Dr. Simone Battibugli
Specialist Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Specialist pediatric orthopedic surgeon with 21 years' experience in neuromuscular conditions and congenital disorders
Bones & Joints (Orthopedics)SpecialistBones, Muscles & Rehab
Experience
21 years
Languages
English, Portuguese
Location
Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
Sees
children
- ✦Over 21 years of clinical experience in pediatric orthopedics
- ✦Specialist expertise in neuromuscular disorders including cerebral palsy management
- ✦Established reputation across the UAE for patient-centered, interdisciplinary care
- ✦Fluent in English and Portuguese, serving diverse patient populations
About Dr. Battibugli
Dr. Simone Battibugli is a specialist pediatric orthopedic surgeon with over 21 years of clinical experience treating complex musculoskeletal conditions in children. Originally from Brazil, she relocated to the UAE more than a decade ago and now practices at Reem Hospital in Abu Dhabi. She is fluent in English and Portuguese, allowing her to communicate effectively with diverse families.
Dr. Battibugli specializes in neuromuscular disorders such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy, as well as congenital abnormalities like clubfoot and hip dislocation. She also treats developmental hip problems (such as Perthes disease and slipped femoral epiphysis), scoliosis and spinal curvatures, foot and ankle conditions, bone and joint infections, trauma, and sports injuries in children and adolescents. Her approach emphasizes gait assessment and individualized, interdisciplinary care to improve mobility and quality of life.
Dr. Battibugli is known for her patient-centered approach and her ability to tailor treatment plans to each child's unique needs, combining conservative techniques like bracing and physiotherapy with surgical intervention when necessary.
Special interests: cerebral palsy management, neuromuscular disease treatment, gait abnormality assessment, developmental hip problems, pediatric sports injuries.
A good choice if you…
- ✓your child has cerebral palsy, spina bifida, or other neuromuscular conditions affecting movement
- ✓your child was born with a musculoskeletal condition such as clubfoot or hip dislocation
- ✓your child has scoliosis or spinal curvature requiring conservative or surgical management