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Dr. Massimo Cristaldi
👤 15 years of experience
7,754+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
9
Publications
2
Languages spoken
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
https://www.drcristaldi.com/
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
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2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2007–2011 Residency · General Surgery
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2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of General Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime 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
| 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 | 60 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 6 · i10: 10
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.3250/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35202238 · cited by 103
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.8265/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36023023 · cited by 53
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
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
- Awareness When should you see a general surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · massimo.cristaldi@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
201 verified reviews4.93
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201 reviews
- 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
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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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