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Dr. Brijesh Puthalonkunath Valsalan

Orthopaedic Surgery Sharjah

Dr. Brijesh Puthalonkunath Valsalan

2 years of experience

13,116+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
10
Publications
5
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Brijesh Puthalonkunath Valsalan at a glance

Dr. Brijesh Puthalonkunath Valsalan is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 23+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2023). Serves patients in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr. Brijesh Puthalonkunath Valsalan is a Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery currently practicing at Medcare Hospital in Sharjah. He completed his MBBS, Diploma in Orthopedics and Master’s degree in Orthopedic Surgery at Calicut Medical College in Kerala, India. He is a member of several prestigious professional bodies, including the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, the Indian Orthopedic Association, the Asia Pacific Orthopedic Association, the Emirates Orthopedic Society, the Société International de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatology, and the World Association against Infection in Trauma and Orthopedics.
Dr. Valsalan began his career in India, working as a Resident and later a Senior Resident in Orthopedics at Government Medical College, Kozhikode. He then progressed to a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon role at Vatakara Cooperative Hospital before relocating to the UAE. There, he joined the Thumbay Group as a Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon and Clinical Lecturer, also serving as a University Lecturer in Orthopedics at Gulf Medical University. He later worked as a Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon at Aster Hospital in Sharjah before taking up his current role.
He provides comprehensive orthopedic care for both adults and children, with particular expertise in fractures, sports injuries and a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions. His clinical practice includes the management of knee conditions such as ACL injuries, meniscal tears and cartilage damage, as well as shoulder problems including rotator cuff injuries, instability and frozen shoulder. He also treats common conditions such as tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Dr. Valsalan has a strong focus on restoring mobility, relieving pain and helping patients return to an active lifestyle. He offers both conservative and surgical management for osteoarthritis, including joint replacement procedures and joint-preserving osteotomies. His surgical expertise includes arthroscopic (keyhole) procedures for the knee and shoulder, alongside advanced approaches in regenerative medicine and pain management for joint, back and neck conditions.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Valsalan has contributed to international medical journals and is a contributing author to Evidence-Based Orthopedic Principles, published under the SICOT India initiative.

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

— Dr. Brijesh Puthalonkunath Valsalan

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Sharjah (AE)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Sharjah (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-968145 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-E2207EED · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 310
Annual physical exam 99395 1,672
Vaccination administration 90471 736
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,143

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 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Brijesh Puthalonkunath Valsalan
HEADSHOT
Brijesh Puthalonkunath Valsalan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Brijesh Puthalonkunath Valsalan with the team
WITH TEAM
Brijesh Puthalonkunath Valsalan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

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Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 12

  1. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AE
    Brijesh Puthalonkunath Valsalan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6262/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33378912 · cited by 158
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Brijesh Puthalonkunath Valsalan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9068/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38538478 · cited by 116

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Sharjah · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery 2026-03-14 · 5 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery? 2026-01-02 · 8 min read

For international patients

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
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    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Brijesh Puthalonkunath Valsalan's Areas of Specialty

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

Orthopaedic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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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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