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Dr. Nagwa Iskander Elkhouly
Specialist - PaediatricsDr. Nagwa Iskander Elkhouly
Specialist - PaediatricsDr. Nagwa has over 30 years experience in the pediatric field in different hospitals and clinics in Egypt and Dubai, She has been working for the last 10 years in Dubai and prior in the eminent teaching hospitals in Cairo, Egypt. She covers a wide range of Paediatric health conditions while treating her little patients and their families with utmost empathy and professionalism.Dr. Narendra Achuth Prabhu
Consultant Orthopaedic SurgeonDr. Narendra Achuth Prabhu
Consultant Orthopaedic SurgeonDr. Narendra Prabhu is a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon with over 26 years of professional experience in Trauma and Orthopedic Surgeries. He has also served 12 years as an Associate Professor and Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, at one of India’s top 10 teaching hospitals – Kasturba Medical College. In the UAE, he has worked for JCI Accredited Multi Specialty Hospitals, and has many international publications to his credit. Additionally, Dr. Prabhu has a Fellowship in Spine from Queens Medical Centre NHS Hospital, UK, and is a member of numerous professional associations which include Dubai Orthopedic Club, International Trauma and Anaesthesia Society and Karnataka Orthopaedic Association.Dr. Nazim AL Rifai
Specialist general surgery, advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgeryDr. Nazim AL Rifai
Specialist general surgery, advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgeryDr. Al Rifai is an adjunct assistant professor in many international and national medical colleges. He is syrian board certified and member of royal college of surgeon in Ireland, with more than 25 years’ experience in the field of open and advanced laparoscopic surgery, and 20 years in bariatric surgery in several academic hospitals.Dr. Nirmala Raghunathan
Specilaist, Obstetrics & GynaecologyDr. Nirmala Raghunathan
Specilaist, Obstetrics & GynaecologyDr. Nirmala has 25 years of experience in Obstetric sand Gynaecology with 20 + years of experience in UAE. Fellow of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (UK). Registered as Specialist with the Australian Medical Council. Certified in Ob/Gyn ultrasound from Jefferson University USA.Dr. Omar Ibrahim
Specialist OrthopedicDr. Omar Ibrahim
Specialist OrthopedicDr. Omar Ibrahim has more than 13 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Surgery. More than 4 years with Joint replacement surgery in Tarabichi Center.Dr. Paul Sayad
Consultant - General Surgeon MD, FACSDr. Paul Sayad
Consultant - General Surgeon MD, FACSDr. Sayad received his medical degrees from St. Joseph University, Beirut. He completed his General Surgery residency training at Staten Island University Hospital in New York, USA, Subsequently, he completed a subspecialty fellowship training in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at the same institution under the tutelage of Dr. George Ferzli, a pioneer in this field. Dr. Sayad authored multiple medical publications in peer reviewed journals and he was a speaker in many international surgical meetings.Dr. Peter Baptista Jardin
Specialist ENTDr. Peter Baptista Jardin
Specialist ENTDr. Peter Baptista Jardin is an ENT expert with over 30 years of experience. Additionally, he has an expertise in nasal and sleep apnea surgery performing the first robotic transoral surgery in Spain, 2011, and has performed the only series of hypoglossal nerve stimulation in Spain. Throughout last 25 years, he performed more than 400 surgeries per year including endoscopic sinus surgery, anterior skull base surgery with reconstruction in conjunction with neurosurgery and ophthalmology.Dr. Rajeev Lochan
CONSULTANT - INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGYDr. Rajeev Lochan
CONSULTANT - INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGYAn Interventional Cardiologist having more than 30 years experience as a consultant /or Head of the department at Medeor Hospital, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals and Batra Hospital New Delhi.Dr. Ramesh Kapa Basakaran
