Achalasia
June 8, 2022
Difficulties Swallowing? Know more about the rare disorder, Achalasia, which causes difficulties in swallowing with our expert Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist, Dr. Gaurav Muktesh. Achalasia is
Post-Covid Clinic
Welcome to the Post-Covid Clinic
What is a Post-Covid Clinic?
Have you been suffering from lingering side effects and symptoms due to your Covid – 19 infection? Have you been confused of where to go or how to rid yourself of the prolonged suffering?
Worry no more, at the Al Zahra Hospital Dubai Post-Covid Clinic, our multispecialty team of health experts carry out detailed assessments and investigations of each individual case while creating personalized treatment plans for various health concerns derived from Covid 19 infections.
The Post Covid 19 Clinic specializes in the treatment of long terms symptoms and conditions resulting from Covdi-19 infections and includes a multitude of specialties that work together to ensure proper assessment and treatment of various stemming conditions.
The first specialty to assess patients suffering Post-Covid Symptoms is the Family & Internal Medicine Clinic, who will carry out a general detailed assessment and understand the specific patient grievances. The Family Medicine physicians will further refer each individual case as needed to other specialized health experts within the Post-Covid Clinic, including:
Cardiology: Heart or Cardiovascular related problems including blood coagulation, palpitations, inflammation of the heart muscle or other COVID – 19 resulting heart problems.
Pulmonology: Shortness of breath, lung damage, prolonged coughing
Physiotherapy: Rehabilitation and Joint Pain
Extended Specialty Areas include:
Neurology: Recurring headaches, loss of smell and taste, pins and needles, memory problems, difficulty in concentration, problems sleeping
ENT: Nose and Throat or Sinus problems
Psychiatry: Anxiety & panic attacks, depression, changes in mood
Nephrology: Acute kidney injuries
Dermatology: Rashes and Hair-loss
The initial Post Covid 19 appointment can be carried out remotely, using our Telemedicine Services.
Meet Our Team
Our team of highly qualified and experienced physicians drawn from across the world
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. Lana Jamil
Consultant Family MedicineDr. Lana Jamil
Consultant Family MedicineDr. Lana Jamil is a dedicated and passionate UK trained Consultant in Family Medicine with 10 years post graduate experience, working in the United Kingdom prior to moving to Dubai. She is a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners, UK. She graduated from Prestigious St. Bartholomew’s and The Royal London (University of London) Medical School 2012, having completed her bachelor’s in medicine and surgery and holds an additional bachelor’s degree in medical health Science 2010. She has completed training posts in several Reputable London hospitals, covering General Surgery including Bariatric, Acute Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology and Gastroenterology.
Dr. 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. 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.
Knowledge Centre
Blogs, guides, videos and other downloadable resources
Fun Day at the Beach Turns to Nightmare for Tourist who Underwent Multiple Surgeries After Being Stung by Jellyfish in Dubai
February 27, 2022
Dubai, UAE (xx/xx/xxxx): A 55-year-old woman, C.K., from Switzerland visited Dubai during her vacation where she was stung by a jellyfish, leading to severe limb-threatening symptoms and complications. Due to the sting the patient had an extremely swollen arm with major blocked arteries, affecting its function
Understanding the Dangers of Atherosclerosis, A Silent Disease That Could Lead to Unexpected Death with our Expert Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon, Dr. Mohamed Okelah
February 27, 2022
Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease affecting the arteries of the body making them less elastic and tighter causing a decrease in blood supply reaching the tissues and organs which could lead to a heart attack, blood clots or a stroke. With approximately a 50 % chance of developing atherosclerosis after the age of 40, it is of high importance to be aware of the disease along with its symptoms, risk factors and more.