Dr. Massimo Cristaldi
MD
General Surgeon
35 years of experience
Abu Dhabi
9 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr. Seema Punnoose
35 years of experience
Abu Dhabi
9 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr. Seema Punnoose
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About Dr. Massimo Cristaldi
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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
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Registered with
Department of Health Abu Dhabi
No. GD10965
Qualifications
- Medicine, University of Milan - 1990
- General and GI Surgery, University of Milan, 1995
- Staff surgeon, L Sacco University Hospital Milan 1995-2003
- Ass Prof Surgery, University of Milan, 1996-2003
- Locum Consultant Colorectal Surgeon - N Cumbria Univ H, 2003-2005
- Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Oxford Univ H NHS Trust, 2005-2009
- Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, SKMC, Abu Dhabi 2010-2016
- Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, HSMC, Abu Dhabi 2016-present
Languages spoken
- English
- Italian
Consultation fees
- New appointment: AED 500
- Follow-up appointment: AED 300
Insurers
- Sukoon Insurance
- GIG Gulf Insurance
- Watania
- Aetna (Al Ain Ahlia Insurance)
- Noor Takaful
- Takaful Emarat Insurance PSC
- Daman
- Adnic
- Bupa
- Metlife
- Salama
- Allianz (Orient Insurance PJSC)
- Arabia insurance
- Al Sagr National Insurance Co.
- Fidelity United
- Liva Insurance
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Dr. Massimo Cristaldi is described as professional, caring, friendly, and approachable. Patients praise his ability to provide clear explanations for procedures and conditions. Patients report smooth execution of interventions and no pain or discomfort during procedures such as colonoscopy. Dr. Cristaldi offers expertise in coloproctology, including endoscopy and the treatment of haemorrhoids.
Dr Cristaldi and the entire team working with him - anesthesiologist & nurses - are fantastic. I'm extremely impressed with everyone's professionalism, caring attitude, and bedside manners.
It was a smooth process. I felt very safe and relaxed during all the intervention.
Best doctor i have had! Very honest, patient and excellent with what he does
The best doctor that was able to diagnose me and gave me solution for a problem I was suffering for 3 months.
Good explanations Human contact Never felt he was in a hurry, he’s taking time and asking questions to get to know better his patient
He is a very nice doctor. His staff is always communicating with me with follow ups and checking out if I’m ok. Dr. Massimo is open and honest, very well explaining the procedures & treatments I am undergoing.
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Fantastic surgeon with excellent results!
25 Sep 2025
Dr. Seema Punnoose
ENT Surgeon
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What are Dr. Massimo Cristaldi's reviews like?
Dr. Massimo Cristaldi's overall patient rating is 4.93 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 201 reviews.
What languages does Dr. Massimo Cristaldi speak?
Dr. Massimo Cristaldi speaks English and Italian
Where is Dr. Massimo Cristaldi located?
Dr. Massimo Cristaldi primarily practices at Skmc Hospital, located at Karama Street, Al Tibbiya, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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What are Dr. Massimo Cristaldi working hours?
Dr. Massimo Cristaldi is working Wednesday (09:00 - 17:00), Sunday (09:00 - 17:00)
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