Consultant Emergency MedicineDr. Ramesh Kapa Basakaran
Consultant Emergency MedicineDr. Rami Sukhon
Family Medicine - Specialist - M.B;B.S, MRCGPIDr. Rami Sukhon
Family Medicine - Specialist - M.B;B.S, MRCGPIDr. Rami Sukhon has over 30 years of experience in Family Medicine and Occupational Health. He is dedicated to providing modern-audience based family practice helping patients with various conditions.Dr. Sabah Al Wazer
Specialist General SurgeonDr. Sabah Al Wazer
Specialist General SurgeonDr. Sabah Al Wazer has over 28 years experience, 12 of which he worked in Rashid Hospital, while the rest split between Canada, Dubai and Iraq. He is a professional expert in Laparoscopic Surgeries, Proctology and management of major surgical trauma. He has carried out over 10,000 successful surgeries during his career, and holds a master degree in general surgery from Iraq.Dr. Sabyasachi Banerjee
Specialist Orthopaedic SurgeonDr. Sabyasachi Banerjee
Specialist Orthopaedic SurgeonDr Sabyasachi Banerjee is an experienced Orthopaedic surgeon with a vast clinical and teaching experience in India and the Middle-east, of approximately 20 years. He was an Associate Professor and Head of Unit at GCS (Gujarat Cancer Society) Medical College & Research Centre, in Ahmedabad, India and Consultant Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon at Columbia Asia Hospital, Ahmedabad, before joining AZHD. He did his Bachelors and Masters in Orthopaedic Surgery from Gujarat University in Ahmedabad. In 2003, he was selected for the prestigious OREF (Orthopaedic Research & Education Foundation) Fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston. In 2007, he underwent a Fellowship in Adult Joint Reconstruction using Computer navigation under Dr Patrice Graf in Brest, France.Dr. Safaa Rihawi
Specialist - AnaesthesiologyDr. Safaa Rihawi
Specialist - AnaesthesiologyPediatric Surgery, with caudal block for post op. Pain management. General surgery including laparoscopy with special experience for bariatric surgery and their post op management in the intensive care.Dr. Sameem Majid Matto
Specialist Internal Medicine with interest in EndocrinologyDr. Sameem Majid Matto
Specialist Internal Medicine with interest in EndocrinologyDr. Sameem is a specialist in internal medicine and is board-certified in endocrinology in Europe. He has worked in both the private and public sectors in the United Arab Emirates over the course of his more than 18 years of experience there. In addition to that, he was appointed to the position of tutor at the Dubai Medical College.Dr. Samer Kudsi
Dermatology SpecialistDr. Samer Kudsi
Dermatology SpecialistDr. Samer Kudsi is originally from Syria and is a Belgian Board Certified in Dermatology and STD, He has clinical experience in Belgium, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and the last 22 years at Dubai JCI accredited hospitals. Expert in Dermatology, Skin Surgery and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) for males and females.Dr. Samih Tarabichi
Consultant Orthopedics SurgeryDr. Samih Tarabichi
Consultant Orthopedics SurgeryDr. Samih Al Tarabishi is considered the most famous joint surgeon in the Middle East. He established Tarabichi Center for Joint treatment 20 years ago, which is considered the most distinguished center in the Middle East that provides the latest and most comprehensive medical services starting from the personalized conservative treatments till designing artificial joint by 3D printing technology specially made for each patient measurements.Dr. Samina Dornan
Consultant Maternal and Fetal MedicineDr. Samina Dornan
Consultant Maternal and Fetal MedicineDr. Dornan is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist with a sub-specialty in Maternal Fetal Medicine. Furthermore, she is the first female specialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of London to come to Dubai. Her primary goal is to normalize and personalize the experience for each patient and their family, so they can be assured that even though their unborn baby may have a potential birth defect, expert help can be found.Dr. Samit Gehani
Laboratory DirectorDr. Samit Gehani
