Best Orthopedic Surgeons in United Arab Emirates

• Dr. Emad Al Barrishi is a leading Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon.
• He has more than 25 years of experience.
• He specializes in Shoulder Arthroscopy, ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament), Total Knee & Hip Replacement, Arthroscopic Joint Surgeries (Knee and Ankle), Fractures, and fracture complications management.
• Dr. Emad completed his MBBS and MS in 1998 from the University of Jordan.
• He also earned a Diploma in Arthroplasty from the University of Hamburg in 2006.

• Dr. Amir Ghasemi is a renowned Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon.
• With more than 15 years of experience, he specializes in Shoulder Surgery, Knee Surgery, Spine Surgery, Back Pain Treatment (minimally invasive), Sports Medicine, etc.
• Dr. Ghasemi's proficiency extends to a comprehensive range of orthopedic procedures, including but not limited to Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and ACL Repair, Unilateral and Total Knee Replacement, Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF), Scoliosis and Spondylolisthesis Correction, and Lumbar and Thoracic Spinal Fusion.
• Dr. Amir completed his MBBS from Philipps University of Marburg, Germany, and MD in Medicine from Goethe University of Frankfurt, Germany.
• He also did a Senior Spine Fellowship at Queen's Medical Centre, UK, and was a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
• His keen interest in research resulted in the publication of numerous research papers in reputed national and international journals.

• 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. Sanjeev Patnaik is a well-known Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with an experience of more than 25 years.
• He has expertise in performing major and minor orthopedic surgeries, focusing on minimally invasive hip and knee replacements, robotic-assisted joint replacements, knee arthroscopy, and managing complex polytrauma cases, including pelvic-acetabular trauma.
• Dr. Sanjeev completed his MBBS from V.S.S. Medical College & Hospital, Sambalpur University, India, in 1996. 
• After this, he completed his M.S. in Orthopedic Surgery in 2002 at S.C.B. Medical College & Hospital, Utkal University, India.
• To his credit, he has published numerous research papers in reputed national and international journals.

• 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.