Trust score 8/100
Accepting new patients
Dr. Hamid Taghaddos
9,074+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
14
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
Dr. Hamid Taghaddos is a Consultant General Surgeon and the Founder of the Medical Village practice in Dubai. With more than two decades of experience in laser treatment and various surgical techniques, Dr. Taghaddos centers his practice around improving the lives of his patients, enabling them to return to their normal lives.
After completing his medical degree and training, Dr. Taghaddos introduced laser hair removal technology in 1996 when it was not widely recognized. During this period, he also received training in the Surgical Management of Cancer treatment in the United States and later pursued further training in LightSheer Laser techniques at Harvard University. He was subsequently the first to bring LightSheer technology to the UAE. Dr. Taghaddos went on to secure four patents in the United States for various laser treatments. Additionally, he actively contributes to the research community, with authored papers on pilonidal sinus removal and other laser treatments. Dr. Taghaddos has also attained a fellowship with the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.
After completing his medical degree and training, Dr. Taghaddos introduced laser hair removal technology in 1996 when it was not widely recognized. During this period, he also received training in the Surgical Management of Cancer treatment in the United States and later pursued further training in LightSheer Laser techniques at Harvard University. He was subsequently the first to bring LightSheer technology to the UAE. Dr. Taghaddos went on to secure four patents in the United States for various laser treatments. Additionally, he actively contributes to the research community, with authored papers on pilonidal sinus removal and other laser treatments. Dr. Taghaddos has also attained a fellowship with the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr. Hamid Taghaddos
Education & training
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2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2021–2025 Residency · General Surgery
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2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of General Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,108 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,098 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 666 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,901 |
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 | 540.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 810.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 7 · i10: 16
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.3533/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36641388 · cited by 20
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.7611/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38893437 · cited by 30
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.7808/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32875180 · cited by 112
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.2562/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 30337222 · cited by 178
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
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
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a general surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · hamid.taghaddos@euroclinics.example
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