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Dr. Joaquín Picazo
👤 2 years of experience
2,125+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
13
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
Dr Joaquin Picazo is a Senior Consultant, former Chairman of the Department of General Surgery and Surgical Oncology at Burjeel Medical City (2022-2025). With over 30 years of experience, he is a highly skilled surgeon specialized in general, visceral, advanced laparoscopic (key-hole) and robotic surgery.
He is specially focused in the treatment of severe focal hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating of palms, axilla and feet), in all types of hernias (inguinal, ventral), scarless cholecystectomy, and gastrointestinal, colorectal, pancreatic and thyroid disorders.
Dr. Joaquín Picazo is a consultant in general surgery and surgical oncology (gastric, colorectal, pancreatic and thyroid cancers) with extensive experience and a distinguished academic and clinical background. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) from Murcia University (Spain, 1988) before receiving his training in General Surgery in Granada (Spain, 1990-1995), and subsequently earned a Doctorate (PhD) from Complutense University, Madrid (Spain, 1998). His commitment to professional development is evident in his completion of numerous advanced qualifications, including post-doctoral training in general and digestive surgery, certifications in bariatric and metabolic surgery and advanced trauma life support (ATLS). Additionally, he holds a Master's degree in Medical Direction and Health Care Management, and an Expert’s qualification in Clinical Units Management (Spain, 2005). Moreover, he is a fully trained robotic surgeon (certified DaVinci console surgeon).
Dr. Picazo further honed his expertise through specialised training at world-renowned institutions such as MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas (USA), and the European Pancreas Center at University Hospital in Heidelberg (Germany), focusing on pancreatic diseases.
Dr. Picazo began his practice in 1995 at Mancha-Centro Universitary Hospital in Spain, where he served in various capacities, including Attendant Surgeon, Head of the Abdominal Wall Unit, Chairman of the Teaching Commission and Board Member of the Spanish Committee for Abdominal Wall Surgery. In 2006, he obtained the national position as Vice-Chairman of Surgery.
In addition to his work in Spain, Dr. Picazo has practiced internationally, serving as a Consultant General Surgeon at a leading hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, before joining Burjeel Medical City in 2022.
Dr. Picazo is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and Fellow of the European Board of General Surgery (FEBS, Honorary). He is also a member of several prestigious professional organizations, including the European Hernia Society (EHS-GREPA), the European Association of Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), and the Spanish Surgical Association (AEC). He has played a pivotal role in research, with several personal techniques published in peer reviewed surgical journals. He has authored of more than 40 publications and 10 book chapters, and presented 120 communications to international congresses.
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He is specially focused in the treatment of severe focal hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating of palms, axilla and feet), in all types of hernias (inguinal, ventral), scarless cholecystectomy, and gastrointestinal, colorectal, pancreatic and thyroid disorders.
Dr. Joaquín Picazo is a consultant in general surgery and surgical oncology (gastric, colorectal, pancreatic and thyroid cancers) with extensive experience and a distinguished academic and clinical background. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) from Murcia University (Spain, 1988) before receiving his training in General Surgery in Granada (Spain, 1990-1995), and subsequently earned a Doctorate (PhD) from Complutense University, Madrid (Spain, 1998). His commitment to professional development is evident in his completion of numerous advanced qualifications, including post-doctoral training in general and digestive surgery, certifications in bariatric and metabolic surgery and advanced trauma life support (ATLS). Additionally, he holds a Master's degree in Medical Direction and Health Care Management, and an Expert’s qualification in Clinical Units Management (Spain, 2005). Moreover, he is a fully trained robotic surgeon (certified DaVinci console surgeon).
Dr. Picazo further honed his expertise through specialised training at world-renowned institutions such as MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas (USA), and the European Pancreas Center at University Hospital in Heidelberg (Germany), focusing on pancreatic diseases.
Dr. Picazo began his practice in 1995 at Mancha-Centro Universitary Hospital in Spain, where he served in various capacities, including Attendant Surgeon, Head of the Abdominal Wall Unit, Chairman of the Teaching Commission and Board Member of the Spanish Committee for Abdominal Wall Surgery. In 2006, he obtained the national position as Vice-Chairman of Surgery.
In addition to his work in Spain, Dr. Picazo has practiced internationally, serving as a Consultant General Surgeon at a leading hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, before joining Burjeel Medical City in 2022.
Dr. Picazo is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and Fellow of the European Board of General Surgery (FEBS, Honorary). He is also a member of several prestigious professional organizations, including the European Hernia Society (EHS-GREPA), the European Association of Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), and the Spanish Surgical Association (AEC). He has played a pivotal role in research, with several personal techniques published in peer reviewed surgical journals. He has authored of more than 40 publications and 10 book chapters, and presented 120 communications to international congresses.
You can find out more about the work of Dr. Picazo on his social profiles:
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr. Joaquín Picazo
Education & training
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2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2020–2024 Residency · General Surgery
Career & appointments
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2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of General Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,335 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,873 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 329 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 886 |
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 | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 18 · i10: 13
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.7399/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35616987 · cited by 191
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across AE
DOI: 10.9247/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37155101 · cited by 125
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.1558/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 38152551 · cited by 147
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across AE
DOI: 10.5454/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 30070004 · cited by 73
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · Abu Dhabi · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Abu Dhabi · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2025
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2025
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2025
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 · joaquin.picazo.yeste@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
44 verified reviews5.00
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44 reviews
- 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
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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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