Laboratory DirectorDr. Samit Gehani is a qualified Laboratory Director, with over 20 years of experience in his field. He specializes in Clinical Pathology, with an expertise in Biochemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology and Serology. Prior to joining Al Zahra Hospital Dubai, he worked in numerous hospitals as a Laboratory Director and as the Head of the Laboratory Department.Dr. Sandip Mitra
Consultant Ophthalmologist and Head of DepartmentDr. Sandip Mitra
Consultant Ophthalmologist and Head of DepartmentDr. Sandip Mitra has more than 20 years of experience and a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh and London. He specializes in Ophthalmology and performs the following surgeries: LASIK, Macular Degeneration Surgery, Vitrectomy and more. His Medical practice has been associated with various reputed hospitals in the United Arab Emirates, Australia and the U.K. During his career, Dr. Sandip Mitra has performed more than 10,000 refractive procedures, 30,000 cataract surgeries, and 10,000 corneal grafts.Dr. Sergio Mazzei
Specialist General Surgeon and Wound Care SurgeonDr. Sergio Mazzei
Specialist General Surgeon and Wound Care SurgeonDr Mazzei worked as a Specialist General Surgeon in different Italian Hospitals (Milan and Lecco). He also worked, for a long time, in one of the most well-reputed Wound Care Department, in Monza (Italy) treating patients with diabetic foot and vascular ulcers performing different kind of surgical procedures and using other techniques as NPWT. He performed more than 1000 surgical procedures for wound care in his career. Starting from October 2017 to present he was appointed as a trusted doctor by the Consulate General of Italy in Dubai.Dr. Shafiqa Alsayegh
Consultant in PaediatricsDr. Shafiqa Alsayegh
Consultant in PaediatricsDr. Shafiqa obtained her Medical Degree from Kuwait University (Faculty Of Medicine), and started her Medical Training in Dubai in 1990 followed by Specialization in Pediatrics. She holds over 30 years od experience.Dr. Sherif Amer
Consultant Interventional CardiologistDr. Sherif Amer
Consultant Interventional CardiologistDr. Sherif Amer has more than 15 years of experience in management of complex heart conditions and diseases in adults. Trained at some of the finest institutes in the United Kingdom, United States and Egypt, his areas of special interest include advanced management of heart failure and Interventional Cardiology. He currently working as part of a team of three interventional cardiologists delivering an elective, urgent and emergency PCI service for the surrounding population of UAE. Currently also involved in delivering a program of Trans-catheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) and CTO.Dr. Sherif Fayed
Consultant, Pulmonology - MBchB, Msc, MD, FRCP(Glasg), FCCPDr. Sherif Fayed
Consultant, Pulmonology - MBchB, Msc, MD, FRCP(Glasg), FCCPDr. Sherif Fayed has worked as a respiratory consultant in Egypt and United Kingdom. He has outstanding experience in Respiratory Critical Care, chest infections, pulmonary fibrosis, pleural diseases. in addition to lung cancer early detection, diagnosis and most pulmonary procedures. Dr. Fayed holds more than 20 years of experience in the field of Pulmonology.Dr. Simon Morkos
Specialist Obstetrics and GynecologyDr. Simon Morkos
Specialist Obstetrics and GynecologyDr. Simon Morkos is a Specialist Obstetrician and Genecologist with more than 25 years’ experience allowing him to provide excellent care. Additionally, he has worked in numerous prominent hospitals around the world including Lebanon, France, Russia, Spain and UAE. Dr. Simon is highly skilled in his respective field and continuously upgrades his knowledge and skills to offer the latest procedures and techniques.Dr. Sivakami A Pai
Consultant Ophthalmologist / Vitreo-Retinal SurgeonDr. Sivakami A Pai
Consultant Ophthalmologist / Vitreo-Retinal SurgeonDr. Sivakami A Pai is a Vitreo-retinal surgeon with 25 years of experience in Ophthalmology. She is expert in medical, surgical management of Vitreo-retinal diseases, cataract surgeries, ocular trauma, UVEA and ROP. She has been practicing in UAE for last 14 years and worked in reputed government and private hospitals.Dr. Suresh Babu
