Dr. Tarek Abuzakuk
Consultant orthopedic and sports medicine surgeon specializing in joint replacement and sports injuries
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Experience
25 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai
Sees
adults, seniors
- ✦Over 25 years of experience in orthopedic surgery
- ✦Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Trauma & Orthopedics)
- ✦Pioneered cartilage transplantation techniques (ACI and MACI)
- ✦Specializes in knee replacement including complex revision cases
About Dr. Tarek Abuzakuk
Dr. Tarek Abuzakuk is a Consultant Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Surgeon with over 25 years of experience in orthopedic surgery. He trained extensively through the UK training program in Northeast London and holds a Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Trauma & Orthopedics, along with a Diploma in Sports Medicine. He practices at Emirates Specialty Hospital DHCC.
Dr. Abuzakuk specializes in sports injuries affecting the knee and hip, knee replacements (including revision surgeries), foot surgeries, and orthopedic trauma care. He is recognized for his expertise in advanced cartilage repair techniques, particularly Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) and Matrix-induced Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (MACI), which help restore damaged joint surfaces.
He is known for taking time to listen to patients, explaining treatment plans clearly, and ensuring they understand their care options. His approach combines surgical expertise with a commitment to patient education and recovery.
Special interests: autologous chondrocyte implantation techniques, sports injury management, revision knee surgery.
A good choice if you…
- ✓need knee replacement or revision surgery
- ✓have sports-related injuries to the knee, hip, or foot
- ✓require advanced cartilage repair techniques
- ✓prefer a surgeon who takes time to explain your treatment plan