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Dr Barbara Vercauterent

Family Medicine Dubai

Dr Barbara Vercauterent

16 years of experience

8,247+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Barbara Vercauterent at a glance

Dr Barbara Vercauterent is a Family Medicine practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 16+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Barbara Vercauteren is a highly skilled Specialist Family Medicine doctor with a wealth of experience in delivering comprehensive healthcare services. Her qualifications and expertise make her a valuable asset to the team at Koster Clinic. 
Dr. Vercauteren earned her medical degree from KULeuven, a prestigious European research university. Following her medical degree, she underwent clinical training in various medical specialties, including Internal Medicine, Gynaecology, Family Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, and Psychiatry. These diverse internships provided her with a well-rounded understanding of various medical fields. Dr. Vercauteren pursued specialised training in Family Medicine at KULeuven.
Before relocating to Dubai, she served as a Specialist Family Medicine doctor and paediatrician at several clinics in Belgium. Her prior experience in family medicine and paediatrics highlights her commitment to delivering healthcare services to individuals of all age groups.
Dr. Vercauteren places emphasis on the importance of establishing trusting doctor-patient relationships. She understands the value of having a dedicated family doctor who can consider a patient's complete medical history. This approach leads to enhanced diagnosis, treatment, and patient satisfaction.
Dr. Vercauteren's practice encompasses a wide range of medical services and specialised areas, including:
Family Medicine
Minor Surgical Procedures
Pediatrics
Vaccination for Adults and Children
Management of Hypertension
Gastroenterology
Cardiology
Diabetic Care
Healthcare for Women and Men
Preventative Medicine
Asthma Management for Adults and Children
Psychiatry, with a focus on anxiety, burnout, and depression
Treatment of Ear, Nose, and Throat Complaints
Health Promotion and Lifestyle Guidance
Infiltrations for conditions such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Frozen Shoulder, and Epicondylitis
Dr. Vercauteren's commitment to long-term patient care, coupled with her extensive medical knowledge and specialisation in family medicine, has earned her a reputation as a respected practitioner.

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

— Dr Barbara Vercauterent

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Family Medicine
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Family Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-316085 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Family Medicine
#EB-8F6E9D09 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 106
Annual physical exam 99395 2,044
Vaccination administration 90471 1,868
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,531

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Barbara Vercauterent
HEADSHOT
Barbara Vercauterent in consultation
IN OFFICE
Barbara Vercauterent with the team
WITH TEAM
Barbara Vercauterent at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 74s
Meet Barbara Vercauterent

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 7

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Family Medicine
    Barbara Vercauterent, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5788/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34723248 · cited by 98
  2. Long-term follow-up of Family Medicine across AE
    Barbara Vercauterent, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1271/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39088460 · cited by 64
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Family Medicine
    Barbara Vercauterent, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5024/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33533769 · cited by 190

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Family Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a family medicine?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · barbara.vercauterent@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.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Barbara Vercauterent's Areas of Specialty

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

Family Medicine

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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 Barbara Vercauterent specialise in?

    Barbara Vercauterent specialises in Family Medicine in Dubai, AE. 16 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Barbara Vercauterent treat?

    Barbara Vercauterent treats conditions within Family Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Barbara Vercauterent practise?

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

  • What languages does Barbara Vercauterent speak?

    Barbara Vercauterent speaks English.

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