Dr. Nagib Atallah Yurdi

Dr. Nagib Atallah Yurdi is a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon and Head of the Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Reem Hospital in Abu Dhabi. With more than 20 years of experience, he has worked in prominent positions at well-established healthcare facilities across the UAE and Spain, building deep expertise in shoulder surgery and sports-related injuries.

Dr. Yurdi specializes in the full spectrum of shoulder conditions, including rotator cuff tears (using both single-row and double-row repair techniques), biceps tendon problems, pectoral muscle injuries in athletes, subscapularis repair, shoulder instability, and shoulder joint replacement (both reverse and standard approaches). He performs both arthroscopic (keyhole) and open surgical techniques, tailoring treatment to each patient's needs. His work with athletes and sports injuries gives him particular insight into getting active patients back to their goals.

Dr. Yurdi is actively involved in advancing shoulder surgery through research, publication, and international teaching. He presents at major conferences on the latest arthroscopic techniques and is affiliated with leading orthopedic societies including the American Academy of Regenerative Medicine, AO Trauma Society, Spanish Trauma Society, ESSKA, and FIFA. He is a good fit for patients seeking expert shoulder care, whether recovering from sports injury, degenerative disease, or complex trauma.