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5 Best Orthopedics in Dubai (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

A knee that gives out on a Dubai stairwell does not wait for a referral letter. The orthopedic practices on this page have collected over 4,600 Google reviews between them, yet review counts swing from just over 200 up to more than 2,500, so the real decision is whether you want a specialist hospital with scale or a surgeon whose name follows you through every visit.

Short answer: Medcare Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital leads on volume with 4.6 stars across 2,576 reviews, while Dr Hesham holds a perfect 5.0 from 299 reviews and BONEX KLINIK sits at 4.9 from 211. Costs for orthopedic consultations and treatment in Dubai vary widely by procedure and insurance coverage, so always confirm pricing directly with the clinic.
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Dubai's Bone and Joint Specialists Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Medcare Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital 4.6 2,576 Full-service / spine and joint View ›
2 OrthoSports Medical Center 4.7 1,294 Sports injuries and physiotherapy View ›
3 Dr Hesham 5.0 299 Knee and hip surgery View ›
4 BONEX KLINIK 4.9 211 Spine surgery and pain management View ›
5 Dr. Abhay Dandawate 4.8 222 Long-term / family orthopedic care View ›
5 Best Orthopedics in Dubai (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Medcare Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Medcare Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital

4.62,576 Google reviews

Medcare Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital is a JCI-accredited dedicated facility on Sheikh Zayed Road focused entirely on musculoskeletal and spine conditions, part of the wider Medcare hospital network. It covers everything from spine surgery and sports medicine to pediatric orthopedics under one roof, with multiple named surgeons across sub-specialties. Its scale makes it the go-to for complex or surgical orthopedic cases in Dubai.

What people praise

  • Multiple named specialists praised for clear, reassuring explanations before surgery
  • Nursing staff repeatedly singled out for going beyond the basics during recovery
  • Dedicated hospital setup rather than a general clinic bolt-on
  • By far the deepest review history of any practice on this page

Worth knowing

  • At least one reviewer describes slow follow-up on a physiotherapy referral through insurance
Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume2,576 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown87% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed orthopedic hospital in Dubai by a wide margin, and the safest default for surgical or complex cases where hospital-level backup matters.

22 A street, From Sheikh Zayed Road, 2nd Interchange - Dubai

OrthoSports Medical Center logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

OrthoSports Medical Center

4.71,294 Google reviews

OrthoSports Medical Center is a multi-disciplinary clinic on Sheikh Zayed Road that pairs orthopedic and sports medicine care with an in-house physiotherapy team, plus chiropractic and general practitioner services. Reviewers describe visiting for both surgical consultations and ongoing physiotherapy for injuries, with named kinesiotherapists and physical therapists getting as much praise as the doctors.

What people praise

  • Physiotherapy team named and praised as often as the doctors themselves
  • Reviewers report noticeable pain reduction after a course of sessions
  • Clean, well-organized clinic environment
  • Broad hours, open seven days a week
Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume1,294 · 91th
Confidencevery high
Recency13 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Strong for anyone who needs rehab alongside diagnosis, not just a one-off consultation, given how much of the review base centers on physiotherapy outcomes.

Addiyar Building, 5-58b Street - Sheikh Zayed Rd - Dubai

Dr Hesham logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Dr Hesham

5.0299 Google reviews

Dr Hesham (Dr. Hesham Al Khateeb) is a knee and hip surgeon practicing at Emirates Specialty Hospital in Dubai Healthcare City, with a focus on sports medicine alongside joint surgery. Reviewers describe him personally following up by phone and WhatsApp after procedures, and several mention switching hospitals specifically to stay under his care.

What people praise

  • Reviewers consistently describe personal, direct communication via WhatsApp or phone
  • Praised for realistic expectations rather than overpromising outcomes
  • Patients report smooth recovery after meniscus and knee procedures
  • The highest rating on this page

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than the larger hospital-scale practices
Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai
Rating5 / 5
Review volume299 · 85th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect rating built on genuinely detailed patient accounts of surgery and follow-up, making him a strong pick if a single surgeon's continuity of care matters most to you.

