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Ms Fahmitha Athanikkal

Physiotherapy Sharjah

Ms Fahmitha Athanikkal

10 years of experience

11,145+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Fahmitha Athanikkal at a glance

Ms Fahmitha Athanikkal is a Physiotherapy practitioner based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Ms Fahmitha Athanikkal is a highly skilled physiotherapist dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. They possess a deep understanding of the human body and its mechanics, enabling them to accurately diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions.
A patient-centred approach is at the heart of their practice. They believe in working collaboratively with each individual to develop personalised treatment plans tailored to their specific needs and goals. Their compassionate and empathetic nature fosters a supportive environment where patients feel heard and understood.
Ms Athanikkal is committed to staying at the forefront of their field. They regularly engage in continuing professional development to expand their knowledge and refine their skills, ensuring patients receive the most effective and up-to-date treatments available.

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

— Ms Fahmitha Athanikkal

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Sharjah (AE)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Physiotherapy
    Universidad de Navarra, Sharjah (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Physiotherapy

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-58815 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Physiotherapy
#EB-1E4C5CCE · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,769
Annual physical exam 99395 2,847
Vaccination administration 90471 2,951
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,784

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Fahmitha Athanikkal in consultation
IN OFFICE
Fahmitha Athanikkal with the team
WITH TEAM
Fahmitha Athanikkal at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 116s
Meet Fahmitha Athanikkal

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 6

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Physiotherapy
    Fahmitha Athanikkal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8577/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32824959 · cited by 201
  2. Long-term follow-up of Physiotherapy across AE
    Fahmitha Athanikkal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1615/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33790813 · cited by 3

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · fahmitha.athanikkal@euroclinics.example

Location

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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

Ms Fahmitha Athanikkal's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Ms Fahmitha Athanikkal 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.

Ms Fahmitha Athanikkal is one of 1,301 physiotherapy doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse physiotherapy doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Sharjah matters

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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  • What does Fahmitha Athanikkal specialise in?

    Fahmitha Athanikkal specialises in Physiotherapy in Sharjah, AE.

  • What conditions does Fahmitha Athanikkal treat?

    Fahmitha Athanikkal treats conditions within Physiotherapy. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Fahmitha Athanikkal practise?

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    Fahmitha Athanikkal speaks English.

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