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CEO
Max Mazen Sawaf, M.D.
  •  C.E.O of Emirates Hospital
  •  American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine
  •  Boston University
  •  Dr. Sawaf is a 55 years old Syrian American who trained at Boston University Medical School. He received the American Board of anesthesiology in 1984. Dr. Sawaf completed a fellowship from the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Cardiac Anesthesiology and another fellowship from the same university in Critical Care Medicine. Dr Sawaf worked as the chief of cardiac anesthesia at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center for six years before going back to the University of California in San Francisco to train in pain management after which he was granted a subspecialty in Pain Management by the American Board of anesthesiology. He established in 1992 at the Long Beach Memorial Hospital the largest pain clinic in Southern California. Dr. Sawaf trained at the McGill University in cosmetic surgery in 1996 after which he established the first Hospital in Riyadh for plastic surgery (The Obagi Hospital). Dr. Sawaf moved to Dubai in 2001 after 17 years of practice in the USA. Currently Dr. Max Sawaf is the CEO of the Emirates Hospitals in Jumeirah (Dubai) and in Abu Dhabi. He is also the CEO of CosmeSurge, the international network for plastic and reconstructive surgery, dermatology, weight reduction, cosmetic dentistry and laser surgery with five centers in UAE and Kuwait.
Orthopedics
Marwan El-Khazen, M.D.
  •  Specialist Trauma/ Orthopedic Surgeon - Germany
  •  German Board (Facharzt) in Surgery and Traumatology. Awarded Degree of Doctor of Surgery (Düsseldorf, Germany, 1982).
  •  Surgical experience spanning 23 years in Europe and UAE. In Germany, worked at St.Vincez Hospital, affiliated with the University of Essen, and in Lennep Hospital, affiliated with the University of Cologne. In the UAE, had an extensive experience as Consultant Trauma Surgeon and was presented with a Service Excellence Award in 2005 by DOMHS.
  •  Member of international associations in Switzerland (Arthroscopy Association and AO/ASIF Association for Internal Fixation); and in Germany (Aerzte Kammer Association).
  •  Conferences attended at leading university teaching hospitals in Switzerland, Canada, Holland, Italy, Germany, and France to stay abreast of the latest techniques in Orthopedic Surgery.
  •  EXPERTISE:
    • Fracture Treatment (open and close reduction) all in accordance with the most advanced European Surgical Standards.
    • Arthroscopy (shoulder and knee)
    • Endoscopes (keyhole) surgery of knee and shoulder;
    • Meniscus/Cartilage repair, anterior cruchiate ligament reconstruction.
    • Pelvis Fractures
Issam Mardini, M.D.
  •  M.B.Ch.B., A.F.S Ortho-trauma. Grenoble
  •  D.U. in Sport Traumatology, (France)
  •  D.U. in Hand and Upper limb Surgery (France),
  •  Fellowship in Arthroscopic Surgery (USA), Specialist Physician (Orthopedics)
  •  Dr. Mardini is a Syrian national. He obtained his Postgraduate qualifications from France, USA & Germany. He has worked in several Orthopedic and Trauma Centers in France.
  •  EXPERTISE:
    • Arthroscopic Surgeries
    • Spine Surgeries
    • Hand Surgeries
Khaled Ibrahim Naaman, M.D.
  •  M.D. Germany (Facharzt), AAOS, AANA (USA)
  •  Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon
  •  Practice limited to knee surgery
  •  Dr. Naaman is a Lebanese national who obtained his post-graduate training in Germany in 1989. He worked as the Head of Orthopedic & Sport injuries at King Fahad Military Hospital in Jeddah for the last 10 years. Since 1990 Dr. Naaman has performed 4500 Knee surgeries that include ACL Reconstruction of Knee, Total Knee Replacement & Arthroscopic surgeries. With more than 2000 Total knee replacements under his belt, he is the most experienced knee replacement surgeon in the Middle East. He is the treating orthopedic surgeon for several soccer teams in Saudi Arabia.
  •  EXPERTISE:
    • Total Knee Replacement.
    • ACL Reconstruction of Knee.
    • Knee Arthroscopies.
Kaissar Cesar Yammine, M.D.
