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Dr. Joe Marais
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Dr. Joe Marais

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) · Dubai

4.88 · 59 verified reviews

13,350+ Patients seen
10 Years in practice
14 Publications
1 Languages spoken

About

Dr Joe Marais is a Consultant Rhinologist and ENT Surgeon currently practising at Mediclinic, Dubai Mall. He holds an MB BCh from the University of the Witwatersrand (1985) and became a Fellow of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons (FRCS ORL) in 1996. He trained in South Africa as a medical student and completed his postgraduate training in the UK, including roles at the Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital in London and as Senior Registrar in Edinburgh. He later undertook sub-specialist fellowship training in rhinology and nasal plastic surgery in Texas and Toronto.

From 2000 until 2025, Dr Marais held NHS consultant posts at Northwick Park, Hillingdon, and Central Middlesex Hospitals in London. His clinical focus includes nasal and sinus conditions, functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty, allergy, snoring, and paediatric ENT, including tonsil, adenoid, and ear problems. He frequently receives tertiary referrals for complex nasal and sinus cases.

Dr Marais is a registered member of ENT-UK, the European Rhinology Society, and an allied associate member of BAPRAS. He has contributed to postgraduate teaching through the Royal College of Surgeons and international conferences and has published extensively in ENT surgery. He also provides medico-legal expertise as an Expert Witness.

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

— Dr. Joe Marais

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-5698 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)
#EB-BBF21539 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 90
Annual physical exam 99395 2,556
Vaccination administration 90471 604
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 291

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Joe Marais
HEADSHOT
Joe Marais in consultation
IN OFFICE
Joe Marais with the team
WITH TEAM
Joe Marais at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 121s
Meet Joe Marais

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)
    Joe Marais, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4584/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39263610 · cited by 178
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) across AE
    Joe Marais, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9521/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37830180 · cited by 200
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)
    Joe Marais, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5610/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36824574 · cited by 70
  4. Long-term follow-up of Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) across AE
    Joe Marais, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8756/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 34818878 · cited by 76

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) European Annual Congress (Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2017

Patient reviews

★ 4.88 59 verified reviews
Bedside Manner
4.93
Knowledge
4.96
Wait Time
4.63
Staff Friendliness
4.90
Ease Of Appointment
4.78
Value For Money
4.80
Would Recommend Pct
97
  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”

    — Anna B. · 2026-05-01

  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”

    — Marco V. · 2026-04-24

  • ★ 4 verified visit

    “Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”

    — Helena F. · 2026-04-15

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)
  • Awareness When should you see a ear, nose & throat (ent)?

For international patients

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Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

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