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Melissa Abbey

Verified Physiotherapy Dubai

Melissa Abbey

2 years of experience 5.0 (11 verified reviews)

12,116+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
2
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Melissa Abbey at a glance

Melissa Abbey is a Physiotherapy practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 11+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Ms. Melissa Abbey is a dedicated and compassionate Physiotherapist originally from South Africa. She completed her training at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, and has since gained extensive experience working with a diverse range of sportspeople in various settings.

Throughout her career, Ms Abbey has had the opportunity to work with a Professional Soccer team for three years, a Provincial women's rugby team, as well as other professional athletes. She has also worked with everyday runners, triathletes, and individuals who frequent the gym. She is passionate about endurance sports and has a special interest in all aspects related to endurance training.

Ms Abbey adopts an open-minded and holistic approach to her practice, focusing on treating the individual rather than just the condition. She believes in empowering her patients to take control of their own well-being, and a significant aspect of her treatment approach involves encouraging movement and exercise. By promoting an active lifestyle, she aims to motivate her patients and guide them towards optimal physical health and overall wellness.

With her expertise in physiotherapy and her commitment to personalised care, Ms Melissa Abbey provides comprehensive and tailored treatment plans to her patients. Her compassionate nature and dedication to promoting movement and exercise make her an invaluable asset to the field of physiotherapy.

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

— Melissa Abbey

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Physiotherapy
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Physiotherapy

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-699184 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Physiotherapy
#EB-F501A1A5 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,944
Annual physical exam 99395 1,814
Vaccination administration 90471 1,886
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,777

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 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Melissa Abbey
HEADSHOT
Melissa Abbey in consultation
IN OFFICE
Melissa Abbey with the team
WITH TEAM
Melissa Abbey at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 115s
Meet Melissa Abbey

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 4

  1. Long-term follow-up of Physiotherapy across AE
    Melissa Abbey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4904/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35960015 · cited by 184
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Physiotherapy
    Melissa Abbey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2643/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30990098 · cited by 138

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
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Physiotherapy
  • Awareness When should you see a physiotherapy?

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

11 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
11 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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

Melissa Abbey's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Melissa Abbey 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.

Melissa Abbey is one of 1,301 physiotherapy doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse physiotherapy doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dubai 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 Dubai 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 Melissa Abbey specialise in?

    Melissa Abbey specialises in Physiotherapy in Dubai, AE. 11 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Melissa Abbey treat?

    Melissa Abbey treats conditions within Physiotherapy. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Melissa Abbey practise?

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

  • What languages does Melissa Abbey speak?

    Melissa Abbey speaks English, Afrikaans.

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  • What do patients say about Melissa Abbey?

    Melissa Abbey has a verified rating of 5/5 from 11 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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