  •  Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon
  •  French Board - Paris
  •  Fellowship in Combined Orthopedic Traumatology, Sports Medicine, and Hand Surgery, Paris
  •  Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery, Paris
  •  Ex Assistant Chief in Orthopedics at DeLaFontaine Hospital, Paris
  •  Professor of Orthopedic Sciences at the Antonine University, Lebanon
  •  Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at Rizk University Hospital and Clinique du Levant, Lebanon
  •  President of the Lebanese Association for Sports Injury Prevention- LASIP
  •  Member of the American Trauma Society
  •  Member of the French and European Societies of Foot and Ankle Surgery
  •  Expertise:
    • Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery
    • Shoulder Surgery
    • Hand and Foot Surgery
    • Hip and Knee Reconstruction Surgery
    • Trauma and Fracture surgical management
Cosmetic Surgery
Afif Kanj, M.D.
  •  Specialist Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (France)
  •  EXPERTISE:
    • Liposuction
    • Hair Transplantation
    • Tummy Tuck
    • Breast Surgery
    • Reconstructive Surgery and Burns
Dr. Mohammad Sabet Salahia ,
  •  Plastic Cosmetic, laser & Reconstructive Surgeon.
  •  French Board from Rennes – Tours University Hospitals, France
  •  Former Consultant Plastic Surgeon, King Fahd Hospital, Jeddah, K.S.A.
  •  Former Consultant & Head of Plastic Surgery Unit Rashid hospital, DOHMS, Dubai, UAE.
  •  Dr. Sabet began his post-graduate practice in France after receiving his education in the best universities and private surgical and cosmetic centers (Tours- Paris-Rennes).
  •  Finally in 1999 landed in Dubai he became consultant and head of the plastic surgery unit at Rashid Hospital, department of health and medical services in Dubai, UAE.
  •  EXPERTISE:
    • Liposuction
    • Tummy Tuck
    • Breast Surgery
    • Eyelid Surgery
    • Facial Rejuvenation
Sahar Kazzaz, M.D.
  •   Specialist Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeon since 1995
  •   Specialist laser physician since 2003
  •   Working in Dubai /UAE since 1999
  •   Member of:
  •   Special Expertise:
    • Tummy tuck
    • Breast surgery (Augmentation, lifting & reduction)
    • Liposuction and body contouring
    • Fat transfer to face
    • Cosmetic Procedures (fillers, botox, laser treatment, sclerothearapy for leg spider veins and RF for facial spider veins)
Gabriel Akram Saab, M.D.
  •  Specialist Plastic Surgeon
  •  In practice as a Plastic, Aesthetic and reconstrucive Surgeon at Clinique du Levant - Lebanon since 1996.
  •  Fellow Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, Saint Vincent de Paul Hospital, Paris - France (1996)
  •  Fellow Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, Saint-Louis Hospital, Paris - France (1995)
  •  Fellow Emergency Hand Surgery, Orthopedics Department, Boucicaut Hospital, Paris-France (1995)
  •  Resident Plastic Reconstructive and Maxillo-Facial Surgery Department Hotel Dieu de France Hospital, Beirut - Lebanon (1993)
  •  EXPERTISE:
    • Nose Reshaping
    • Facelift
    • Blepharoplasty
Dr. Sabreyah Husein
  •  Ophthalmologist – UK trained
  •  Practice limited to Eyelid Surgery & Browlifts
  •  Fellow of Oculoplasty & Orbital Diseases in Royal Victoria Eye & Ear Hospital (Ireland).
  •  More than ten years experience in:
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery (Occuplastic)
    • Under Eye Fillers
    • Depressed orbital fractures
    • Decompress protruding eyes exopthalmoses (hyper active thyroid)
    • Fix ectropion and other complications from bad eyelid surgery
    • Browlifts
Dr. Maria Isabel Acosta
  •   Specialist Plastic Surgeon
  •   15 years exprience
  •   Member of the International Confederation for Plastic and Reconstructive Aesthetic Surgery
  •   Special expertise:
    • Aesthetic Breast Surgery
    • Liposuction
    • Tummy Tuck
    • Endoscopic face lift
General and Vascular Surgery
De Bruyne Christiaan, M.D.
  •  Specialist General Surgeon
  •  Practice limited to Gastric Banding for obesity
  •  Dr. De Bruyne Graduated from University of Leuven, Belgium, 1990. He obtained his surgical specialization in Ghent, Belgium 1996. He is a Member of the Surgical Department, AZ Jan Portaels Hospital, Vilvoorde, Belgium till to date where he performs 8-12 gastric banding per week. He is the second busiest gastric band surgeon in Europe. He is also in charge of the obesity surgery department and advanced laparoscopic operations. He has treated more than 1100 obese patients with a laparoscopic adjustable gastric band with a remarkable track record of safety and low complications.
  •  EXPERTISE:
    • Laparoscopic Gastric Banding
Roger Batrouni M.D.
