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Dr Mohamed Kassem
Dr Mohamed Kassem Specialist - Aesthetic Surgery Dr Mohamed Kassem, MD Aesthetic & Anti-aging American board of aesthetic medicine Abu Dhabi (Jumeirah, JLT) Cairo (Madinat Nasr and 5th District) Speaks Arabic and English fluently Blog Book an
Dr. Abdullah Cirit
Dr. Abdullah Cirit Cardiologist Dr. Abdullah Cirit is a distinguished Turkish board-certified cardiologist with a passion for providing exceptional patient care. With nearly 11 years of post-residency experience, he has established himself as a leading expert in the field, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of
Dr. Ahmad Qara Ali
Dr. Ahmad Qara Ali Specialist - General Dentist Dr. Ahmad is a General Dentist with 7 years of experience treating dental patients in Syria and is now in UAE with a DHA Professional License. Dr. Ahmad holds a Degree in General Dentistry from the University of Kalamoon
Dr. Ahmed Arafat Elkadry
Dr. Ahmed Arafat Elkadry GP Aesthetic Certified Medical Professional | Anti-Aging, Sports Medicine & Aesthetics Expert With 9+ years of experience, Dr. Elkadry specializes in personalized care for optimal health, wellness, and beauty Expertise: Anti-aging treatments (Botox, fillers, chemical peels) Sports medicine (injury prevention, treatment, recovery)
Dr. Ahmed Elsayed
Dr. Ahmed Elsayed General Dentist Dr. Ahmed Elsayed is a General Dentist with 6 years of experience treating dental patients in Egypt and Lithuania and UAE with a DHA Professional License. Dr. Ahmed is a passionate Dentist with extensive experience in oral diagnosis, restorative dental treatment,
Dr. Ammar Al Azzam
Dr. Ammar Al Azzam Internal Medicine Dr. Ammar Al Azzam is a well-qualified Internal Medicine Specialist with over 10 years of experience working in multispecialty hospitals in Damascus, Syria. Dr. Ammar has a Master degree in Internal Medicine - Damascus University and he has extensive experience
Dr. Aprajita Dhanda
Dr. Aprajita Dhanda Specialist - General Dentist Dr. Aprajita Dhanda, General Dentist, graduated from India in 2010. Dr. Aprajita has 10 years of experience in private practices including work in the Oral Surgery and Maxillofacial department.In Abu Dhabi since 2016, she has worked long hours and collected a
Dr. Arfan Taba
Dr. Arfan Taba (DDS. USA) General Dentist Dr. Arfan Taba is a well-qualified Dentist with over 25 years of experience from California, USA. In his dental practice, he has treated many patients in USA and UAE. Mr. Taba holds a degree in Dental Surgery from Carol Davila
Dr. Azizreza Ghasemzadeh
Dr Azizreza Ghasemzadeh Speech Therapist and child Counselor Dr Azizreza Ghasemzadeh Speech Therapist and child counselor with more than 18 years of experience and also with over 8 years experience as a teacher at University of social welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences and University of applied sciences in Tehran
Dr. Bashar Aljbawi
Dr. Bashar Aljbawi Specialist - General Surgeon Dr. Bashar Aljbawi is a General Surgeon with extensive surgical experience of 13 years, He has been working in multispecialty hospitals in Damascus, Syria, and Saudi Arabia. He is a Specialist in General Surgery from MOH, Syria (2014), and
Dr. Enes Akkay
Dr. Enes Akkay Specialist - Neurosurgeon Dr. Enes Akkaya is a distinguished board-certified neurosurgeon known for his exceptional expertise and contributions in the field of neurosurgery. Born on April 4th, 1987, in Istanbul, Turkey, he has made significant advancements in the understanding and treatment of neurological
Dr. Gazala Khan
Dr. Gazala Khan Specialist - Gynecology Dr. Gazala Khan is a consultant obstetrician and gynecologist with over 30 years of experience in the field. She worked for over 20 years with the Ministry of Health in The Sultanate of Oman as a senior consultant, in a tertiary
Dr. Ghazwan Mohammad
Dr. Ghazwan Mohammad Cardiologist Dr. Ghazwan Mohammad is a skillful Cardiologist with over 5 years of experience. Dr. Ghazwan provides reliable care to those with heart diseases or strong cardiovascular risk factors. In his practice, he relies on the latest research findings and uses state-of-the-art techniques
Dr. Markus-Johannes Handl
Dr. Markus-Johannes Handl Specialist - Plastic Surgery Dr. Markus-Johannes Handl is a Plastic Surgeon at Al Hafiz Surgical Center with 14 years of experience in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic surgery with a remarkable international education from the USA, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. He speaks English and German fluently.
