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Dr. Mathew Richard Cowburn

Physiotherapy Dubai

Dr. Mathew Richard Cowburn

11 years of experience

10,677+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Mathew Richard Cowburn at a glance

Dr. Mathew Richard Cowburn is a Physiotherapy practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 27+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Mathew Richard Cowburn is the Senior Chiropractor at FlexoFix, with over 20 years of international experience across Spain, Hong Kong, England, and the UAE. A graduate of RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, in 1999, Dr. Cowburn is a seasoned expert in chiropractic care and neurology. His approach focuses on spinal adjustment and alignment to improve neurological function, aiming for overall body rejuvenation and optimal health.
Dr. Cowburn’s holistic approach to wellness is rooted in his belief in the body’s natural ability to heal. His dedication to patient-centred care has led him to work with individuals of all ages, including pregnant mothers, athletes, and the elderly. His expertise extends beyond pain relief, as he is passionate about nutrition, personal development, and NLP, which he integrates into his practice to optimise patient well-being.
Throughout his career, Dr. Cowburn has witnessed remarkable transformations in patients' physical health by restoring spinal function and encouraging balanced lifestyle choices. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in water sports like surfing.

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

— Dr. Mathew Richard Cowburn

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Physiotherapy
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Physiotherapy

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-951877 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Physiotherapy
#EB-B93441E7 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 326
Annual physical exam 99395 1,448
Vaccination administration 90471 2,808
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 255

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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Mathew Richard Cowburn
HEADSHOT
Mathew Richard Cowburn in consultation
IN OFFICE
Mathew Richard Cowburn with the team
WITH TEAM
Mathew Richard Cowburn at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 110s
Meet Mathew Richard Cowburn

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 16

  1. Outcomes of Physiotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Mathew Richard Cowburn, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8987/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38877522 · cited by 126
  2. European registry analysis of Physiotherapy outcomes
    Mathew Richard Cowburn, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2375/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39877141 · cited by 180
  3. Outcomes of Physiotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Mathew Richard Cowburn, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3933/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33998376 · cited by 18
  4. European registry analysis of Physiotherapy outcomes
    Mathew Richard Cowburn, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.7282/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 32433864 · cited by 128

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Physiotherapy — Dubai · 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 Physiotherapy
  • Awareness When should you see a physiotherapy?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mathew.richard.cowburn@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. Mathew Richard Cowburn's Areas of Specialty

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

Physiotherapy

Movement-based rehabilitation for injuries, post-surgical recovery, chronic pain and athletic performance.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dubai matters

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  • What does Mathew Richard Cowburn specialise in?

    Mathew Richard Cowburn specialises in Physiotherapy in Dubai, AE. 27 years of clinical experience.

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    Mathew Richard Cowburn speaks English.

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