Medical reports
Consultation notes, discharge summaries, specialist reports and second opinions.
Medical translation in Dubai and the UAE
Medical documents leave no room for error
A dosage with a misplaced decimal, an allergy lost in translation or a diagnosis described in the wrong terms can change how a patient is treated, delay an insurance claim or hold up a professional licence. Medical translation needs translators who understand clinical language as well as the two languages they work between.
AGATO Translation has provided professional and certified translation in Dubai for more than 20 years. Our medical translators work with the terminology of diagnoses, procedures, pharmacology and laboratory medicine, keep every figure, unit and abbreviation exactly as the original intends, and reproduce the layout so the translation is easy to check against the source.
We translate for patients moving between healthcare systems, doctors, nurses and allied health professionals applying for a licence in the UAE, hospitals and clinics, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, insurers and law firms.
What we translate
Medical documents we translate
From a single sick leave certificate to a full clinical trial file, translated by linguists who know the subject.
Lab and imaging results
Blood tests, pathology, radiology and scan reports, with every value and unit checked.
Patient records
Medical histories, hospital records and treatment plans for continuity of care abroad.
Prescriptions and medication lists
Drug names, strengths and dosing instructions translated without ambiguity.
Vaccination records
Immunisation cards and certificates for school admission, residency and travel.
Medical and sick leave certificates
Certificates for employers, schools, courts and government offices, certified where required.
Insurance and medico-legal reports
Claim documents, fitness reports and medical evidence for insurers, lawyers and courts.
Clinical trial documents
Protocols, informed consent forms, patient questionnaires and study reports.
Pharmaceutical and device labelling
Package leaflets, labels and instructions for use for products entering the UAE market.
Patient information
Leaflets, consent forms, hospital policies and signage for multilingual patients.
Healthcare licensing documents
Degrees, transcripts, experience letters and good standing certificates for licensing.
Healthcare websites and apps
Clinic websites, booking systems and health apps, through our website translation team.
Healthcare licensing in the UAE
Translation for DHA, DOH and MOHAP licensing
Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, dentists and allied health professionals who want to practise in the UAE apply to the health authority for the emirate where they will work:
- DHA, the Dubai Health Authority, for Dubai.
- DOH, the Department of Health, for Abu Dhabi.
- MOHAP, the Ministry of Health and Prevention, for the other emirates.
Applications include primary source verification of your qualifications, commonly through DataFlow. When your degrees, transcripts, experience certificates, licences or good standing letters are issued in a language other than Arabic or English, they need a certified translation.
We translate and certify these documents in the format authorities expect, keeping names, dates, institutions and registration numbers consistent across every document in your file, so nothing is queried for a spelling mismatch.
Documents we translate for licensing
- Medical, nursing and pharmacy degrees
- Academic transcripts and internship certificates
- Experience and employment certificates
- Professional licences and registrations
- Certificates of good standing
- Specialty board and training certificates
Requirements differ between authorities and change over time. Check the current checklist for your application; we translate and certify documents but do not submit applications.
Certified or professional
Which kind of medical translation do you need?
Not every medical document needs certification. Choosing the right option saves time and cost.
| Certified medical translation | Professional medical translation | |
|---|---|---|
| Translated by | A Ministry of Justice licensed legal translator | A specialist medical translator |
| Stamp and signature | Yes, on every page | No |
| Typical use | Health authority licensing, courts, government offices, insurers, embassies | Clinical communication, research, patient information, internal use |
| Examples | Degrees, good standing certificates, medical reports for a court or claim | Patient leaflets, study materials, pharmaceutical content |
For other official documents, see our certified translation and legal translation services.
How it works
From upload to certified translation
Five steps, with the price and delivery time confirmed before we start.
Send your document
Upload a clear scan or photo through the quote form, email it or send it on WhatsApp.
Receive your quote
We confirm the price, whether certification is needed and when you will receive the translation.
