Best Doctors for Shoulder Replacement in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Dr. Loiy Alkhatib is a well-known Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon.
• He has an experience of more than 15 years.
• His expertise lies in performing Shoulder surgery, Elbow surgery, Knee surgery and management of sports and trauma injuries.
• Dr. Loiy completed his MBBS from the Jordan University of Science and Technology.
• He also did an orthopedic trauma fellowship, University of Manitoba, Canada and shoulder and elbow surgery fellowship, University College of London Hospital, UK.

• With 24+ years of experience, Dr. Udaya Ballal is the most well-known Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in UAE.
• He specializes in General Trauma and sports medicine.
• Dr. Udaya Ballal has several international publications, essays, and presentations to his name.
• He has completed an MBBS (1980) from the University of Mysore, India.
• He has done his MS (Orthopedics, 1986) from Karnataka University, Dharwad, India. 
• Dr. Udaya Ballal is well-versed in Hindi, Tulu, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam and English.

• Dr. Bhuvan Machani is one of the best Orthopedic Surgeons having 25 years of experience.
• His areas of expertise are upper limb surgery, sports injuries, shoulder, elbow, hand injuries & dislocations, management of wrist problems including Keinbocks, wrist arthroscopy, etc.
• He completed his MBBS from India in 1993 and MRCS (UK) in 1999.
• Later in 2006 he qualified as MCh and FRCS in Trauma & Ortho and was awarded CCT from the UK. 
• He completed his fellowship training in sports and upper extremity from Canada, Liverpool, Wrightington center of excellence, and London.
• He is an active member of the British Orthopaedic Association, British Elbow and Shoulder Society, British Society for Surgery of Hand, and American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
• He has numerous publications to his credit.

• Dr. Khaled Diab is an Orthopedic Surgeon with over 33 years of experience.
• He has a special focus and expertise in total knee arthroplasty and has extensive successful experience in both primary and revision arthroplasty, delivering excellent results and meeting patient expectations. 
• He is experienced in managing different orthopedic cases, both elective and emergency, and fracture management and treatment, with comprehensive expertise in all aspects of general orthopedics surgeries.
• He provides consultations for pre-surgery and post-surgery management of patients in inpatient wards and post-discharge follow-up in the OPD. 
• He has rich experience consulting medical practice in the Middle East, Sweden, and the Gulf region, as well as in University medical teaching in the Middle East. 
• He participates in departmental teaching activities, including the delivery of lectures and the organization of CMEs. 
• He has several regular scientific publications and has published four registered books and over 35 scientific published articles.

• Dr. Richard Knebel is a renowned Orthopedic Surgeon with extensive 27+ years of experience in hip and knee surgery.
• He has completed his graduation from Maastricht University, followed by post-graduation from Sweden.
• His areas of clinical interest lies in Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction, Hip Resurfacing Surgery, Knee Arthroscopy, Total Hip Replacement B/L, Total Hip Replacement U/L, Total Knee Replacement B/L, Total Knee Replacement Surgery U/L, etc.
• Dr. Richard has an interest in the treatment of hip fractures as well as in coagulation and thrombosis, and he has been a co-author in several international research publications in these areas.
• The known Surgeon is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific conferences, CDE's and worldwide conferences to talk about knee osteoarthritis.

• Dr. Ehab Shehata is a renowned Orthopedic Surgeon with over 30 years of experience.
• He is an expert in Sports Medicine, Complex Trauma, Pediatric Orthopedics, and Total Joint Arthroplasty.
• He has dealt with over 10,000 cases across the globe and maintained a record of over 5000 Arthroplasty Operations, over 2000 Major Operations from Germany, and 1000 Fine Major Surgeries and Trauma Cases in Dubai within the last five years.
• He completed his MBBCh (Honors) in 1991 and M-Ch (Orthopedic General Surgery) in 1996 from Tanta University, Egypt.
• After that, he completed an MD PhD (Orthopedic Surgery) in 2002 and a clinical fellowship in Sports Medicine and Joint Arthroplasty (2003-2005) from the esteemed Regensburg University in Bayern, Germany. 
• He is associated with the Egyptian Orthopedic Association, the Emirates Orthopedic Society, the International Society for Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery (CAOS), and the International Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology.
• He is fluent in English, Arabic, and German.

• Dr. Stephan Ortner is a renowned Austrian board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon who strongly emphasizes non-invasive or conservative therapies. 
• With over 20 years of experience, he has effectively applied his background in genetics and biology in Regenerative Medicine, offering comprehensive surgical and non-surgical treatments. 
• Completing his studies in Biology/Genetics, he pursued Medicine at the Medical University of Vienna, where he trained at several University Clinics within the General Hospital Vienna (AKH Wien). 
• His education includes a Facharzt in Orthopedics/Traumatology, an MD from Medical University Vienna, and a PhD in Biology/Genetics from the University of Vienna.
• He regularly participates in scientific meetings and training courses, ensuring his clinical services remain cutting-edge. 

