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Dr Simi Chako

Physiotherapy AE

Dr Simi Chako

6 years of experience

2,230+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Simi Chako at a glance

Dr Simi Chako is a Physiotherapy practitioner based in Europe, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 26+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2016).

About

Simi Chako is a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with over 23 years of experience. As the Head of the Department, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. Her qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy (BPT), and she is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the International Acupuncture Practitioners (IAP).
She has also developed her skills in Dry Needle Therapy, holding specialist certifications from the International Academy of Orthopaedic Medicine (IAOM) and the Orthopaedic Dry Needling Seminars (ODNS). Additionally, she is an Advanced Practitioner in Acute Instrument and Equipment Therapy (IASTM).
She is the founder and pioneer of physiotherapy services through AHS-SEHA, playing a pivotal role in advancing rehabilitation therapy. She serves as the Vice Chairman of the Advisory Committee for Rehabilitation Therapy at SEHA and Chairman of the AHS Coalition Health Practice Committee.
Dr Chako has been honoured with the CCO Award for the Development and Enhancement of Physiotherapy Services at AHS.
She offers a wide range of treatments, including dry needling, Kenizio plasters, dry cupping, manual soft tissue therapy, myalgia treatment, manual spinal therapy for neck and head pain, joint stimulation, trigger point therapy for skeletal muscles, customised physical therapy to enhance mobility and functional strength, electroprocessing, and treatment for ruptured tendinitis.

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

— Dr Simi Chako

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra (AE)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Physiotherapy
    UAB Barcelona (AE)
  3. 2020–2021 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Physiotherapy

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-814732 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Physiotherapy
#EB-C383932D · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,016
Annual physical exam 99395 2,214
Vaccination administration 90471 2,142
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 761

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Simi Chako
HEADSHOT
Simi Chako in consultation
IN OFFICE
Simi Chako with the team
WITH TEAM
Simi Chako at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 113s
Meet Simi Chako

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 16

  1. Outcomes of Physiotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Simi Chako, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1255/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37913409 · cited by 64
  2. European registry analysis of Physiotherapy outcomes
    Simi Chako, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5442/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34851195 · cited by 50
  3. Outcomes of Physiotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Simi Chako, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4317/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33767863 · cited by 172
  4. European registry analysis of Physiotherapy outcomes
    Simi Chako, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.3047/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 36544232 · cited by 126

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Physiotherapy
  • Awareness When should you see a physiotherapy?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · simi.chako@euroclinics.example

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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 Simi Chako's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Simi Chako 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.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Simi Chako speaks English.

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