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Dr Simone Battibugli

Orthopaedic Surgery Abu Dhabi

Dr Simone Battibugli

8 years of experience

12,472+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
8
Publications
4
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Simone Battibugli at a glance

Dr Simone Battibugli is an Orthopaedic Surgery 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, 2014). Serves patients in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Simone Battibugli is a Brazilian paediatric orthopaedic surgeon currently practicing in Harley Medical Center in Abu Dhabi, UAE. With extensive international training and decades of clinical experience, she is dedicated to improving musculoskeletal health and functional outcomes in children and adolescents.

Her clinical expertise includes complex deformity correction, neuromuscular conditions, developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), gait disorders, and limb reconstruction. Since 2017, she has performed daily hip ultrasound screening for DDH, reflecting her strong commitment to early diagnosis and preventive care.




Dr. Battibugli is actively involved in academic development, international collaborations, and professional societies, contributing to education, research, and innovation in paediatric orthopaedics. She combines surgical precision with a holistic, patient-centered approach, supporting children and their families throughout treatment and rehabilitation.

Beyond clinical practice, she is engaged in healthcare entrepreneurship and initiatives focused on quality, sustainability, and professional excellence.

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

— Dr Simone Battibugli

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  3. 2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-463288 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-BAA7AFCD · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 825
Annual physical exam 99395 2,647
Vaccination administration 90471 1,159
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 392

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 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Simone Battibugli in consultation
IN OFFICE
Simone Battibugli with the team
WITH TEAM
Simone Battibugli at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 77s
Meet Simone Battibugli

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Simone Battibugli, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5134/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31205629 · cited by 129
  2. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Simone Battibugli, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7992/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36969936 · cited by 195
  3. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Simone Battibugli, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7495/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31443012 · cited by 189
  4. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Simone Battibugli, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.6373/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 39118406 · cited by 71

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · simone.battibugli@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 Simone Battibugli's Areas of Specialty

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

Orthopaedic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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