Trust score 8/100
Dr. Luay Tapponi
👤 11 years of experience
3,712+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr. Luay Tapponi is an experienced Consultant Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeon at Prime Medical Center on King Faisal Street, Sharjah. He has over 40 years of expertise in fracture management, trauma surgery, and orthopedic patient care. He earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Mosul, followed by a Fellowship of the Iraqi Board for Medical Specialization, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons in Glasgow (FRCS). Throughout his career, Dr. Tapponi has held leadership roles as Head of Orthopedic Departments in both the UAE and Iraq, significantly contributing to medical education, research, and clinical advancements. He currently serves as a Clinical Professor of Orthopedics & Traumatology, demonstrating a passion for guiding future generations of surgeons.
Areas of Expertise:
Treatment of knee and joint roughness
Management of spine and neck pain
Diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis
Diagnosis and treatment of fractures
Early diagnosis of congenital dislocation
Administration of local injections into the joints
Areas of Expertise:
Treatment of knee and joint roughness
Management of spine and neck pain
Diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis
Diagnosis and treatment of fractures
Early diagnosis of congenital dislocation
Administration of local injections into the joints
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr. Luay Tapponi
Education & training
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2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2011–2015 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
Career & appointments
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2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,129 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 831 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 831 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 928 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 3 · i10: 6
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Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
DOI: 10.7369/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39255737 · cited by 9
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Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AE
DOI: 10.2127/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39421166 · cited by 115
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · Sharjah · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Sharjah · 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 Orthopaedic Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · luay.tapponi@euroclinics.example
Location
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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