Meet our team of highly qualified doctors
Adlin Preema Mathias
PhysiotherapistAdlin Preema Mathias
PhysiotherapistDr. Mathias graduated from Manipal University as a physiotherapist and further specialized in musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation. She has over 5 years of experience and has been a member of the Indian Academy Of Physiotherapy since 2017. Previously, Dr. Mathias worked as a senior specialist at Hitech Medicare Hospital, India.
Ahmed Elnagar
PhysiotherapistAhmed Elnagar
PhysiotherapistDr. Ahmed Elnagar is a physiotherapist with 9 years of experience. Throughout his professional work experience he applied different therapy methods for the treatment of musculoskeletal cases, sports injuries, and neuromuscular disorders. Currently, Dr. El nagar is a physiotherapist at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai and a member of their taskforce team of clinical care program.
Aisha Rashid Khan
PhysiotherapistAisha Rashid Khan
PhysiotherapistDr. Aisha Khan graduated from MGM Institute of Health Sciences as a physiotherapist. She has over 4 years of experience at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai, which is a JCI accredited hospital. Dr. Aisha Khan also worked as an independent physiotherapist and created care plans for over 16,000 patients. She was awarded as the best doctor in Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital for outstanding performance and excellent patient feedback.
Amira Adel Kotb
PhysiotherapistAmira Adel Kotb
PhysiotherapistDr. Amira Adel Kotb is a physiotherapist with more than 3 years of experience. She has work experience from two different facilities in Egypt and was also in charge of the rehabilitation of patients in the IPD, OPD, and ICU. Currently, Dr. Amira Adel Kotb works in Al Zahra Hospital Dubai as a physiotherapist.
Amruta Katkar
PhysiotherapistAmruta Katkar
PhysiotherapistDr. Amruta Katkar graduated from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences as a physiotherapist. She has 12 years of professional experience and previously worked as the head of department of physiotherapy in NMC Royal Hospital, DIP. Currently, Dr. Amruta Katkar works as a physiotherapist in Al Zahra Hospital Dubai.
Darwin G. Diego
PhysiotherapistDarwin G. Diego
PhysiotherapistDr. Darwin G. Diego is a Physiotherapist with a bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy. With 8 years of experience in maintaining and supporting physical health, he has developed several evidence-based treatment techniques from qualified hospitals in the Philippines and Turkey. Dr. Diego is a proficient and compassionate registered physiotherapist with qualified experience. Presently, Dr. Diego works in Al Zahra Hospital Dubai as a physiotherapist.
Divyashree Uchil
PhysiotherapistDivyashree Uchil
PhysiotherapistDr. Divyashree Uchil is a physiotherapist with over 5 years of experience. She is a Life member of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists and currently works as a physiotherapist in Al Zahra Hospital Dubai.
Dr. Afshin Iranpour
Anesthesiologist, MDDr. Afshin Iranpour
Anesthesiologist, MDHis career has spanned substantial clinical experience in anesthetizing patients for elective and emergency procedures for a variety of surgical specialties (General and Thoracic Surgery, Pediatrics, Bariatric, Head & Neck, Orthopedics, Ophthalmic, Plastics, Urology and Obstetrics & Gynecology). He has a special interest in Regional Anesthesia, Peripheral Nerve Blocks, and difficult airway management. Dr. Afshin has 12 scientific publications and research articles in Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine.
Dr. Ahmad Alkhatib
Consultant Family MedicineDr. Ahmad Alkhatib
Consultant Family MedicineDr. Ahmad Alkhatib is a Double Board-Certified Consultant in Family Medicine with extensive experience. Additionally, he deals with all acute and chronic cases and complaints as well as screening and prevention services, tackling chronic cases like Hypertension, Diabetes and Hypothyroidism and helping patients overcome all their psychological and physical problems. He graduated from Aleppo University 1995, and obtained a fellowship in Family Medicine.
