Top 10 Orthopedic Surgeons in Dubai for 2019

Mild to moderate health issues for most people living abroad isn't as stressful as considering and deciding to undergo a surgery. Many expatriates in Dubai usually prefer to travel back to their home country for such serious procedures for one of many reasons. Either the surgery costs less back home, or the level of trust or familiarity with healthcare providers in Dubai isn’t strong enough to warrant the decision for surgery. To those patients who were brave enough to go under the knife in Dubai and share their experiences and results on DrFive, we salute you for helping others make an important healthcare decision. Serious injuries to your bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves and tendons, require a good orthopedic to help you regain your strength and confidence in physical activities. 

With 2019 drawing to a close, we have compiled a short list of top orthopedic surgeons in Dubai according to patient reviews. We have a suprise new entry at the number one spot and four other new surgeons surging into the list thanks to more patient reviews. The previous top five orthopedic surgeons have moved down the list significantly from our previous ranking list. Interesting to note that 3 out of 5 top orthopedic surgeons are specialized in sports-related orthopedic issues and also the majority of search results for most sought-after orthopedic specialty in Dubai. All in all, our list reflects how patients have experienced and resolved their issues with different physicians this year. 

1. Dr. Ahmed Samy [NEW]  

(5.0)

43 reviews

Dr. Ahmed Samy

Shoulder, Knee and Sports Medicine Surgeon
HMS Mirdif Hospital

Dr Ahmed Samy is a consultant orthopedic surgeon at Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital in Dubai Healthcare City. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and Egyptian Orthopedic Association, in addition to other professional associations. As an orthopedic surgeon, Dr Ahmed’s areas of specialty is in the management of all sports related injuries for general upper and lower limb arthroscopy and arthroplasty. Patients seek out Dr Ahmed because “he listens carefully to patients” and for being a “very honest doctor”. 

 2. Dr. Borja Merry Del Val [NEW]  

(4.7)

10 reviews

Dr. Borja Merry Del Val

Consultant Orthopaedics
Healthpoint

Dr Borja Merry Del Val is a consultant orthopedic surgeon and fellow of the European Board of Orthopedics and Traumatology Netherlands. Dr Borja started his professional career in Spain before coming to the UAE to provide his knowledge and expertise. His major focus of work has been in the field of sports medicine and joint replacement surgeries. To his credit, Dr Borja has performed more than 2,800 arthroscopic procedures and 2,200 hip replacements. Patients remember Dr Borja as “professional, thorough and genuinely interested in his patients” and that he “explains everything very thoroughly and most of all, upbeat and confident.”

 3. Dr. Kirti Mohan Marya [▲+3]

(5.0)

14 reviews

Dr. Kirti Mohan Marya

Group Medical Director & Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon
Life Medical Centre, Circle Mall, JVC

Dr Kirti Mohan Marya is UK trained specialist orthopedic surgeon with additional training and specialization in sports medicine. He is a regular speaker and delegate at conferences and medical meetings, and having accumulated more than 17 years of field experience between India, Dubai, and Mauritius. Patients refer to Dr Kirti by “the only orthopedic doctor I would recommend in UAE” and “is always available even at odd times”.

4. Dr. Abhay Vinayak Dandawate [NEW]

(4.5)

10 reviews

Dr. Abhay Vinayak Dandawate

Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon
JTS Medical Centre

Dr Abhay Vinayak Dandawate is a highly reputed specialist orthopedic surgeon, with over 30 years of combined experience in India, UK and Dubai. His area of specialty is in handling all types of fracture fixations, spinal surgeries including discectomies and spinal fixation, arthroscopic surgery for sports injuries of knee shoulder and ankle, joint replacement surgeries for knees and hips. Dr Abhay was also responsible for forming and heading up the orthopedic department at Welcare Hospital in Dubai. Patients validate Dr Abhay as “expert in his field” and “a masterful orthopedic surgeon”.

5. Dr. Rik Kundra [NEW] 

(5.0)

8 reviews

Dr. Rik Kundra

Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon
Mediclinic Parkview Hospital

Dr Rik Kundra is consultant orthopedic surgeon with over 18 years of experience in sports medicine. Prior to coming to Dubai, Dr Rik was consultant at an NHS Trust in the UK. He is also an active member of various sports and orthopedic societies and associations.Dr Rik’s specialty is joint preservation, complex knee disorders and reconstructions. Dr Rik has helped numerous professional athletes with their knee problems using a conservative approach and an expert in the latest minimally invasive, bone preserving knee replacement, surgery and  management techniques. He is praised as a “very thorough doctor” and as a surgeon “his approach was refreshing”.

