Treatment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)

Dr. Mustafa Kapadia is a board-certified ENT specialist with over 12 years of experience, specialising in Ear and Sinus diseases and Skull Base Surgery. He is an expert in Endoscopic Ear Surgery, performing many procedures entirely through the ear canal using an endoscope, avoiding visible external incisions. Dr. Kapadia’s clinical interests also include Pediatric ENT, Nose and Sinus disease, Voice disorders, and Skull Base Surgery. Dr. Kapadia graduated with honours from Rural Medical College, Loni, and completed his ENT residency in Mumbai, India. He further trained with a fellowship in Endoscopic Ear and Lateral Skull Base Surgery at the University of Verona, Italy. An Executive Board Member of the International Working Group on Endoscopic Ear Surgery (IWGESS), Dr. Kapadia has contributed to multiple publications, textbook chapters, and presentations at international conferences. His research focuses on endoscopic ear surgery and Eustachian tuboplasty. Dr. Kapadia is dedicated to providing innovative and ethical care for his patients, ensuring the highest standard of treatment for Ear, Sinus, and Skull Base conditions.

Dr. Mustafa Saif is an Internal Medicine Specialist with over 20 years of experience in the medical field.

His journey began in the year 2001 with a medical degree from MGM Medical College Mumbai, India. Building upon this foundation, he pursued specialised training with post-graduation in Internal Medicine from Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai and a diploma in haematology and bacteriology from HN Hospital, Mumbai. Additionally, he holds a diploma in Critical Care from Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai.

In 2019, Dr. Mustafa achieved Fellowship status with the Royal College of Physicians (UK), marking a significant milestone in his career. His expertise is particularly notable in managing acute medical emergencies, a skill honed during his tenure in the Emergency department at Rashid Hospital, Dubai. Before joining Dubai London Hospital, he worked for nine years at Aster Hospital Mankhool as a specialist in Internal Medicine and the Head of the Emergency department team including 12 emergency doctors and 30 nurses.
His professional interests extend to diverse areas including diabetes, infectious diseases, and haematology. Dr. Mustafa is also deeply committed to medical education. He is a dedicated teacher and mentor for the core medical training program of the Members of the Royal College of Physicians, UK. Moreover, he is recognised as a certified ACLS instructor, further enhancing his contributions to medical training and emergency care.

Dr. Mustafa has contributed to medical research by publishing a thesis on ‘Extrapyramidal Disorders in Chronic Liver Disease Patients with MRI and MR spectroscopic Correlation.’
His memberships in the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) in the UK signify his commitment to healthcare excellence on national and global scales.
Dr. Mustafa also expanded emergency protocols to cover acute coronary syndrome (ACS), stroke, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), and status asthmaticus, ensuring rapid responses and improved patient outcomes. Exemplifying his dedication to holistic patient care, beyond the hospital confines, he embarked on a remarkable journey to summit Mount Kilimanjaro, as a source of inspiration, physical and mental resilience for his patients. An article posted in Gulf News featured this accomplishment as a testament to promote fitness.
Dr. Mustafa Saif was recognized as a UAE frontline hero during the COVID-19 pandemic, honouring his dedication and sacrifices in the fight against the virus.

EXPERTISE:

• Emergency Medicine
• Communicable and non-communicable diseases
• Diagnosis, treatment and/or management of Hypertension, Diabetes with complications, High Cholesterol, Metabolic Syndromes, Thyroid Disorders, Anaemia
• Acute infective conditions involving various systems"

Dr. Shahriyar is a European Board-Certified Specialist Otorhinolaryngologist and Head and Neck Surgeon with over 14 years of experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery. He also possesses a Master’s Degree in Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery from India and MRCS in ENT from Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, UK. Dr. Shahriyar, is a seasoned ENT surgeon with vast ENT Experience. Moreover, his international engagements include working in King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, one of the largest tertiary care ENT and Head and Neck Oncology Institute adding precious experience to his expertise in dealing with comprehensive ENT & Head and Neck Disorders. In India, He has worked with Apollo Hospitals Group one of the biggest and the oldest Healthcare provider in India. Dr Shahriyar has a zeal to stay updated in the fast changing medical field by meticulously continuing medical education, participating frequently in meetings and national and International conferences.