Dr. Ahmed A. M. Ewaida
Consultant Internal Medicine & NephrologyDr. Ahmed A. M. Ewaida
Consultant Internal Medicine & NephrologyDr. Ahmed Ewaida is a Consultant Physician with 19 years of experience. He started his career in 2001, at the Central Hospital of the Medical University of Warsaw - Poland, as a physician in the department of Nephrology, specifically Dialysis and Internal Medicine, where he acquired his specialization in Internal Medicine & Nephrology.
Dr. Ahmed Elsokkary
Consultant Interventional CardiologistDr. Ahmed Elsokkary
Consultant Interventional CardiologistDr. Elsokkary is a consultant interventional cardiologist with more than 20 years of experience in the field. He completed his training in cardiology and interventional cardiology at a military medical academy and has extensive training in Cardiac Catheterization Lab & Interventional Cardiology, coronary angiograms, and angioplasty. Over 10,000 coronary interventions have been performed by Dr. Elsokkary, and he is an expert in Echo and transesophageal Echo.
Dr. Ahmed Labib
Consultant - Orthopedics and Sports injuries Head Of DepartmentDr. Ahmed Labib
Consultant - Orthopedics and Sports injuries Head Of DepartmentDr. Ahmed Labib is a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon and Traumatologist with more than 20 years’ experience. He is passionate about minimally invasive techniques especially arthroscopic sports injuries reconstruction, reviewing approximately 6000 patients yearly with more than 200 surgeries performed annually. Through his vast experience in arthroscopic knee and shoulder sports injuries reconstruction and management of all trauma cases as well as joint replacement surgeries for the knee, Dr. Labib is able to provide specialized care and quality service for all his patients.
Dr. Alaa Eldin Moustafa Saleh
Internist / Rheumatologist & Head of DepartmentDr. Alaa Eldin Moustafa Saleh
Internist / Rheumatologist & Head of DepartmentDr. Alaa Eldin has more than 27 years of experience gained from his work and training in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. His main interest is Rheumatology patients who have conditions such as: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondyloarthritis like Ankylosing Spondylitis, Crystal induces arthritis like Gout, Scleroderma, and other collagen diseases.
Dr. Ali Issa
Specialist- Gastroenterology and HepatologyDr. Ali Issa
Specialist- Gastroenterology and HepatologyDr. Ali Issa is a Gastroenterology and Hepatology specialist with over 16 years of experience in his field. He graduated from Aleppo University in 1998, obtained a Master’s degree in internal medicine at Damascus University, and a higher diploma in gastroenterology in 2005. He then worked and trained in France from 2008 to 2012 in Edouard Herriot university hospital in Lyon, which is one of the leading centers in Europe in gastroenterology, interventional endoscopy, and transplantation. His later experiences include working in Montpellier university hospital then Beziers hospital until 2017, when he joined AL Zahra Hospital Dubai as a specialist in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Dr. Amr Elzawahry
Head of Pediatric ServicesDr. Amr Elzawahry
Head of Pediatric ServicesDr. Amr Elzawahry is a distinguished Pediatrician with over 30 years of experience in the pediatric field. He started his practice and teaching career at the Ain Shams University Cairo. He continued his teaching career in Sohar Hospital University in Oman from 1996 till 2000. He Later became a Senior Specialist in Latifa Hospital, Dubai, covering the inpatient, outpatient, pediatric emergency, and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for 14 years. In 2014, he joined Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital as a Consultant Pediatrician under the Ministry of Presidential Affairs. His most recent position was as Head of Department at a prestigious UK Hospital.
Dr. Amrita Pal Kaur Ahluwalia
Specialist DermatologyDr. Amrita Pal Kaur Ahluwalia
Specialist DermatologyGeneral Dermatology (including diseases of skin, hair and nails) - adults and Pediatric. Common dermatology conditions like acne, psoriasis, infections, vitiligo, and seborrheic dermatitis. Rashes and Allergies (urticaria), eczema. Skin cancer screening diagnosis and treatment. Mole mapping, treatment of moles and benign skin lesions. Biological therapy for various skin conditions like psoriasis, atopic dermatitis. Dermatological Rx like Phototherapy –for psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, mycosis fungoides. Dermatological surgery for benign (warts, molluscum, moles) or cancerous lesions (BCC, Melanoma). Cosmetic Dermatology (chemical peels, non-ablative& ablative radiofrequency, Derma rollers). Lasers (Hair reduction, Skin Rejuvenation).
