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Dr. Raafat Yahya

Neurosurgery Dubai

Dr. Raafat Yahya

15 years of experience

2,215+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
13
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Raafat Yahya at a glance

Dr. Raafat Yahya is a Neurosurgery practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 32+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Raafat R. Yahya, a Consultant Neurosurgeon at CMC Dubai, has 18 years of experience in neurosurgery, with a focus on pediatric neurosurgery and a wide range of nervous system pathologies. He trained at the American University of Beirut and furthered his expertise in Neuro Oncology and Pediatric Neurosurgery in the USA.
Dr. Yahya specializes in surgical treatments for brain and spinal cord tumors, degenerative diseases, and employs advanced techniques for preserving function during surgery.

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

— Dr. Raafat Yahya

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Neurosurgery
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Neurosurgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-106387 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurosurgery
#EB-D9A359BA · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 542
Annual physical exam 99395 1,224
Vaccination administration 90471 2,040
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,791

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Raafat Yahya in consultation
IN OFFICE
Raafat Yahya with the team
WITH TEAM
Raafat Yahya at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 120s
Meet Raafat Yahya

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 9

  1. Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Raafat Yahya, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4215/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34104898 · cited by 158
  2. European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
    Raafat Yahya, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7435/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35056285 · cited by 140

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Neurosurgery
  • Awareness When should you see a neurosurgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · raafat.yahya@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. Raafat Yahya's Areas of Specialty

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

Neurosurgery

Dr. Raafat Yahya is one of 101 neurosurgery doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse neurosurgery doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Raafat Yahya specialise in?

    Raafat Yahya specialises in Neurosurgery in Dubai, AE. 32 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Raafat Yahya treat?

    Raafat Yahya treats conditions within Neurosurgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Raafat Yahya practise?

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

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    Raafat Yahya speaks English, Arabic.

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