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Dr. Paul Coulter
👤 8 years of experience
6,190+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr. Paul Coulter is an experienced Consultant in Palliative Medicine and Supportive care with a background in Family Medicine. He currently practices at NMC Specialty Hospital in Al Nahda and NMC Royal Hospital DIP. He graduated from the University of Dundee Medical School in Scotland with an MBChB in 2002 and became a General Practitioner in 2007. He decided to retrain as a Physician and in 2017, he became fully certified as a specialist in Palliative Medicine, further expanding his expertise in supporting patients with complex and life-limiting conditions.
Dr. Coulter is dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients and families facing serious illness through compassionate, patient-centred care. His approach focuses on early identification, assessment, and management of symptoms while providing holistic support that addresses physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing.
Over the course of his career, he has achieved numerous postgraduate qualifications, including Diplomas in obstetricians and gynaecology, child health, and palliative medicine. Alongside this, Dr. Coulter is a Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners, as well as a Member and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. He has also completed additional training in family planning, child health, and drug misuse management.
He is committed to NHS culture improvement, with an unblemished 24 year old career. Dr Coulter is a influential figure in healthcare leadership, serving as a CQC specialist medical advisor, contributing to strategic decision making, and fostering team collaboration.
Recently he trained in medicolegal law and is a trained Medical Expert
Dr Paul Coulter serves as the Medical Director (Advisory) on the IBA Development Team, contributing over a decade of clinical and behavioural expertise to this internationally recognised methodology. In addition to his extensive NHS and international experience, he holds a Visiting Professorship at Birmingham City University, reflecting his academic contribution to leadership, behavioural insight, and clinical practice. His long-standing involvement with IBA has given him deep insight into how people from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds make decisions under pressure, communicate in high‑stakes situations, and maintain emotional clarity in complex environments.
Dr Coulter brings these behavioural principles into his clinical practice in Dubai, offering VIP, executive, and international patients a refined, human‑centred approach that supports resilience, wellbeing, and effective leadership. His advisory role with IBA enhances his ability to deliver thoughtful, leadership‑informed medical care to individuals operating across global, multicultural, and high‑responsibility settings.
A pioneering invention by Dr Coulter in behavioural management featured in postgraduate studies and a TEDx talk. Medical Director at Hillcroft House Research Hub, advancing education and resilience training.
He was recognized with awards such as Runner-Up for RCGP Scottish GP of the Year and nominations for NHS Highland Patient Care and QE Star Awards. He was also nominated for Greenock Telegraph Palliative Care Dr of the Year (2021). He is dedicated to enhancing medical practice, education, and organisational development through Agile Leadership, ensuring compassionate and high-quality healthcare delivery. Dr Paul Coulter brings a rare and unique skill mix given his dual training. He is still appraised in both family medicine and Specialist palliative medicine. His extra skills provide an enhanced assessment to the many problems patients who are in need of specialist palliative care suffer from. This has been proven to result in better patient outcomes.
Dr. Coulter is dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients and families facing serious illness through compassionate, patient-centred care. His approach focuses on early identification, assessment, and management of symptoms while providing holistic support that addresses physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing.
Over the course of his career, he has achieved numerous postgraduate qualifications, including Diplomas in obstetricians and gynaecology, child health, and palliative medicine. Alongside this, Dr. Coulter is a Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners, as well as a Member and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. He has also completed additional training in family planning, child health, and drug misuse management.
He is committed to NHS culture improvement, with an unblemished 24 year old career. Dr Coulter is a influential figure in healthcare leadership, serving as a CQC specialist medical advisor, contributing to strategic decision making, and fostering team collaboration.
Recently he trained in medicolegal law and is a trained Medical Expert
Dr Paul Coulter serves as the Medical Director (Advisory) on the IBA Development Team, contributing over a decade of clinical and behavioural expertise to this internationally recognised methodology. In addition to his extensive NHS and international experience, he holds a Visiting Professorship at Birmingham City University, reflecting his academic contribution to leadership, behavioural insight, and clinical practice. His long-standing involvement with IBA has given him deep insight into how people from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds make decisions under pressure, communicate in high‑stakes situations, and maintain emotional clarity in complex environments.
Dr Coulter brings these behavioural principles into his clinical practice in Dubai, offering VIP, executive, and international patients a refined, human‑centred approach that supports resilience, wellbeing, and effective leadership. His advisory role with IBA enhances his ability to deliver thoughtful, leadership‑informed medical care to individuals operating across global, multicultural, and high‑responsibility settings.
A pioneering invention by Dr Coulter in behavioural management featured in postgraduate studies and a TEDx talk. Medical Director at Hillcroft House Research Hub, advancing education and resilience training.
He was recognized with awards such as Runner-Up for RCGP Scottish GP of the Year and nominations for NHS Highland Patient Care and QE Star Awards. He was also nominated for Greenock Telegraph Palliative Care Dr of the Year (2021). He is dedicated to enhancing medical practice, education, and organisational development through Agile Leadership, ensuring compassionate and high-quality healthcare delivery. Dr Paul Coulter brings a rare and unique skill mix given his dual training. He is still appraised in both family medicine and Specialist palliative medicine. His extra skills provide an enhanced assessment to the many problems patients who are in need of specialist palliative care suffer from. This has been proven to result in better patient outcomes.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr. Paul Coulter
Education & training
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2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2014–2018 Residency · Family Medicine
Career & appointments
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2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Family Medicine
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 158 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,064 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,544 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 391 |
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 | 90 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 5 · i10: 10
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Validation of clinical scoring in Family Medicine
DOI: 10.1360/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32033812 · cited by 70
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Long-term follow-up of Family Medicine across AE
DOI: 10.1132/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37757706 · cited by 132
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Family Medicine European Annual Congress (Family Medicine) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Family Medicine National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Family Medicine — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Family Medicine
- Awareness When should you see a family medicine?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · paul.coulter@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
5 verified reviews5.00
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5 reviews
- 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
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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.
