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Dr. Maxime Challali

Spinal Surgery Dubai

Dr. Maxime Challali

3 years of experience

2,359+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Maxime Challali at a glance

Dr. Maxime Challali is a Spinal Surgery practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 17+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2019). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Maxime Challali is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Orthopaedic Spine Specialist renowned for his expertise in endoscopy techniques and pioneering work in biportal endoscopic spine surgery. With over two decades of experience and more than 1,000 successful surgeries, he has earned a stellar reputation for delivering exceptional patient care and advancing the field of spinal surgery.
Dr. Challali received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Saint Antoine Medicine University in Paris and underwent advanced training and education in Paris. He further honed his surgical skills during his residency at the University of Nice, where he specialised as a spine specialist. His extensive experience includes working in prestigious centres such as the Principality of Monaco and Grasse.
A pioneer in UBE (Ultra-minimally invasive Biportal Endoscopy), Dr. Challali’s areas of expertise include fusion procedures (OLIF), posterior cervical fixation, anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), percutaneous pedicle fixation, immersive reality surgical navigation, and cervical arthroplasty. He is proficient in performing full endoscopic spine surgery, MISS transforaminal procedures, interbody fusion (MISS-TLIF), endoscopic spine fusion, and oblique lumbar interbody fusion, while also actively engaging in training and simulation. His commitment to education and innovation continues to shape the future of spine surgery.

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

— Dr. Maxime Challali

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · Spinal Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Spinal Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-192474 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Spinal Surgery
#EB-F4B8E3D2 · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,598
Annual physical exam 99395 3,040
Vaccination administration 90471 2,872
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,031

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Maxime Challali
HEADSHOT
Maxime Challali in consultation
IN OFFICE
Maxime Challali with the team
WITH TEAM
Maxime Challali at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 128s
Meet Maxime Challali

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Spinal Surgery across AE
    Maxime Challali, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1848/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39309016 · cited by 110
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Spinal Surgery
    Maxime Challali, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1817/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37688098 · cited by 148

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Spinal Surgery — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2024

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Spinal Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a spinal surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · maxime.challali@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. Maxime Challali's Areas of Specialty

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

Spinal Surgery

Dr. Maxime Challali is one of 17 spinal surgery doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse spinal surgery doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Maxime Challali specialise in?

    Maxime Challali specialises in Spinal Surgery in Dubai, AE. 17 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Maxime Challali treat?

    Maxime Challali treats conditions within Spinal Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Maxime Challali practise?

    Maxime Challali practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Maxime Challali speak?

    Maxime Challali speaks English.

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