Specialist Dermatologist - MBBS, MD DermatologyDr. Suresh Babu
Specialist Dermatologist - MBBS, MD DermatologyExperience in general and common dermatological disease like Psoriasis, Lichen planus, seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff) and Urticaria, Dermatological manifestations of systemic diseases- liver, kidney and thyroid disorders, Acne treatment, Atopic dermatitis, Pediatric skin disorders, Viral Wart and plantar wart treatment, Hair & nail disorders, Treatment for Hair loss in Men & Women, Managing skin infections and sexually transmitted disease (STD), Ingrown toe nail – Medical & Surgical management, Skin tag & Corn management, Diagnostic skin biopsy and Excision of Skin Lesion & Medical cosmetology.Dr. Taghreed Almahmeed
Consultant General & Breast Surgeon - MD, FACS, FRCSCDr. Taghreed Almahmeed
Consultant General & Breast Surgeon - MD, FACS, FRCSCDr. Taghreed Almahmeed is an American board-certified surgeon and member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. In 2016, after a decade of hands-on practice across the United States, she joined the AZHD team as a Consultant General Surgeon and distinguished member of Al Zahra Cancer Center's multidisciplinary tumor board for breast cancer patients. Dr. Taghreed specializes in breast surgery and oncoplastic breast procedures with minimally invasive techniques.Dr. Tamer Shaaban Zedan
Specialist NeurologistDr. Tamer Shaaban Zedan
Specialist NeurologistDr. Tamer Zedan is an Egyptian Board-Certified Specialist Neurologist with over 15 years of experience. He completed his medical degree in Neurology in Alexandria university, Egypt, and is a member of several communities and organizations including the American Academy of Neurology and World Stroke Organization. Through his extensive experience Dr. Zedan can handle all Neurological Emergencies from stroke and multiple sclerosis care management to epilepsy and seizures.Dr. Tariq Aslam
Consultant RheumatologistDr. Tariq Aslam
Consultant RheumatologistDr. Tariq Aslam is a UK Board Certified Physician, holding over 10 years of experience. He initially worked in Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, UK, before moving to UAE in 2017.Dr. Thamir Al-Kasab
Specialist Urology / Uro Oncology SurgeryDr. Thamir Al-Kasab
Specialist Urology / Uro Oncology SurgeryDr. Alkasab started his career and training as a Uro-oncologist at Princess Margaret Cancer Center / University Health Network / University of Toronto, Canada in 2011, gaining a very comprehensive experience in diagnosing and managing (medically and surgically) Prostate Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Bladder Cancer and Testicular Cancer. He has two fellowships in Uro-oncology (clinical and research). Dr. Alkasab is a highly trained Surgeon in Robotic Surgery of the Prostate and PLND, completing his training in Princess Margaret Cancer Center, one of most famous Cancer Centers in the whole world of Cancer Institutions and the North American Society of Uro-oncology.Dr. Vikram Hundia
Consultant EndocrinologyDr. Vikram Hundia
Consultant EndocrinologyDr Vikram Hundia is a Consultant Endocrinologist and the Lead Clinician at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai since 2013. Prior to joining Al Zahra, Dr Hundia had over 17 years of extensive experience in the UK including working as a Consultant Physician in Diabetes/Endocrinology in well-known NHS hospitals. He completed his Specialist training in Endocrinology from UK, having worked in leading tertiary centers and university hospitals like the Leeds General Infirmary, St James University Hospital and Royal Victoria Infirmary.Dr. Vipin Mishra
Consultant EndocrinologyDr. Vipin Mishra
Consultant EndocrinologyDr. Vipin Mishra is a Consultant Endocrinologist with vast experience of 35 years in clinical Endocrinology and medical teaching. Dr. Mishra was a Professor of Medicine & Endocrinology between 1985 and 2008 at GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, India. He worked in the UK between 1993 and 1994 as a Commonwealth Medical Fellow. Before shifting to Dubai in 2015, he worked as a Senior Consultant and Director of Endocrinology services at Fortis Hospital, Noida, Max Vaishali Hospital and Jaypee Hospital, Noida in India. Prior to joining Al Zahra hospital, Dr. Mishra practiced as a Consultant Endocrinologist in Dubai for 6 years.Dr. Vishal Shah