EXPERTISE:

• Paediatric ENT -Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy using advanced cobalators and harmonic scalpel.
• Sinusitis and Nasal Allergy – Medical and Surgical Management including FESS
• Ear Infections and Hearing Disorders
• Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Management in Children and Adults
• Neuro-Otology- Dizziness, Headache and Vertigo Management
• Voice and Speech Disorders
• Head & Neck Disorders - Surgical Management
• All ENT Endoscopies - Diagnostic and Therapeutic"

CERTIFICATES:

• Board Certification & Fellow European Board of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
• Member Royal College of Surgeons
• Lifetime Member Association of Otolaryngologist of India
• Member ENT UK
• Member The British Society of Otology

Dr. Rani Umul Khair is a board-certified plastic & reconstructive surgeon with 13 years of experience in the field. She received post-graduate training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery from Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India, which has one of the oldest plastic surgery departments in the country. Following which she pursued fellowship in cleft lip and palate at G S Memorial Hospital, Varanasi under the Smile Train Programme. This centre operates among the largest number of cases of cleft lip and palate cases in the world. She then pursued her Fellowship in Microvascular Surgery, at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai, India. She has done further training in Cosmetic Surgery under the guidance of Dr. Ivo Pitanguy at Ivo Pitanguy Clinic, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Dr. Rani has learnt the finesse and art of aesthetic surgery from the masters in this field around the world and has incorporated the same in her practice. She has been working in UAE since 2016 initially in public sector before moving to private sector since 2019. She travels to India twice a year to offer free surgeries to the underprivilege patients under the SEARCH Camp in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra India. With keen attention to details and attitude for perfection (that comes naturally to her as she is a painter and a sculptor) she has excelled in aesthetic surgeries and procedures. Reconstructive background and vast amount of research work and publication has given her bonus score in overall patient safety.

1. Body Procedures:

• VASER Liposuction
• Waist sculpting
• High-Definition Liposuction (Six Pack Abdomen)
• Liposuction of abdomen
• Liposuction of flank
• Liposuction of back
• Liposuction of bra-roll
• Liposuction of arms
• Liposuction of thighs
• Liposuction of legs, knees and ankle
• Liposuction of double chin and lower face
• Abdominoplasty
• Post bariatric (Weight Loss) body contouring - Abdominoplasty, Belt Plasty, Thigh Lift, Brachioplasty, Mastopexy

2. Breast Surgeries:

• Breast augmentation - breast implants
• Breast reduction
• Mastopexy
• Gynecomastia correction - male breast correction

3. Fat Grafting:

• Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) - butt augmentation
• Breast augmentation - fat transfer
• Facial rejuvenation
• Labial fat grafting

4. Facial Surgeries:

• Lip augmentation
• Lip reduction
• Dimple creation
• Buccal fat pad removal
• Otoplasty
• Blepharoplasty
• Genioplasty

5. Female Genital Surgeries:

• Vaginoplasty
• Labiaplasty

6. Non-Surgical Procedures:

• Botox - Forehead lines, frown lines, crows feet, bunny lines, Nefertiti, masseter hypertrophy
• Fillers - Lip, undereye (tear trough), cheeks, nasolabial fold, Marionette lines, jaw line, nose
• Thread lift - face lift, neck lift
• Laser - Scar improvement
• Keloids and scar correction - Laser and injectables
• Ultherapy

Publications:
1. Agrawal K, Khair U R, Srivastava R K , Sharma S. Congenital Trilobe tongue associated with cleft palate: A rare anomaly. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2013 Sep 25.
2. Tiwari V K; Sarabahi S; Mulla Rani U K, Heterotopic implantation of amputated digits following Constriction Ring Syndrome - A Case Series. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2013 Dec;66(12):1815-7
3. Kumta S, Kumta M, Jain L, Purohit S, Ummul R. A novel 3D template for mandible and maxilla reconstruction: Rapid prototyping using stereolithography. Indian J Plast Surg [serial online] 2015 [cited 2017 Jul 29];48:263-73.
4. Kumta Warrier S, Jain L, Ummul R, Menezes M, Purohit S, Medial femoral condyle vascularised corticoperiosteal graft- a suitable choice for scaphoid non-union. Indian J Plast Surg 2017;50:138-47.
5. Chapter 17: Principles and Practice of Microsurgery, Volume 2: Hand and Upper Extremity. Textbook of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Samir Kumta, Leena Jain, Rani Umul Khair.
6. Chapter 50. Medicolegal issues in setting up a Plastic Surgery Day care surgery set up. Medicolegal issues in Dermatology and Plastic Surgery. Milan Doshi, Rani Umul Khair Mulla, 1st Edition. Year 2019. Dr Venkatratnam Mysore

Presentations:
Paper Presentation:
1. Unusual Presentation of amniotic band syndrome and their management-APSICON 2012
2. Anatomical variations in the harvest of Anterolateral Thigh Flap Perforators – APSICON 2015
3. The Blood supply of the breast revisited – CME EPSS May 2019.
4. Body Contouring with liposuction – DLCSH Intensve Webinar 3, November 26, 2021.
5. Classification of Thigh Lipoadiposity and directing management strategies – EPSC 2021.
6. Non –surgical rejuvenation with LASERS. Skin Rejuvenation : Basics and Advances. The Arts of Aesthetics, Trainings by Cocoona (Online Course) 15th and16th January 2022.

