6 years of experience·★★★★★5.0(5 verified reviews)
9,341+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken
PROFILE SUMMARY
About Dr. Seif Sawalha at a glance
Dr. Seif Sawalha is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 23+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.
VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026
About
Dr. Seif Sawalha is a highly experienced Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in elbow surgery, with 18 years of experience in the United Kingdom (UK) before relocating to the UAE in 2022.
Dr. Sawalha completed his medical education at the University of Jordan before beginning his orthopaedic surgery training in the UK. His extensive training included basic surgical training in various regions across the UK, followed by higher surgical training in London and the Eastern regions. He further honed his expertise through a national training program in trauma and orthopaedic surgery on the Liverpool rotation, during which he trained in several prominent elbow and shoulder units, including The Royal Liverpool University Hospital. Notably, he completed an advanced elbow surgery fellowship at the renowned Wrightington Hospital in the UK under the mentorship of Professor Adam Watts.
With a strong commitment to research, Dr. Sawalha has contributed significantly to the field, with over 50 peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and posters in British and European conferences. He remains actively engaged in specialist international elbow meetings and serves as a tutor for the elbow module on the University of Edinburgh's online Master’s degree course. Additionally, he is frequently invited to review submitted research on elbow topics for the prestigious Bone and Joint Journal.
Dr. Sawalha's expertise in elbow surgery covers a wide range of conditions and procedures, including fractures, dislocations, arthritis, instability, stiffness, tendon problems, nerve entrapment, adolescent elbow problems, and previously treated elbow issues with unsatisfactory outcomes. He performs various surgical interventions, including elbow stabilisation, arthrolysis, arthroscopic management for osteoarthritis, elbow replacement, ligament repair, tendinopathy surgery, cubital tunnel release, and revision surgery, among others.
His professional accolades include being on the UK specialist register for trauma and orthopaedic surgery, holding the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), and being a member of esteemed organisations such as the British Elbow and Shoulder Society (BESS) and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, where he holds the FRCS (Tr & Orth) qualification.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified
Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES
Dr. Seif Sawalha's Areas of Specialty
Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Seif Sawalha treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.
Medical practice in United Arab Emirates is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Arab Emirates medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Abu Dhabi carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.
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What does Seif Sawalha specialise in?
Seif Sawalha specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Abu Dhabi, AE. 23 years of clinical experience.
What conditions does Seif Sawalha treat?
Seif Sawalha treats conditions within Orthopaedic Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.
Where does Seif Sawalha practise?
Seif Sawalha practises in Abu Dhabi, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.
What languages does Seif Sawalha speak?
Seif Sawalha speaks English, Arabic.
How do I book an appointment with Seif Sawalha?
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What do patients say about Seif Sawalha?
Seif Sawalha has a verified rating of 5/5 from 5 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.
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