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Dr. Kateryna Shapovalova

General Surgery Dubai

Dr. Kateryna Shapovalova

6 years of experience

2,666+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
9
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Kateryna Shapovalova at a glance

Dr. Kateryna Shapovalova is a General Surgery practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 17+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Kateryna Shapovalova is an experienced General Surgeon at Innovative Family Polyclinic, specialising in laparoscopic mammography and colorectal surgery, with a career spanning over a decade. Originating from Ukraine, she obtained her medical degree from Lugansk Government Medical University in 2009. Her professional journey continued with training in general surgery, endoscopy, and laparoscopy in Ukraine, followed by a PhD in surgery.
Dr Shapovalova has expertise in breast surgery, general surgery and gastrointestinal surgery. Her focus lies in performing minimally invasive procedures, including gastric balloon placement for weight management. Her practice includes both urgent and non-urgent surgeries, along with endoscopies and laparoscopies.
She excels across various domains of general surgery, excelling in hernia repairs, abdominal operations, gallbladder and appendectomy procedures, anal surgery, thyroid surgery, breast diseases, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of skin and soft tissue lesions and tumours. Moreover, Dr Shapovalova is well experienced at conducting both diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies.
Committed to patient wellbeing, Dr Shapovalova prioritises education and tailors treatment plans to meet individual needs. Patients under her care can expect nothing less than the highest standards of medical attention and unwavering support throughout their healthcare journey.

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

— Dr. Kateryna Shapovalova

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2020–2021 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-64758 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-FEDA3D90 · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,800
Annual physical exam 99395 1,358
Vaccination administration 90471 2,182
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,681

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 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Kateryna Shapovalova
HEADSHOT
Kateryna Shapovalova in consultation
IN OFFICE
Kateryna Shapovalova with the team
WITH TEAM
Kateryna Shapovalova at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 135s
Meet Kateryna Shapovalova

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 12

  1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Kateryna Shapovalova, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9050/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30519078 · cited by 80
  2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Kateryna Shapovalova, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5511/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30157973 · cited by 74
  3. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Kateryna Shapovalova, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7051/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31163547 · cited by 172

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General 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 General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · kateryna.shapovalova@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. Kateryna Shapovalova's Areas of Specialty

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General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Kateryna Shapovalova specialise in?

    Kateryna Shapovalova specialises in General Surgery in Dubai, AE. 17 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Kateryna Shapovalova practise?

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    Kateryna Shapovalova speaks English, Russian, Ukrainian.

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