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Dr. Luay Tapponi

Orthopaedic Surgery Sharjah

Dr. Luay Tapponi

11 years of experience

3,712+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Luay Tapponi at a glance

Dr. Luay Tapponi is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 43+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

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

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

— Dr. Luay Tapponi

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Sharjah (AE)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Sharjah (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-121285 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-3A5CCEC1 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,129
Annual physical exam 99395 831
Vaccination administration 90471 831
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 928

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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Luay Tapponi in consultation
IN OFFICE
Luay Tapponi with the team
WITH TEAM
Luay Tapponi at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 73s
Meet Luay Tapponi

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 6

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Luay Tapponi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7369/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39255737 · cited by 9
  2. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AE
    Luay Tapponi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    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 2026-03-10 · 9 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery? 2026-01-28 · 6 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · luay.tapponi@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. Luay Tapponi's Areas of Specialty

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

Orthopaedic Surgery

Dr. Luay Tapponi is one of 904 orthopaedic surgery doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse orthopaedic surgery doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Sharjah 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 Sharjah 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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  • What does Luay Tapponi specialise in?

    Luay Tapponi specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Sharjah, AE. 43 years of clinical experience.

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    Luay Tapponi speaks English.

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