  •  Specialist General Surgeon
  •  Member of The Belgian Royal College of Surgery
  •  Member of the Lebanese Society of General Surgery
  •  Member of the Lebanese Society of Laparoscopy
  •  Dr. Batrouni has completed his studies in medicine in 1987 at the University of Brussels and the specialization in General Surgery in 1993 at the University of Brussels Belgium as well. His experience in Laparoscopic Gastric banding made him a referable doctor for pre and postoperative consultation in Lebanon. He is one of the first doctors who accomplished the endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy in the Middle East.
  •  EXPERTISE:
    • Laparoscopic gastric banding
    • Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis (sweaty hands)
    • Other laparoscopic surgeries: appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, splenectomy, adrenalectomy, and hiatal hernia.
    • Parathyroidectomy under local anesthesia
Antoine Hanna, M.D.
  •  Specialist Vascular Surgery
  •  Specialist Gastro-Intestinal Surgery
  •  Medical Director - Emirates Hospital
  •  Member of the Lebanese Order of Doctors as " General and Vascular Surgeon " since Dec 1993
  •  Consultant in General, Laparoscopic, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery since 1994 in Abou Jaoude Hospital, Jal El Dib-Lebanon
  •  EXPERTISE:
    • Vein graft repair and transplant
    • Hiatal hernia repair Breast surgery
    • Biliary tract surgery
    • Liver resection, trauma or tumor
    • Abdominoperineal resection
    • Vein Surgery and Vein Removal
Cardiology
Allam Al Kowatli, M.D, MACP, FACC
  •  American Board Consultant Cardiovascular Interventionalist
  •  Chief of Cardiology
  •  American board certified in Interventional Cardiology.
  •  American board certified in Cardiovascular Disease.
  •  American board certified in Internal Medicine
  •  American board eligible and licensed in Nuclear Cardiology.
  •  Fellowship in Cardiology, William Beaumont Hospital, Michigan – USA top Hospital.
  •  Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology, University of Alabama – USA top Hospital.
  •  Director, cardiac catheterization laboratories, Arkansas, USA.
  •  Expertise includes:
    • Left heart catheterization (more than 4000 performed).
    • Coronary angioplasty and stenting (more than 2700 performed).
    • A large variety of advanced peripheral arterial vascular angiography and interventions to include subclavian, renal, vertebral and carotid arteries as well as endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm stent repair.
    • Non vascular procedures include stress testing, Carotid Doppler, pacemaker and defibrillator implantation and transesophageal echocardiography.
Dr. Sherif Amer
  •  Specialist Cardiologist
  •  PhD of Cardiology, Ain Shams University ( Egypt )
  •  Member Of Royal College of Physician Of United kingdom, Royal College of United Kingdom (UK)
  •  Dr. Sherif was a Cardiology fellow in heart, lung transplantation and stem cell application, heart failure unit at Ismett Medical Center, University of Pittburg, Italy. He was also a Research fellow at Ocshner Clinic Foundation, Louisiana, USA (2004-2006)
  •  Dr. Sherif has a considerable experience as an Interventional Cardiology Consultant in Egypt
  •  Expertise includes:
    • Non invasive procedure includes stress electrocardiogram, transoesophygeal, transthoracic Echocardiogram and Tissue Doppler Echocardiogram.
    • Permanent pacemakers implantation including Biventricular pacing and ICD.
Professor Dr. El Sayed S. El Sakka, M.D.
  •  Specialist Cardiologist
  •  MB, Bch; DM; MD Alexandria University,Egypt
  •  Emirates Professor, Cardiovascular Department. Alexandria University.Egypt.
  •  Head of the cardiovascular department Alexandria faculty of medicine (1998-2001)
  •  Supervised several MS & MD mesis of cardiology & angiology (since 1972)
  •  Several published researches (local & international)
  •  EXPERTISE:
    • Heart & Vascular diseases
    • Chest Pain evaluation & management
    • Heart and Lung diseases
    • High BP (hypertension)
Gynecology & Obstetrics
Jwan Mansoor, M.D.
  •  M.B.,Ch.B, MRCOG (UK), FRCOG (UK)
  •  Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
  •  Dr. Mansoor is a Medical Graduate from Iraq and has completed her post graduate training in London, UK. She has more than 25 years of extensive clinical and teaching experience in both UK and UAE.
  •  EXPERTISE:
    • High Risk Obstetrics
    • Infertility, Management/Assisted Reproductive Techniques
    • Operative Gynaecology
    • Intra uterine insemination
Saeed A. Shaker, M.D.
