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Prof. Ralf Herwig

Urology Dubai

Prof. Ralf Herwig

14 years of experience

12,810+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
4
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Prof. Ralf Herwig at a glance

Prof. Ralf Herwig is an Urology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 34+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Professor Ralf Herwig is a Consultant Urological Surgeon based in Dubai with over 25 years of clinical experience in Urology. He currently sees patients at German Medical Center, as well as Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Emirates Specialty Hospital and Medcare Hospital.
Prof Herwig completed his medical degree at the Westphalian Wilhelms University of Munster, Germany in 1993. After qualifying he completed his general surgery training at the University Clinic of the Westphalian Wilhelms University of Munster where he gained expertise in all areas of general surgery. He later completed his specialist training in Urology in both Germany and Ireland at the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland, Coombe Hospital and the James Connolly Memorial Hospital. Prof Herwig also holds a PhD and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine (UK). He became an Associate Professor of Urology at the Medical University of Vienna in 2005. He moved to the UAE in 2016 and began practicing as a Specialist in Urology in the DHCC at German Medical Center.
He has expertise in all areas of urology, with particular interests in urinary tract infections, kidney and urinary tract stones, prostate diseases (including hypertrophy, inflammation and tumours) and male organ curvature and deformities. He is skilled in microscopic varicocelectomy among other surgical procedures.
Prof Herwig is well recognised for his clinical expertise, having invented a number of patents for innovative medical equipment, including diagnostic tools, surgical retractors and even medication. Outside of his clinical practice, he is the current Editor-in-Chief of the Genitourethral Reconstruction section of the BIoMed Research International journal and Organiser of the Viennese Symposium of Reconstructive Surgery. He has authored several books in his field of expertise and has published over 90 peer-reviewed papers in many high impact journals.

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

— Prof. Ralf Herwig

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Urology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Urology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-752614 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Urology
#EB-92460A95 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,321
Annual physical exam 99395 1,975
Vaccination administration 90471 719
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,880

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Ralf Herwig in consultation
IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
Ralf Herwig at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

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Meet Ralf Herwig

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 10

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Urology
    Ralf Herwig, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8735/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31830524 · cited by 161
  2. Long-term follow-up of Urology across AE
    Ralf Herwig, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2940/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35541940 · cited by 171

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Urology
  • Awareness When should you see a urology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ralf.herwig@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

Prof. Ralf Herwig's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Prof. Ralf Herwig treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Urology

Kidney, bladder and prostate conditions including stones, incontinence, prostate cancer and male fertility.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Ralf Herwig specialise in?

    Ralf Herwig specialises in Urology in Dubai, AE. 34 years of clinical experience.

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  • What languages does Ralf Herwig speak?

    Ralf Herwig speaks English, German.

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