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Dr. Altaf Patel

Verified General Practice Sharjah

Dr. Altaf Patel

9 years of experience 5.0 (8 verified reviews)

9,351+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Altaf Patel at a glance

Dr. Altaf Patel is a General Practice practitioner based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 8+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Altaf Patel is a dedicated General Practitioner at Prime Medical Center, Rahmania Mall, with 5 years of clinical experience in delivering high-quality primary care in both outpatient and inpatient settings. He earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from Misurata University in Libya and is certified in Advanced Life Support (ALS) by the Resuscitation Council UK. Dr. Patel is registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK. He is proficient in English, Arabic, Hindi, and Urdu, facilitating clear communication with a diverse range of patients.
Areas of Expertise:
Conducting comprehensive medical assessments and creating individualized treatment plans
Diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, including:
Allergic Rhinitis
Rhino-sinusitis
Headache
Otitis Media
Urinary Tract Infections
Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Anemia
Diabetes
Hypertension
Lipid Disorders
Proactive patient screening for disease risk factors and early detection of illnesses
Building strong, trust-based relationships with patients
Effectively leading and coordinating emergency response teams
Focusing on preventive care, patient education, and promoting overall wellness, including mental and emotional health

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

— Dr. Altaf Patel

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Sharjah (AE)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · General Practice
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Sharjah (AE)
  3. 2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Practice

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-617452 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Practice
#EB-80CF68CA · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,135
Annual physical exam 99395 2,089
Vaccination administration 90471 2,465
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 406

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 60 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Altaf Patel
HEADSHOT
Altaf Patel in consultation
IN OFFICE
Altaf Patel with the team
WITH TEAM
Altaf Patel at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 112s
Meet Altaf Patel

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 13

  1. Outcomes of General Practice in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Altaf Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3392/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33687554 · cited by 183
  2. European registry analysis of General Practice outcomes
    Altaf Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8767/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39044424 · cited by 189

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Practice — Sharjah · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Practice
  • Awareness When should you see a general practice?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · altaf.patel@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

8 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
8 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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. Altaf Patel's Areas of Specialty

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

General Practice

Dr. Altaf Patel is one of 5,008 general practice doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse general practice doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Sharjah matters

Medical practice in United Arab Emirates is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Arab Emirates medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Sharjah carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Altaf Patel specialise in?

    Altaf Patel specialises in General Practice in Sharjah, AE. 8 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Altaf Patel treat?

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  • Where does Altaf Patel practise?

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  • What languages does Altaf Patel speak?

    Altaf Patel speaks English.

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