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Dr. Joseph Kunnirickal

Verified Internal Medicine Dubai

Dr. Joseph Kunnirickal

2 years of experience 5.0 (4 verified reviews)

4,419+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Joseph Kunnirickal at a glance

Dr. Joseph Kunnirickal is an Internal Medicine practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Joseph Kunnirickal is an experienced Specialist in Internal Medicine and Diabetology at Zulekha Hospital Dubai with over a decade of experience. Dr Kunnirickal completed his MD in Internal medicine at Ramaiah Medical College, India in 2011, following his medical degree at the same university. In 2016, he completed his Diploma in Diabetology from the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI). Prior to joining Zulekha Hospital, he served at Olive Hospital, Hyderabad, India, After Hospital and VPS Lakeshore Kochi.
Dr Kunnirickal's expertise includes diabetes management, particularly in the utilisation of incretins, where he has been recognised as a speaker faculty for various diabetes-related issues. He has been recognised nationally, having won the Best Diabetologist award from the Economic Times Healthcare Awards.
Specialising in innovative treatments for diabetes, Dr Kunnirickal excels in employing newer molecules such as degludac insulin, GLP-1 agonists, and SGLT2 inhibitor drugs. He also has a keen interest in managing complex cases, including infectious diseases like COVID-19, as well as obesity, complicated fever cases, hypertension, and asthma.
Alongside his clinical work, Dr Kunnirickal is a keen researcher. His work includes studies on hepatic manifestations in dengue patients and the impact of COVID-19 on glycaemic excursions in diabetes patients.

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

— Dr. Joseph Kunnirickal

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Internal Medicine
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Internal Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-360514 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Internal Medicine
#EB-BD198236 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 892
Annual physical exam 99395 1,330
Vaccination administration 90471 2,866
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,085

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Joseph Kunnirickal
HEADSHOT
Joseph Kunnirickal in consultation
IN OFFICE
Joseph Kunnirickal with the team
WITH TEAM
Joseph Kunnirickal at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 76s
Meet Joseph Kunnirickal

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 3

  1. European registry analysis of Internal Medicine outcomes
    Joseph Kunnirickal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7153/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34533431 · cited by 172
  2. Outcomes of Internal Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Joseph Kunnirickal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5847/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33164611 · cited by 166

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Internal Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a internal medicine?

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

4 verified reviews
5.00
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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

Dr. Joseph Kunnirickal's Areas of Specialty

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

Internal Medicine

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Joseph Kunnirickal specialises in Internal Medicine in Dubai, AE.

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    Joseph Kunnirickal speaks English.

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