Vertrouwensscore 8/100
Dr Barbara Karin Vela
👤 8 jaar ervaring
4,068+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
10
Publications
3
Languages spoken
Over
Dr. Barbara Karin Vela is a Specialist in Family Medicine with a broad and diverse medical background. She graduated from the University of Zagreb Faculty of Medicine in 2000 and has since built a notable career as a General Practitioner, initially in Croatia and later in the UAE, where she has practised since 2004.
Dr. Vela's extensive experience includes working as a GP in busy multi-specialty hospitals across Dubai and serving as a part-time school doctor from 2014 to 2021. Her interest in diving medicine led her to obtain a diploma in the field in 2012. As a certified recreational diver herself, she is adept at performing assessments for both recreational and professional divers, managing diving accidents, and advising diving contractors.
Committed to fostering long-term, trusting relationships with her patients and their families, Dr. Vela employs a holistic, patient-centred, and evidence-based approach to care. She combines her extensive training and experience with the latest scientific data to assist her patients in preventing, understanding, and managing their health conditions. Dr. Vela is dedicated to helping her patients set and achieve health goals while navigating the healthcare system in the UAE, always taking the time to listen and address individual concerns.
Dr. Vela's extensive experience includes working as a GP in busy multi-specialty hospitals across Dubai and serving as a part-time school doctor from 2014 to 2021. Her interest in diving medicine led her to obtain a diploma in the field in 2012. As a certified recreational diver herself, she is adept at performing assessments for both recreational and professional divers, managing diving accidents, and advising diving contractors.
Committed to fostering long-term, trusting relationships with her patients and their families, Dr. Vela employs a holistic, patient-centred, and evidence-based approach to care. She combines her extensive training and experience with the latest scientific data to assist her patients in preventing, understanding, and managing their health conditions. Dr. Vela is dedicated to helping her patients set and achieve health goals while navigating the healthcare system in the UAE, always taking the time to listen and address individual concerns.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Barbara Karin Vela
Opleiding & training
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2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2014–2018 Residency · General Practice
Carrière & aanstellingen
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2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
Vergunningen & verzekering
Medische licenties
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Boardcertificeringen
European Board of General Practice
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering:
Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file
Uitgevoerde procedures
| Procedure | Code | Levenslang aantal |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 783 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,489 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 841 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,790 |
Diensten & prijzen
| Dienst | Duur | Modaliteit | Prijs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Praktijk, team & in praktijk
Video's
Onderzoek & publicaties
h-index: 15 · i10: 10
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Practice
DOI: 10.2305/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30273874 · geciteerd door 103
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Long-term follow-up of General Practice across AE
DOI: 10.8690/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35596473 · geciteerd door 61
Uitgenodigde lezingen
- Practical updates in General Practice European Annual Congress (General Practice) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Practice National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract
Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen
Onderscheidingen
- 🏆 Top-rated General Practice — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Lidmaatschappen
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2019
- national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2019
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2019
Artikelen van deze arts
- Patient education Patient guide to General Practice
- Awareness When should you see a general practice?
Voor internationale patiënten
- Coördinator
- Patient liaison · barbara.karin.vela@euroclinics.example
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★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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