Dr. Maysaa Diknash
Dr. Maysaa Diknash Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist Dr. Maysaa Diknash has 9 years of experience in Obstetrics & Gynecology, in both governmental and private hospitals in Jordan. She has served at Al Basheer hospital, the largest government hospital in Jordan, serving both inpatients and outpatients. She
Dr. Mehwish Dildar
Dr. Mehwish Dildar General Practitioner (GP) Dr. Mehwish is a widely experienced general practitioner for treating patients with acute and chronic diseases in Pakistan and now in UAE with a DHA Professional License. Dr. Mehwish graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Dr. Mohammad Meri Eakial
Dr. Mohammad Meri Eakial Specialist - General Practitioner Dr. Mohammad Meri Eakial is a General Practitioner with 10 years of experience treating adults and children in Syria and the UAE. He is well qualified in Emergency care, treating life-threatening conditions and performing Minor Surgeries with accuracy and
Dr. Mohammed Hani
Dr. Mohammed Hani Specialist - Urology Dr. Mohammed Hani Almozawer has completed Bachelors's in Medicine & Surgery followed Masters's in Urology from the University of Damascus Dr. Mohammed Hani has over 6 years of experience in the field of Urology in the Middle East. He has practiced
Dr. Radwan Sallam
Dr. Radwan Sallam Specialist - Gynecologist Dr. Radwan Sallam is a highly skilled and experienced obstetrician and gynecologist, renowned for his exceptional diagnostic abilities and expertise in disease management. With a compassionate and patient-centered approach, Dr. Sallam has dedicated his career to providing comprehensive and personalized care
Dr. Samila Gasanova
Dr. Samila Gasanova Specialist - General Dentist Dr. Samila Gasanova is a European qualified General Dentist with over 9 years of experience in treating patients in UAE and abroad. She is a highly skilled Dentist, best known for her Natural Smile Makeovers. Dr. Samila holds a
Dr. Seyed Alireza
Dr. Seyed Alireza Specialist - Internal Medicine Dr. Seyed Alireza is a well-qualified Internal Medicine Specialist with 6 years of experience treating patients in Iran and now in UAE. Dr. Seyed has an Internal Medicine Board certificate from the Iran university of medical science(2015) and extensive
Dr. Srinivasa. M
Dr. Srinivasa. M Specialist - Dermatologist Dr.Srinivasa. M a DHA Licensed Specialist Dermatologist who brings over 17 years of experience in the field of Dermatology with special areas of interest in Medical dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatology, and Dermatosurgery including Hair Transplant and liposuction through the course of my
Dr. Sumit Gupta
Dr. Sumit Gupta BDS , MDS (ORTHODONTICS) Specialist Orthodontist Dr. Sumit Gupta is a Specialist Orthodontist at Al Hafiz International Hospital, since 13th January 2014. He brings with him over 24 years of clinical experience as a Specialist Orthodontist in the UAE creating beautiful smiles for both children
Dr. Tareq Soliman
Dr. Tareq Soliman Specialist Gynecologist Expertise: Expert in Laparoscopic Surgery, Reproductive Surgery, Diagonostic Laparoscopy, Ovarian Cysts Treatment & Management, Endometriosis Treatments and Lower Abdominal Pain Management. Affiliations/Memberships: American Academy of Gynecologic Laparoscopy (AAGL) European Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy ( ESGE )
Dr. Zakaria Amana
Dr. Zakaria Amana Specialist - Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Zakaria Amana, our Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon brings with him over 30 years of experience. His special clinical expertise is in: Arthroscopy Reconstructive surgery Comprehensive care arthritis Spine surgeries Pediatric Orthopedics Hand Surgery Upper and lower limb injuries Sports
Dr. Zaki Ahmed
Dr. Zaki Ahmed Specialist - General Surgery Dr. Zaki Ahmed is a highly skilled and experienced surgeon with a diverse background in the field of medicine. He began his career by completing an internship at Government Wenlock & Lady Goschen Hospital in Mangalore from March 1992 to
Ms Sonaina Shahzad
Ms Sonaina Shahzad Polous Physical Therapist Ms. Sonaina has worked for 12 years in Pakistan and UAE, including 7 years in Al Hafiz Hospital, JLT. She obtained her Bachelor in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Medicine and Masters in Sports Science/ Health Physical Education. Her Areas Of
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