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Dr. Ebtisam Kotakat

Acupuncture Dubai

Dr. Ebtisam Kotakat

2 years of experience

8,158+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Ebtisam Kotakat at a glance

Dr. Ebtisam Kotakat is an Acupuncture practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2022). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Ebtisam Kotakat is an Acupuncturist, specially trained in Hijama. She has trained in Complementary Medicine in both China and the USA, and is certified to treat patients using Cosmetic Acupuncture.
Between 1995 and 1998, she trained and became certified in Sport and Therapeutic Massage, from Chicago School of Massage Therapy in the USA. Alongside this, in 1995 she trained in Moxa therapy, Cupping and Hot stone massages in Austria. Furthermore, in 1997 she became certified in Manual Lymph Drainage at Dr Vodder School in the USA. Then in 2005, she completed Clinical training in neck and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, before becoming certified to provide Cranio-Sacral Therapy at the Upledger Institute. Following this in 2006, she trained in Neuromuscular and Reiki Release/ Japanese healing.
Dr Kotakat is a member on the American board for Oriental Medicine and Acupuncturist. She has extensive experience in both the USA and Dubai. She focusses on improving health and wellbeing using Oriental Chinese Medicine. She treats neck and back pain, stress, insomnia and migraines.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Acupressure
Cupping
Herbal Medicine
Massage Therapy
Moxibustion
Acupressure
Anxiety Acupuncture
Auricular Acupuncture
Cancer Support
Cupping
Electroacupuncture
Facial Acupuncture
Fertility Acupuncture
Japanese Acupuncture
Korean Acupuncture
Moxibustion
Pregnancy Acupuncture
Stress Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese Acupuncture
Trigger Point Acupuncture
Western Medical Acupuncture
Acupuncture
Back Pain
Facial Tension
Headache
Joint Pain
Migraine
Post-Operative Pain
Stress & Anxiety

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

— Dr. Ebtisam Kotakat

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · Acupuncture
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2026–2027 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Acupuncture

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-766226 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Acupuncture
#EB-960B0810 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,754
Annual physical exam 99395 1,644
Vaccination administration 90471 2,228
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 139

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

Ebtisam Kotakat
HEADSHOT
Ebtisam Kotakat in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ebtisam Kotakat with the team
WITH TEAM
Ebtisam Kotakat at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 125s
Meet Ebtisam Kotakat

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 10

  1. European registry analysis of Acupuncture outcomes
    Ebtisam Kotakat, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1688/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39291606 · cited by 154
  2. Outcomes of Acupuncture in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ebtisam Kotakat, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7077/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34525476 · cited by 8
  3. European registry analysis of Acupuncture outcomes
    Ebtisam Kotakat, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9343/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33025547 · cited by 110
  4. Outcomes of Acupuncture in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ebtisam Kotakat, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.6492/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 38340178 · cited by 84

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Acupuncture
  • Awareness When should you see a acupuncture?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ebtisam.kotakat@euroclinics.example

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ 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

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Acupuncture

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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