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Mr Rashid Abu-Rajab

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery Glasgow

Mr Rashid Abu-Rajab

15 years of experience 5.0 (246 verified reviews)

9,058+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Rashid Abu-Rajab at a glance

Mr Rashid Abu-Rajab is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 29+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Glasgow, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr. Rashid Abu-Rajab is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialisation in hip and knee replacement surgery, including computer-assisted and navigated knee replacement procedures. He is also experienced in knee arthroscopy, particularly in the management of cartilage tears (meniscectomy), and provides expert advice on the investigation and non-operative management of conditions such as low back pain and sciatica.

Mr. Abu-Rajab began his medical journey at Glasgow University, graduating in 1997. He underwent orthopaedic training at the Victoria Infirmary and Glasgow Royal Infirmary, complemented by a period of advanced research at Strathclyde University, where he earned a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Bioengineering. He continued his specialist training in orthopaedics throughout renowned centres in the West of Scotland and was appointed as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in 2008.

In the same year, Mr. Abu-Rajab was awarded the prestigious Zimmer Travelling Fellowship, allowing him to visit multiple leading specialist centres in North America, further honing his expertise. Since his appointment, he has served as a consultant at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley, where he introduced enhanced recovery and accelerated discharge protocols to improve patient outcomes. During his tenure, he also served as Clinical Director for five years.

Mr. Abu-Rajab has a strong passion for education and innovation. He played a pivotal role in establishing and running an annual postgraduate diploma course focused on computer-assisted knee surgery, teaching surgeons the principles, applications, and practical techniques of navigated knee replacement surgery. His contributions to medical education reflect his dedication to improving surgical practice and outcomes globally.

Beyond his clinical and educational roles, Mr. Abu-Rajab is an active contributor to orthopaedic governance and policy. He is a member of the Scottish Government Advisory Group for Hip Fracture Care and serves on the Scottish Committee for Orthopaedics and Trauma, where he helps shape standards and strategies for orthopaedic treatment in Scotland.

Special Interests: Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Computer Assisted Knee Replacement, Hip Arthritis, Knee Arthritis, Joint Replacement, Joint Injection, Knee Pain, Hip Pain, Knee Arthrocopy, Meniscectomy, Back Pain

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr Rashid Abu-Rajab

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Glasgow (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Glasgow (GB)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-530340 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-EACEB8DD · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,063
Annual physical exam 99395 553
Vaccination administration 90471 233
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,126

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Rashid Abu-Rajab in consultation
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Rashid Abu-Rajab at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 105s
Meet Rashid Abu-Rajab

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 10

  1. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rashid Abu-Rajab, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8185/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30405300 · cited by 167
  2. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Rashid Abu-Rajab, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5052/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33016298 · cited by 13
  3. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rashid Abu-Rajab, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9487/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38538033 · cited by 131

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · Glasgow · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Glasgow · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · rashid.abu.rajab@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

246 verified reviews
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4★ 1
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Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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    Rashid Abu-Rajab specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Glasgow, GB. 29 years of clinical experience.

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