Meet Our Veterinary Team in Doha, Qatar
To provide your pet with high-quality, compassionate veterinary care, The Veterinary Surgery is equipped with a team of experienced, professional veterinarians. You can learn more about them below.
Dr. Samad Khan
DVM (USA, Canada, New Zealand & Qatar)
Dr. Khan has been the practice manager of The Veterinary Surgery since 2010 and has over 15 years of experience in small animal veterinary medicine. He especially enjoys working with internal medicine and cardiac cases. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in India, where he also earned a gold medal for graduating at the top of his class, and is licensed to practice in Ontario, Canada, and Illinois, United States.
To stay current on the latest updates in veterinary medicine, Dr. Khan attends various veterinary conferences every year, including the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA). His love and passion for animals has led him to countless memorable experiences in the field, including treating cheetahs occasionally. He has worked in almost every field of veterinary medicine, including bovine, equine, small animals, exotics, and poultry.
Dr. Khan is married with four children and has a white Persian mix cat named Panda and hospital rescued cat named Demi a three legged cat. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, running, cycling, and being a handyman. He also enjoys working with computer
Dr. Haseeb Ashraf
BVetMed MRCVS (UK, Australia, Panama, Qatar)
Dr. Haseeb is from the United Kingdom. Born in London and raised between Pakistan and London. He is a graduate from The Royal Veterinary College in London, class of 2009. Dr.Haseeb started his career as an equine (horse) veterinarian. His focus was racehorse management and breeding. This work allowed him to travel extensively within the United Kingdom, Australia and South America.
In the interest of a better work life balance, since 2015 Dr.Haseeb shifted his focus to practice exclusively with companion animal pets; dogs, cats, small furries (Rabbits, Guinea pigs and Chinchillas). His main areas of interest are surgery predominantly ultrasonography, soft tissue and emergency medicine.
Outside of work Dr.Haseeb enjoys cooking, clay pigeon shooting (you may spot him at the Lusail shooting range) wood work and swimming.
Dr. Matheus Silva
DVM MS(Surgery-Brazil) Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Matheus is a highly skilled veterinary surgeon from Brazil with over 12 years of experience. His passion for animals began in childhood, leading him to pursue a veterinary degree, which he completed in 2012. He then undertook a two-year residency in small animal practice at the Veterinary Hospital of Brazil University, specializing in the surgical anatomy of dogs and cats.
In 2018, Dr. Matheus earned a Master’s degree in Veterinary Surgery, focusing on orthopedics, at São Paulo State University, with research on bone grafts and fracture treatment. He has published cases in veterinary journals and co-authored chapters in Brazil’s leading textbook on veterinary orthopedics.
Dr. Matheus has worked as a freelance surgeon in various Brazilian clinics and hospitals, gaining recognition for his expertise in difficult surgical cases. He has also served as a professor of surgical techniques. In 2019, he moved to Qatar, where he has treated a wide range of animals, including exotic species. His exceptional contributions were recognized in 2023 when he received the Best Veterinarian Award from Royal Canin.
In his free time, Dr. Matheus enjoys gaming, traveling, exploring nature, and scuba diving.