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Dr. Paul Sayad
Consultant General SurgeonDr. Paul Sayad
Consultant General SurgeonDr. 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. 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).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. Michael Timms
Consultant ENT and Cochlear Implant SurgeonDr. Michael Timms
Consultant ENT and Cochlear Implant SurgeonMs. Dana Al Shakaa
DietitianMs. Dana Al Shakaa
DietitianMs. Dana Al Shakaa is a highly experienced dietitian. With over 10 years of experience as a clinical dietician, she has worked with a great deal of government hospitals in Dubai and Sharjah. An expert in her field, Ms. Al Shakaa excels in managing patients with chronic diseases and eating disorders. In addition, she also handles childhood nutrition. Currently, Ms. Shakaa works in Al Zahra Hospital Dubai as a Clinical Dietician.Dr. Pedro Quaresma
Consultant Nuclear Medicine SpecialistDr. Pedro Quaresma
Consultant Nuclear Medicine SpecialistDr. Pedro Quaresma is a European Board-Certified Consultant Nuclear Medicine Specialist.Dr. Haitham Elsayed Elsadek
Specialist Pediatric And NeonatologistDr. Haitham Elsayed Elsadek
Specialist Pediatric And NeonatologistDr Haitham have had the privilege of working in a variety of settings, from a leading teaching hospital in Cairo, Egypt, to one of the biggest private hospitals in Saudi Arabia, and most recently, one of the biggest private hospitals in Dubai, UAE. During his 19 years of experience as a pediatrician and neonatologist, he had the opportunity to work with a wide range of pediatric subspecialties.Dr. Huda Nasser
Consultant - AnaesthesiologyDr. Huda Nasser
Consultant - AnaesthesiologySurgery, 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Gurdeep Singh
Specialist OphthalmologyDr. Gurdeep Singh
Specialist OphthalmologyDr. Gurdeep Singh, originally from India, graduated with a Bachelor degree in Medicine with honors. After finishing a three-year ophthalmology residency followed by a fellowship in Pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at the Aravind Eye Hospital the largest eye care system in the world. After finishing his fellowship he joined as a medical consultant in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus in Aravind Eye Hospital where he held a teaching post and gained advanced experience in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus and adult Laser Cataract surgery and Laser Lacrimal surgery.Dr. Eisa O.El-Hag Omer
Consultant Orthopedic and Trauma SurgeonDr. Eisa O.El-Hag Omer
Consultant Orthopedic and Trauma SurgeonDr Eisa a seasoned Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeon with 20 years of exceptional expertise. Trained at prestigious medical institutions in Germany and the UAE, has fostered an in-depth understanding of the intricacies of orthopedic medicine.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. 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. Rawan Al-Najjar
Consultant PediatricianDr. Rawan Al-Najjar
Consultant PediatricianDr. Rawan Al-Najjar is a distinguished figure in the field of pediatrics. She embarked on her medical journey at Jordan University of Science and Technology, earning her MBBS in Medicine and Surgery in 2008. Eager to further her expertise, Dr. Al-Najjar then ventured to the United States, where she joined the prestigious University of Texas Medical Branch. There, she completed her residency in pediatrics and earned her board certification from the American Board of Pediatrics.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. Nazim AL Rifai
(specialist surgeon) Minimally Invasive Surgeon - BariatricDr. Nazim AL Rifai
(specialist surgeon) Minimally Invasive Surgeon - BariatricDr. Al Rifai is an adjunct assistant professor in many international and national medical colleges, a member of royal college of surgeon in Ireland. He is Syrian board certified 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. 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. 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. Carlos Kalbakdij Sanchez
Consultant Orthopedic SurgeonDr. Carlos Kalbakdij Sanchez
Consultant Orthopedic SurgeonDr. Carlos Sanchez is a highly qualified surgeon with a wealth of international experience, Dr. Carlos proud to serve patients at Al Zahra Hospital, Prior to joining this esteemed organization, he worked for Emirates Specialty Hospital in Dubai, as well as several distinguished medical centers around the world, including Hospital Universitario La Paz in Madrid, Spain.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. Marek Sepiolo
Specialist Vascular SurgeryDr. Marek Sepiolo
Specialist Vascular SurgeryDr. Marek Sepiolo is a highly qualified European Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon with more than 28 years of experience specializing in all kinds of walk-in and walk-out vein procedures. He has dedicated himself to the treatment of varicose veins, spider veins and chronic venous disease early on in his professional career. Utilizing his in-depth knowledge and extensive experience as well as latest innovative techniques, he consistently achieves the optimal and long-lasting results in the treatment of legs, face, hands and breast veins.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.