Dr. Yassir Hussain Pengatteeri

Dr. Yassir Hussain Pengatteeri is a Senior Specialist in orthopaedic surgery at Dubai Health, where he has been based since 2015. He trained at the University of Calicut in India, completing his MBBS in 1999 and a master's degree in orthopaedics in 2006, along with the Diplomate of National Board (DNB) qualification. He spent formative years at Yenepoya University Medical College and Highland Hospital Research and Diagnostic Centre in India before establishing himself in the UAE.

Dr. Pengatteeri specializes in knee surgery, with particular depth in conditions like osteoarthritis, patellar fractures, and synovial disorders. His clinical interests centre on cartilage regeneration techniques, including allogenic chondrocyte transplantation, and the surgical design and implantation of knee replacements. He has published research on articular cartilage repair, tibial anatomy for prosthetic design, and complex knee pathology.

He is a good fit for patients seeking care in knee orthopaedics, particularly those with degenerative joint disease, cartilage damage, or complex fractures requiring specialist surgical management.