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Dr. Kassem El Houcheimi

Orthopaedic Surgery Dubai

Dr. Kassem El Houcheimi

6 years of experience

4,474+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Kassem El Houcheimi at a glance

Dr. Kassem El Houcheimi is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 38+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Kassem El Houcheimi is a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at Clemenceau Medical Center Dubai. He graduated as a medical doctor from the American University of Beirut in 1988 and completed his orthopedic surgery degree there in 1994. During his residency, which took place during the Lebanese war, he gained significant expertise in the surgical management of a wide range of traumatic injuries.
Following his graduation, Dr. El Houcheimi completed four years of advanced training in the United Kingdom at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital program in Oswestry. This included two years in general orthopedics with exposure to hand surgery, arthroscopic procedures, and joint replacement, followed by a fellowship in upper extremity surgery and another in pediatric orthopedics.
He has more than 25 years of private practice experience in Lebanon, focusing on reconstructive orthopedic surgery. His expertise includes knee and hip arthroscopies, joint replacement, minimally invasive surgical techniques for faster recovery, leg lengthening, fixation of complex fractures, and the treatment of congenital deformities of the hip and lower extremities in children. He is also experienced in managing osteoporosis and monitoring musculoskeletal development in children.
Dr. El Houcheimi is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and brings over three decades of surgical experience to his practice.
He is fluent in Arabic and English.

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

— Dr. Kassem El Houcheimi

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universitat de València, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-279615 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-CC2DD995 · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,708
Annual physical exam 99395 1,706
Vaccination administration 90471 1,826
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,965

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 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Kassem El Houcheimi
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Kassem El Houcheimi in consultation
IN OFFICE
Kassem El Houcheimi with the team
WITH TEAM
Kassem El Houcheimi at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 113s
Meet Kassem El Houcheimi

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 9

  1. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AE
    Kassem El Houcheimi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6931/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35673254 · cited by 124
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Kassem El Houcheimi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9449/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36746179 · cited by 174
  3. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AE
    Kassem El Houcheimi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4609/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39778129 · cited by 32

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · kassem.el.houcheimi@euroclinics.example

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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

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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  • What does Kassem El Houcheimi specialise in?

    Kassem El Houcheimi specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Dubai, AE. 38 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Kassem El Houcheimi treat?

    Kassem El Houcheimi treats conditions within Orthopaedic Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

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    Kassem El Houcheimi speaks English.

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