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Dr. Sherief Elsayed
👤 6 years of experience
12,169+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
9
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
Dr Sherief Elsayed is a UK-trained Consultant Spinal Surgeon currently practicing in Dubai.
He is the former Lead Clinician for Spinal Surgery at Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals in the United Kingdom, having qualified from Cardiff University in 2000 and trained in Trauma & Orthopedics on the prestigious Nottingham rotation. He subsequently undertook subspecialist fellowship training in spinal surgery at the world-renowned Centre for Spinal Studies and Surgery, at the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham.
Dr Elsayed is an expert in the non-operative and operative treatment of various spinal conditions including degenerative conditions, spinal tumors, spinal trauma (fractures, dislocations, spinal cord injuries), spinal infections, and spinal deformities (scoliosis and kyphosis).
Dr Elsayed has a keen interest in clinical research and has co-authored numerous publications in the field of spinal surgery; in addition, he has presented at many national and international courses and conferences.
He is also passionate about education and is the co-founder and course director of NSpine, the world's most comprehensive course in spinal surgery and associated specialties. In recognition of his extraordinary achievements, Dr Elsayed has been made an Ambassador for the City of Nottingham and for the City of Brighton & Hove. He was recently awarded an Innovation Award by the Ministry of Health & Prevention in the United Arab Emirates. His other notable achievements include the implementation of the Brighton Spondylodiscitis Score, a validated scoring system for the management of patients with Spondylodiscitis, published in the European Spine Journal, 2018; being an International Editor for Miller Review of Orthopaedics, 6th edition, the seminal orthopaedic text and also a Research Supervisor at Mohammed Bin Rashid University, Dubai, UAE & Brighton & Sussex Medical School, UK.
He covers all aspects of spinal health, from managing back pain, scoliosis, and spinal stenosis to addressing complex conditions like herniated discs, spinal deformities, and tumours. His advanced surgical techniques include minimally invasive spinal surgery, artificial disc replacement, and spinal fusion, alongside non-surgical options like epidural injections and facet joint treatments. Dr Elsayed's expertise also extends to trauma care for fractures and dislocations, degenerative spine diseases, and sports-related spine injuries, ensuring personalised solutions for every spinal condition.
For more information please visit https://www.spinesurgeondubai.com/
He is the former Lead Clinician for Spinal Surgery at Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals in the United Kingdom, having qualified from Cardiff University in 2000 and trained in Trauma & Orthopedics on the prestigious Nottingham rotation. He subsequently undertook subspecialist fellowship training in spinal surgery at the world-renowned Centre for Spinal Studies and Surgery, at the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham.
Dr Elsayed is an expert in the non-operative and operative treatment of various spinal conditions including degenerative conditions, spinal tumors, spinal trauma (fractures, dislocations, spinal cord injuries), spinal infections, and spinal deformities (scoliosis and kyphosis).
Dr Elsayed has a keen interest in clinical research and has co-authored numerous publications in the field of spinal surgery; in addition, he has presented at many national and international courses and conferences.
He is also passionate about education and is the co-founder and course director of NSpine, the world's most comprehensive course in spinal surgery and associated specialties. In recognition of his extraordinary achievements, Dr Elsayed has been made an Ambassador for the City of Nottingham and for the City of Brighton & Hove. He was recently awarded an Innovation Award by the Ministry of Health & Prevention in the United Arab Emirates. His other notable achievements include the implementation of the Brighton Spondylodiscitis Score, a validated scoring system for the management of patients with Spondylodiscitis, published in the European Spine Journal, 2018; being an International Editor for Miller Review of Orthopaedics, 6th edition, the seminal orthopaedic text and also a Research Supervisor at Mohammed Bin Rashid University, Dubai, UAE & Brighton & Sussex Medical School, UK.
He covers all aspects of spinal health, from managing back pain, scoliosis, and spinal stenosis to addressing complex conditions like herniated discs, spinal deformities, and tumours. His advanced surgical techniques include minimally invasive spinal surgery, artificial disc replacement, and spinal fusion, alongside non-surgical options like epidural injections and facet joint treatments. Dr Elsayed's expertise also extends to trauma care for fractures and dislocations, degenerative spine diseases, and sports-related spine injuries, ensuring personalised solutions for every spinal condition.
For more information please visit https://www.spinesurgeondubai.com/
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr. Sherief Elsayed
Education & training
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2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2016–2020 Residency · Spinal Surgery
Career & appointments
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2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Spinal Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,922 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,524 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,076 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,291 |
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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 16 · i10: 11
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Long-term follow-up of Spinal Surgery across AE
DOI: 10.8554/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39689191 · cited by 18
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Validation of clinical scoring in Spinal Surgery
DOI: 10.2771/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30213249 · cited by 136
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Long-term follow-up of Spinal Surgery across AE
DOI: 10.2813/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33252883 · cited by 110
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Validation of clinical scoring in Spinal Surgery
DOI: 10.8718/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 32164445 · cited by 68
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Spinal Surgery European Annual Congress (Spinal Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Spinal Surgery National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Spinal Surgery — Dubai · 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 2021
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2021
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2021
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Spinal Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a spinal surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · sherief.el.sayed@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
19 verified reviews5.00
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19 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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