Dr. Paolo Cellocco is an Italian board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with over 20 years of experience in orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine, joint replacement, and trauma care. He treats a wide range of bone and joint conditions using both conventional and robotic-assisted surgical techniques. 

Dr. Cellocco has worked as the team physician for the Italian National Basketball Team and as an orthopaedic consultant for football clubs in Dubai. He focuses on providing personalised treatment to help patients regain mobility and return to their daily activities safely.

Why Choose Dr. Paolo Cellocco?

• Over 20 Years of Experience: He has worked at leading hospitals in Europe and the UAE, treating a wide range of orthopaedic and trauma conditions.
• Expert in Sports Medicine: He has extensive experience treating sports injuries and has served as the team physician for the Italian National Basketball Team and an orthopaedic consultant for football clubs in Dubai.
• Specialist in Robotic Joint Replacement: He performs robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery to improve surgical precision and support faster recovery.
• Experienced in Geriatric Trauma Care: He spent five years at a specialised geriatric trauma centre in Europe, treating complex fractures and age-related orthopaedic conditions.
• Expert in Minimally Invasive Surgery: He performs arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery for knee and shoulder conditions and also treats hand conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome, using minimally invasive techniques.

• Dr. Mohammad Ashfaq Konchwalla is a Dubai-based Orthopedic Surgeon with extensive 25+ years of experience.
• He specializes in performing arthroscopic procedures related to knees, such as chondrocyte transplantation, growing chondrocytes through stem cells and performing implantation, Complex revision ligament surgery, ACL/PCL ligament reconstruction, meniscal repair of the knee, shoulders-related subacromial decompression, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, and elbow/wrist-related procedures such as tennis elbow release, TFCC repair, and ligament stabilization.
• He did MBBS & FRCS from The Royal College of Surgeons in England.
• He holds an additional FRCS from The Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons, Glasgow, and another FRCS in Trauma & Orthopaedics from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, England, Glasgow & Ireland.
• Dr. Konchwalla has a diploma in Sports Medicine from The Royal College of Surgeons of Sports and Exercise Medicine, Edinburgh.
• He also holds a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training from the UK.

• Dr. Mahesh Vidhani is an Orthopedic Surgeon with over 20 years of experience.
• He is highly skilled in hand surgery, pediatric orthopedics, management of lumbar and spine conditions, orthopedic trauma, sports injuries, knee arthroscopies, and the treatment of bone and soft tissue disorders.
• One of his specialties is robotic knee and hip replacements.
• He completed his MBBS from JLN Medical College, Ajmer, India, in 1989 and his MS (Orthopedic Surgery) from SMS Medical College, Jaipur University, Rajasthan, India, in 1992.
• He also completed an advanced course in Orthopedic Trauma from AO-ASIF, Switzerland, 1998 and a Fellowship from St. James University Hospital, Leeds, UK, in 2000. 
• He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Basic Arabic.

• Dr. Ahmed Labib is an Orthopedic and is in the field of Sports injuries for 22+ years.
• He has completed his graduation and post-graduation from the reputed Cairo University school of medicine.
• Dr. Ahmed has worked earlier in some of the top-notch hospitals such as Royal commission Hospital, SGH, Dubai, Cairo College of medicine, Saudi-German hospital, Riyadh.
• He is a member of the center of tissue preservation and transplantation at Cairo University, Egypt medical syndicate, Saudi council for the health specialists, SICOT European orthopedic society, MENA Orthopedic Conference Organizing Society.
• The well-known Orthopedic's area of expertise lies in the management of trauma, Hip Surgery, Knee replacement surgeries, Shoulder Surgery, Arthroscopic sports injuries surgeries, ACL reconstruction, etc.
• Moreover, he has successfully operated on more than 6000+ patients. He has also received numerous awards such as Doctor of the Year in UAE for outstanding performance in 2015 and 2017, and Al-Zahra's famous doctor award.

• Dr. Riad Rifaat Fakih is a well-known Orthopaedic Surgeon in Dubai with more than 39 years of experience.
• He is an expert knee replacement surgeon in Dubai whose areas of expertise are treating osteoarthritis, rotator cuff, knee and shoulder sports injury, meniscus tear, and ligament tear.
• He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology in 1985 and Doctor in Medicine (MD) in 1989, followed by a specialisation in Orthopaedic Surgery in 1995, all from the American University of Beirut.
• Dr. Riad pursued two fellowships in Orthopaedic at the Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS, England, in 1996 and in Joint Replacement and Reconstruction at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Birmingham, England, in 1997.
• His extensive qualifications make him one of the best orthopaedic specialists in Dubai.
• Dr. Riad became a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1997, from where he also pursued a specialisation in orthopaedic training.