Michael Uglow - Orthopedic Surgeon

31/12/2025

24/12/2025

Another year has passed working here in Abu Dhabi, my sons are now here for the festive season and I am on leave until the new year.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank my patients and colleagues for all their support in 2025.

It has been an exceptionally busy year in my practice. I know some families have had to wait a while to see me but I am grateful for the trust they put in me to treat their children.

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy new year when 2026 comes around.

23/12/2025

I have known Jory and her family for many years since I started working here in Abu Dhabi.

It is heartening in pediatric practice to be part of a child’s development and watch them growing up. Jory has always asked excellent questions about her own condition and surgical care and it was a pleasure to see her again for her latest follow up.

22/12/2025

Some days I have the best job in the world!

Seeing children who have recovered from leg deformity surgery running down the corridor to hug me is just the best confirmation that the surgical course has gone well!

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02/12/2025

Proud to be a resident living and working in this great nation as it celebrates 54 years since the United Arab Emirates was created.

Since I moved here eight years ago, every year has seen the city of Abu Dhabi change and the pace of progress continues to astound me.

Today I went to the newly opened Natural History Museum in Saadiyat. The location, architecture and the exhibits are breathtaking.

As an orthopedic surgeon, I was especially fascinated to see ‘Lucy’ the world’s oldest skeleton found in Ethiopia 3.2 million years ago.

Congratulations to everyone involved in creating 🇦🇪

17/11/2025

This weekend our entire medical team attended the Middle East Pediatric Orthopedic Society Annual Conference in Dubai.

Dr Michael Uglow and Dr Ahmed Hammouda were honoured to contribute as speakers and together with Dr Sheik Asif and Dr Loay Basha we were grateful for the opportunity to hear presentations from leading experts in the field.

Investing in shared knowledge means better outcomes for the children and families we serve.

15/11/2025

I have completed my three year term serving on the Board of Middle East Pediatric Orthopedic Society (MEPOS).

It has been an honour working with these highly talented colleagues. All are leaders in Pediatric Orthopaedics and committed to enhancing care for children across the Middle East.

I look forward to watching MEPOS continue to grow from strength to strength.

03/11/2025

Today we proudly raise the flag of the United Arab Emirates — a symbol of unity, strength, and compassion.

In pediatric orthopedics, we see those same values every day — in the courage of our young patients, the dedication of their families, and the teamwork that drives us to help every child move freely and grow strong.

We are honoured to serve this nation and contribute to its vision of excellence in healthcare for all.

16/09/2025

Eight years ago today, I moved from the UK to the UAE. Like many expats, initially I moved alone and if I’m honest I wasn’t sure how long I’d be here. Two years maybe?

What started as a new chapter has truly become home. From the warm welcome I received, to the incredible professional opportunities I’ve been given, the UAE has shaped both my career and my life in ways I couldn’t have imagined.

Over these years, I’ve had the privilege of exploring this remarkable country—its history, culture, and its unique place in the world. Even more inspiring has been witnessing the UAE’s vision for the future, with its bold ambitions for the next 50 years. It’s a vision I’m proud to embrace and be part of.

Thank you to everyone here who has made this journey so special. I am especially grateful to my wife who joined me full time here three years ago having sold her business and packed up our UK life to move across with our four dogs.

Here’s to the years ahead, and to continuing to call the UAE our home. 🇦🇪✨

21/08/2025

It’s always lovely to receive gratitude for the work I do but in reality it’s the resilience of the children and their smiles that make it all so worthwhile.

19/08/2025

Saif broke his arm a few weeks ago and his mother requested my second opinion after being told by another doctor that he needed to have an operation with insertion of metal nails into the bones of his broken forearm. I did not agree and used well taught principles of fracture care and manipulated the displaced bones, applying a moulded cast with ‘3 point fixation’ to hold the bones in place.

Five weeks later Saif has now had his cast removed and has a straight forearm.

Saif’s smile shows just how happy he is.

The injury may be relatively minor but attention to principles and details makes all the difference. Pediatric Orthopedics covers a range of conditions: some are straightforward and some very complex.

It is so satisfying when the outcome of an intervention makes the patient and his parents happy, however straightforward.