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Dr. Ihab El-Araj

Abu Dhabi

Dr. Ihab El-Araj

15 jaar ervaring

9,825+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Ihab El-Araj at a glance

Dr. Ihab El-Araj is a practitioner based in Abu Dhabi, Verenigde Arabische Emiraten, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Abu Dhabi, Verenigde Arabische Emiraten and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

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Dr. Ihab El-Araj is an ophthalmologist with a background in both general and specialised eye care. He earned his medical degree from Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, School of Medicine in Germany. His postgraduate training in Ophthalmology was completed at the University of Tübingen and Koblenz in Germany, where he also pursued a fellowship and subspecialty training at the University of Tübingen.
Dr. El-Araj’s areas of professional interest are extensive and include sutureless cataract surgery (phaco), laser operations for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy, and retinal operations for retinal defects and detachment. He is also experienced in the medical treatment of macular degeneration, laser treatment for glaucoma, and lid reconstruction and cosmetic lid surgery. Additionally, he is skilled in refractive surgery techniques such as LASIK, Epilasik, Ultralasik, and ICL, as well as general ophthalmic diseases.
Before joining Cure, Dr. El-Araj practised at the University of Tübingen Eye Clinic and Evang Stift Hospital in Koblenz, Germany. He also served as the Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at Al Noor Hospital on Airport Road, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Ihab El-Araj

Opleiding & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency
    Universitat de València, Abu Dhabi (AE)

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-648247 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of
#EB-43E731BC · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 645
Annual physical exam 99395 1,995
Vaccination administration 90471 2,187
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,084

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Ihab El-Araj
HEADSHOT
Ihab El-Araj in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ihab El-Araj with the team
WITH TEAM
Ihab El-Araj at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 146s
Meet Ihab El-Araj

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 8 · i10: 12

  1. Long-term follow-up of across AE
    Ihab El-Araj, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5409/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35768551 · geciteerd door 197
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in
    Ihab El-Araj, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1889/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37554822 · geciteerd door 47

Uitgenodigde lezingen

  • Practical updates in European Annual Congress () · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in National Society Meeting · Abu Dhabi · 2023 · oral abstract

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated — Abu Dhabi · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2012

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to 2026-03-05 · 8 min lezen
  • Awareness When should you see a ? 2026-01-18 · 6 min lezen

Voor internationale patiënten

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Patient liaison · ihab.el.araj.1@euroclinics.example

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Recente recensies

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Abu Dhabi matters

Medical practice in Verenigde Arabische Emiraten is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Verenigde Arabische Emiraten medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Abu Dhabi carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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