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Dr. Iyad Abuward

Nephrology Dubai

Dr. Iyad Abuward

15 years of experience

4,021+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
3
Publications
4
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Iyad Abuward at a glance

Dr. Iyad Abuward is a Nephrology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 13+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Iyad Abuward is a highly skilled consultant nephrologist with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of kidney-related disorders. He received his medical education from the prestigious University of Santiago de Compostela in Spain, where he completed his specialisation in Nephrology and worked in the Department of Nephrology at the University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela.
Dr. Abuward is a distinguished academic and has completed his Doctoral studies with a Distinction Cum Laude from the University of Santiago de Compostela. He is also an accomplished author, with numerous publications in scientific journals and collaborations in Nephrology books.
As a member of the Spanish Society of Nephrology and the Emirates Society of Nephrology and Transplantation, Dr. Abuward remains committed to advancing the field of nephrology. He was instrumental in helping his department earn the Best-in-class award in Spain in 2018. Furthermore, his expertise has been recognized with the European Award in Medicine in the Nephrology category in Paris 2021.
Dr. Abuward is proficient in the diagnosis and management of various kidney disorders, including acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, diabetic nephropathy, hypertension, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, hemodialysis, and vascular access for hemodialysis. 

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

— Dr. Iyad Abuward

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Nephrology
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Nephrology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-745888 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Nephrology
#EB-4BBFC6A2 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,591
Annual physical exam 99395 1,465
Vaccination administration 90471 705
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 478

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

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Iyad Abuward in consultation
IN OFFICE
Iyad Abuward with the team
WITH TEAM
Iyad Abuward at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 100s
Meet Iyad Abuward

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 13

  1. Outcomes of Nephrology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Iyad Abuward, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5220/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36317277 · cited by 119
  2. European registry analysis of Nephrology outcomes
    Iyad Abuward, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6093/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34276973 · cited by 109

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Nephrology — Dubai · 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 Nephrology
  • Awareness When should you see a nephrology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · iyad.abuward.abusharkh@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. Iyad Abuward's Areas of Specialty

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

Nephrology

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Iyad Abuward specialise in?

    Iyad Abuward specialises in Nephrology in Dubai, AE. 13 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Iyad Abuward practise?

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    Iyad Abuward speaks English, Arabic, French, Spanish.

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