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Dr. Wael Issa
✓ Verified Trust score 98/100

Dr. Wael Issa

Physiotherapy · Abu Dhabi

👤 2 years of experience

5.00 · 13 verified reviews

2,312+ Patients seen
2 Years in practice
10 Publications
2 Languages spoken

About

Dr Wael Issa is a Licensed Specialist in Physiotherapy and Hijama (Cupping Therapy), accredited by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH). He has extensive experience in sports injury management, orthopedic manual therapy, and holistic rehabilitation, offering evidence-based treatments designed to restore function, relieve pain, and enhance overall wellbeing.
Dr Wael is a Certified Hijama Therapist and holds specialist training in OMT-Sport (Orthopaedic Manual Therapy for Sports), combining modern physiotherapy methods with traditional therapeutic techniques to deliver comprehensive and personalised care. His approach integrates both Western and alternative therapies to optimise recovery and long-term physical health.
His areas of expertise include physical therapy, sports injury therapy, adjustment and rehabilitation programmes, and dry needling, alongside Hijama therapy for improved circulation, detoxification, and stress relief. He also offers slimming and body shaping programmes, tailored to help patients achieve their health and fitness goals safely and effectively.
Dr Wael’s practice focuses on providing non-invasive, patient-centred care that promotes healing and sustainable physical wellness. By combining advanced manual therapy techniques with restorative treatments, he helps patients recover from injuries, surgeries, and chronic conditions while improving mobility, strength, and performance.

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

— Dr. Wael Issa

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Physiotherapy
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  3. 2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Physiotherapy

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-545308 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Physiotherapy
#EB-A7E2B9B9 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 117
Annual physical exam 99395 2,451
Vaccination administration 90471 1,899
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 324

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 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Wael Issa
HEADSHOT
Wael Issa in consultation
IN OFFICE
Wael Issa with the team
WITH TEAM
Wael Issa at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 71s
Meet Wael Issa

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of Physiotherapy outcomes
    Wael Issa, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1400/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34404671 · cited by 85
  2. Outcomes of Physiotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Wael Issa, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9095/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39596327 · cited by 47

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Physiotherapy — Abu Dhabi · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · wael.issa.shehata.issa@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

13 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
13 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
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Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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.

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