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Dr. Shaji Pallissery Kuzhiyil

Orthopaedic Surgery Dubai

Dr. Shaji Pallissery Kuzhiyil

4 years of experience

2,141+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
8
Publications
4
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Shaji Pallissery Kuzhiyil at a glance

Dr. Shaji Pallissery Kuzhiyil is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 19+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED AUGUST 2026

About

Dr Shaji Kuzhiyil is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon based at Gargash Hospital. He has over 15 years of experience in the field and is a member of the Indian Orthopaedics Association, the Karnataka Orthopaedics Association, and the Kerala Orthopaedics Association.
He has expertise in a wide range of areas, including the following:
Robotic Knee and Hip replacement
Arthroscopic surgeries (Knee, Shoulder, Elbow, and Hip)
Complex computer navigated primary and revision joint replacement
Cartilage preservation surgeries (knee and ankle)
Minimally invasive trauma and joint reconstruction surgeries
USG Guided intra articular injections (Knee, Ankle, Wrist, and Shoulder)
Carpal tunnel and De-Quervains release surgeries of the hand
Hallux Valgus deformity (Bunion) corrections
Nail bed repairs and tendon repairs
Dr Kuzhiyil gained his medical degree from the Government Medical College, Pariyaram, Kannur, India in 2005. He went on to undertake an M.S. (Ortho) at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University in India in 2012. Additionally, he has completed two fellowships: one in hip and knee surgery and the other in foot and ankle surgery, both at the National University Hospital in Singapore.
Dr Kuzhiyil has worked as a specialist orthopaedic surgeon in a number of areas, including Dubai, Al Nahda, and Al Barsha. He has also previously been an assistant professor in the department of orthopaedics at both the Srinivas Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, India, and Kasturba Medical College at Manipal University.
He speaks English, Hindi, Kannada, Tulu, and Malayalam.

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

— Dr. Shaji Pallissery Kuzhiyil

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-917762 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-2C67C2BE · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,543
Annual physical exam 99395 1,161
Vaccination administration 90471 2,329
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,382

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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Shaji Pallissery Kuzhiyil
HEADSHOT
Shaji Pallissery Kuzhiyil in consultation
IN OFFICE
Shaji Pallissery Kuzhiyil with the team
WITH TEAM
Shaji Pallissery Kuzhiyil at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 94s
Meet Shaji Pallissery Kuzhiyil

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 11

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Shaji Pallissery Kuzhiyil, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8493/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36410735 · cited by 71
  2. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AE
    Shaji Pallissery Kuzhiyil, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7446/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34739376 · cited by 157
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Shaji Pallissery Kuzhiyil, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9456/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30781938 · cited by 155

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 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery 2026-03-01 · 4 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery? 2026-01-28 · 10 min read

For international patients

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Patient liaison · shaji.pallissery.kuzhiyil@euroclinics.example

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
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    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
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    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Shaji Pallissery Kuzhiyil's Areas of Specialty

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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    Shaji Pallissery Kuzhiyil specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Dubai, AE. 19 years of clinical experience.

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    Shaji Pallissery Kuzhiyil treats conditions within Orthopaedic Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

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    Shaji Pallissery Kuzhiyil practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Shaji Pallissery Kuzhiyil speaks English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam.

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