  •  MBBCH, MSc, ABOG, FICS
  •  Specialist Obstetrician and Gynecologist
  •  High risk pregnancy, fetal well being and fetal anomalies, puberty hormonal problems and fertility, ovarian and uterine cervical diseases and its surgery, Laparoscopy, Hysteroscopy, Colposcopy and early detection and treatment of cancer, urine incontinence, sexual transmitted diseases and sexual function problems, cosmetic gynecology surgery, women well being and bone density. 25 years teaching and working at Medical colleges and its hospitals in Kuwait and Dubai.
Shahnaz Dibo, M.D.
  •  M.D., C.A.B.O.G
  •  Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
  •  Six years of experience at the “Obstetrics and Gynecology University Hospital” in Damascus (The key referral center for Obs & Gyn in Syria).
  •  Expertise:
    • Antenatal, intranatal and postnatal care including high risk pregnancies.
    • Family planning.
    • Abdominal & vaginal ultrasound scan.
    • Operative Gynecology including abdominal operations (such as hysterectomy, myomectomy, ovarian cysts, ectopic pregnancy) and vaginal operations (such as anterior & posterior repair, Bartholin’s cysts).
    • Hormone replacement Therapy.
    • Intra uterine insemination.
Dr.Ghassan Lotfi,M.D.
  •  Consultant Gynecologist& Obstetrician
  •  Swedish Board of Gynecology & Obstetrics
  •  Subspecialty in Gynaecological Laparoscopic and Endoscopic surgery
  •  Biography:
    • Total Hysterectomis-LAVH(laparoscopic assisted),LH (total laparoscopic), open and vaginal Hysterectomies
    • Partial uterus resection-open,and laparoscopic(LSH)
    • Excision of myomas and polyps-open and laparo-,endoscopic
    • Intrauterine operations of the uterus,including operative hysteroscopies
    • Open and Laparoscopic surgeries of the ovaries and adnexa
    • Diagnostic radiology of the pelvis,including abdominal and transvaginal Ultrasound
    • Vaginal reconstructive surgery
    • Diverse surgical procedures related to complicated deliveries.
Urology
Ismail Abbara, M.D.
  •  Consultant Urologist (Facharzt-Germany)
  •  German board certified and has more than 25 years of experience in Urology, Andrology (Human Sexuality, fertility, and general surgery)
  •  Worked in Department of health and medical services, Dubai from more than 12 years
  •  Former lecturer of Urology at Dubai Medical College from 1988-1995
  •  Working in private sector in Dubai since 1994 till date
  •  Member of the European, Germany, Association of Urology and Renal Transplant
  •  Member of the International Continence and Sexual Medicine Societies
  •  Member of the American Endourology Society
  •  Member of the Arab Urology Society
  •  EXPERTISE:
    • Urology surgery uro-oncology including radical surgery, abdominal surgery
    • Endourology especially for prostate, bladder, tumor, and stones disease
    • Infertility, incontinence (male and female), urogynecology, impotence (implantation of penile prosthesis)
Ear, Nose & Throat
Joseph Boutros Sleiman, M.D.
  •  ENT surgeon (ear, nose and throat), D.I.S – France.
  •  Lebanese physician trained ENT and head & neck surgery from 1993 to 1997 in the ENT and Head & Neck Surgery Dept of large hospitals in Paris.(St Michel, St Joseph, Laennec, Rotschild foundation, St Vincent de Paul and Bicetre).
  •  From 1998 to 2007: ENT consultant at Abou-Jaoudeh Hospital- Beirut.
  •  Member of the Lebanese society of ENT, head & neck surgery.
  •  Expertise:
    • Endoscopic sinus and nasal surgery.
    • Septoplasty (deviated nose and septum).
    • Otoplasty (prominent ear).
    • Tympanoplasty (drum perforation, ossicular replacements to improve hearing).
    • Mastoidectomies(for chronic middle ear infections).
    • Snoring and sleep apnea surgery (uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, laser and radiofrequency technique).
    • Neck surgery (salivary glands, lymph nodes, congenital masses).
    • Microscopic laryngeal surgery (vocal polyps and cysts).
    • Management of allergic disorders of the nose (allergic Rhinitis, sinonasal Polyposis).
    • Vertigo and dizziness: diagnosis and therapy.
    • Pediatric ENT diseases.
Akram Taha, M.D.
  •  M.B.ch.B, F.J.M.C, F.A.M.C, M.D In ENT
  •  ENT Surgeon, Arabic Board in ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)
  •  4 years Training in ENT Dept. in Jordan University Hospital.
  •  EXPERTISE:
    • All common ENT Diseases & Disorders in Both ADULTS & CHILDREN.
