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Dr. Massimo Cristaldi

Verified General Surgery Abu Dhabi

Dr. Massimo Cristaldi

15 years of experience 4.9 (201 verified reviews)

7,754+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
9
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Massimo Cristaldi at a glance

Dr. Massimo Cristaldi is a General Surgery practitioner based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 36+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

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Dr Massimos Cristaldi is a consultant general and colorectal surgeon at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), Abu Dhabi. He specialises in minimally invasive surgery of anorectal conditions (e.g. anal fistula, hemorrhoids, anal fissure), colorectal cancer, surgical endoscopy, inguinal and abdominal wall hernia repair, and pelvic floor disorders. He has developed one-stop colorectal and pelvic floor clinic integrating high resolution ano-rectal physiology assessment and pelvic US including 3D endo-anal/vaginal US.

Dr Cristaldi graduated from the University of Milan in 1990 before training in general and gastroenterological surgery at the Central University Hospital. He went on to undertake a GI surgery fellowship where he focuses on gastrointestinal conditions, particularly diseases of the large intestine and minimally invasive colorectal surgery. Dr Cristaldi was appointed consultant colorectal surgeon at Oxford Radcliffe University Hospital NHS Trust (UK) in 2003 and specialised in colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. Following seven years in this position, he moved to the UAE where he established a colorectal unit for neoplastic and benign anorectal conditions.

Dr Cristaldi also serves as Chairman of the Institute of Surgery at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City

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

— Dr. Massimo Cristaldi

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-680576 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-C59128BD · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,503
Annual physical exam 99395 1,881
Vaccination administration 90471 2,705
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,102

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

Massimo Cristaldi
HEADSHOT
Massimo Cristaldi in consultation
IN OFFICE
Massimo Cristaldi with the team
WITH TEAM
Massimo Cristaldi at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 75s
Meet Massimo Cristaldi

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 10

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Massimo Cristaldi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3250/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35202238 · cited by 103
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Massimo Cristaldi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8265/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36023023 · cited by 53
  3. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Massimo Cristaldi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3497/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33416666 · cited by 171

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Abu Dhabi · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery 2026-03-04 · 11 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery? 2026-01-09 · 9 min read

For international patients

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

Location

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Patient reviews

201 verified reviews
4.93
★★★★⯨
201 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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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. Massimo Cristaldi's Areas of Specialty

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

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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