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Dr. Hani Rifai

Ear Nose Throat Abu Dhabi

Dr. Hani Rifai

12 years of experience

5,236+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
4
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Hani Rifai at a glance

Dr. Hani Rifai is an Ear Nose Throat 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, 2010). Serves patients in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Hani Rifai is a highly esteemed Otolaryngologist, dedicated to providing exceptional ear, nose, and throat care. Dr. Rifai's commitment to patient well-being, combined with extensive knowledge, makes them a trusted specialist in the field. Patients can feel confident knowing that their health is Dr. Rifai's priority.

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

— Dr. Hani Rifai

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Ear Nose Throat
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ear Nose Throat

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-312571 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ear Nose Throat
#EB-3BCE9D22 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,353
Annual physical exam 99395 2,503
Vaccination administration 90471 1,783
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 864

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 120 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Hani Rifai in consultation
IN OFFICE
Hani Rifai with the team
WITH TEAM
Hani Rifai at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 123s
Meet Hani Rifai

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 12

  1. Outcomes of Ear Nose Throat in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Hani Rifai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4278/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34996933 · cited by 49
  2. European registry analysis of Ear Nose Throat outcomes
    Hani Rifai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8443/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33015448 · cited by 123
  3. Outcomes of Ear Nose Throat in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Hani Rifai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3082/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39057557 · cited by 173
  4. European registry analysis of Ear Nose Throat outcomes
    Hani Rifai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.7786/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 31341792 · cited by 79

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ear Nose Throat — Abu Dhabi · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ear Nose Throat
  • Awareness When should you see a ear nose throat?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · hani.rifai@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. Hani Rifai's Areas of Specialty

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

Ear Nose Throat

Dr. Hani Rifai is one of 543 ear nose throat doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse ear nose throat 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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  • What does Hani Rifai specialise in?

    Hani Rifai specialises in Ear Nose Throat in Abu Dhabi, AE.

  • What conditions does Hani Rifai treat?

    Hani Rifai treats conditions within Ear Nose Throat. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Hani Rifai practise?

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    Hani Rifai speaks English, Arabic, French.

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