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Dr. Yaser Jabbar’s rise to prominence in the medical field was defined by his specialization in some of the most intricate procedures in pediatric orthopaedics. A British national with roots in the Middle East, Jabbar completed his medical degree at St George’s University of London in 2004. His career was marked by a deep commitment to his identity as a practicing Muslim, a facet of his life that he balanced alongside a rigorous surgical schedule that took him from premier London hospitals to international fellowships in Melbourne and Sydney. As a father and husband, Jabbar projected an image of a high-achieving professional dedicated both to his family and his specialized craft.
In London, he became a specialist in lower limb reconstruction, earning the nickname "the frame guy" for his frequent use of Ilizarov frames to treat conditions like club foot and skeletal dysplasia. His work spanned both the public sector at Great Ormond Street Hospital and Chelsea and Westminster, as well as elite private practices at The Portland and Cromwell Hospitals. This broad reach across the UK's most prestigious institutions solidified his reputation as a leading expert in his field before the recent wave of scrutiny began.
The Shadow Over the "Frame Guy"-
The narrative surrounding Dr. Jabbar shifted dramatically following his departure from Great Ormond Street Hospital in 2023. While he was celebrated for his technical focus on limb-lengthening, internal investigations by the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) revealed a far more troubling reality behind the scenes. Leaked reports described a "dysfunctional" department where Jabbar allegedly exhibited aggressive and unprofessional behavior toward staff, creating an environment where concerns were often suppressed. The investigation highlighted that nearly 100 children suffered varying degrees of harm, including chronic pain, nerve damage, and in some cases, unnecessary amputations.
The scale of the crisis has grown as the review expanded to 721 pediatric cases. Evidence emerged of surgeries performed without proper informed consent and cases where surgical interventions offered no clear clinical benefit to the young patients. Despite these early red flags, Jabbar continued to practice for years, supported by what insiders describe as a failure of institutional leadership to act on whistleblower reports that dated back to 2017, Daily Dazzling Dawn understands.
A New Chapter in the United Arab Emirates-In January 2024, Dr. Jabbar voluntarily surrendered his license to practice medicine in the United Kingdom as the General Medical Council intensified its fitness-to-practice proceedings. Seeking a fresh start, he relocated his family to Dubai, where he transitioned back to his cultural roots and rejoined the Middle Eastern medical community. He quickly established himself at high-end facilities like the Clemenceau Medical Center and Orthocure, continuing to offer his services as an expert in limb reconstruction.
His transition to Dubai has not been without its challenges, however. As news of the UK investigation broke internationally, Jabbar was removed from the speaking lineup of a major orthopaedic congress in Dubai in late 2024. While he remains based in the UAE, the ongoing results of the Great Ormond Street review, which are expected to be fully finalized by the end of 2025, continue to track his professional status across borders. This move to Dubai represents a significant shift for the Jabbar family, as they navigate a new professional landscape under the weight of one of the most significant clinical reviews in modern British medicine.
Institutional Fallout and the Path Forward-The fallout from Jabbar’s tenure has sparked a wider investigation that now includes five different hospitals where he operated. The focus has increasingly turned toward the "culture of silence" that allowed a single surgeon to operate with such autonomy for six years despite repeated internal warnings. Great Ormond Street Hospital has issued an unreserved apology to the affected families, but for many, the damage—both physical and psychological—remains a lifelong burden.
As the investigation reaches its final stages, the medical community continues to grapple with the balance between a surgeon's specialized expertise and the necessity for rigorous, transparent oversight. For Dr. Jabbar, his journey from the heart of London’s pediatric care to the private medical suites of Dubai remains a complex story of professional triumph overshadowed by catastrophic clinical failure and an ongoing quest for accountability.
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