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James Butterfield

Verified Physiotherapy Dubai

James Butterfield

10 years of experience 5.0 (9 verified reviews)

7,333+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About James Butterfield at a glance

James Butterfield is a Physiotherapy practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 15+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Mr. James Butterfield is a highly skilled British-trained Physiotherapist specialising in sports rehabilitation and optimising athletic performance. With his extensive experience working with elite athletes, he has contributed to the success of professional football teams in England and Thailand. Mr Butterfield has served as the lead rehabilitation coach for the national Hong Kong Rugby Sevens team in their preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. He has also worked with Olympic-level endurance cyclists and top-ranked Hong Kong Squash players.
His expertise lies in treating both acute and chronic lower limb injuries and hip conditions. He utilises functional, sports-specific, and manual therapy methods to develop personalised rehabilitation programs tailored to each individual's needs. With his Master's degree in Strength & Conditioning and a diploma in Football Medicine, Mr Butterfield is passionate about enhancing athletic performance, improving movement patterns, and increasing fitness and endurance levels.
A strong advocate for preventative physiotherapy, Mr Butterfield takes an integrated approach in his treatment plans. He focuses on understanding the needs of each individual and providing clear and realistic treatment goals. With his dedication to optimising performance and promoting overall well-being, he is committed to helping athletes achieve their full potential.

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

— James Butterfield

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Physiotherapy
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Physiotherapy

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-740134 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Physiotherapy
#EB-0F6542F0 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 321
Annual physical exam 99395 2,583
Vaccination administration 90471 247
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,120

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

James Butterfield
HEADSHOT
James Butterfield in consultation
IN OFFICE
James Butterfield with the team
WITH TEAM
James Butterfield at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 68s
Meet James Butterfield

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 3

  1. European registry analysis of Physiotherapy outcomes
    James Butterfield, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7654/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35495063 · cited by 105
  2. Outcomes of Physiotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    James Butterfield, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7652/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33079729 · cited by 35

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Physiotherapy — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Physiotherapy
  • Awareness When should you see a physiotherapy?

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

9 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
9 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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

James Butterfield's Areas of Specialty

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

Physiotherapy

Movement-based rehabilitation for injuries, post-surgical recovery, chronic pain and athletic performance.

James Butterfield is one of 1,301 physiotherapy doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse physiotherapy doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does James Butterfield specialise in?

    James Butterfield specialises in Physiotherapy in Dubai, AE. 15 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does James Butterfield practise?

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    James Butterfield speaks English.

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