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Dr Shadi Najem

General Surgery Abu Dhabi

Dr Shadi Najem

9 years of experience

2,916+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
3
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Shadi Najem at a glance

Dr Shadi Najem is a General Surgery practitioner based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Shadi Najem is a highly skilled general surgeon with a passion for providing exceptional patient care. They are known for their expertise in a wide range of surgical procedures, always prioritising patient well-being and delivering personalised treatment plans. Dr Najem's commitment to staying at the forefront of surgical advancements ensures that patients receive the most effective and up-to-date care possible.

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

— Dr Shadi Najem

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · General Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  3. 2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-24840 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-DAB67269 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,720
Annual physical exam 99395 1,086
Vaccination administration 90471 2,950
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,873

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

Office, team & in practice

Shadi Najem in consultation
IN OFFICE
Shadi Najem with the team
WITH TEAM
Shadi Najem at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 125s
Meet Shadi Najem

Research & publications

h-index: 20 · i10: 4

  1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Shadi Najem, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6764/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36922985 · cited by 168
  2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Shadi Najem, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6744/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34448804 · cited by 26
  3. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Shadi Najem, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8782/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38954999 · cited by 76

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Abu Dhabi · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · shadi.najem@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 Shadi Najem's Areas of Specialty

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

General Surgery

Dr Shadi Najem is one of 604 general surgery doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse general surgery doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Abu Dhabi matters

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 Shadi Najem specialise in?

    Shadi Najem specialises in General Surgery in Abu Dhabi, AE.

  • What conditions does Shadi Najem treat?

    Shadi Najem treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Shadi Najem practise?

    Shadi Najem practises in Abu Dhabi, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Shadi Najem speak?

    Shadi Najem speaks English, Arabic, Russian.

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