During his tenure at Dubai Hospital and Rashid Hospital, Dr. Latif served for 11 years as Acting Consultant and for 8 years as Head of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery. In this role, he introduced minimal access thyroidectomy and parathyroid surgery in Dubai and made internationally recognized contributions to scar-free transoral endoscopic thyroid and parathyroid surgery (TOETVA). His work led to the identification and publication of new anatomical guidance landmarks — Amin’s Triangle and the Dubai Triangle — now incorporated into global TOETVA surgical methodology to enhance safety and reduce risk to surrounding structures.
Alongside endocrine surgery, Dr. Latif maintains a comprehensive general surgical practice covering laparoscopic hernia repair, hepatobiliary surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, breast disease, oncological surgery, and emergency surgical care. He has practiced across the UAE, United Kingdom, South Asia, and East & West Africa, including clinical experience at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (UK) and Khartoum Hospital (Sudan). His approach is grounded in minimally invasive techniques that prioritize faster recovery, reduced operative risk, and durable clinical outcomes.
Areas Of Expertise
Thyroid and parathyroid surgery (open & minimally invasive)
Scar-free transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy & parathyroidectomy (TOETVA)
Endocrine surgery (thyroid nodules, goiter, hyperparathyroidism)
Laparoscopic general surgery
Inguinal and abdominal hernia repair (laparoscopic & open)
Hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal surgery
Breast disease and breast surgery
Surgical oncology (gastrointestinal & endocrine)
Emergency and trauma surgery
Professional Leadership & Academic Roles
Professional Leadership & Academic Roles
- Associate Professor of Surgery, Dubai Medical College (since 2014)
- Former Head of Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery, Dubai Hospital
- Supervisor of General Surgery Residency Program for 17 years
- Former Co-Director, General Surgery Residency Program (3 years)
- Founder Member, Association of Endocrine Surgery – UAE
- Organizer and Examiner for Intercollegiate Royal College of Surgeons (UK) examinations
- Internal & External Examiner for medical colleges in the UAE and internationally
- Course Director and Trainer for TOETVA since 2018 at the University of Sharjah Surgical Institute
- Expert faculty in minimally invasive thyroid surgery at international centers including IRCAD and institutes in South India
- Member, DHA Licensing Committee for General Surgery (11 years)
- Member, DHA Morbidity & Mortality Committee
- Member, DHA Investigation Committee
Education & Qualifications
- MBBS, University of Khartoum, Sudan
- Fellowship, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Fellowship, Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow
- Advanced training in laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery
- Appointed Examiner for Royal College surgical memberships and fellowships
- Associate Professor title awarded by Dubai Medical College
- DHA-licensed Consultant General & Endocrine Surgeon
Education & Qualifications
Conditions Treated
Conditions Treated
- Thyroid nodules, goiter, thyroid cancer
- Hyperparathyroidism and parathyroid disease
- Benign and malignant endocrine tumors
- Inguinal and abdominal hernias
- Gallstones and biliary disease
- Gastrointestinal disorders and intestinal tumors
- Breast lumps and breast disease
- Acute surgical emergencies and trauma
- Skin cancers and soft tissue lesions
- Obesity-related surgical conditions (including bariatric procedures)
