Trust score 8/100
Dr Talaat Atassi
Shoulder Surgery · Al Mubarraz 36342
👤 15 years of experience
2,486+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
13
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
Dr Talaat Atassi is a highly experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with specialised expertise in trauma and shoulder surgery. He has worked as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Salford Royal Foundation NHS Trust and held Honorary Senior Lecturer positions at the University of Manchester. Dr Atassi honed his expertise through several prestigious fellowships, including trauma fellowships at The Royal London Hospital and Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, as well as a shoulder fellowship at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
He holds multiple advanced qualifications, including FRCSEd in Trauma and Orthopedics from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2007) and FRCS from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow (2000). Dr Atassi earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Damascus University, Syria, in 1991. He is also a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, the British Medical Association (BMA), and the British Shoulder & Elbow Society (BESS).
Fluent in both Arabic and English, Dr Atassi specialises in treating shoulder, elbow, and upper limb conditions, including sports injuries, rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, arthritis, and trauma. He is skilled in both arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery and open shoulder surgery, with additional expertise in peripheral nerve decompressions, joint replacements, and treating tennis and golfer's elbow. His dedication to providing advanced, patient-centred care has made him a respected figure in orthopaedics.
He holds multiple advanced qualifications, including FRCSEd in Trauma and Orthopedics from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2007) and FRCS from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow (2000). Dr Atassi earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Damascus University, Syria, in 1991. He is also a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, the British Medical Association (BMA), and the British Shoulder & Elbow Society (BESS).
Fluent in both Arabic and English, Dr Atassi specialises in treating shoulder, elbow, and upper limb conditions, including sports injuries, rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, arthritis, and trauma. He is skilled in both arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery and open shoulder surgery, with additional expertise in peripheral nerve decompressions, joint replacements, and treating tennis and golfer's elbow. His dedication to providing advanced, patient-centred care has made him a respected figure in orthopaedics.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Talaat Atassi
Education & training
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2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2007–2011 Residency · Shoulder Surgery
Career & appointments
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2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Shoulder Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,319 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,113 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 201 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,846 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 360.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 20 · i10: 11
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Validation of clinical scoring in Shoulder Surgery
DOI: 10.6643/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35458944 · cited by 159
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Long-term follow-up of Shoulder Surgery across SA
DOI: 10.9037/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34622025 · cited by 61
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Validation of clinical scoring in Shoulder Surgery
DOI: 10.9139/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36709443 · cited by 35
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Shoulder Surgery European Annual Congress (Shoulder Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Shoulder Surgery National Society Meeting · Al Mubarraz 36342 · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Shoulder Surgery — Al Mubarraz 36342 · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Shoulder Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a shoulder surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · talaat.atassi@euroclinics.example
Location
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.