Women Surgeons Continue TO BE A Minority Globally

By: Rachita Sharma, Managing Editor | Friday, 24 October 2025

Healthcare services across the world are built on the shoulders of women who form a majority of the support staff and grassroot level employees. However, the number of women serving as senior doctors and healthcare leaders is often a minority as compared to their male counterparts.

Another healthcare function where women continue to be underrepresented is the field of surgery. Globally only one third surgeons are women. The common perception around the globe is that surgery is not a field conducive for women.

Although women pursuing medical education has increased manifolds over the years, challenges still remain. Aspiring women surgeons often encounter challenges such as societal norms, family resistance etc. If they overcome the odds and become surgeons, they face gender discrimination in training programs and in promotions.

The same cycle continues as women surgeons move up the ladder making it tougher for women surgeons to reach the very top of the rung.

This makes the journey of existing women surgeons worthy of more praise. The current edition of WER magazine highlights the stories of inspiring women surgeons from across Dubai.

One such name is Dr. Kusuma Narayana. She is a top dermatologist at Enhance by Mediclinic, Dubai, combining aesthetic beauty and patient-driven innovation to boost dermatology standards in the UAE. With 15 years of clinical practice in high-end UK centers and co-founder of AI dermatology app DermPod, she brings together international expertise with state-of-the-art treatments across medical and aesthetic dermatology.

We also feature the work and professional journey of Dr. Maria Marta Rubatti, the Head of the Plastic Surgery Department at Glamour Care Clinics, where she combines surgical precision with a deep commitment to patient empowerment. With years of experience transforming lives, she is known not only for her skill in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures but also for her philosophy that beauty must serve confidence, not societal expectations. She is also the founder of Maria Shape, a line of compression garments designed to support post-surgical recovery while doubling as stylish, everyday wear.

This magazine edition also brings forth the journey of Dr. Lama Jurdy, a leading ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon at Magrabi Health, with over 11 years of experience spanning Beirut, Amsterdam, and Dubai. A graduate of the American University of Beirut with fellowship training at the University of Amsterdam, she specializes in eyelid, lacrimal, and orbital surgery, as well as minimally invasive cosmetic procedures.

These women surgeons are at the forefront of healthcare delivery in Dubai an are helping create gender balance in Dubai’s healthcare landscape.

Read on and do let us know your thoughts.