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Dr. Ayman El-Hattab

Clinical Genetics Dubai

Dr. Ayman El-Hattab

10 years of experience

4,339+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Ayman El-Hattab at a glance

Dr. Ayman El-Hattab is a Clinical Genetics practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 24+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr. Ayman El-Hattab is a consultant in clinical genetics with over fifteen years' experience in the field. He is board-certified with the American Board of Pediatrics, the American Board of Clinical Genetics, and the American Board of Biochemical Genetics. In addition, he is Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Fellow of the American College of Medical Genetics, Member of the American Society of Human Genetics, Member of the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, Member of the European Society of Human Genetics, Member of the Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism, and Member of the Society for Inherited Metabolic Disorders.
Dr. Ayman El-Hattab worked in the USA (Baylor College of Medicine and University of Missouri), Saudi Arabia (King Fahad Medical City) and several hospitals in UAE. He currently practices at Mediclinic City Hospital, King's College Hospital, Neuropedia Children's Neuroscience Center, and Genesis Healthcare Center in Dubai; Kanad (Oasis Hospital) in Al Ain; KidsHeart Medical Center in Abu Dhabi, and University Hospital in Sharjah. He provides health care for adults and children with genetic and metabolic diseases or suspected to have these diseases. This includes conducting clinical evaluation, performing genetic tests, providing advice on management, and delivering genetic counseling for patients and families. He also encounters healthy individuals seeking genetic screening and counseling.
Dr. Ayman El-Hattab is also an Associate Professor at the College of Medicine in the University of Sharjah. He has a very active role in clinical research. He currently has more than 100 publications in peer-reviewed journals and had large number of presentations in several national and international conferences. He has also conducted several clinical trials. His field of research includes chromosomal abnormalities, inborn errors of metabolism (metabolic diseases), mitochondrial disorders, neurogenetic disorders, cancer genetics, and novel gene-disease discovery.
Dr. Ayman El-Hattab's provides wide variety of clinical genetic services including:
Pediatric genetic diseases including developmental delay, behavioral disorders and congenital malformations
Chromosol and genetic syndromes
Metabolic diseases
Mitochondrial diseases
Inherited genetic cancers
Inherited genetic hearing loss and eye diseases
Cardiovascular genetic diseases
Neurogenetic diseases
Prenatal and preconception genetic evaluation
Preventive genetics and genetic screening

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

— Dr. Ayman El-Hattab

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Clinical Genetics
    Universitat de València, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Clinical Genetics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-463343 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Clinical Genetics
#EB-94FF4DEF · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,178
Annual physical exam 99395 972
Vaccination administration 90471 1,956
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,875

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ayman El-Hattab
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Ayman El-Hattab in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ayman El-Hattab with the team
WITH TEAM
Ayman El-Hattab at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 90s
Meet Ayman El-Hattab

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 5

  1. Long-term follow-up of Clinical Genetics across AE
    Ayman El-Hattab, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3127/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39571216 · cited by 82
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Clinical Genetics
    Ayman El-Hattab, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7892/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35476328 · cited by 192
  3. Long-term follow-up of Clinical Genetics across AE
    Ayman El-Hattab, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3835/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32587861 · cited by 86

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

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 Clinical Genetics 2026-03-19 · 10 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a clinical genetics? 2026-01-06 · 10 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ayman.el.hattab@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. Ayman El-Hattab's Areas of Specialty

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

Clinical Genetics

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Ayman El-Hattab specialise in?

    Ayman El-Hattab specialises in Clinical Genetics in Dubai, AE. 24 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Ayman El-Hattab treat?

    Ayman El-Hattab treats conditions within Clinical Genetics. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Ayman El-Hattab practise?

    Ayman El-Hattab practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Ayman El-Hattab speaks English.

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