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Dr. Aboobaker Sayed

Podiatry Dubai

Dr. Aboobaker Sayed

4 years of experience

4,524+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
7
Publications
5
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Aboobaker Sayed at a glance

Dr. Aboobaker Sayed is a Podiatry practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 25+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Aboobaker Sayed is an experienced podiatrist with an international clinical background spanning over 20 years of hospital, academic, and private practice settings across South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates. He currently practices at SEHA Ambulatory Health Services, where he provides specialist care for a wide range of foot and lower-limb conditions.
Dr Sayed graduated with a Bachelor of Technology in Podiatry from the University of Johannesburg in 2001. He has experience serving as Fit Feet Clinical Director for Special Olympics UAE and prior to his current role worked at Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic.
His clinical interests include sports podiatry, diabetic and high-risk foot care, biomechanics, gait analysis, advanced orthotic management, and the treatment of chronic and complex foot conditions. He is particularly focused on improving mobility, function, and long-term patient outcomes through evidence-based and multidisciplinary care.
Throughout his career, Dr Sayed has worked closely alongside orthopaedic, endocrinology, physiotherapy, and primary care teams to ensure patients receive comprehensive and coordinated treatment. In addition to his clinical work, he has contributed to research within podiatry and presented at conferences including the SINMAC Conference and the International Football Medicine Conference and prompted critical care initiatives with the COVID-19 pandemic. 

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Aboobaker Sayed

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Podiatry
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2022–2023 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Podiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-607610 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Podiatry
#EB-ECF353FB · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 360
Annual physical exam 99395 118
Vaccination administration 90471 1,670
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 817

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Aboobaker Sayed
HEADSHOT
Aboobaker Sayed in consultation
IN OFFICE
Aboobaker Sayed with the team
WITH TEAM
Aboobaker Sayed at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 147s
Meet Aboobaker Sayed

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 4

  1. European registry analysis of Podiatry outcomes
    Aboobaker Sayed, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5883/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35893832 · cited by 96
  2. Outcomes of Podiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Aboobaker Sayed, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4569/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30724466 · cited by 162
  3. European registry analysis of Podiatry outcomes
    Aboobaker Sayed, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8931/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33199511 · cited by 76

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Podiatry European Annual Congress (Podiatry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Podiatry National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Podiatry — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Podiatry
  • Awareness When should you see a podiatry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · aboobaker.sayed@euroclinics.example

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Aboobaker Sayed's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Aboobaker Sayed treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Podiatry

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Aboobaker Sayed specialises in Podiatry in Dubai, AE. 25 years of clinical experience.

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    Aboobaker Sayed speaks English, Afrikaans, Tswana, Urdu, Zulu.

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