Specialist OphthalmologistDr. Vishal Shah
Specialist OphthalmologistDr. Vishal Shah graduated from India, then went on to earn a Fellowship in Cornea and Anterior Segment - from the L. V. Prasad Eye Institute in Hyderabad, a Fellowship in Cataract Microsurgery (Phacoemulsification and small incision cataract surgery), and a Diplomate of the National Board of Ophthalmology from the Sankara Nethralaya in Chennai. Dr. Vishal has over 15 years of ophthalmology experience in India, Africa, and the UAE.Dr. Vivek Sharma
Specialist ENT SurgeonDr. Vivek Sharma
Specialist ENT SurgeonDr. Vivek Sharma is a highly experienced ENT surgeon with 18 years of experience in the field. He has worked in a variety of hospitals and medical institutions in India and the UAE and has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of ENT surgery. Dr. Sharma began his career in 2005 at the Christian Medical College in Vellore, India, where he worked for two years.Dr. Wesam AL-Sakkaf
Consultant HematologistDr. Wesam AL-Sakkaf
Consultant HematologistDr. Wesam AL-Sakkaf is a highly experienced hematology consultant who has worked for the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom for the past 15 years.Dr. Yahia Kabil
Specialist ENT SurgeonDr. Yahia Kabil
Specialist ENT SurgeonDr. Yahia Kabil is a Specialist ENT Surgeon with over 50 years of experience. He is an experienced ENT Surgeon with remarkable clinical practice in diagnosing and treating diseases of the ears, nose, sinuses, larynx, mouth and throat. He is affiliated to various medical associations including Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh and the British Association of Otorhinolaryngologists and Head and Neck Surgeons, U.K. Dr. Kabil has his Postgraduate training with extensive experience in eminent British hospitals in U.K from 1976 to 1998.Dr. Yamini Dhar
Specialist - Obstetrics and GynaecologyDr. Yamini Dhar
Specialist - Obstetrics and GynaecologyHigh risk pregnancy management and delivery, Cervical cancer screening and colposcopy, Hysteroscopy- diagnostic and therapeutic, Laparoscopy Diagnosis and treatment – Ectopic Pregnancy, Ovarian cyst, Endometriosis, Hystrectomy, Benign Gynecological surgery- Abdominal / Vaginal hysterectomy and repair for prolapse.Dr. Zaid Al Aubaidi
Consultant Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon for ChildrenDr. Zaid Al Aubaidi
Consultant Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon for ChildrenHe is a Danish Royal Board-certified orthopedic surgeon and European certified orthopedic & spine surgeon with over 20 years of experience treating musculoskeletal issues in children. He had his fellowship at the Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto and was a visiting consultant to Switzerland, Germany, China and Iraq and registered as a specialized orthopedic surgeon at the GMC of England and Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Dubai. He has more than 24 published papersDr.Rasha Alkhateeb
Consultant Emergency MedicineDr.Rasha Alkhateeb
Consultant Emergency MedicineDr. Rasha Alkhateeb is a Double Board-Certified Consultant in Emergency Medicine with more than 10 years of experience. She completed her master’s degree in Health Care Management from The Royal College of Surgeons as well as her certificate of training from the Emergency Medicine Residency Program, Dubai Health Authority. Her expertise includes adult and pediatric medical, surgical, and trauma cases, as well as toxicology cases. additionally, she has a special interest in teaching and postgraduate training.Ms. Christina Burmeister
Psychology LeadMs. Christina Burmeister
Psychology LeadMs. Christina Burmeister is a psychologist with over 10 years of experience, previously working as a school counselor, counseling psychologist, and clinical counselor. She gained a large amount of experience with various cultures and specialties, allowing her to diagnose, assess and manage a wide range of conditions from depression and anxiety to eating and panic disorders and much more.