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Dr. Massimo Cristaldi

Geverifieerd General Surgery Abu Dhabi

Dr. Massimo Cristaldi

15 jaar ervaring 4.9 (201 geverifieerde recensies)

7,754+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
9
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Massimo Cristaldi at a glance

Dr. Massimo Cristaldi is a General Surgery practitioner based in Abu Dhabi, Verenigde Arabische Emiraten, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 36+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Abu Dhabi, Verenigde Arabische Emiraten and the surrounding area.

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Dr Massimos Cristaldi is a consultant general and colorectal surgeon at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), Abu Dhabi. He specialises in minimally invasive surgery of anorectal conditions (e.g. anal fistula, hemorrhoids, anal fissure), colorectal cancer, surgical endoscopy, inguinal and abdominal wall hernia repair, and pelvic floor disorders. He has developed one-stop colorectal and pelvic floor clinic integrating high resolution ano-rectal physiology assessment and pelvic US including 3D endo-anal/vaginal US.

Dr Cristaldi graduated from the University of Milan in 1990 before training in general and gastroenterological surgery at the Central University Hospital. He went on to undertake a GI surgery fellowship where he focuses on gastrointestinal conditions, particularly diseases of the large intestine and minimally invasive colorectal surgery. Dr Cristaldi was appointed consultant colorectal surgeon at Oxford Radcliffe University Hospital NHS Trust (UK) in 2003 and specialised in colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. Following seven years in this position, he moved to the UAE where he established a colorectal unit for neoplastic and benign anorectal conditions.

Dr Cristaldi also serves as Chairman of the Institute of Surgery at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City

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

— Dr. Massimo Cristaldi

Opleiding & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-680576 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-C59128BD · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 1,503
Annual physical exam 99395 1,881
Vaccination administration 90471 2,705
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,102

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 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Massimo Cristaldi
HEADSHOT
Massimo Cristaldi in consultation
IN OFFICE
Massimo Cristaldi with the team
WITH TEAM
Massimo Cristaldi at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

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Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 6 · i10: 10

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Massimo Cristaldi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3250/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35202238 · geciteerd door 103
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Massimo Cristaldi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8265/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36023023 · geciteerd door 53
  3. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Massimo Cristaldi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3497/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33416666 · geciteerd door 171

Uitgenodigde lezingen

  • 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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 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

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 General Surgery 2026-03-04 · 11 min lezen
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery? 2026-01-09 · 9 min lezen

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · massimo.cristaldi@euroclinics.example
Geaccepteerde internationale verzekeringen
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Locatie

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Patiëntbeoordelingen

201 geverifieerde recensies
4.93
★★★★⯨
201 recensies
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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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.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Massimo Cristaldi's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Massimo Cristaldi treats, with the size of the national pool of Verenigde Arabische Emiraten doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

Dr. Massimo Cristaldi is one of 604 general surgery doctors indexed in Verenigde Arabische Emiraten. Browse general surgery doctors in Verenigde Arabische Emiraten →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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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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  • What does Massimo Cristaldi specialise in?

    Massimo Cristaldi specialises in General Surgery in Abu Dhabi, AE. 36 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Massimo Cristaldi treat?

    Massimo Cristaldi treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Massimo Cristaldi practise?

    Massimo Cristaldi practises in Abu Dhabi, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Massimo Cristaldi speak?

    Massimo Cristaldi speaks English, Italian.

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  • What do patients say about Massimo Cristaldi?

    Massimo Cristaldi has a verified rating of 4.93/5 from 201 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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