Dr. Malek Al-Shammari

Senior Specialist, Orthopedic

Dr. Malek is a senior orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee arthroplasty and arthroscopy. He currently practices at Farwaniya Hospital, Kuwait, where he performs advanced joint replacement and reconstruction procedures.

He completed fellowships in hip and knee arthroplasty and reconstructive arthroscopy at the University of British Columbia and McGill University in Canada, along with a clinical attachment at SBAHC Medical Center in Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Malek previously served at Al-Razi Hospital of Orthopedic Surgery and trained through the Kuwait Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He holds his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

Years of Experience

14

Treatments & Services

Hip and knee joint replacement surgery

Knee and hip arthroscopy

Osteotomy surgery around the knee for osteoarthritis treatment

Management of hip and knee osteoarthritis

Treatment of hip joint pain and femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)

Treatment of knee ligament and meniscal injuries

Management of patellar disorder and instability

Education

2024 - Present
Senior Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon at Farwaniya Hospital, Kuwait
2023 - 2024
Reconstructive Arthroscopy of the hip and knee fellowship at the University of British Columbia, Canada
2022 - 2023
Hip and knee Arthroplasty fellowship at the the University of British Columbia, Canada
2020 - 2022
Hip and knee Arthroplasty fellowship at the McGill University, Canada
2021- 2024
Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon at Al-Razi hospital of Orthopedic Surgery, Kuwait
2020
Hip and knee Arthroplasty clinical attachment at SBAHC Medical Center, KSA
2018 - 2021
Senior Registrar Orthopedic Surgeon at Al-Razi Hospital of Orthopedic Surgery, Kuwait
2012 - 2018
Residency at the Kuwat Board of Orthopedic Surgeon
2011 - 2012
Internship program at the Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialization
2005 - 2011
Bachelor Degress of Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics at Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland

Work Experience

2024 - Present
Senior Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon of Hip, Knee Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy at Farwaniya hospital, Kuwait
2021 - 2024
Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon at Farwaniyah hospital, Kuwait
2020 - 2020
Lower Limb Artrosplasty - Clinical attachment at SBAHC Medical Center, Saudi Arabic
2018 - 2021
Senior Registrar at Al-Razi Hospital of Orthopedic Surgery, Kuwait
2012 - 2018
Resident at the Kuwaiti Board of ORthopedic Surgery Residency Program
2012 - 2014
Assistant registrar at Al-Razi Hospital of ORthopedic Surgery, Kuwait
2011 - 2012
Internship at Farwaniyah hospital, Kuwait