Dr. Haji Ahmad Zaini

Dr. Haji Ahmad Zaini is a consultant general surgeon at Ripas Hospital in Bandar Seri Begawan — Brunei's main public referral hospital providing surgical services to the country's population under the national healthcare system. With 13 years of surgical experience, he provides both laparoscopic and open general surgical services to Bruneian citizens and residents. Dr. Zaini trained at the University of Brunei Darussalam and completed his FRCS in General Surgery, achieving a qualification recognised across Commonwealth healthcare systems. He subsequently completed a laparoscopic surgery fellowship in Malaysia and Singapore, gaining proficiency in minimally invasive techniques. His practice covers the full spectrum of general surgical conditions in Brunei including gallbladder disease, appendicitis, colorectal cancer, hernia repair, and thyroid surgery. For highly complex oncological resections or subspecialist procedures beyond Ripas Hospital's current capacity, he coordinates patient referrals to Singapore or Malaysia through established international referral pathways.

Dr. Zaini earned his MBBS from the University of Brunei Darussalam and obtained his FRCS (Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons) in General Surgery — a postgraduate surgical qualification recognised across Commonwealth healthcare systems. He completed a Fellowship in Laparoscopic Surgery through structured training at hospitals in Malaysia and Singapore, gaining hands-on experience in minimally invasive abdominal surgery in high-volume centres. He participates in continuing surgical education through the Brunei Medical Association and attends ASEAN surgical conferences to maintain awareness of evolving surgical techniques and evidence-based practice relevant to his clinical work.

Dr. Zaini performs laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallstone disease, laparoscopic and open appendicectomy, inguinal and incisional hernia repair, and colorectal resection for both cancer and benign conditions including diverticular disease. He performs thyroidectomy for goitre, thyroid nodules, and thyroid neoplasia, and manages breast lumps and soft tissue conditions. His emergency surgical practice covers acute abdomen including bowel obstruction and perforated ulcer. He manages both elective and emergency general surgical cases at Ripas Hospital and participates in the hospital's on-call surgical rota for acute presentations.

Dr. Zaini participates in Brunei Medical Association continuing education and contributes to surgical training at Ripas Hospital. He is focused primarily on clinical surgical practice within Brunei's national health system.

Dr. Zaini provides surgical consultations and operations for international patients and expatriates at Ripas Hospital, including the significant number of oil and gas industry workers from Malaysia, the Philippines, and Western countries employed in Brunei's energy sector. He consults in Malay and English, making him accessible to the broad international workforce based in Bandar Seri Begawan. Pre-operative video consultations are available for elective surgical cases to discuss procedure options, recovery expectations, and pre-operative preparation. Post-operative follow-up video consultations are also available for patients returning abroad after surgery in Brunei.

Dr. Zaini has been recognised by Ripas Hospital for his contributions to general surgical services in Brunei. He is an active member of the Brunei Medical Association and a member of the Association of Surgeons of ASEAN, participating in regional surgical education and professional development activities. He contributes to surgical training at Ripas Hospital, mentoring junior doctors and medical officers developing their surgical skills. His FRCS qualification and laparoscopic surgery fellowship training reflect his commitment to maintaining international standards of surgical practice within Brunei's national health system.