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Dr. Shamma Aboobacker

Dermatology Sharjah

Dr. Shamma Aboobacker

12 years of experience

9,924+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
7
Publications
7
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Shamma Aboobacker at a glance

Dr. Shamma Aboobacker is a Dermatology practitioner based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 11+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on dermatology consultation, full-body mole mapping, biopsy (skin), cryotherapy lesion, mohs surgery. Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Shamma Aboobacker is a specialist cosmetologist, dermatologist, venereologist, and leprologist at Al Arif Medical Center. She specialises in clinical and cosmetic dermatology. Her ultimate goal is for her patients to be confident and comfortable with their skin, hair, and nails.

She is able to treat short-term conditions such as acne, melasma, infections, urticaria, allergies, and scars.

In addition, she can provide long-term treatments for conditions including eczema, psoriasis, connective tissue diseases, and vitiligo.

Dr Shamma gained her medical degree from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and undertook specialist dermatology training at Mafraq Hospital in the United Arab Emirates, Cardiff University in the United Kingdom, and Pondicherry University. She also holds a Fellowship in the Arab Academy of Dermatology, Aesthetics, and Lasers and is an NCLC Certified Aesthetic Laser Operator (USA).

She previously worked as a resident at the Government Medical College in Calicut and as a Consultant Dermatologist at the Open Medicines Clinic and the Nahas Skin Clinic Advanced Laser Centre. She has also been an Assistant Professor at KMCT Medical College.

Dr Shamma is actively involved in research and has published over 13 research articles. She has also spoken at several national and international conferences.

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

— Dr. Shamma Aboobacker

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Sharjah (AE)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Dermatology
    UAB Barcelona, Sharjah (AE)
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Dermatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-950687 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Dermatology
#EB-70AB6F1C · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Dermatology consultation 99203 2,474
Full-body mole mapping 96904 2,870
Biopsy (skin) 11102 1,915
Cryotherapy lesion 17000 1,216
Mohs surgery 17311 562
Laser hair removal 17999 646

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 190.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 95.00 EUR
Biopsy (skin) 90 min in_clinic 380.00 EUR
Cryotherapy lesion 60 min in_clinic 665.00 EUR
Mohs surgery 120 min in_clinic 475.00 EUR
Laser hair removal 120 min in_clinic 855.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Shamma Aboobacker
HEADSHOT
Shamma Aboobacker in consultation
IN OFFICE
Shamma Aboobacker with the team
WITH TEAM
Shamma Aboobacker at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 101s
Meet Shamma Aboobacker

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 10

  1. Outcomes of Dermatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Shamma Aboobacker, et al. · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2025
    DOI: 10.6406/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32798281 · cited by 51
  2. European registry analysis of Dermatology outcomes
    Shamma Aboobacker, et al. · JAMA Dermatology, 2024
    DOI: 10.4567/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37106781 · cited by 81
  3. Outcomes of Dermatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Shamma Aboobacker, et al. · British Journal of Dermatology, 2023
    DOI: 10.3375/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30008016 · cited by 31

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Dermatology — Sharjah · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) — Member · Since 2015
  • International Society of Dermatology — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Dermatology
  • Awareness When should you see a dermatology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · shamma.aboobacker@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. Shamma Aboobacker's Areas of Specialty

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

Dermatology

Skin, hair and nail conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, mole checks and skin-cancer screening.

Dr. Shamma Aboobacker is one of 975 dermatology doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse dermatology doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Sharjah 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 Sharjah 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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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Shamma Aboobacker specialise in?

    Shamma Aboobacker specialises in Dermatology in Sharjah, AE. 11 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Shamma Aboobacker treat?

    Shamma Aboobacker treats conditions within Dermatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Shamma Aboobacker practise?

    Shamma Aboobacker practises in Sharjah, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Shamma Aboobacker speak?

    Shamma Aboobacker speaks English, Arabic, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam.

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