AL Zahra Hospital Dubai Pioneered Water Birthing in Dubai

What is Obstetrics & Gynecology?

At Al Zahra Hospital Dubai our multifaceted team of Obstetricians and Gynecologists offer world class integrative care in both areas of specialty. Backed by an impressive level of experience and latest technologies, our team is by your side every step of the way.

Obstetrics & Gynecology is a medical specialty that deals with Women’s Health. Obstetrics deals with pregnancy, while Gynecology deals with a woman’s reproductive health.

AL Zahra Hospital Dubai Pioneered Water Birthing in Dubai, being the first hospital to provide the service since 2013.

Obstetric Services

Water Birthing
Normal Delivery and Caesarian Sections
Antenatal Classes – Antenatal classes will be available to prepare you for the birth and your special delivery. They will be available from approximately 26 weeks of gestation and will cover signs and preparation for labor, analgesia, breastfeeding and early postnatal care
Biophysical Profile
Care of Pregnant Women from Early Pregnancy until Delivery
Dealing with high risk Pregnancies
Detailed Mid-Trimester Anomaly Scan
Diabetic Clinic with Endocrinologist and Obstetrician
Pregnancy Nutrition Service
First Trimester Screening and Nuchal Translucency (NT) Screening
Postnatal Services and Contraception

Gynaecology Services

Diagnosis of Malignacies / Cancers
Abdominal & Vaginal Hysterectomy
Benign Gynecological Surgery
Colposcopy, Outpatient and Inpatient Treatment of Pre-Invasive Lesions of the Cervix
Cryotherapy
Cone Biopsy
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Laparoscopy / Hysteroscopy
IUCD insertion
IUCD Removal
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, Myomectomy and Ovarian Cystectomy
LLETZ
Pap Smear
Polypectomy
Repair of Uterovaginal Prolapse
Transvaginal Ultrasound / Sonohysterogram
Treatment of Ectopic Pregnancy
TVTO ( for stress incontinence)
Urodynamic Studies
Vaginal Pessary Insertion

Meet Our Team

Our team of highly qualified and experienced physicians drawn from across the world

Dr. Mustafa Aldam
Specialist - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Dr. Mustafa Aldam
Specialist - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Dr. Mustafa Aldam is a renowned specialist Obstetrician and Gynecologist with a successful track record over 12 years of experience dealing in a High Risk Pregnancies, acquiring his Board Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology from JMC.
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Dr. Yamini Dhar
Specialist - Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Dr. Yamini Dhar
Specialist - Obstetrics and Gynaecology
High 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.
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Dr. Smitha Raghavan MV
Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Smitha Raghavan MV
Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr Smitharaghavan M V, has over 10 years of experience in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She underwent systematic training in the British system, working in various University and district general hospitals. This gave her the opportunity to train with some of the best Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in the country. She completed MRCOG, and trained as specialty registrar in Northern Deanery for 5years. During this period, she underwent advanced training in managing women in labour, managing gynaecological emergencies and early pregnancy problems, Gynaecologic USS including early pregnancy scanning and medical education. She has presented and published clinical audits in various national and international conferences. She has devised several guidelines and protocols for the hospital she has trained in, which has contributed to improving the quality of care provided to patients.
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Dr. Rashad Haddad
Consultant - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Dr. Rashad Haddad
Consultant - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Dr. Rashad G. Haddad, is a French educated Obstetrician & Gynecologist. He obtained with Honors his ObGyn Board, and continued his sub-specialties and fellowships in Laparoscopy, Hysteroscopy & Colposcopy as well as in Breast diseases and surgery, Ultrasound, Menopause, Sexual Medicine (Oxford, U.K ) Sexually Transmitted Diseases (WHO), Cosmetic Gynaecology and Aesthetic Medicine.
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Dr. Nirmala Raghunathan
Consultant - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Dr. Nirmala Raghunathan
Consultant - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Dr. 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.
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Dr. May Abdul Jabar Ali
Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Dr. May Abdul Jabar Ali
Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Dr. May Ali graduated from Iraq with a Bachelors in Medicine and Surgery. She worked in Iraq until 1993. Since 1993 she has worked in the UK as an Associate Specialist in Kent. In 2006 she obtained her membership to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists UK. She is experienced keyhole surgeon with over 25 years of experience managing endometriosis from the United Kingdom.
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Dr. Khaled Kouteich
Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynecology & Gynecological Oncology - Head of Department
Dr. Khaled Kouteich
Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynecology & Gynecological Oncology - Head of Department
Dr. Khaled Kouteich is a French Board-Certified Consultant in Gynecology, Graduated from Paris 5 University in 2002. He moved to U.A.E in 2009 and specializes in Gynecological Oncology. Known as one of the best Gynecological Oncologists in his field, Dr. Kouteich treats his patients through advanced medical care, respect & empathy.
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Dr. Ikhlas Muhsin
Specialist - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Dr. Ikhlas Muhsin
Specialist - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Dr. Ikhlas Muhsin is an experienced Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with over 20 years of experience in the field. She has worked for both the public and private sectors in Dubai, tutor for students in the Dubai Medical College, and furthermore holds medical experience in Jordan and Libya.
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Dr. Hoda Soliman
Consultant - Obstetrics & Gynaecology - MBBCh, MSc, MRCOG, FRCOG
Dr. Hoda Soliman
Consultant - Obstetrics & Gynaecology - MBBCh, MSc, MRCOG, FRCOG
Dr. Soliman has over 30 years of experience in Obstetrics & Gynecology. She has extensive experience in the United Kingdom, Working there for over 15 Years. She had participated in teaching and examining medical students at Lancaster University, United Kingdom, and holds over 6 Years of experience in Saudia Arabia.
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Dr. Eftekhar Al Ojaimi
Consultant - Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Dr. Eftekhar Al Ojaimi
Consultant - Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Dr. 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).
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Dr. Christian Jozsa
Specialist in Obstretics and Gynaecology, Laparoscopic surgery
Dr. Christian Jozsa
Specialist in Obstretics and Gynaecology, Laparoscopic surgery
Dr. 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.
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Dr. Christelle Abboud
Specialist - Gynecologist and Obstetrician
Dr. Christelle Abboud
Specialist - Gynecologist and Obstetrician
Dr. 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).
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Dr. Basema Jamal Eddin
Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. Basema Jamal Eddin
Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. Basema has more than 15 years experience in obstetrics and gynecology field,she performed more than 4000 cesarean section and specialist.
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Dr. Nibal Hamad
Senior Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Dr. Nibal Hamad
Senior Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Dr. Nibal is a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of England with more than 20 years of experience. She graduated from the Faculty of Medicine in Alexandria in 1991 and earned her Master’s Degree in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from Ain Shams University, Egypt in 2000. She has since been working as a Senior Specialist of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in large general maternity and women hospitals in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and UAE.
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Dr. Avneesh Kour
Specialist – Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Fetal Medicine)
Dr. Avneesh Kour
Specialist – Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Fetal Medicine)
Dr Avneesh Kour is a Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Fetal Medicine). She is working in Dubai for the past 14 years, focusing on fetal medicine for the last 11 years.
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