About
Dr Hajar El Aakel is a highly qualified podiatrist specialising in foot and ankle care for both adults and children, currently practising at CMC Delma branch, Abu dhabi, UAE. She brings extensive international experience to her practice, having previously worked in Spain at leading institutions including Hospital Clínic of Barcelona and Bellvitge Hospital, where she managed complex podiatric and multidisciplinary cases.
Dr El Aakel holds a BSc in Podiatry and an MSc in Paediatric Podiatry from the University of Barcelona and heakthcare managment, as well as a PhD in Forensic Podiatry from the Superior Academy of Forensic and Criminology Studies in Spain.
She has particular expertise in diabetic foot care and limb salvage, chronic wound management, paediatric foot deformities, and sports-related injuries. Dr El Aakel is highly skilled in biomechanical assessment and 3D gait analysis, designing custom orthotics, insoles, and medical footwear to improve function, alignment, and long-term outcomes. Her work in diabetic limb preservation has played a significant role in reducing amputation risk among high-risk patients.
Combining clinical excellence with a compassionate, patient-centred philosophy, Dr El Aakel is committed to education and long-term foot health. She is also actively involved in research and community initiatives aimed at promoting awareness of foot care. She treats all ages, from toddlers to the elderly population.
Dr El Aakel holds a BSc in Podiatry and an MSc in Paediatric Podiatry from the University of Barcelona and heakthcare managment, as well as a PhD in Forensic Podiatry from the Superior Academy of Forensic and Criminology Studies in Spain.
She has particular expertise in diabetic foot care and limb salvage, chronic wound management, paediatric foot deformities, and sports-related injuries. Dr El Aakel is highly skilled in biomechanical assessment and 3D gait analysis, designing custom orthotics, insoles, and medical footwear to improve function, alignment, and long-term outcomes. Her work in diabetic limb preservation has played a significant role in reducing amputation risk among high-risk patients.
Combining clinical excellence with a compassionate, patient-centred philosophy, Dr El Aakel is committed to education and long-term foot health. She is also actively involved in research and community initiatives aimed at promoting awareness of foot care. She treats all ages, from toddlers to the elderly population.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Hajar El Aakel
Education & training
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2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2013–2017 Residency · Podiatry
Career & appointments
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2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Podiatry
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,025 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 839 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,815 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 56 |
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 | 60 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 14 · i10: 10
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Validation of clinical scoring in Podiatry
DOI: 10.5048/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32319068 · cited by 161
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Long-term follow-up of Podiatry across AE
DOI: 10.8851/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36726723 · cited by 187
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Podiatry European Annual Congress (Podiatry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Podiatry National Society Meeting · Abu Dhabi · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Podiatry — Abu Dhabi · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2018
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2018
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2018
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.71
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.98
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.86
- Value For Money
- 4.88
- Would Recommend Pct
- 98
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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 Podiatry
- Awareness When should you see a podiatry?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · hajar.el.aakel@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