    • All conditions related to imbalance, vertigo, Dizziness and hearing problems in all ages.
    • Snoring, allergic conditions related to ENT disorders.
    • Voice disorders (ex. Hoarseness..) and swallowing problems.
Dermatologist
Fatima Habib, M.D.
  •  Dermatologist (UK trained)
  •  M.BchB (University of Bristol), UK
  •  MSc (With Honors) Clinical Dermatology
  •  Seven years experience Clinical Dermatology in the Department of Health
  •  EXPERTISE:
    • Acne
    • Hair loss
    • Botox
    • Chemical peels
    • Lip Augmentation
    • Laser Hair Removal
    • Mesotherapy for Hair Loss
Gastroenterology
Wael Dahhan, MD. FACG
  •  American Board of Gastroenterology
  •  American Board of Internal Medicine
  •  Fellowships:
    • Gastroenteroloy Fellowship at Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
    • Hepatology Fellowship at the University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
    • Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship at Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA
  •  Dr. Dahhan is one of the few doctors in the MiddleEast who had formal fellowship training and expertise in liver diseases, His high quality performance of routine and advanced endoscopic procedures is well known in the region, He is a fellow member in ACG, ASGE, EGS, regular speaker in national and international medical conferences.
  •  Expertise:
    • Basic and advanced diagnostic studies and management of acid reflux and esophageal diseases
    • Management of stomach disorders/ ulcers, GI bleeding, and management of chronic colonic diseases (Crohn's, Ulcerative colitis, IBS)
    • Record of hundreds of performed wireless capsule endoscopy studies in USA, and UAE.
    • Early detection of colon polyps and colon cancer/ screening colonoscopy
    • Special interest in the diagnosis and management of various liver diseases, including viral hepatitis, fatty liver, and cirrhosis.
    • Advanced training and clinical experience in hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases, Therapeutic ERCP, endoscopic removal of obstructing biliary stones, palliative metal stents placement in biliary-pancreatic malignancies.
    • 10 years post fellowships practice experience in USA and UAE.
Tarek Saleh, M.D.
  •  Gastroenterology, (Adult and Pediatric) Therapeutic Endoscopy for Obesity and Reflux disease.
  •  Specialist Gastroenterologist (Gastric Balloons)
  •  Medical school: MD Paris V University, Internship: Pitie-Salpetriere Hospital , Paris, Residency and fellowship: Bichat-Claude Bernard Hospital, Paris. Robert Debre Hospital, Paris, French Board certified in Gastroenterology, 1988, Pediatric gastroenterology, 1990
  •  French Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  •  French Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology
  •  American Gastroenterology Association
  •  North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology And Nutrition ( NASPGHAN )
  •  EXPERTISE:
    • Consultant in endoscopy unit at university hospital Bichat (Tertiary Center Paris): from1986 till 1994.
    • Private clinic: Paris from 1988 till 1995
    • Member of emergency endoscopy team for all the tertiary center hospital of the city of Paris from 1988 till 1994 Consultant in pediatric and neonatal endoscopy unit, children hospital Robert Debre (tertiary center,Paris): from 1988 till 1994
    • Chairman of training center in the Middle East, workshop for intragastric balloon for the treatment of obesity, Doing the first endoscopic suturing procedure in the Middle East for the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease May 2001 with Bard system Endocinch
    • Endoscopic gastroplication for Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease with ESD from Wilson Cook: 2 cases done on September 2003, first procedure done in the Middle East.
    • Demonstration of the endoscopic gastroplication during the Pan Arab congress of gastroenterology (Dubai, 2004)
Hiam Mustafa E. Mohammed, M.D. FRCP (UK)
  •  Member of the Royal College of Physicians of London
  •  Fellowship of the Royal college of physicians of London
  •  Membership in the " International Who is Who professionals".
  •  MBBS, faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Sudan (1995). Awarded Albaghdadi prize for the best performance in all academic years and Lord Kitchner prize for the best student in the final year.
  •  Trained at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, UK (2000)
  •  Trained in Gastroenterology and GIT endoscopy at the National Centre for Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, Khartoum, Sudan.
  •  Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine University of Khartoum (2001 - 2003).
  •  EXPERTISE:
    • Adult and pediatric upper and lower scopes of the stomach and colon.
    • Diagnosis and management of Helicobacter pylori
    • Endoscopic management of upper GIT bleeding (varices and duodenal ulcers)
    • Endoscopic treatment of benign GIT tumour(polyps)
    • Ultrasound guided liver biopsies.
    • Gastric balloons for obesity.