Emirates Specialty Hospital Dubai Healthcare City - 26th - Building 62 St - Umm Hurair Second - Dubai Healthcare City - Dubai

BONEX KLINIK logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

BONEX KLINIK

4.9211 Google reviews

BONEX KLINIK is a Downtown Dubai orthopedic and spine clinic founded by Dr. Osama Attia, a consultant orthopedic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery for herniated discs and other spinal conditions. Reviewers describe both surgical cases, including microdiscectomy, and ongoing physiotherapy with named therapists on staff.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe a conservative approach that tries non-surgical options before recommending surgery
  • Named physiotherapists praised alongside the surgeon for post-op recovery
  • Patients report detailed, patient explanations of complex spine conditions
  • Nearly a perfect rating across over 200 reviews
Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume211 · 74th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A specialist pick for spine and disc cases specifically, with reviewers noting a deliberate, non-rushed approach to deciding on surgery.

Retail Parking - first right after GEANT EXPRESS, Burj Vista Tower - 2 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai - Dubai

Dr. Abhay Dandawate logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Dr. Abhay Dandawate

4.8222 Google reviews

Dr. Abhay Dandawate is an orthopedic surgeon at JTS Medical Centre in Jumeirah, with reviewers describing decades-long patient relationships, including one reviewer who has been a patient for 20 years. His practice covers general orthopedic treatment and surgery, including cases involving children.

What people praise

  • Multiple reviewers describe being long-term patients across many years
  • Praised for avoiding unnecessary medication and explaining the reasoning behind treatment
  • Handles both adult and pediatric orthopedic cases
  • Reviewers highlight a calm, unhurried manner even in a busy clinic

Worth knowing

  • Slower review recency than the other names on this page, so confirm current availability directly
Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume222 · 79th
Confidencehigh
Recencyabout a year ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick for a long-term orthopedic relationship rather than a one-off visit, based on how many reviewers describe years of continuous care.

JTS Medical Centre LLC - 2nd December St - Jumeirah - Jumeira First - Dubai

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the practice’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many patients have rated them, ranked against other Dubai orthopedic providers. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a rating built on thousands of reviews carries more weight than the same rating from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently patients are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does an orthopedic consultation cost in Dubai? (2026)

Orthopedic pricing in Dubai depends heavily on whether you are paying through insurance or out of pocket, whether the visit is a consultation, imaging, physiotherapy, or surgery, and which hospital network is involved. We don’t have a reliable, current source for specific Dubai orthopedic price ranges, so we’re not going to guess. Confirm your insurance network coverage before booking, and ask each clinic for a written estimate that separates the consultation from any imaging or procedure costs.

Serving all of Dubai

The practices above cover Sheikh Zayed Road, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Healthcare City, and Jumeirah, reaching patients across the city. Searching for an orthopedic doctor near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and address so you can find the closest option and call ahead.

What to ask before an orthopedic consultation

  • Is this doctor or clinic within my insurance network, and is prior approval needed?
  • Will imaging (X-ray, MRI) happen the same day or require a separate appointment?
  • What non-surgical options exist before surgery is recommended?
  • Who handles the physiotherapy or rehab plan after treatment?
  • How is follow-up handled if the pain returns or symptoms change?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these orthopedic practices?

We started from real orthopedic doctors and clinics in Dubai with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Do I need a referral to see an orthopedic specialist in Dubai?

That depends on your insurance plan. Some networks require a general practitioner referral before an orthopedic consultation is covered, so check with your insurer before booking.

What is the difference between the hospital and the smaller clinics on this list?

Medcare is a full hospital with surgical facilities and multiple sub-specialists on staff, while the smaller clinics and individual surgeons here tend to offer more direct, continuous contact with one doctor. Which suits you depends on the complexity of your case.

The bottom line

Medcare is the safe default for surgical or complex orthopedic cases given its scale and review history, while Dr Hesham stands out if you want one surgeon following your case closely. Whichever you choose, confirm insurance coverage before the first visit.

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