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Dr George Poovathoor John

Orthopaedic Surgery Dubai

Dr George Poovathoor John

13 years of experience

3,926+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
4
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr George Poovathoor John at a glance

Dr George Poovathoor John is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Dubai, 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, 2009). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr George Poovathoor John is a highly skilled orthopaedic surgeon. They are dedicated to providing patients with individualised care using the latest evidence-based treatments and techniques. Their goal is to help patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve their overall quality of life.

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

— Dr George Poovathoor John

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-182127 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-3ED236BA · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,124
Annual physical exam 99395 1,210
Vaccination administration 90471 2,282
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,069

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

George Poovathoor John in consultation
IN OFFICE
George Poovathoor John with the team
WITH TEAM
George Poovathoor John at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 139s
Meet George Poovathoor John

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 5

  1. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    George Poovathoor John, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2636/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37065401 · cited by 188
  2. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    George Poovathoor John, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4188/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38399936 · cited by 190

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 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · george.poovathoor.john@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

Dr George Poovathoor John's Areas of Specialty

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

Orthopaedic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dubai 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 Dubai 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 George Poovathoor John specialise in?

    George Poovathoor John specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Dubai, AE.

  • What conditions does George Poovathoor John treat?

    George Poovathoor John treats conditions within Orthopaedic Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does George Poovathoor John practise?

    George Poovathoor John practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does George Poovathoor John speak?

    George Poovathoor John speaks English, Hindi, Malayalam.

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