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Dr. Raji Rajendran Pillai

Verified General Otolaryngology Dubai

Dr. Raji Rajendran Pillai

2 years of experience 5.0 (7 verified reviews)

6,163+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
6
Publications
5
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Raji Rajendran Pillai at a glance

Dr. Raji Rajendran Pillai is a General Otolaryngology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 11+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2023). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Raji Rajendran Pillai is a Specialist in Otolaryngology at Medcare Medical Centre with over a decade of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS at the prestigious Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, followed by an MS in ENT from Rajiv Gandhi University in Bangalore. She also achieved the distinguished MRCS-ENT qualification from the Royal College of Surgeons, England. Dr Pillai is an active member of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI), ENT UK, and the General Medical Council (UK).
Her career has included roles as Consultant ENT Surgeon and Assistant Professor at Azeezia Medical College Hospital in Kerala, India, before moving to the UK where she joined the Barts NHS Trust at the Royal London Hospital, a leading tertiary care centre. There, she gained extensive experience managing complex adult and paediatric ENT cases, including head and neck cancers, ENT trauma, congenital conditions, paediatric snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea, vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, and voice disorders. She later worked at Broomfield Hospital (Mid and South Essex NHS Trust) before relocating to the UAE.
Dr Pillai is highly skilled in advanced surgical procedures such as tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy using minimal blood loss techniques, septoplasty for deviated nasal septum, turbinate reduction, endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), and micro-laryngeal surgery. She is also experienced in ear surgery, including tympanoplasty, mastoidectomy, and management of glue ear in children. Her expertise extends to the treatment of sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, nasal polyps, vocal cord polyps, salivary gland disorders, and complicated ear and neck infections.
Known for her warm and approachable manner, Dr Pillai combines technical expertise with a patient-centred approach, ensuring excellent outcomes and compassionate care.

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

— Dr. Raji Rajendran Pillai

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · General Otolaryngology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — General Otolaryngology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-546399 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Otolaryngology
#EB-8A3A7FE4 · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,813
Annual physical exam 99395 1,803
Vaccination administration 90471 2,979
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,692

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 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Raji Rajendran Pillai
HEADSHOT
Raji Rajendran Pillai in consultation
IN OFFICE
Raji Rajendran Pillai with the team
WITH TEAM
Raji Rajendran Pillai at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 124s
Meet Raji Rajendran Pillai

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 11

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in General Otolaryngology
    Raji Rajendran Pillai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7208/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31291510 · cited by 125
  2. Long-term follow-up of General Otolaryngology across AE
    Raji Rajendran Pillai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4856/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31579843 · cited by 191
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in General Otolaryngology
    Raji Rajendran Pillai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9847/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34513537 · cited by 73

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Otolaryngology — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Otolaryngology
  • Awareness When should you see a general otolaryngology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · raji.rajendran.pillai@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

7 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
7 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

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General Otolaryngology

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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