Buthainah Al Shunnar M.D. F.A.C.S.- the first and only American Board Certified Female Plastic Surgeon in the Middle East.- Board Certified in Plastic Surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery- Board Certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery- Members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons- Member of the Johns HopkinsDr. Buthainah Al-Shunnar is an American Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with extensive experience in breast surgery, body contouring, aesthetic facial surgery, hand surgery, cancer reconstruction and microsurgery. Her skills, plus her gentle and sophisticated manner, have won her the respect of her patients and colleagues.Dr. Al-Shunnar has admitting and operating privileges at the American Hospital, Emirates Hospital, and International Modern Hospital.She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. She is also a member of the Johns Hopkins Medical and Surgical Association.After graduating medical college with honors from the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland in 1991, Dr. Al-Shunnar received her five years of general surgery training at the Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore and George Washington University Hospital in Washington D.C., where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha national medical honor society. She then completed her plastic surgery training at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. After her training, Dr. Al-Shunnar spent three years in York, Pennsylvania as Consultant Plastic Surgeon in private practice, also covering a major trauma center for its reconstructive needs. In addition, she held an academic position at Hershey Medical College where she mentored and taught the residents and fellows. She subsequently returned to the Middle East and took up a position as Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Sheikh Khalifa Medical Center in Abu Dhabi for two years.Dr.Al-Shunnar has published numerous articles in her field. Her work has been presented at national and international plastic surgery conferences.Dr.Al-Shunnar is known for her sensitivity and bringing a woman’s perspective to the patient. She is fluent in English, Arabic and Urdu.PRACTICE:Al Shunnar Plastic Surgery has provided a beautiful, private and peaceful setting for your needs. From the moment you walk through out doors, you will be impressed by our professional and friendly staff, attention to every detail, personalized care and state-of-the-art technology. We keep current with the rapid improvements in both surgical and non-surgical techniques to give you the finest service possible.The Center provides cosmetic surgery for those desiring self-enhancement and also all forms of reconstructive surgery. Frequently, the techniques of each overlap and compliment the other. The surgeons unique experience in microsurgery and the most difficult forms of reconstruction create a background to provide superior results.
