Clear explanations
Consultations often include simple explanations of scans, treatment choices, surgery and recovery timelines.
Dr Shine
Dubai Hills Estate
Dr Shine is an orthopaedic and sports-medicine practice in Dubai Hills Estate, treating problems from sports injuries to joint replacement. Reviews are especially useful for people considering ACL or meniscus surgery, shoulder procedures, and structured physiotherapy-led recovery at King’s College Hospital.
Reputation Score
5.0
★★★★★
164 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Recovery planning
Patients describe a roadmap covering pre-surgery physiotherapy, the operation and post-operative milestones.
Follow-up care
Follow-ups and recovery guidance are repeatedly described as organised, with the doctor available for questions during rehabilitation.
Physiotherapy support
Physiotherapy is integrated into many recovery stories, including sessions that helped patients regain strength, mobility and confidence.
Sports injuries
Reviews cover ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, PCL reconstruction, shoulder injuries and an Achilles tendon repair.
Non-surgical option
One patient’s painful foot bone spur was treated without surgery after the available treatment options were explained.
Responsive team
Patients say the team handles appointment coordination and recovery questions quickly, including through WhatsApp.
Tips for a Better Visit
Discuss timelines. Ask for a step-by-step recovery plan, including physiotherapy and expected milestones; one patient received timelines covering the full process.
Book physio early. Arrange outpatient physiotherapy ahead of surgery if possible, since one post-hip-surgery reviewer struggled to find a suitable appointment time.
Check clinic location. If mobility will be limited after surgery, confirm where physiotherapy takes place and how you will reach the separate building.
Ask about options. Do not assume surgery is the only route: one patient’s calcaneus bone spur was treated without surgery after discussing treatment choices.
Plan questions. Bring questions about scans, risks, benefits and aftercare; reviewers valued having these explained before deciding on surgery.
Plan the visit
Practical details
King's College Hospital Dubai, Orthopedic Clinic Al Khail Road, Al Marabea East Exit Dubai Hills
Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Total hip replacement
Reviews describe total hip replacement for conditions including avascular necrosis, with some patients reporting early assisted walking.
Full knee replacement
Full knee replacement reviews focus on hospital care, post-operative comfort and physiotherapy during recovery.
Shoulder surgery
Shoulder procedures include keyhole, rotator cuff, SLAP, Bankart and replacement surgery, followed by physiotherapy in several accounts.
Common Concerns
Physio availability
One reviewer found it difficult to secure outpatient physiotherapy appointments at a suitable time soon after hip surgery.
Clinic access
The physiotherapy clinic is in a separate building, and reaching its tight area was challenging after hip replacement surgery.
Pre-op admissions
A reviewer was unhappy with the admissions process into the pre-operative area.
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The Bottom Line
Dr Shine is an orthopaedic and sports-medicine doctor in Dubai Hills Estate, working at King’s College Hospital. Reviews describe consultations for ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, shoulder surgery and hip or knee replacement, with a strong emphasis on explaining scans, treatment choices and what recovery will involve. The clearest strength is continuity.
Patients describe a roadmap that can include pre-surgery physiotherapy, the operation, follow-up appointments and rehabilitation. One ACL and meniscus patient said continuous physiotherapy was helping restore strength and mobility, while another reported returning to cycling three months after kneecap surgery. A patient treated for a calcaneus bone spur also appreciated being offered treatment without surgery.
There are practical points to sort out before booking. One hip-replacement reviewer found outpatient physiotherapy appointment availability challenging, particularly when mobility was limited, and said the physiotherapy clinic was in a separate building with difficult access. The same review criticised the pre-operative admissions experience.
Ask about your full recovery schedule, reserve physiotherapy early where possible, and confirm the location and access arrangements for each appointment. The reviews portray a hands-on surgical journey, but availability and mobility logistics deserve attention.
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