Dr Thomas Colson, plastic surgeon at SKMC, Abu Dhabi
Dr Thomas Colson is a plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgeon and Head of the Department of Plastic Surgery at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), SEHA, Abu Dhabi. He is double board certified (SOFCPRE and EBOPRAS), has eighteen years of experience, and holds Department of Health Abu Dhabi licence GD47532. In the UAE, he consults and operates exclusively at SKMC.
Role at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
Dr Colson is Head of the Department of Plastic Surgery at SKMC, a government tertiary hospital within the SEHA network in Abu Dhabi. In the UAE, his consultations and surgery take place exclusively at SKMC.
Dr Colson has no practice in Dubai or in any other hospital in the UAE. Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) is a different hospital from Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), which is also located in Abu Dhabi.
Before joining SKMC, Dr Colson practised as a Consultant in the Paris region, handling reconstructive cases and elective aesthetic surgery.
Licence and board certification
- Licensed by the Department of Health Abu Dhabi as a Consultant Plastic Surgeon, licence GD47532.
- French Board qualification (SOFCPRE), October 2013.
- Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS), October 2014.
- Eighteen years of experience in plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery.
Medical training
- Medical studies at Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, 2001–2007.
- Residency at Nancy University Hospital, a Level I trauma centre, 2007–2012.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) Magna Cum Laude, Université de Lorraine (Faculty of Medicine of Nancy), October 2012.
- Inter-University Diploma in Microsurgery, Université de Lorraine.
- European Inter-University Diploma in Robotic Surgery (Da Vinci Xi), STAN Institute, Nancy, July 2024.
Recognition and memberships
- Silver Medal — Rhinoplasty, Poster Discussion, ISAPS Olympiad World Congress Singapore 2025, for the work "Preoperative Preservation Rhinoplasty Planning Using a Three-Dimensional Multiplanar Reconstruction Digital Application: A Technical Note".
- Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), the Société Française de Chirurgie Plastique Reconstructrice et Esthétique (SOFCPRE), the Société Française des Chirurgiens Esthétiques Plasticiens (SOFCEP) and the Emirates Plastic Surgery Society (EPSS).
Areas of practice
Dr Colson’s practice covers facial aesthetic surgery, facial reconstruction, breast aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, body contouring, and non-surgical cosmetic medicine. Each area has its own page on this website, with its indications and risks.
Acute facial trauma is managed by the emergency services and is not part of his practice.
Languages
Consultations are available in English, French and Arabic.
Appointments
Appointments are made through the SEHA booking line 80050 or the SEHA WhatsApp number 02 410 2200. Consultation and surgery take place at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi.
Location
Where Dr Colson consults
Dr Thomas Colson consults and operates at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi. In the UAE, consultations and surgery are performed exclusively at SKMC. Appointments are made through the SEHA booking line or the SEHA WhatsApp number.
Sheikh Khalifa Medical CityAl Karamah Street, Al Tibbiya
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Booking line 80050
SEHA WhatsApp 02 410 2200
Frequently asked questions
Who is Dr Thomas Colson?
Dr Thomas Colson is a plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgeon and Head of the Department of Plastic Surgery at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), SEHA, Abu Dhabi. He is double board certified (SOFCPRE and EBOPRAS), has eighteen years of experience, and holds Department of Health Abu Dhabi licence GD47532. In the UAE, he consults and operates exclusively at SKMC.
Where does Dr Colson practise?
In the UAE, Dr Colson consults and operates exclusively at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) in Abu Dhabi, a government tertiary hospital within the SEHA network. He has no practice in Dubai.
Is Dr Colson licensed in Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Dr Colson is licensed by the Department of Health Abu Dhabi as a Consultant Plastic Surgeon, under licence GD47532.
What are Dr Colson’s qualifications?
Dr Colson is double board certified by SOFCPRE, the French Board (2013), and by EBOPRAS (2014). He holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) Magna Cum Laude from the Université de Lorraine and completed his residency at Nancy University Hospital.
In which languages are consultations available?
Consultations are available in English, French and Arabic.
How is a consultation with Dr Colson booked?
Appointments are made through the SEHA booking line 80050 or the SEHA WhatsApp number 02 410 2200.
Consultation
In the UAE, consultations and surgery are performed exclusively at SKMC, Abu Dhabi.
Booking line 80050 SEHA WhatsApp
Educational disclaimer
The information provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified surgeon or health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.