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David Saenz

Verified Physiotherapy Dubai

David Saenz

14 years of experience 5.0 (17 verified reviews)

2,892+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
7
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About David Saenz at a glance

David Saenz is a Physiotherapy practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 14+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

David Saenz is a highly skilled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with over 12 years of experience in Sports Medicine Rehabilitation. Specialising in the management of musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, and orthopedic rehabilitation, he has built a reputation for working alongside professional athletes around the globe. Prior to his work in the UAE, David contributed to the National Health Service in Costa Rica, supported the Olympic Committee of Costa Rica, and practiced within private healthcare facilities in Spain and Scotland.
David’s extensive clinical experience includes working privately with numerous professional footballers at the peak of their careers, where he focuses on injury rehabilitation, prevention, and a particular interest in addressing Padel-related injuries. He utilises a variety of evidence-based treatment techniques aimed at pain modulation and tissue healing, with a strong emphasis on manual therapy and exercise rehabilitation.
His academic qualifications are equally impressive, holding a postgraduate qualification in Physiotherapy from The University of Medical Sciences in Costa Rica, an MSc in Advanced Sports Physiotherapy from The University of Seville, Spain, and an MSc in Osteopathic Techniques for Neuromusculoskeletal Dysfunctions from the University Pontifical of Salamanca, Spain. In addition, he is a Certified Osteopath (C.O) from the School of Osteopathy of Madrid, Spain.
David employs a diverse range of techniques in his practice, including exercise-based rehabilitation, invasive therapies such as ultrasound-guided epidurals and dry needling, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), High Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT), Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFR), and various taping methods. He is also proficient in osteopathic manual techniques, the Mulligan Concept (MWM, NAGS, SNAGs & PRP), as well as managing TMJ and orofacial pain, supported by strong clinical reasoning and screening skills.

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

— David Saenz

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Physiotherapy
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Physiotherapy

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-306498 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Physiotherapy
#EB-7D55A96D · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 511
Annual physical exam 99395 2,977
Vaccination administration 90471 849
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,310

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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

David Saenz
HEADSHOT
David Saenz in consultation
IN OFFICE
David Saenz with the team
WITH TEAM
David Saenz at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 103s
Meet David Saenz

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 8

  1. European registry analysis of Physiotherapy outcomes
    David Saenz, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3150/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33465604 · cited by 183
  2. Outcomes of Physiotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Saenz, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2729/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31393115 · cited by 125
  3. European registry analysis of Physiotherapy outcomes
    David Saenz, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6011/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30990144 · cited by 195

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Physiotherapy — 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 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Physiotherapy
  • Awareness When should you see a physiotherapy?

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

17 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
17 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
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

David Saenz's Areas of Specialty

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

Physiotherapy

Movement-based rehabilitation for injuries, post-surgical recovery, chronic pain and athletic performance.

David Saenz is one of 1,301 physiotherapy doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse physiotherapy doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    David Saenz speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish.

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