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Dr. Tarek Abuzakuk

Orthopaedic Surgery Dubai

Dr. Tarek Abuzakuk

16 years of experience

12,589+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
3
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Tarek Abuzakuk at a glance

Dr. Tarek Abuzakuk is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 25+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Tarek Abuzakuk is a highly skilled orthopaedic surgeon. He has over 20 years of experience and specialises in a range of areas, including:
Knee joint arthritis
Robotic partial/total knee replacement
Hip joint arthritis- total hip replacement
Revision (re-do) hip and knee replacement
Knee cruciate ligament (ACL)
Meniscus repair/resection, articular surface treatment
Keyhole (arthroscopy) knee surgery
Multiple ligament injury of the knee: repair and reconstruction
Achilles tendon repair/reconstruction
Ankle instability treatment, ankle impingement, ankle arthroscopy (keyhole) surgery
Non-surgical treatment of adult shoulder pathology
Clavicle and acromioclavicular joint injuries
Tennis/golfer's elbow
Carpal tunnel, trigger finger treatment
Stem cell therapy and PRP
Trauma
Dr Abuzakuk undertook his orthopaedic training at the renowned Cappagh and Mater University hospitals in Dublin before pursuing higher orthopaedic surgery training and gaining his FRCS (Tr&Orth) from the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland. He went on to train in joint replacement and sports medicine and obtained a Diploma in Sports Medicine from the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland. He then trained at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore, where he completed a two-year fellowship in hip and knee joint replacement and revisions. During this time, he also gained experience in cartilage transplant treatments (ACI & MACI).
Dr Abuzakuk later became a senior arthroplasty fellow and completed an advanced fellowship in hip and knee arthroplasty and revision surgery at Buckinghamshire Hospitals NHS Trust and Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust. Following this, he joined the Royal Derby Hospital as a trauma orthopaedic, joint replacement & revision, and sports injury surgeon.
He had the pleasure of performing the first ROSA Robotic assisted total knee replacement in Dubai.
Prior to his current position, Dr Abuzakuk spent nine years as the Chief of Department and consultant orthopaedic surgeon at the American Hospital Dubai. He is a regular speaker at local and national gatherings and has worked on several research projects. He has an interest in medical education and teaches and trains both surgeons and medical students.

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

— Dr. Tarek Abuzakuk

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universitat de València, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-742744 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-B0C8DD38 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 395
Annual physical exam 99395 2,085
Vaccination administration 90471 2,765
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,586

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

Office, team & in practice

Tarek Abuzakuk
HEADSHOT
Tarek Abuzakuk in consultation
IN OFFICE
Tarek Abuzakuk with the team
WITH TEAM
Tarek Abuzakuk at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 60s
Meet Tarek Abuzakuk

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 4

  1. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AE
    Tarek Abuzakuk, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8459/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32749159 · cited by 187
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Tarek Abuzakuk, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5410/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38662718 · cited by 161

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

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 · tarek.abuzakuk@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. Tarek Abuzakuk's Areas of Specialty

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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  • What does Tarek Abuzakuk specialise in?

    Tarek Abuzakuk specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Dubai, AE. 25 years of clinical experience.

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    Tarek Abuzakuk treats conditions within Orthopaedic Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Tarek Abuzakuk practise?

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    Tarek Abuzakuk speaks English, Arabic.

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