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Dr. Shirley Caranguian

Physiotherapy Abu Dhabi

Dr. Shirley Caranguian

9 years of experience

11,192+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
10
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Shirley Caranguian at a glance

Dr. Shirley Caranguian is a Physiotherapy 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. Caranguian is a highly skilled physiotherapist dedicated to providing individualised care to patients. They possess a deep understanding of the human body and its mechanics, enabling them to accurately assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Caranguian is committed to using evidence-based practices and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in physiotherapy to deliver the most effective treatment plans. Their goal is to empower patients to actively participate in their recovery and achieve optimal physical function and well-being.

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

— Dr. Shirley Caranguian

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Physiotherapy
    Universidad de Navarra, Abu Dhabi (AE)

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-40135 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Physiotherapy
#EB-CC02BCD5 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,024
Annual physical exam 99395 1,054
Vaccination administration 90471 414
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,001

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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Shirley Caranguian in consultation
IN OFFICE
Shirley Caranguian with the team
WITH TEAM
Shirley Caranguian at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 83s
Meet Shirley Caranguian

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 2

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Physiotherapy
    Shirley Caranguian, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5722/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30540530 · cited by 176
  2. Long-term follow-up of Physiotherapy across AE
    Shirley Caranguian, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8052/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35649691 · cited by 114

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Physiotherapy — 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 Physiotherapy
  • Awareness When should you see a physiotherapy?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · shirley.caranguian@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. Shirley Caranguian's Areas of Specialty

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

Physiotherapy

Movement-based rehabilitation for injuries, post-surgical recovery, chronic pain and athletic performance.

Dr. Shirley Caranguian is one of 1,301 physiotherapy doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse physiotherapy 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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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Shirley Caranguian specialise in?

    Shirley Caranguian specialises in Physiotherapy in Abu Dhabi, AE.

  • What conditions does Shirley Caranguian treat?

    Shirley Caranguian treats conditions within Physiotherapy. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Shirley Caranguian practise?

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

  • What languages does Shirley Caranguian speak?

    Shirley Caranguian speaks English, Tagalog.

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