led by Dr. Anwar Alroubaie, a Medical Oncology Consultant with fellowship training in Medical Oncology and a Doctorate in Clinical Oncology, and a member of several international oncology societies including ESMO and ASCO.
The department provides comprehensive, patient-focused cancer care through a multidisciplinary team of experienced specialists, offering advanced treatment modalities including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, and surgical oncology, all supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic technology for accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment planning.
Beyond clinical treatment, the department ensures holistic patient support through pain management, nutritional counselling, psychological care, rehabilitation, and palliative services reflecting Canadian Specialist Hospital ‘s commitment to treating the whole patient, not just the disease.
“This expansion marks a significant milestone in Canadian Specialist Hospital’s ongoing commitment to advancing specialized cancer care in the UAE,” said Mr. Rashid Al Falasi, Executive Director, Canadian Specialist Hospital Dubai.
“By bringing together highly experienced subspecialty surgical oncologists under one roof, we are enhancing access to advanced cancer treatment, reducing the need for patients to travel abroad for complex surgical care, and strengthening our position as a leading destination for comprehensive oncology services. Our focus remains on delivering exceptional clinical outcomes while ensuring a compassionate and patient-centered experience throughout the cancer journey.”
To mark this milestone, Canadian Specialist Hospital also launched a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative by providing selected patients with complimentary second medical opinions and specialist assessments for complex cancer cases, reinforcing the hospital’s commitment to ensuring that access to expert oncology care and guidance is available to those who need it most.
