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Mr Francis Vijay

Physiotherapy Abu Dhabi

Mr Francis Vijay

15 years of experience

7,788+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
11
Publications
4
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Francis Vijay at a glance

Mr Francis Vijay is a Physiotherapy practitioner based in Abu Dhabi, 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, 2007). Serves patients in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

As a skilled physiotherapist, Mr Francis Vijay possesses a comprehensive understanding of the human body's mechanics and a dedication to helping patients regain mobility, manage pain, and enhance their overall well-being. Their approach to patient care centres around creating personalised treatment plans that address each individual's specific needs and goals. Through evidence-based techniques and a compassionate approach, they strive to empower patients to actively participate in their recovery journey and achieve optimal outcomes.

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

— Mr Francis Vijay

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Physiotherapy
    Universidad de Sevilla, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Physiotherapy

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-249527 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Physiotherapy
#EB-5A6CA15D · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,335
Annual physical exam 99395 2,649
Vaccination administration 90471 1,593
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,838

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Francis Vijay in consultation
IN OFFICE
Francis Vijay with the team
WITH TEAM
Francis Vijay at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 137s
Meet Francis Vijay

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 8

  1. European registry analysis of Physiotherapy outcomes
    Francis Vijay, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2042/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38381277 · cited by 47
  2. Outcomes of Physiotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Francis Vijay, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2505/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33056586 · cited by 45
  3. European registry analysis of Physiotherapy outcomes
    Francis Vijay, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2068/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37014076 · cited by 91

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · francis.vijay@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

Mr Francis Vijay's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Francis Vijay 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.

Mr Francis Vijay 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 Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi 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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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Francis Vijay specialise in?

    Francis Vijay specialises in Physiotherapy in Abu Dhabi, AE.

  • What conditions does Francis Vijay treat?

    Francis Vijay treats conditions within Physiotherapy. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Francis Vijay practise?

    Francis Vijay practises in Abu Dhabi, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Francis Vijay speak?

    Francis Vijay speaks English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil.

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