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Dr. Seif Sawalha

Geverifieerd Orthopaedic Surgery Abu Dhabi

Dr. Seif Sawalha

6 jaar ervaring 5.0 (5 geverifieerde recensies)

9,341+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Seif Sawalha at a glance

Dr. Seif Sawalha is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Abu Dhabi, Verenigde Arabische Emiraten, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 23+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Abu Dhabi, Verenigde Arabische Emiraten and the surrounding area.

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Dr. Seif Sawalha is a highly experienced Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in elbow surgery, with 18 years of experience in the United Kingdom (UK) before relocating to the UAE in 2022.

Dr. Sawalha completed his medical education at the University of Jordan before beginning his orthopaedic surgery training in the UK. His extensive training included basic surgical training in various regions across the UK, followed by higher surgical training in London and the Eastern regions. He further honed his expertise through a national training program in trauma and orthopaedic surgery on the Liverpool rotation, during which he trained in several prominent elbow and shoulder units, including The Royal Liverpool University Hospital. Notably, he completed an advanced elbow surgery fellowship at the renowned Wrightington Hospital in the UK under the mentorship of Professor Adam Watts.

With a strong commitment to research, Dr. Sawalha has contributed significantly to the field, with over 50 peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and posters in British and European conferences. He remains actively engaged in specialist international elbow meetings and serves as a tutor for the elbow module on the University of Edinburgh's online Master’s degree course. Additionally, he is frequently invited to review submitted research on elbow topics for the prestigious Bone and Joint Journal.

Dr. Sawalha's expertise in elbow surgery covers a wide range of conditions and procedures, including fractures, dislocations, arthritis, instability, stiffness, tendon problems, nerve entrapment, adolescent elbow problems, and previously treated elbow issues with unsatisfactory outcomes. He performs various surgical interventions, including elbow stabilisation, arthrolysis, arthroscopic management for osteoarthritis, elbow replacement, ligament repair, tendinopathy surgery, cubital tunnel release, and revision surgery, among others.

His professional accolades include being on the UK specialist register for trauma and orthopaedic surgery, holding the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), and being a member of esteemed organisations such as the British Elbow and Shoulder Society (BESS) and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, where he holds the FRCS (Tr & Orth) qualification.

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

— Dr. Seif Sawalha

Opleiding & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Abu Dhabi (AE)

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-640106 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-AB866695 · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 1,169
Annual physical exam 99395 2,367
Vaccination administration 90471 2,975
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,736

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Seif Sawalha
HEADSHOT
Seif Sawalha in consultation
IN OFFICE
Seif Sawalha with the team
WITH TEAM
Seif Sawalha at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

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Meet Seif Sawalha

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 13 · i10: 11

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Seif Sawalha, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9091/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35310378 · geciteerd door 41
  2. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AE
    Seif Sawalha, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8752/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38429060 · geciteerd door 155
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Seif Sawalha, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5913/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 38951957 · geciteerd door 189

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic 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 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2021

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?

Voor internationale patiënten

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

Locatie

1 tag

Patiëntbeoordelingen

5 geverifieerde recensies
5.00
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5 recensies
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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. Seif Sawalha's Areas of Specialty

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

Orthopaedic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Seif Sawalha specialise in?

    Seif Sawalha specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Abu Dhabi, AE. 23 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Seif Sawalha treat?

    Seif Sawalha treats conditions within Orthopaedic Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Seif Sawalha practise?

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

  • What languages does Seif Sawalha speak?

    Seif Sawalha speaks English, Arabic.

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  • What do patients say about Seif Sawalha?

    Seif Sawalha has a verified rating of 5/5 from 5 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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