Dr. Paolo Cellocco

Dr. Paolo Cellocco is a Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon at American Hospital Dubai with over five years of clinical experience. An Italian national trained at leading universities in Rome and L'Aquila, he holds a medical degree, specialist diploma, and PhD in orthopedic surgery. He is certified by major international orthopedic societies including ISAKOS, ESSKA, and SIOT, bringing international best practice to his practice in Dubai.

Dr. Cellocco specializes in joint replacement surgery (hip, knee, shoulder), arthroscopic keyhole procedures, hand surgery, and orthopedic trauma. He has particular expertise in treating elderly patients with fractures and has performed nearly 400 procedures during his leadership role at Canadian Specialist Hospital, Dubai. His sports medicine background includes treating professional athletes from Italian national basketball teams and football clubs in Dubai, managing complex knee ligament injuries and shoulder arthroscopy.

He works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and brings strong leadership skills developed through heading orthopedic departments. Dr. Cellocco is fluent in English and Italian, offering patient-centered care tailored to international and local populations.