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Dr. Francois Bruchou

Orthopaedic Surgery Dubai

Dr. Francois Bruchou

9 years of experience

6,216+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
6
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Francois Bruchou at a glance

Dr. Francois Bruchou is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 41+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr. François Bruchou is a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in upper limb surgery, with a focus on shoulder and elbow procedures. He studied medicine in Paris and completed his residency with a concentration on hand and arthroscopic surgery.
He founded SOS Hand in Trappes, one of the largest private centers for hand surgery in France, together with Dr. Christian Couturier. The center currently includes 15 orthopedic surgeons. He also practiced at Clinique Ambroise Paré in Neuilly, where he established the French Shoulder Institute (L’Institut Français de l’Épaule), dedicated to trauma, sports injuries, and arthritis care. In Paris, he collaborated with Dr. Valenti at Clinique Bizet to set up a shoulder surgery education center. He was affiliated with Ambroise Paré University Hospital in Boulogne and taught at the Fer à Moulin Surgery School in Paris, where he worked with Professor Hardy. His teaching included live surgery demonstrations for international training.
Dr. Bruchou has been involved in the University Diploma of Arthroscopy organized by the French Arthroscopy Society, where he has trained one orthopedic surgeon annually. He also spent four years in Western China teaching arthroscopic shoulder surgery and developed collaborations between French and Chinese orthopedic societies.
In France, he introduced Office Surgeries (WALANT procedures), performed under local anesthesia in an outpatient setting. Since October 2023, he has been practicing full-time in Dubai.
He is a member of the French Orthopedic and Traumatology Surgery Society, the French Arthroscopy Society, the French Shoulder and Elbow Society, and the European Shoulder and Elbow Society.
He sees patients with various upper limb disorders and injuries, including the following:
Dislocated elbow
Dislocated shoulder
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Trigger finger
Elbow instability
Elbow stiffness
Upper limb tendon and nerve injuries
Upper limb fractures
Sports-related injuries
Ulnar nerve syndrome
Acromioclavicular syndrome

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

— Dr. Francois Bruchou

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-372832 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-D45E1D90 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,143
Annual physical exam 99395 2,641
Vaccination administration 90471 849
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,462

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 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Francois Bruchou
HEADSHOT
Francois Bruchou in consultation
IN OFFICE
Francois Bruchou with the team
WITH TEAM
Francois Bruchou at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 123s
Meet Francois Bruchou

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Francois Bruchou, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5677/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37040853 · cited by 79
  2. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Francois Bruchou, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5110/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30506457 · cited by 21

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery 2026-03-02 · 9 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery? 2026-01-27 · 9 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · francois.bruchou@euroclinics.example

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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. Francois Bruchou's Areas of Specialty

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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    Francois Bruchou specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Dubai, AE. 41 years of clinical experience.

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    Francois Bruchou speaks English, French.

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