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Dr Murtaza Pithawala
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Dr Murtaza Pithawala

General Surgery · Dubai

👤 3 jaar ervaring

4,998+ Patients seen
3 Years in practice
9 Publications
5 Languages spoken

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Dr Murtaza Pithawala is an experienced surgeon specialising in laparoscopic and laser-based procedures. He practices at Cosmocare Medical Center, as well as Zulekha Hospital and Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital, where he provides advanced, minimally invasive surgical care across a wide range of conditions.
He completed his Master of Surgery degree, followed by postgraduate study achieving Diplomate of National Board (DNB). He further enhanced his expertise with a Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS, UK) in 2003 and a Fellowship of the National Board (FNB) in Minimal Access Surgery in 2007. His postgraduate training was undertaken at the prestigious Kasturba Hospital, Manipal.
Dr Pithawala advanced his surgical skills through fellowship training under Padma Shri Dr P.K. Chowbey at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi who is one of the pioneers of laparoscopic surgery in India. Here he gained extensive experience in complex and high-risk minimally invasive procedures.
His clinical practice covers the full spectrum of hernia repair and proctology, alongside cancer screening for colorectal and stomach conditions. He is also skilled in performing both upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies, delivering comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic care with a focus on patient safety and optimal outcomes.

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

— Dr Murtaza Pithawala

Opleiding & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-615328 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-52D9258B · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 2,286
Annual physical exam 99395 2,872
Vaccination administration 90471 3,024
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,439

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 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Murtaza Pithawala
HEADSHOT
Murtaza Pithawala in consultation
IN OFFICE
Murtaza Pithawala with the team
WITH TEAM
Murtaza Pithawala at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 123s
Meet Murtaza Pithawala

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 6 · i10: 11

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Murtaza Pithawala, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7241/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30824406 · geciteerd door 30
  2. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across AE
    Murtaza Pithawala, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4375/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31415478 · geciteerd door 36
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Murtaza Pithawala, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6304/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33494032 · geciteerd door 26

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2024
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2024

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · murtaza.pithawala@euroclinics.example

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ 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.

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