Dr. Amro Ali Abdelazim
Consultant, Anaesthesiology, MDDr. Amro Ali Abdelazim
Consultant, Anaesthesiology, MD
Dr. Anas Sheikh Albasatina
Specialist OrthopedicDr. Anas Sheikh Albasatina
Specialist OrthopedicDr. Anas has 12 years of experience in orthopedics and a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field. His credentials include a fellowship in joint replacement and extensive experience as an orthopedic specialist, first at the Saudi German Hospital Dubai branch from 2013 to 2020 and then at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai from 2020 to the present.
Dr. Andreas Appelt
Consultant, Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine - MDDr. Andreas Appelt
Consultant, Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine - MDDr. Andreas Appelt is a German-trained Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon. He has more than 30 years of experience in the conservative and operative treatment of orthopedic conditions. He has treated a wide spectrum of spinal and joint cases with minimally invasive procedures and performed arthroscopic operations of the knees and shoulders, and knee and hip replacements. For more than five years, Dr. Appelt worked in University Clinic in Heidelberg, Germany, and then he operated his own Clinic in Neu-Ulm and Weißenhorn.
Dr. Anthony Okeke
InternistDr. Anthony Okeke
InternistWorked in National Health Service (NHS) UK for 21 years.
Dr. Anwar Mousa Micheal
Consultant PediatricianDr. Anwar Mousa Micheal
Consultant PediatricianExperienced Board Certified Pediatrician with over 20 years experience. Dr. Mousa provides integrated medical care to children 34 weeks and above.
Dr. Babar Bashir Chaudhri
Consultant Cardiac and Thoracic SurgeonDr. Babar Bashir Chaudhri
Consultant Cardiac and Thoracic SurgeonDr. Chaudhri studied Medicine at the University of Cambridge and has been in clinical practice since 1992. He was comprehensively trained in cardiac and thoracic surgery in London and Scotland. He then super specialized in aortic, mitral and minimally invasive cardiac surgery and heart as well as lung transplantation during fellowships in Harefield and Freeman Hospitals in the UK and in MHH, Hannover, Germany. He has performed more than 5500 adult cardiac surgical operations and 900 major thoracic operations.
Dr. Basema Jamal Eddin
Consultant in Obstetrics & GynecologyDr. Basema Jamal Eddin
Consultant in Obstetrics & GynecologyDr. Basema is an Arab Board-Certified Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist delivering superior care for all women. She has over 15 years of experience in her field, completing over 4,000 Cesarian Sections. Additionally, she is an expert in Gynecological procedures, Ovarian Cystectomy, Myomectomy, care of pregnant women from early pregnancy until delivery, Infertility management, Menopausal problems, Abdominal Ultrasound and much more.
Dr. Behrad Elahi
SPECIALIST - INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGYDr. Behrad Elahi
SPECIALIST - INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGYDr. Behrad Elahi is an Iranian Board Certified interventional cardiologist with more than 8 years’ experience in hospital and clinical setting .He is an elite Cardiologist trained as a Heart Team Leader in Zurich University ,with a strong ability to take the best final decision in critical and complex scenarios related to heart health.
Dr. Carlos Sanchez Salguero
Consultant PediatricianDr. Carlos Sanchez Salguero
Consultant PediatricianDr. Carlos Sanchez, Consultant Pediatrician, completed his bachelor’s degree in Medicine in 1992, with an extraordinary award for his qualifications. After completing his studies and receiving his medical degree, he worked for one year in the Spanish armed forces as a 2nd Lieutenant Doctor. Additionally, he did his Fellowship in Pediatrics from 1995 to 1998 in Cadiz University Hospital along with a Pediatric Allergies Fellowship from University Hospital “La Fe” in Valencia and learned about molecular techniques applied in allergy for 3 months in St Thomas Hospital, London.
