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Dr. Carmelo Barbaccia

Verified General Otolaryngology Dubai

Dr. Carmelo Barbaccia

2 years of experience 5.0 (84 verified reviews)

1,858+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
13
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Carmelo Barbaccia at a glance

Dr. Carmelo Barbaccia is a General Otolaryngology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 31+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Carmelo Barbaccia is a well-known ENT Head and Neck Surgeon with 26 years of expertise in otolaryngology (ENT) and head and neck surgery. His particular interests are in head and neck cancer, including thyroid, salivary glands, and neck lumps. He sees patients at Neurospinal Hospital and Valiant Clinic & Hospital.
Dr Barbaccia received his medical and surgical degrees from the University of Palermo in Italy, where he specialised in otolaryngology. He also undertook the Head and Neck Fellowship at the National Cancer Institute of Milan.
As an expert in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery, he is a regular speaker at medical conferences and has spoken at notable congresses including the Emirates Thyroid Congress, the Annual Otolaryngology Symposium of the Cleveland Clinic in Abu Dhabi, and the World Congress on Thyroid Cancer in Boston.
He also has a strong interest in medical research, and his most recent paper was on Environmental Risk Factors for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer (DTC).
Dr Barbaccia believes in medical education for future generations, and he has held various workshops on Laser tissue interaction & CO2 Laser applications in ENT, Neck Ultrasound & US-FNA Workshop, and others.

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

— Dr. Carmelo Barbaccia

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · General Otolaryngology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — General Otolaryngology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-280985 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Otolaryngology
#EB-EC32F8D0 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,919
Annual physical exam 99395 2,537
Vaccination administration 90471 2,657
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,886

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 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Carmelo Barbaccia
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Carmelo Barbaccia in consultation
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Carmelo Barbaccia at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 93s
Meet Carmelo Barbaccia

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 14

  1. Outcomes of General Otolaryngology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Carmelo Barbaccia, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7994/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30564092 · cited by 39
  2. European registry analysis of General Otolaryngology outcomes
    Carmelo Barbaccia, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3202/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39515661 · cited by 197
  3. Outcomes of General Otolaryngology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Carmelo Barbaccia, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3038/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34919450 · cited by 27

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Otolaryngology — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Otolaryngology
  • Awareness When should you see a general otolaryngology?

For international patients

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

Location

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Patient reviews

84 verified reviews
4.98
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5★ 2
4★ 1
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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. Carmelo Barbaccia's Areas of Specialty

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General Otolaryngology

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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