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Dr. Aghiad Issa
Trust score 8/100

Dr. Aghiad Issa

General Surgery · Dubai

👤 15 years of experience

6,526+ Patients seen
15 Years in practice
9 Publications
1 Languages spoken

About

Dr. Aghiad Issa brings a wealth of experience to his roles as a General Practitioner and General Surgeon. He completed a Doctor of Medicine degree from Damascus University in Syria, followed by further specialisation in General and Laparoscopic Surgery at Tishreen University. He solidified his expertise by obtaining certification from the Syrian Board in General and Laparoscopic Surgery.
With seven years of experience as a Surgery Registrar, Dr. Issa has honed his skills in various surgical procedures, including Bariatric surgery, thyroidectomy, breast augmentation, hernia repair, and more. He is adept at both traditional and minimally invasive techniques.
In addition to his surgical expertise, Dr. Issa is equipped to handle emergency cases, perform minor surgical procedures, and provide comprehensive care to surgical patients. He is also experienced in basic nursing care, ICU management, and diabetic foot, wound, and burn care.
With his DHA licence as a General Practitioner, Dr. Issa is committed to delivering high-quality medical care to his patients. His dedication to learning and development in the medical field reflects his passion for providing optimal healthcare services.

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

— Dr. Aghiad Issa

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · General Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-917960 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-BBC28524 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,592
Annual physical exam 99395 118
Vaccination administration 90471 1,174
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,969

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 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Aghiad Issa
HEADSHOT
Aghiad Issa in consultation
IN OFFICE
Aghiad Issa with the team
WITH TEAM
Aghiad Issa at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 69s
Meet Aghiad Issa

Research & publications

h-index: 20 · i10: 8

  1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Aghiad Issa, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1815/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39509546 · cited by 88
  2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Aghiad Issa, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9681/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30313728 · cited by 194
  3. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Aghiad Issa, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3329/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34271182 · cited by 12

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · aghiad.issa@euroclinics.example

Location

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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.

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