Dr. Christelle Abboud
Specialist - Gynecologist and ObstetricianDr. Christelle Abboud
Specialist - Gynecologist and ObstetricianDr. Christelle Abboud is a French Gynecologist and Obstetrician. Born in Lebanon, she graduated from Saint-Joseph University in Beirut. She completed her post-graduate training in Hotel-Dieu de France Hospital in Lebanon. She then pursued her sub-specialties in leading healthcare institutions in France, such as Institut Curie in Paris (oncologic gynecology and breast surgery), Antoine Bécleère Hospital in Clamart (management of high-risk pregnancies), and Lyon Sud Hospital in Lyon (oncologic gynecology and vaginal surgery).
Dr. Christian Jozsa
Specialist in Obstretics and Gynaecology, Laparoscopic surgeryDr. Christian Jozsa
Specialist in Obstretics and Gynaecology, Laparoscopic surgeryDr. Jozsa has 19 years of experience in Gynaecology and Obstetrics. He graduated from Semmelweis University of Medicine, Hungary in 1992, then continued his studies in Germany at the University of Ulm.
Dr. Claudia Christina Hilt Kristensen
Consultant NeurologistDr. Claudia Christina Hilt Kristensen
Consultant NeurologistDr. Claudia is a Danish Board Certified Senior Consultant in Neurology with more than 18 years of experience in Germany and Denmark, she has practiced in advanced centers and well known institutes, she was former head of the department of Neurology at the University Hospital of Aalborg, Denmark, a world-class patient centered, academic health system, known for its excellence in clinical care, research and education.
Dr. Deepak Bhatia
Specialist - Orthopaedic (Knee and Shoulder Surgeon)Dr. Deepak Bhatia
Specialist - Orthopaedic (Knee and Shoulder Surgeon)Dr. Bhatia’s areas of special interest include all aspects of surgery of the knee and shoulder. In particular, he specializes in joint replacement surgery including the full flexed/high flex knee replacement for Asian and Middle Eastern patients. He has carried out more than 3000 knee replacements, hip replacements and shoulder replacements.
Dr. Deina Elshourbagy
Specialist Obstetrics and GynaecologyDr. Deina Elshourbagy
Specialist Obstetrics and GynaecologyDr. Deina Elshourbagy is a Specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology with vast experience. She has previously worked in prominent hospitals, providing superior patient centered care for all women. She has a wide variety of skills, allowing her to treat numerous conditions in her respective field from high-risk pregnancies and obstetrical complications to labor and delivery.
Dr. Denesh Gopalan
Specialist Gastroenterology - MD; FRCP (UK)Dr. Denesh Gopalan
Specialist Gastroenterology - MD; FRCP (UK)Dr. Gopalan has been practising medicine for over 25 years and Gastroenterology for 20 years. He has significant experience in all areas of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, and regularly conducts procedures such as Upper GI Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, ERCP, Capsule Endoscopy, PH monitoring, CRE balloon dilatation of strictures, and STRETTA. He has been working in Dubai for the past 10 yrs.
Dr. Dina Dabbas
General PractitionerDr. Dina Dabbas
General PractitionerDr. Dina is a General Practitioner with over 11 years of experience in both inpatient & outpatient settings. Prior to relocating to the UAE, Dr. Dina had practiced in different speciality departments with particular interest in structured counselling sessions in field of women health, reproductive health, mental health, and adolescents’ health.
Dr. Dorai Ramanathan
Head of Oncology ServicesDr. Dorai Ramanathan
Head of Oncology ServicesDr. Dorai Ramanathan is a highly qualified Oncologist from the United Kingdom with over 13 years’ experience in managing adult cancer patients. His expertises is in Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy for all adult solid tumors. His sites of special interest are Breast, Lung, Gynaecological and Colon cancer. He has experience in prescribing Chemotherapy, targeted treatment and Immunotherapy. He is also a qualified Radiation Oncologist from UK, and is an expert in delivering treatment in techniques such as IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy) and IGRT (Image Guided Radiotherapy).
