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Dr. Buthainah AlShunnar

Verified Plastic Surgery Dubai

Dr. Buthainah AlShunnar

4 years of experience 5.0 (40 verified reviews)

8,036+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Buthainah AlShunnar at a glance

Dr. Buthainah AlShunnar is a Plastic Surgery practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 35+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Buthainah Al Shunnar is the Founder and Director of Al Shunnar Plastic Surgery clinic in Dubai. She is the first Female Emirati Plastic Surgeon and the sole American Board Certified UAE Plastic Surgeon. With a wealth of experience, she specialises in breast surgery, breast cancer reconstruction, body contouring, aesthetic facial surgery, hand surgery, microsurgery, and nonsurgical anti-aging procedures such as Botox, dermal fillers and platelet-rich plasma (PRP).
She obtained her medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland in 1991, Dr Al Shunnar underwent five years of general surgery training at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and George Washington University Hospital in Washington D.C (USA). She later completed her Plastic Surgery Training at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, USA.
Post-training, Dr Al Shunnar served as a Consultant Plastic Surgeon in private practice for three years in York, Pennsylvania, covering reconstructive needs for a major trauma centre. Simultaneously, she held an academic position at Hershey Medical College, where she mentored and taught residents and fellows. Returning to the Middle East, she assumed the role of Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Sheikh Khalifa Medical Center in Abu Dhabi for two years.
In 2005, Dr Al Shunnar established her own clinic in Dubai, focusing on cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, anti-ageing services, permanent makeup, and skincare. 
Alongside her clinical work, Dr Al Shunnar is actively engaged in professional societies, she is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, and the John Hopkins Medical & Surgical Association.

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

— Dr. Buthainah AlShunnar

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Plastic Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Plastic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-902505 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Plastic Surgery
#EB-946ABC1A · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,764
Annual physical exam 99395 2,090
Vaccination administration 90471 98
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,797

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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Buthainah AlShunnar
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Buthainah AlShunnar in consultation
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Buthainah AlShunnar with the team
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Buthainah AlShunnar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 87s
Meet Buthainah AlShunnar

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 12

  1. Long-term follow-up of Plastic Surgery across AE
    Buthainah AlShunnar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1835/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30863210 · cited by 76
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Plastic Surgery
    Buthainah AlShunnar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9794/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36309155 · cited by 54

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Plastic Surgery — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Plastic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a plastic surgery?

For international patients

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

Location

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Patient reviews

40 verified reviews
4.98
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5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
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. Buthainah AlShunnar's Areas of Specialty

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Plastic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Buthainah AlShunnar specialise in?

    Buthainah AlShunnar specialises in Plastic Surgery in Dubai, AE. 35 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Buthainah AlShunnar treat?

    Buthainah AlShunnar treats conditions within Plastic Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Buthainah AlShunnar practise?

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    Buthainah AlShunnar speaks English.

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    Buthainah AlShunnar has a verified rating of 4.98/5 from 40 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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