Translation by a medical linguist
A translator experienced in the subject translates the document and matches its layout.
Independent review
A second linguist checks terminology, figures, names and dates against the original, in line with ISO 17100.
Certification and delivery
The translation is stamped and signed where required and sent as a PDF, with a hard copy on request.
Accuracy
How we keep medical translations precise
- Translators matched to the specialty, from cardiology to pharmacology
- International non-proprietary drug names and standard clinical terminology
- Numbers, units, reference ranges and abbreviations checked line by line
- Illegible handwriting flagged, never guessed
- Layout mirrored so the translation is easy to compare with the original
Confidentiality
Your medical information stays private
Medical records are among the most sensitive documents anyone shares. Only the linguists working on your file see it, it is never used for anything but your translation, and we sign a non-disclosure agreement on request.
Languages
Medical translation in more than 120 languages
Arabic and English in both directions, and the languages patients and healthcare professionals in the UAE most often bring documents in.
Medical translation cost
What decides the price
Every document is quoted individually and free of charge. These are the factors that shape the price.
Length
The number of pages or words, and how dense the medical content is.
Language pair
Arabic and English are the most common pairs; rarer languages cost more.
Certification
Ministry of Justice certification is added only when your document needs it.
Urgency and delivery
Same-day turnaround and hard copies delivered to your door are quoted separately.
Know the exact price within 30 minutes. Upload your document or send it on WhatsApp to +971 56 311 3800 for a free quote.
Why AGATO
A certified translation company Dubai has trusted for over 20 years
FAQ
Medical translation questions, answered
Do you provide certified medical translation in Dubai?
Yes. AGATO is a Ministry of Justice certified translation company in Dubai. Certified medical translations are completed by a licensed legal translator, then stamped and signed, which is the form UAE authorities, courts and insurers normally ask for.
Will DHA, DOH or MOHAP accept your medical translations?
Ministry of Justice certified translation is the standard format UAE health authorities request for documents that are not in Arabic or English. Requirements differ between authorities and change from time to time, so always check the current checklist for your application. We translate and certify the documents; we do not submit applications on your behalf.
Which medical documents can you translate?
Medical reports, discharge summaries, laboratory and imaging results, patient records, prescriptions, vaccination records, medical and sick leave certificates, insurance claim reports, medico-legal reports, clinical trial documents, pharmaceutical labels and leaflets, and healthcare licensing documents such as degrees, experience letters and good standing certificates.
How long does medical translation take?
Short documents such as a medical certificate or a one-page report are typically ready in about four hours in common language pairs, when we receive them during office hours (Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm). Most other language pairs are returned within 24 to 48 hours. Long records, rare languages and hard copies take longer, and we confirm the timing with your quote.
How much does medical translation cost?
The price depends on the length of the document, the language pair, whether it needs certification, how urgently you need it and whether you want a stamped hard copy delivered. Upload your document for a free, exact quote.
Can you translate medical reports from Arabic to English and English to Arabic?
Yes, in both directions, and between Arabic or English and more than 120 other languages. Many patients and healthcare professionals in the UAE bring documents in Hindi, Urdu, Tagalog, Russian, French, Farsi and other languages.
Is a scan or photo of my document enough?
Usually, yes. A clear scan or photo of every page, including stamps and the back of the document if anything is printed there, is enough for us to quote and translate. If you need a stamped hard copy, we will explain how to collect it or have it delivered.
Is my medical information kept confidential?
Yes. Medical documents are handled only by the linguists working on them, under strict confidentiality, and we sign a non-disclosure agreement on request.
Can you translate medical documents for use in Australia?
Yes. AGATO is the only NAATI certified translation company in the UAE, so we can provide NAATI certified translations for Australian visa, registration and immigration purposes.
Do you also provide medical interpreters?
Yes. For spoken communication with doctors, nurses and patients, see our medical interpretation services in Dubai, on site or by phone and video.
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