    • Management of chronic liver diseases
    • Medical treatment of anorectal conditions
Endocrinology
Mohamed Amer Dardari, M.D
  •  American Board Certified Endocrinologist
  •  University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Medicine
  •  Dr. Dardari is an Endocrinologist who obtained his American Board of Internal Medicine after completing his residency at St. Luke's Medical Center, in Cleveland, OH in 1996, then he obtained his American Board of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism after he completed his Endocrinology Fellowship at the University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Medicine in 1998, after which he completed one year of Geriatric Medicine Fellowship at the same university. Then he moved to Saudi Arabia where he worked as a consultant Endocrinologist in Bakhsh Hospital in Jeddah, S.A for almost 2 years. He has been practicing Adult Endocrinology for the last 5 years as a private practitioner.
Internal Medicine
AlaaEldin Alhessi, M.D.
  •  US Board Certified in Internal Medicine
  •  Specialist in Internal Medicine
  •  Dr. Alaa received his medical degree with honors in 1994. He completed four years University internships in kidney diseases and hypertension, dialysis and transplantation followed by three years US residency in internal medicine at the Universities of Chicago and Iowa.
  •  Dr. Alaa practiced at the James Cook University in Queensland, Australia prior to joining Emirates Hospital in Dubai.
  •  He is a member of the American Society of Internal Medicine, the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the Egyptian Medical Syndicate.
  •  Dr. Alhessi earned the American Board of Internal Medicine and the Physician Recognition Award by the American Medical Association in 2003.
  •  He is licensed to practice in the USA, Canada, Australia, Egypt and UAE.
  •  EXPERTISE:
    • Nephrology, with particular interest in slowing the progression of chronic kidney diseases, and metabolic derangements.
    • Endocrinology, with particular interest in the novel therapies for diabetes, osteoporosis prevention and treatment and secondary causes of Hypertension.
    • Perioperative medicine.
    • Collagen vascular diseases-vasculitides.
    • Transplantation Medicine: Donor selection and welfare.
    • Psychology and personality development.
    • Hepatology
    • Medical ethics.
Jihad Helou, M.D.
  •  Internal Medicine specialist, american board of internal medicine.
  •  General Medicne at Saint Joseph University, Lebanon from 1990 to 1997.
  •  Residency in internal medicine at East Tennessee State University, USA from 1997 to 2001.
  •  Cardiology fellowship at East Tennessee State Univeristy, USA 2001-2002.
  •  Military hospital practice, Lebanon 2002-2003.
  •  Internal Medicine practice at Abou Jaoude Hospital, Clinique du Levant, Lebanon, 2003-2005.
  •  Internal Medicine consultant at Saad Specialist Hospital, Saudi Arabia, 2005-2007.
  •  Internal Medicine practice , Lebanon, 2007-2009.
  •  Expertise:
    • Preventive medicine.
    • Cardiology.
    • Hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity.
    • Gastrointestinal disorders.
    • Rheumatologic diseases and conncective tissue disease.
    • Infectious diseases.
    • Hematology.
    • Endocrinology .
Amer Helbaoui, M.D.
  •  Internist, American Board Certified
  •  Dr. Helbaoui is a Syrian American trained at Yale University hospital (USA) obtained his Board certification in 1993. He worked for 15 (fifteen) years in the field of Internal Medicine in USA.
  •  EXPERTISE:
    • Acute sickness and chronic disease
    • Hypertension
    • Diabetes
    • High Cholesterol
    • Digestive Diseases
    • Infections
    • Osteoporosis
    • Headaches/ Migraines
    • Obesity (Over weight)
    • Smoking Cessation
    • Preventive Medicine
    • Executive Physical
    • ECG, Pulmonary function test, treadmill stress test and Holter monitor.
Pediatrics
Zuhair Mahmandar, M.D.
  •  Specialist Paediatrician
    Consultant Neonatology
    Ireland
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    • Neonatologist and Pediatrician for the last 27 years at the Department of Health and in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Dubai Hospital.
    • Expert in the assessment of growth and development of premature, low birth weight and newborn infant illnesses.
    • Head of Medical Board in UAE Down Syndrome Association (D.S.A.) & International Board member of D.S.I (Down Syndrome International).
    • Pediatric Consultant for Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services and Early Intervention Center.
    • Vice President of Studies and Research Board in the Handicapped Guardians’ Association (H.G.A.).
M. Ghassan Soud, MD, FAAP
  •  US Board Certified in Pediatrics
  •  Dr. Soud received his medical degree with honors in 1990.
  •  He completed Pediatric Internship at Rush Children Hospital in Chicago and Pediatric Residency at the University of Illinois Children's Hospital in 1996.
