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Dr. Francois Prunel

Verified General Surgery Dubai

Dr. Francois Prunel

11 years of experience 5.0 (118 verified reviews)

8,748+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
7
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Francois Prunel at a glance

Dr. Francois Prunel is a General Surgery practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 16+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Profile Title:
Dr. Francois Prunel, MD, DES, DESC (French Board)
Consultant General, digestive, hepato-biliary and endocrine Surgeon | NMC ROYAL HOSPITAL DIP, Dubai
Profile Summary:
With 14 years of invaluable experience in general surgery, Dr. Francois Prunel is a dedicated and skilled consultant general surgeon currently practicing at NMC ROYAL HOSPITAL DIP in Dubai. Known for his exceptional interpersonal skills and unwavering attentiveness to patients, Dr. Prunel specializes in a wide range of surgical procedures, including endocrine surgery (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreas), colorectal surgery, foregut surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder disease, pilonidal disease, and emergency surgery. He treats both benign and malignant digestive diseases.
Professional Experience:
NMC Royal hospital DIP
Consultant General Surgeon
Mubadala Health Dubai (Previous)
Consultant General Surgeon
Clemenceau Medical Center, Dubai (Previous)
Consultant General Surgeon
Cochin Hospital, Paris, France (Previous)
Digestive, Hepatobiliary, and Endocrine Departments
Specialized in endocrine surgery (parathyroid, thyroid, adrenal, and pancreatic procedures) and colorectal surgery
Developed expertise in advanced open, laparoscopic, and robotic operations
Performed over 4000 surgeries.
Education and Qualifications:
Medical Qualifications: Toulouse, France
Residency: Digestive Surgery Department, Clermont-Ferrand
Diplomas:
Digestive Traumatologic Surgery
Colo-Proctology Surgery
General Surgery
Digestive Surgery
Research and Publications:
Published work in medical journals, including the Journal of Visceral Surgery
Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to advancing medical knowledge and best practices
Patient-Centric Approach:
Dr. Prunel is recognized for his compassionate and patient-focused care. He believes in thorough communication, ensuring patients are well-informed and comfortable throughout their surgical journey.
Languages Spoken:
Fluent in English and French
Contact Information:
NMC Royal Hospital DIP
Professional Memberships:
French association of digestive surgery
Emirates Society of Colon & Rectal Surgery
This profile highlights Dr. Francois Prunel's extensive experience, surgical expertise, commitment to patient care, and contributions to medical research. It aims to instill confidence in potential patients seeking a highly qualified and compassionate general surgeon.

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

— Dr. Francois Prunel

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · General Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-640931 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-E288CE0A · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,110
Annual physical exam 99395 2,224
Vaccination administration 90471 2,592
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,903

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 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 135s
Meet Francois Prunel

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Francois Prunel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4582/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35074976 · cited by 62
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Francois Prunel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3832/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36010193 · cited by 68
  3. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Francois Prunel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9212/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32486140 · cited by 42

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — 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 2016
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

118 verified reviews
4.97
★★★★⯨
118 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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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

Dr. Francois Prunel's Areas of Specialty

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

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Francois Prunel specialises in General Surgery in Dubai, AE. 16 years of clinical experience.

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    Francois Prunel speaks English, French.

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