Dr. Ahmad Yacoub

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dubai

15 years of experience
Verified profile

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dubai

15 years of experience
Verified profile

Patient Trust Score

4.97

46 patient reviews

4.98
Overall Experience
4.96
Bedside manner
4.98
Explanation

22 of 44 total recommendations are for:

Knee Pain(11)
Knee Arthroscopy(6)
Arthritis (Hip)(5)
Other(22)

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About

Dr Ahmad Yacoub is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with many years of experience in the treatment and management of musculoskeletal conditions including arthroscopic knee surgery, ACL reconstruction, meniscal repair and joint replacements. He sees private patients at the MediClinic, Dubai. He is the Head of Surgery at Mediclinic

Dr Yacoub earned his medical degree at Bonn University, Germany, after which he completed his basic and advanced training, specialising in trauma and Orthopaedics. Dr Yacoub worked at an academic teaching hospital within the University Mainz, where he gained knowledge and expertise in endoprosthesis, in addition to common orthopaedic procedures such as knee and hip joint replacements and ligament reconstruction. He also gained experience during his time as a Consultant in Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics, at the Academic Teaching Hospital of University Aachen.

Since his Consultant appointment, Dr Yacoub has gone on to achieve his Certification with the German Society for Foot Surgery and has also joined the German Board of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also registered with the General Medical Council in the UK and is a member of the largest professional society for Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery in Europe. Dr Yacoub is also well experienced in surgical procedures for foot conditions, including hammertoe, traumatology fractures, muscle and ligament injuries, hallux vagus and hallux ridgus.

Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Knee Pain
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Arthritis (Hip)
  • Foot Pain
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
  • Others

Specialties

  • Knee Surgery
  • Foot Surgery
  • Hip Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery

All conditions and treatments

  • Knee Pain
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Arthritis (Hip)
  • Foot Pain
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
  • ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Injury
  • Knee Ligament Repair
  • Arthritis (Knee)
  • Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
  • Mallet Toes

Qualifications

01Education

Staatsexamen Bonn University

German Board for orthopedic/ trauma and sport medicine surgery

Certificate for foot and ankle surgery German society for foot and ankle surgery (GFFC)

Memberships

German Board Facharzt (Consultant) in Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery sports medicine - Medical Association of the Rhineland-Palatinate- Germany

Specialist Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) London UK

languages spoken

  • Arabic
  • English
  • German

Location

All locations

Mediclinic - Dubai Mall

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Reviews

All reviews
Knee Pain (11)
Knee Arthroscopy (6)
Arthritis (Hip) (5)
Foot Pain (5)
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction (4)

45 reviews

4

4.00
Overall Experience
4.00
Bedside manner
4.00
Explanation

All good, he might give a bit more info on the recovery period

01 Sep 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Bunions (Hallux Valgus)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Excellent from first meeting, explained all options and ensuring I was comfortable at all stages, a very very professional manner and friendly ensuring confidence and peace of mind.

01 Sep 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Knee Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Excellent. I have referred him to several friends who want a good doctor for their knees

01 Sep 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Knee Pain
Knee Ligament Repair

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Dr. Ahmad did a great job with my surgery, he explained with great manner all details and made sure I understand well. I didn’t even feel pain even post surgery and recovering super well. Grateful !

15 Aug 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Arthritis (Shoulder)
Shoulder Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Having arrived in lots of pain I was very well evaluated using all necessary diagnosis means. I cannot fault the care, treatment and advice that I have received. A credit to Mediclinic. I would not hesitate to recommend Doctor Ahmad to anyone that I know. Thank you.

08 Aug 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
ankle ipain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Both Dr Yacoub and his nurse Gladie put me at ease and made the procedure as painless as possible. Both of them were very kind and patient with me.

07 Aug 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Knee Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

An amazing doctor (orthopaedic), very kind and caring, explains each thought and action in a very relatable way, very knowledgeable and good hands in dealing with affected limb , respects the patient and listen s to them, alleviates patients rational and irrational concerns, I had a surgical procedure and found him to be of high quality of expertise

22 Feb 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Ganglion cyst removal
Foot pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Everything was more than expected, everything was explained and any questions always had a detailed explanation

06 Feb 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Doctor Ahmad is professional and has helped me overcome painful experiences. First with examination then gave me details of my injury which is now much better. Highly recommended orthopedic.

28 Jan 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Back Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Dr Ahmad is amazing compassionate and friendly. I give him 100% respect. He is knowledgeable and ethical. He will never do anything unnecessarily and I trust his judgement always: always acts in the best interests of patients. He fixed my wrist and going to see him is always a pleasure. It’s more like going to see a friend than a doctor.

16 Nov 2021verified patient
Patient seen for:
Wrist Pain
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FAQ

What are Dr. Ahmad Yacoub's reviews like?

Dr. Ahmad Yacoub's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 46 reviews

What languages does Dr. Ahmad Yacoub speak?

Dr. Ahmad Yacoub speaks Arabic, English and German

Where is Dr. Ahmad Yacoub located?

Dr. Ahmad Yacoub primarily practices at Mediclinic - Dubai Mall, located at Unit SF - 233, The Dubai Mall - Financial Center Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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