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Dr. Sigurbjorn Birgisson

Gastroenterology Abu Dhabi

Dr. Sigurbjorn Birgisson

10 years of experience

3,355+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Sigurbjorn Birgisson at a glance

Dr. Sigurbjorn Birgisson is a Gastroenterology 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, 2012). Serves patients in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Sigurbjorn Birgisson is a Gastroenterologist. They are an expert in endoscopy, oesophageal disorders, and colorectal cancer screening. Dr. Birgisson provides compassionate and attentive care to their patients, ensuring they feel secure and assured throughout their treatment.

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

— Dr. Sigurbjorn Birgisson

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universidad de Navarra, Abu Dhabi (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-336025 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-55F3258A · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,409
Annual physical exam 99395 927
Vaccination administration 90471 1,311
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,664

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

Office, team & in practice

Sigurbjorn Birgisson in consultation
IN OFFICE
Sigurbjorn Birgisson with the team
WITH TEAM
Sigurbjorn Birgisson at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 114s
Meet Sigurbjorn Birgisson

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 2

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
    Sigurbjorn Birgisson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6081/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30086638 · cited by 137
  2. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across AE
    Sigurbjorn Birgisson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6792/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31044300 · cited by 131

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology
  • Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · sigurbjorn.birgisson@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. Sigurbjorn Birgisson's Areas of Specialty

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

Gastroenterology

Digestive-tract conditions including reflux, IBS, IBD, liver disease and colorectal screening.

Dr. Sigurbjorn Birgisson is one of 301 gastroenterology doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse gastroenterology 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 Sigurbjorn Birgisson specialise in?

    Sigurbjorn Birgisson specialises in Gastroenterology in Abu Dhabi, AE.

  • What conditions does Sigurbjorn Birgisson treat?

    Sigurbjorn Birgisson treats conditions within Gastroenterology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Sigurbjorn Birgisson practise?

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

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    Sigurbjorn Birgisson speaks English.

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