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Dr. Sandesh Lakkol

Orthopaedic Surgery Dubai

Dr. Sandesh Lakkol

16 years of experience

2,314+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Sandesh Lakkol at a glance

Dr. Sandesh Lakkol is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 20+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr. Sandesh Lakkol, a Consultant Spine Surgeon at Mubadala Health in Dubai, brings over 18 years of extensive clinical expertise in pediatric and adult spinal surgery. His journey encompasses training from distinguished institutions such as Kings College Hospital, Guys and St Thomas Hospital, Evelina Children's Hospital, and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London. Dr. Lakkol holds certification from the General Medical Council, UK, with a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Trauma and Orthopedics Surgery. His practice specializes in adult and pediatric spinal surgery, including minimal invasive and endoscopic procedures, spinal fusions, and spinal sports injuries. Dr. Lakkol's dedication to patient care extends beyond clinical practice, as he actively engages in research and educational endeavors, contributing significantly to the advancement of spinal surgery.

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

— Dr. Sandesh Lakkol

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-639907 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-9150659D · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 937
Annual physical exam 99395 503
Vaccination administration 90471 887
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 800

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 30 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Sandesh Lakkol
HEADSHOT
Sandesh Lakkol in consultation
IN OFFICE
Sandesh Lakkol with the team
WITH TEAM
Sandesh Lakkol at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 87s
Meet Sandesh Lakkol

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 7

  1. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AE
    Sandesh Lakkol, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9994/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37686898 · cited by 161
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Sandesh Lakkol, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6305/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33190646 · cited by 99
  3. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AE
    Sandesh Lakkol, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4621/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39360078 · cited by 109
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Sandesh Lakkol, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1905/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 37033377 · cited by 151

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery 2026-03-04 · 11 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery? 2026-01-26 · 10 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · sandesh.lakkol@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. Sandesh Lakkol's Areas of Specialty

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

Orthopaedic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Sandesh Lakkol specialise in?

    Sandesh Lakkol specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Dubai, AE. 20 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Sandesh Lakkol treat?

    Sandesh Lakkol treats conditions within Orthopaedic Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Sandesh Lakkol practise?

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

  • What languages does Sandesh Lakkol speak?

    Sandesh Lakkol speaks English.

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