  •  Dr. Soud practiced for over ten years in the US. He was the Interim Chief of Pediatric Department at Albert Lea Medical Center, a Mayo Clinic affiliate. He also practiced as a Consultant Pediatrician at the Royal Clinic in Riyadh KSA.
  •  Dr. Soud earned the American Board of Pediatrics in 1996 and the Physician Recognition Award by the American Medical Association in 2000.
  •  He is licensed to practice in the USA, Syria and the UAE.
  •  Expertise:
    • Asthma and allergies
    • Gastrointestinal diseases and liver disorders
    • Failure to thrive and growth disorders
    • Skin disorders and different types of rashes
    • Attention deficit disorder / behavioral disorders
    • Pre-operative work ups
    • Pre maturity and neonatal diseases
Dentistry & Orthodontics
OULA KOWATLI, DDS
  •  Doctor of Dental Surgery (Specialist - American Boards)
  •  Member of the American Dental Academy
  •  Member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  •  Member of the Maryland Dental Society
  •  Invisalign Certified Specialist
  •  Dr. Kowatli graduated from the University of Maryland at Baltimore and received her Pediatric Dental Specialty degree in 1995. She trained at the hospital of Ohio State for adult dentistry and Children's Hospital for children and adolescents. In addition to her training in behavior management and restorative dentistry for children, Dr. Kowatli has training in interceptive orthodontics, early development and growth problems. She practiced dentistry for over 10 years at her two private clinics in Maryland where she maintains her permanent residence. She recently started her Dubai practice at Emirates Hospital and its affiliated clinics.
  •  EXPERTISE:
    • Pediatric Dentistry
    • Adolescent Dentistry
    • Full Mouth Treatment Under General Anesthesia
    • Early Orthodontic Care/ Interceptive Orthodontics
    • Invisalign (invisible braces to straighten your teeth)
    • Esthetic Dentistry (Veneers, Bonding, Teeth Whitening)
Nihad Habbabat, M.D.
  •  Ph.D., Endodontics
  •  Microscope Assisted Root Canal Treatment
  •  Member of the British Endodontic Society
  •  EXPERTISE:
    • Root Canal specialist.
    • Immediate build up for the fractured tooth or remain root.
    • Replacing the missing tooth by removable, fixed and semi fixed bridge.
    • Teeth Whitening in one session
Bayan Al Jamal, DDS
  •  Doctor in Dental Surgery, Cosmetic Dentistry
  •  Baccalaureate of Dental Medicine - Damascus
  •  Board of Dental Medicine - Jordan
  •  Trained in crowns Cosmetics
  •  Over 8 years of Dental practice in Jordan
  •  EXPERTISE:
    • Porcelain Veneers
    • Porcelain Inlays
    • Porcelain crowns & bridges
    • Whitening
Family Medicine and General Practitice
Dr Ali Farouk Samad
  •  Family Medicine Practitioner
  •  European Masters in Anti-Aging Medicine
  •  Dr Samad received his medical degree from the American University of Beirut in 2001
  •  He completed four years of Family Medicine residency at the American University of Beirut Hospital of Beirut and received his degree in Family Medicine in 2005
  •  Dr Samad also completed a Masters in Anti Aging Medicine at Euromedicom, Paris, France.
  •  He practiced for three years in the Specialized Medical Center Hospital and the Retrieve Center in Riyadh, KSA, both as a Family Medicine specialist and Anti-Aging physician.
  •  He also worked as the hospital’s employees physician and was responsible for the pre-employment assessment.
  •  He is licensed to practice in Lebanon, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the UAE
  •  His practice includes all age groups and families. It involves primary care for chronic and acute illnesses, initial patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and medical referrals. Dr Samad also promotes preventive medicine for his patients and gives full advice on healthy diet, exercise and lifestyle modifications.
Mohammed Moulhem, M.D.
  •  Master of Internal Medicine
  •  Clerkship of Radiology Cook County Hospital Chicago, USA.
  •  General Practitioner
  •  12 years practice of general medicine, ICU, CCU.
Mona Al Gharibi, M.D.
  •  General Practitioner - European Board
  •  Manchester University Hospital (UK)
  •  EXPERTISE:
    • Family Medicine.
    • Women Wellness.
    • Health Check – ups.
    • Paediatrics
Dr. Mohammed Maki Shalal
  •  General Practitioner
  •  15 years of experience
  •  Expertise:
    • 24 hour clinic
    • Emergency department
Mustapha Ibrahim Rashid, M.D.
