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Dr Anna Zickerman

Verified Sport Exercise Medicine Doctor Dubai

Dr Anna Zickerman

10 years of experience 5.0 (11 verified reviews)

13,114+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Anna Zickerman at a glance

Dr Anna Zickerman is a Sport Exercise Medicine Doctor practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 32+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Anna Zickerman is a Sports Medicine Specialist with over 20 years of experience, and the Founder and Medical Director of UPANDRUNNING Dubai. Born in Sweden and raised in Dubai, Dr Zickerman completed her medical degree at the University of Leicester, UK in 1994. She pursued her passion for sports and exercise medicine by completing a Master’s degree in Sports and Exercise Medicine at the University of Nottingham in 2001. She was awarded her Fellowship with the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine, Ireland in 2007 and is a Member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ireland.
Throughout her career, Dr Zickerman has worked in primary care musculoskeletal clinics across the UK, forging strong affiliations with renowned sports teams such as Leicester City FC, Leicester Tigers RFC, and Loughborough Athletics. She continues to serve as a Sports Medicine Physician for the DP World Tour, as well as working with the medical team at the Olympics Games in London in 2012.
Dr Zickerman’s exceptional contributions to the healthcare industry have earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious title of the most Distinguished Leader in Healthcare at the Dubai Health Authority annual Awards. Her passion for anything related to the musculoskeletal system drives her professional endeavours, with a particular interest in ultrasound scanning. Over time, she has gained a reputation for providing invaluable insights as a ‘final opinion’ for challenging cases, expertly resolving complex injuries, musculoskeletal pain syndromes, and functional limitations.
As the Founder and Medical Director of UPANDRUNNING Dubai, Dr Zickerman is committed to providing excellent healthcare, coupled with her expertise in musculoskeletal health and diagnostic techniques like ultrasound scanning. Driven by a passion for helping patients overcome challenges and achieve optimal health, she continues to make a lasting impact on the lives of those she serves.

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

— Dr Anna Zickerman

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Sport Exercise Medicine Doctor
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Sport Exercise Medicine Doctor

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-258064 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Sport Exercise Medicine Doctor
#EB-7AFD7E1C · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,167
Annual physical exam 99395 2,609
Vaccination administration 90471 2,553
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,094

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Anna Zickerman
HEADSHOT
Anna Zickerman in consultation
IN OFFICE
Anna Zickerman with the team
WITH TEAM
Anna Zickerman at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 129s
Meet Anna Zickerman

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 3

  1. European registry analysis of Sport Exercise Medicine Doctor outcomes
    Anna Zickerman, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3872/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34325056 · cited by 63
  2. Outcomes of Sport Exercise Medicine Doctor in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Anna Zickerman, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7994/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32605497 · cited by 85

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Sport Exercise Medicine Doctor — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Sport Exercise Medicine Doctor
  • Awareness When should you see a sport exercise medicine doctor?

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

11 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
11 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 Anna Zickerman's Areas of Specialty

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

Sport Exercise Medicine Doctor

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dubai 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 Dubai 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 Anna Zickerman specialise in?

    Anna Zickerman specialises in Sport Exercise Medicine Doctor in Dubai, AE. 32 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Anna Zickerman treat?

    Anna Zickerman treats conditions within Sport Exercise Medicine Doctor. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Anna Zickerman practise?

    Anna Zickerman practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Anna Zickerman speak?

    Anna Zickerman speaks English, Swedish.

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