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Ms Jilna Kizhakke Valappil

Optometry Abu Dhabi

Ms Jilna Kizhakke Valappil

11 years of experience

11,337+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
7
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Jilna Kizhakke Valappil at a glance

Ms Jilna Kizhakke Valappil is an Optometry practitioner based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Ms Jilna Kizhakke Valappil is an Optometrist.

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

— Ms Jilna Kizhakke Valappil

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Optometry
    Universidad de Navarra, Abu Dhabi (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Optometry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-171639 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Optometry
#EB-2742D6E8 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 3,032
Annual physical exam 99395 2,038
Vaccination administration 90471 2,934
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,697

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Jilna Kizhakke Valappil in consultation
IN OFFICE
Jilna Kizhakke Valappil with the team
WITH TEAM
Jilna Kizhakke Valappil at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 96s
Meet Jilna Kizhakke Valappil

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 2

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Optometry
    Jilna Kizhakke Valappil, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3921/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30686900 · cited by 32
  2. Long-term follow-up of Optometry across AE
    Jilna Kizhakke Valappil, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9983/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37568261 · cited by 138

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Optometry — Abu Dhabi · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

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 Optometry
  • Awareness When should you see a optometry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · jilna.kizhakke.valappil@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

Ms Jilna Kizhakke Valappil's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Ms Jilna Kizhakke Valappil treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Optometry

Ms Jilna Kizhakke Valappil is one of 138 optometry doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse optometry 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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    Jilna Kizhakke Valappil specialises in Optometry in Abu Dhabi, AE.

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    Jilna Kizhakke Valappil treats conditions within Optometry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

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    Jilna Kizhakke Valappil practises in Abu Dhabi, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Jilna Kizhakke Valappil speaks English, Hindi, Malayalam.

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