Dr. Ed Ashtar
Consultant Medical Oncology and Clinical HematologyDr. Ed Ashtar
Consultant Medical Oncology and Clinical HematologyDr. Ed Ashtar is Triple American Board Certified, with more than 15 years of experience. He completed his fellowship in the USA in Medical Oncology and Hematology at the National Institutes of Health - Bethesda, Maryland. During that time, he was also the Chief of the Oncology fellows at NIH.
Dr. Eftekhar Al Ojaimi
Consultant - Obstetrician and GynaecologistDr. Eftekhar Al Ojaimi
Consultant - Obstetrician and GynaecologistDr. Al-Ojaimi is a consultant in obstetrics and gynecology since 1996. Dr. Al-Ojaimi worked in Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC) at Kingdom of Bahrain, and in different hospitals in UK. She was the Medical Education Coordinator in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at SMC, Kingdom of Bahrain, Arabian Gulf (1996-1998), and Chairperson, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SMC, Kingdom of Bahrain, Arabian Gulf in 2000. She holds the position of Consultant, Obstetrics and Gynaecology at SMC, Kingdom of Bahrain, Arabian Gulf (1996-2010). She worked in Dubai, UAE at Dubai Hospital as Consultant and Head, Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2010-2012). And at Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group as Consultant, Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2013-2014).
Dr. Emadeldin Mohammed Fathy Kotb
Specialist HBO MedicineDr. Emadeldin Mohammed Fathy Kotb
Specialist HBO MedicineDr. Emadeldin Kotb has more than 18 years of experience in his field. He served as both the Head of the Department of Hyperbaric Medical Units at the Naval Hyperbaric Medical Institute of the Egyptian Naval Forces and a professor at the Military Medical Faculty and Naval Hyperbaric Medical Institute.
Dr. Fadi Iskandarani
Consultant Pediatric SurgeonDr. Fadi Iskandarani
Consultant Pediatric SurgeonDr. Iskandarani is a highly skilled Consultant Pediatric Surgeon, with over 20 years of experience in his field. Specializing in a wide range of pediatric conditions from pediatric urology and neonatal surgery to hepato-biliary surgery and solid tumor oncologic surgery, he has carried out numerous uniquely successful procedures. Previously, he has worked as the head of pediatric surgery in two different hospitals in Lebanon and gained practice working as a pediatric surgeon in Paris, France.
Dr. Falah Al-Khatib
Specialist Radiation OncologistDr. Falah Al-Khatib
Specialist Radiation OncologistDr. Falah Al-Khatib is a Specialist Radiation Oncologist with more than 35 years of experience. He graduated from Ain Shams University and obtained his DMRT from the Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom, along with a Fellowship of the Faculty of Radiologists from the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland. Additionally, he is able to treat cancer through a wide range of radiation therapy techniques as well as chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
Dr. Farah Al-Ani
Family Medicine ConsultantDr. Farah Al-Ani
Family Medicine ConsultantDr. Farah initially started her training in Family Medicine in 2011 and became a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2016. In addition, she is registered as a family medicine consultant with the General Medical Council, UK, and the Dubai Health Authority. Currently, Dr. Farah Al-Ani is working as a Family Medicine Consultant in Al Zahra Hospital Dubai.
Dr. Filippos Georgopoulos
Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist - MD, Fellow of FEBGHDr. Filippos Georgopoulos
Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist - MD, Fellow of FEBGHDr. Filippos is responsible for the Special Clinical Gastroenterology as well as Interventional Endoscopy Services. He has published several papers in peer review journals and chapter books and he is invited speaker on various GI topics in local and international scientific meetings on a regular basis. He has full license to practice in Dubai (Dubai Health Authority), UK (General Medical Council) and Greece (Athens Medical Council). He holds the title of Fellow of European Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (FEBGH).