Trust score 8/100
Dr. Tarek Abuzakuk
👤 16 years of experience
12,589+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
3
Publications
2
Languages spoken
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.
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
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2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2006–2010 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
Career & appointments
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2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 395 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,085 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,765 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,586 |
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 | 90 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 10 · i10: 4
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Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AE
DOI: 10.8459/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32749159 · cited by 187
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Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
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
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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.
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