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Dr. Zulfikar Paliwalla
Trust score 8/100

Dr. Zulfikar Paliwalla

Dentistry · Dubai

👤 14 years of experience

13,436+ Patients seen
14 Years in practice
8 Publications
2 Languages spoken

About

Dr. Zulfikar Paliwalla is a highly skilled dentist dedicated to providing patients with exceptional dental care. Dr. Paliwalla strives to create a comfortable and relaxing environment for all patients. They are committed to using the latest technologies and techniques to ensure that patients receive the best possible care.
Dr. Paliwalla is passionate about helping patients achieve and maintain a healthy and beautiful smile.

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

— Dr. Zulfikar Paliwalla

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Dentistry
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Dentistry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-954041 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Dentistry
#EB-70DF0D73 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,642
Annual physical exam 99395 2,412
Vaccination administration 90471 1,868
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 675

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Zulfikar Paliwalla in consultation
IN OFFICE
Zulfikar Paliwalla with the team
WITH TEAM
Zulfikar Paliwalla at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 81s
Meet Zulfikar Paliwalla

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Dentistry across AE
    Zulfikar Paliwalla, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7034/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38070327 · cited by 90
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Dentistry
    Zulfikar Paliwalla, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1825/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34138984 · cited by 160
  3. Long-term follow-up of Dentistry across AE
    Zulfikar Paliwalla, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4765/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36921407 · cited by 110
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Dentistry
    Zulfikar Paliwalla, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3308/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 37675768 · cited by 124

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Dentistry
  • Awareness When should you see a dentistry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · zul.paliwalla@euroclinics.example

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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.

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Zulfikar Paliwalla at a glance

Dr. Zulfikar Paliwalla is a Dentistry practitioner based in Dubai, AE, 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, 2008). Serves patients in Dubai, AE and the surrounding area.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Zulfikar Paliwalla's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Zulfikar Paliwalla treats, with the size of the national pool of AE doctors offering the same care.

Dentistry

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dubai matters

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  • What does Zulfikar Paliwalla specialise in?

    Zulfikar Paliwalla specialises in Dentistry in Dubai, AE.

  • What conditions does Zulfikar Paliwalla treat?

    Zulfikar Paliwalla treats conditions within Dentistry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Zulfikar Paliwalla practise?

    Zulfikar Paliwalla practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Zulfikar Paliwalla speak?

    Zulfikar Paliwalla speaks English, Hindi.

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