Plastic surgery at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City: the department and how to book
The Department of Plastic Surgery at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), a government tertiary hospital of the SEHA network in Abu Dhabi, is headed by Dr Thomas Colson. Consultations are booked through SEHA: the booking line 80050, the SEHA WhatsApp number 02 410 2200, or the SEHA mobile app.
Who heads the Department of Plastic Surgery at SKMC?
Dr Thomas Colson is Head of the Department of Plastic Surgery at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), Abu Dhabi. He is a French plastic surgeon with eighteen years of experience, double board certified by SOFCPRE and EBOPRAS, and licensed by the Department of Health Abu Dhabi under licence GD47532.
SKMC is a government tertiary hospital within the SEHA network. In the UAE, Dr Colson consults and operates exclusively at SKMC.
This page is written by Dr Colson. It is not an official page of Sheikh Khalifa Medical City or of SEHA; the official pages are linked in each section.
Who are the plastic surgeons at SKMC?
The physicians of Sheikh Khalifa Medical City are listed by the hospital itself, in the doctors directory of its website, which can be filtered by specialty. That directory is the reference for the current composition of the department.
This website presents the practice of one surgeon, Dr Thomas Colson, and does not list his colleagues. For breast cancer care, the breast pathway at SKMC is described on the One Stop Breast Clinic page of the hospital.
What does plastic surgery at SKMC treat?
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City describes its plastic surgery service as covering adults and children: congenital anomalies, trauma, complex reconstructions and cosmetic procedures, with microsurgical techniques.
Within the department, Dr Colson’s practice covers six areas. Each has its own page on this website, linked at the end of this page.
- Facial aesthetic surgery: Deep Plane Facelift and neck lift, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty.
- Facial reconstruction: post-traumatic sequelae treated electively, reconstruction following the excision of a skin cancer, congenital facial conditions.
- Breast aesthetic surgery: breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction.
- Breast reconstruction after mastectomy: with an implant, a DIEP flap or fat grafting.
- Body contouring: abdominoplasty, Mommy Makeover, liposuction.
- Non-surgical cosmetic medicine.
Acute facial trauma is managed by the emergency services and is not part of Dr Colson’s practice.
Paediatric congenital care at SKMC is provided under the institutional collaboration between SEHA / Sheikh Khalifa Medical City and Cincinnati Children’s. The collaboration is between the two institutions. Surgery on a minor is undertaken only at the request of the parents or legal guardian, after assessment, and with their written informed consent.
How do I book a consultation with a plastic surgeon at SKMC?
- Contact SEHA through one of three channels: the SEHA booking line 80050, the SEHA WhatsApp number 02 410 2200, or the SEHA mobile app.
- Ask for a consultation with Dr Thomas Colson in the Department of Plastic Surgery at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), Abu Dhabi.
- Attend the consultation at SKMC. Dr Colson consults in English and French. An Arabic interpreter is available during consultations. The consultation covers the examination, the indication, the alternatives and the risks.
- Insurance coverage is discussed at the consultation.
- Where surgery is indicated, it is planned at SKMC, and follow-up takes place in the Department of Plastic Surgery.
In the UAE, Dr Colson consults and operates exclusively at SKMC. He has no practice in Dubai.
What happens at the first consultation?
The consultation takes place at SKMC with Dr Colson. Dr Colson consults in English and French. An Arabic interpreter is available during consultations. It covers the examination, the indication, the alternatives to surgery and the risks of the operation.
Where an operation is considered, the type of anaesthesia and the hospital stay are set out individually. The consent discussion covers the limits of the operation, with no promise of a particular result.
Insurance coverage is discussed at the consultation.
Is SKMC the same hospital as SSMC?
No. Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) is a different hospital from Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), which is also located in Abu Dhabi. SKMC is on Al Karamah Street, Al Tibbiya, Abu Dhabi.
Dr Colson has no practice in Dubai or in any other hospital in the UAE.
How does a doctor refer a patient to plastic surgery at SKMC?
Colleagues referring a patient can do so through the referral pathway of Sheikh Khalifa Medical City.
Acute facial trauma is not received through this route: a recent injury is managed by the emergency and on-call services.
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 the head of plastic surgery at SKMC?
Dr Thomas Colson is Head of the Department of Plastic Surgery at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), Abu Dhabi. He is double board certified by SOFCPRE and EBOPRAS, and holds Department of Health Abu Dhabi licence GD47532.
How do I book an appointment with a plastic surgeon at SKMC?
Appointments are made through SEHA: the booking line 80050, the SEHA WhatsApp number 02 410 2200, or the SEHA mobile app. The consultation takes place at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), Abu Dhabi. Insurance coverage is discussed at the consultation.
Is plastic surgery at SKMC covered by insurance?
Insurance coverage is discussed at the consultation with Dr Colson at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC).
Is SKMC the same hospital as SSMC?
No. Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) is a different hospital from Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), which is also located in Abu Dhabi. Dr Colson practises at SKMC.
Can I see Dr Colson in Dubai?
No. In the UAE, Dr Colson consults and operates exclusively at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) in Abu Dhabi. He has no practice in Dubai.
In which languages are consultations available?
Dr Colson consults in English and French. An Arabic interpreter is available during consultations.
Where can I find the list of plastic surgeons at SKMC?
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City publishes the list of its physicians in the doctors directory of its website, which can be filtered by specialty. This website presents the practice of Dr Thomas Colson only.
Does plastic surgery at SKMC treat children?
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City describes its plastic surgery service as covering adults and children. Paediatric congenital care at SKMC is provided under the institutional collaboration between SEHA / Sheikh Khalifa Medical City and Cincinnati Children’s. The collaboration is between the two institutions. Surgery on a minor is undertaken only at the request of the parents or legal guardian, after assessment, and with their written informed consent.
Related pages
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.