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Dr Preethi Padidhala

Radiology / Imaging Dubai

Dr Preethi Padidhala

11 years of experience

9,602+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Preethi Padidhala at a glance

Dr Preethi Padidhala is a Radiology / Imaging practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 14+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

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Dr. Preethi Padidhala is a skilled radiologist with extensive experience in diagnostic imaging. She earned her MBBS from Mamata Medical College (NTRUHS), India, in 2012, followed by a one-year internship at Mamata Hospital, Khammam. She completed her Diploma in Medical Radiodiagnosis (DMRD) from Chalmeda Ananda Rao Institute of Medical Sciences (CAIMS), Karimnagar, in 2016. Dr. Preethi further pursued a secondary DNB in Radiodiagnosis at Yashoda Hospitals, one of South India's prestigious corporate hospitals, in 2019. 
Post-graduation, Dr. Preethi worked as a consultant radiologist at Akhira Hospital in Karimnagar from December 2018 to April 2022 before moving to the UAE. Her expertise includes diagnosing complex conditions, with notable achievements such as identifying hepatic artery thrombosis in a post-liver transplant patient, which led to life-saving intervention, and diagnosing uterine scar rupture in a full-term pregnancy. Dr. Preethi is committed to patient-centered care, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best outcomes for her patients.

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

— Dr Preethi Padidhala

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Radiology / Imaging
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Radiology / Imaging

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-998515 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Radiology / Imaging
#EB-30680221 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 473
Annual physical exam 99395 2,879
Vaccination administration 90471 799
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,520

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 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Preethi Padidhala in consultation
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CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 71s
Meet Preethi Padidhala

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 5

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Radiology / Imaging
    Preethi Padidhala, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9116/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34226406 · cited by 97
  2. Long-term follow-up of Radiology / Imaging across AE
    Preethi Padidhala, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9779/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35324884 · cited by 123
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Radiology / Imaging
    Preethi Padidhala, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1961/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32907127 · cited by 13
  4. Long-term follow-up of Radiology / Imaging across AE
    Preethi Padidhala, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1428/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 32094502 · cited by 39

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Radiology / Imaging — 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 Radiology / Imaging
  • Awareness When should you see a radiology / imaging?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · preethi.padidhala@euroclinics.example

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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 Preethi Padidhala's Areas of Specialty

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Radiology / Imaging

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Preethi Padidhala specialises in Radiology / Imaging in Dubai, AE. 14 years of clinical experience.

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