Consultant Vascular & Transplant Surgeon
Dr. Sadiq Abdulla
Dr. Sadiq Abdulla, a leading vascular surgeon in Bahrain, has an illustrious career marked by significant contributions to medical science. Graduating from Al Mustansiriya University in Baghdad in 1987, Dr. Sadiq pursued further training in General Surgery at Salmaniya Medical Complex in Bahrain. He then advanced his expertise in the UK, specializing in Vascular, Thoracic, and Transplant surgery at renowned hospitals such as St. Thomas’ and The Royal Brompton. Upon his return to Bahrain in 2001, he re-established the Kidney Transplant program, performing the first cadaveric transplant in the country. Dr. Sadiq also pioneered vascular surgery in Bahrain, establishing the first Integrated Vascular Surgery Unit, offering specialized care for diabetes and vascular disease patients. His dedication and skill have made him a cornerstone of Bahrain's medical community.
Dr. Sadiq Abdul achieved numerous medical milestones in Bahrain, including performing the first successful kidney transplant in 1999 and the first cadaveric transplant in 2001. He established several key programs, such as the cadaveric transplant program and the organ-sharing program between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. In 2006, he introduced laparoscopic nephrectomy and served as the first president of the Gulf Vascular Society. Additionally, he founded Bahrain's first vascular and endovascular unit, vascular laboratory, and diabetic foot clinic, as well as a specialized varicose veins clinic and the first Lymphedema Clinic.