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Dr. Raji Rajendran Pillai
General Otolaryngology · Dubai
👤 2 years of experience
6,163+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
6
Publications
5
Languages spoken
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.
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
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2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2023–2027 Residency · General Otolaryngology
Career & appointments
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2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of General Otolaryngology
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime 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
| 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 | 180.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 11 · i10: 11
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Otolaryngology
DOI: 10.7208/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31291510 · cited by 125
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Long-term follow-up of General Otolaryngology across AE
DOI: 10.4856/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31579843 · cited by 191
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Otolaryngology
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 tagPatient reviews
7 verified reviews5.00
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7 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.
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