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
Rheumatology
At AZHD we take an integrated approach in treating Rheumatological disorders
What is Rheumatology?
Rheumatology is a division of internal medicine and pediatrics that deals with the joints, soft tissues, autoimmune disorders and heritable connective tissue disorders. A rheumatologist specializes in the diagnosis, treatment of the rheumatic diseases, through a large variety of traditional, alternative and new age therapies.
At Al Zahra Hospital Dubai we take an integrated approach in treating Rheumatological disorders. We often treat patients through a mix of contemporary medication, lifestyle changes, nutrition advice, and alternative therapies. As most of rheumatological disorders are long term or chronic and can cause significant pain, we support our patients on their journey to recovery through expert medical care, empathy and kindness.
Our Rheumatology Department offers medical solutions for the following conditions:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Spondyloarthritis & Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Arthritis associated with inflammatory bowel disease, and the other autoimmune connective tissue disease like SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
- Sjogren’s syndrome
- Scleroderma
- Polymyositis and dermatomyositis
- Crystal induced arthritis like gout and other rheumatic diseases
- Lyme Disease
- Fibromyalgia
Meet Our Team
Our team of highly qualified and experienced physicians drawn from across the world
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. 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.
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
Leading Critical Care at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai
January 5, 2022
A baby at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai was delivered in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) through an emergency cesarian section at only 27 weeks, while the mother was in an induced coma and connected to breathing machines.