  •  General Practitioner
  •  Expertise:
    • 24 walk in clinic
    • Emergency Department
Dr. Hind Abbas
  •   General Practitioner
  •   Expertise:
    • 24 hour clinic
    • Emergency department
Dr. Nasser Zamil
  •  - Dr. Nasser Zamil finished his Bachelor of General Internal Medicine and General Surgery from Al Musansiriya University of Baghdad Iraq.
  •  - Dr. Nasser has four years of general practice experience in Dubai and is licensed as General Practitioner in Muscat Oman since 2006.
  •  - He is a member of Iraqi Medical Association since 2002
  •  Expertise:
    • 24 – Hour Clinic
    • Emergency Department
Dr. Uday Nuamany
  •  General Practitioner
    • 11 years experience including six years as a General Practitioner and Emergency Room physician in a private hospital in Dubai.
Anesthesiology
Mazen Mohammed Taji, M.D.
  •  Master Degree in Anesthesiology
  •  Specialist Anesthesiologist
  •  MD certificate from Damascus University 1979
  •  Master Degree in Anesthesia and intensive from Damascus University 1984
  •  Sixteen years of experience in anesthesia and ICU in Rashid Hospital (1987- 2003)
  •  Special interest in the Regional Anesthesia.
  •  Total 25 years of experience in anesthesia field
Nabil Al Khatib, M.D.
  •  Specialist Anesthesiologist
  •  Qualified in Anesthesiology in both Pediatric and Cardiac Anesthesia from USA.
  •  Anesthesiology Residency Training in 2000 from Illinois – USA.
  •  Internal Medicine Residency Training in 1997 from Detroit – USA.
  •  Obtained Fellowship in Pediatric and Cardiac Anesthesiain 2001 from USA.
Halla Adnan, M.D.
  •  Masters Degree in Anesthesiology from Baghdad University, 1992
  •  F.I.C.M.S Iraqi Board of Anesthesia and Intensive care
  •  Fellow of Iraqi Board for Medical Specialization in Anesthesia
  •  Seventeen Years of experience as an anesthesiologist.
  •  Expertise in E.N.T, Fasciomaxillary, Thoracic, Obstetric and Pediatric
  •  Neurosurgery, Orthopedic and Urology surgeries.
Safaa Arnaout, M.D
  •  Master Degree in Anesthesiology
  •  Specialist Anesthesiologist
  •  M.D Certificate from Damascus University, Syria
  •  22 years experience as a Specialist Anaesthetist at Department of Health &Medical Services (DOHMS), Dubai
  •  Expertise in Orthopedic, Ophthalmic, Gynecology, Pediatric, ENT, Plastic, Urology, Dental and Intensive Care surgeries.
Radiology
Abdul Rahman Al Abed, M.D.
  •  Specialist Radiologist
  •  Master Degree in diagnostic radiology 1986
  •  MD from Damascus University (Syria) 1983.
  •  2 years experience as a consultant in Polymed Sharjah.
  •  15 years experience in Rashid Hospital.
  •  Total 22 years of experience in this field
  •  EXPERTISE:
    • Three dimensional ultrasound
    • CT x MR1
Pathology
Dr Hatem Ali Saber Sarg, M.D.
  •  Masters Degree in Clinical Pathology from Ain Shams University,Egypt
  •  Member of Egyptian association of Hematologists
  •  Sixteen years of experience as Pathologist.
  •  Dr Hatem worked as Pathologist at Detroit Medical Lab prior to joining Emirates Hospital.
  •  Done various research studies on Hepatitis C virus(infection,complications and management).
  •  Certificates:
    • General Clinical Chemistry Programme - RIQAS (Randox International Quality Asssessment Scheme)
    • Haematology Programme - RIQAS (Randox International Quality Asssessment Scheme)
  •  EXPERTISE:
    • Hematology(Blood Diseases and Oncology)
    • Clinical Chemistry(Hormones,Blood Chemistry,urine and semen examination and semen preparation.
    • Microbiology(Bacteriology,Virology,Parasitology)
    • Immunology and Autoimmune Diseases
    • Immunohematology(Blood Banking)
Physical Therapy
Preetha Paramasivam Bs. M B PT
  •  Physical Therapist & Rehabilitation
  •  B.S. in Physiotherapy
  •  16 years experience in Physiotherapy field, Rehabilitation & Acupuncture
  •  EXPERTISE:
    • Manual Therapy
    • Physiotherapy
    • Rehabilitation
    • Sports Physiotherapy
    • Back Treatment
    • Neck, Knee, Shoulder & Hip
    • Medical Training Therapy after injury


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