6. Dr. Amr Hussein Mahmoud El Yamany [▼-3]

(4.8)

17 reviews

Dr. Amr Hussien Mahmoud El Yamany

Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon
Mediclinic Welcare Hospital

Dr Amr Hussien Mahmoud El Yamany is an accomplished consultant orthopedic and trauma surgeon with over 200 ACL, and 50 shoulder arthroscopy surgeries to his credit. He also has major expertise and sub-specialty in other sport-related injuries, and arthroscopic surgery of shoulder, knee, elbow, wrist and hip. Patients looking for specialized treatments refer to Dr Amr : “he makes sure he always does his best to his patients” and "perfect surgeon".

 7. Dr. Rami Hamed [▼-6]

(4.4)

13 reviews

Dr. Rami Hamed

Consultant Spinal & Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Rami Hamed Center

Dr Rami Hamed is a highly qualified, UK trained and certified consultant orthopedic and spinal surgeon. He has been performing complex sport-injury and spinal surgeries with a combined 20 years of experience in the UAE and UK respectively. Dr Rami boasts an impressive track record of successful cases, and provides consultation to his patients from his own clinic in Dubai Healthcare City. Patients familiar with Dr Rami are happy with their treatments: " Thanks a million to Dr Rami Hamed… Definitely recommended to all those patients going through spine and bone problems” and “I can vouch that Dr Ramy Hamed is a GOD gifted surgeon”.

8. Dr. Moosa Mohd Ali Abdulla Kazim [▼-6]

(4.9)

10 reviews

Dr. Moosa Mohd Ali Abdulla Kazim

Orthopedic Surgeon
Orthosports Medical Center

Dr Moosa Kazim Orthosports Medical Center, Dubai, UAE. Dr. Kazim received his training from the best practitioners in his field, having graduated from the prestigious University of Western Ontario, and receiving tutelage from world renowned doctors such as Dr. Peter Fowler, Dr. Richard Hawkins, and Dr. Sigvard Hansen. Dr. Kazim founded Orthosports in Dubai in 1996 and has been providing his patients specialized care ever since. Patients who received care from Dr. Kazim recommend him: "two major surgeries to both feet and I am extremely happy with the outcome and my recovery" and "his advice was always the best". 

9. Dr. Hisham Abdelbaki Ibrahim [▼-4]

(4.8)

8 reviews

Dr. Hisham Abdelbaki Ibrahim

Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon
Armada Medical Centre

Dr Hisham Abdelbaki Ibrahim is a dedicated expert in hip and knee surgery with more than 25 years of experience in orthopedic surgery, and helping his patients towards a pain-free, and active lifestyle. Dr Hisham has treated patients in multiple clinics and patients receiving care from Dr. Ibrahim commend his work: "His treatment was like magic and the pain completely resolved and I returned back to my regular sports" and "He knows exactly what he is doing and gives the patient a lot of time to answer his questions."

10. Dr. Manjunatha Ganiga Srinivasaiah [NEW]

(4.9)

44 reviews

Dr. Manjunatha Ganiga Srinivasaiah

Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dubai London Hospital, Jumeirah Street, Umm Suqeim 2 - Dubai,

Dr. Manjunatha Ganiga Srinivasaiah is specialist orthopedic surgeon with international experience in prestigious institutions in India, UAE, Malaysia and Singapore. He has successfully operated on patients for hip, knee, spine, hand, deformity correction and sports-related issues such as: tennis and golfer’s elbow and plantar fasciitis to name a few. Dr Manjunatha is also an active member in numerous associations such as the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Medicine and the Malaysian Orthopedic Association. Patients praise Dr Manjunatha as a doctor “gone into the finest details to know the root cause of the case” and “the best orthopedic surgeon”.  

Note: This article is not sponsored in any form by any of the above-mentioned doctors or facilities. It is written based purely on customer reviews collected by the DrFive editorial team, which is publicly available on the internet. DrFive is not the originator of reviews that this article is based, thus not to be held responsible for the opinions mentioned above. Readers are recommended to regard the above-mentioned list as a reference point, and not an authoritative judgement on medical practitioners' expertise.