Poster Presentations:
1. Cleft Sternum with Partial Ectopia cordis : Successful Single Stage Surgical Treatment with Pectoralis Major Muscle Flap Cover over Silicon Sheet – APSICON 2012
2. Functional recovery in a case of Giant Pedal Macrodactyly- APSICON 2012
3. One stage reconstruction with a single paddle PMMC pedicle flap for large defect following resection of oral malignancy- APSICON 2012

Courses:
1. Basic Course on Microsurgical Techniques at Ethicon Institute of Surgical Education, Indian Society for Reconstructive Surgery July 27 – 31 2015
2. AOCMF course- Principles in Cranio- maxillofacial Fracture Management – 04 Sept – 06 Sept 2015, Mumbai.
3. Ear Reconstruction Workshop 11 – 13 Sept 2015 TN Medical College, B.Y.L Nair Charitable Hospital and Bombay Hospital and Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai India. Course conducted by Dr Franciose Firmin.
4. Composite Facelifts Simplified through Modern Understanding of Deep Plane (spaces and ligaments) Anatomy - A Cadaver Workshop April 27, 2017, The Aesthetic Meeting, SanDiego Convention Centre, SanDiego, CA. USA

Member Of Associations of Plastic Surgery:
1. Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI)
2. National Academy of Burns of India (NABI)
3. American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS)
4. International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)"

Dr. Namrata Jadhav brings with her more than 14 years of experience in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She has pursued MBBS, DNB, GO, MNAMS from leading colleges and hospitals in Mumbai, India. She has obtained training in Cosmetic Gynaecology in UAE. She has also taken laparoscopic training in a year 2016 and 2022.
Dr. Namrata is proficient in High-Risk Obstetrics, hypertension/diabetes in pregnancy, recurrent abortions, previous LSCS, vaginal birth after LSCS, management of pregnancy after IV/infertility treatment, just to name a few.

She also has a passion for pre-pregnancy, pregnancy counselling to make the journey a memorable, postpartum care and weight management, and is even known for painless pap smears and examinations. Dr. Namrata is also proficient in treating recurrent UTI/vaginal infections, handling cosmetic gynaecology cases, and is an expert when it comes to POS management, PCO related issues, and abnormal bleeding in adolescence.

• Experience

Dr. Emad Tawfik is a highly experienced orthopaedic and spine surgeon with over 17 years of expertise in his field. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Cairo University, followed by a Master's degree from Ain Shams University, two of Egypt's most prestigious institutions. Dr. Emad is renowned for his attentive approach to patient care, taking the time to listen closely to his patients to ensure an accurate diagnosis and the most effective treatment plan. His commitment to patient-centred care and his extensive experience make him a trusted professional in orthopaedic and spine surgery.

Languages Spoken : Arabic, English

Expertise

• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
• Pain Management Procedures
• Traumatology and Fractures
• Knee Arthroscopy
• ACL Reconstruction
• Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty
• General Orthopaedics

Certificates / others

• MSc in Orthopaedic Science - Ain Shams University
• MBBCh - Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
• Membership & Fellowship of IGASS, France (International Group for Advancement in Spinal Science)
• Membership of EOA (Egyptian Orthopaedic Association)
• AO Courses in Orthopaedic Trauma (Basic & Advanced)

Dr. Nuno is a General Dentist from Portugal with over 22 years of experience, international education and certified training. He graduated in 2002 and supports his theoretical knowledge with international experience across Dental Clinics in Spain and Dubai.

He did his practice at the School of Stomatology, University of Oviedo and was also an assistant at the University Central Hospital of Asturias. He has also attended a great number of seminars and conferences in Portugal, Spain and Dubai, where he started working in 2014.

Dr. Nuno performs all the standard Dentistry procedures in the Dental Clinic and also in the Operation Theatre (General Anaesthesia Care and Sedation). He is highly focused on Oral Rehabilitation as well. His main goal is to provide patients with differentiated and innovative Dental Treatments using high-tech, top-quality materials that provide the utmost comfort. He specialises in Endodontic Treatments, Composite Restaurations, Extractions, Whitening, Scaling and Polishing and Prosthodontic Treatments (Crowns, Bridges, Removable Dentures, Veneers).

• Expertise in Endodontic Treatments
• Composite Restorations
• Normal Tooth Extractions
• Teeth Whitening
• Scaling and Polishing
• Oral Rehabilitation Ceramic Crowns Over Implants
• Prosthodontic Treatments (Crowns, Bridges, Removable Dentures, Veneers)
• Dental Treatments Under General Anesthesia

Dr. Amit Kumar is a Consultant Vascular Surgeon and completed his General Surgery residency at the prestigious University of Rochester, Rochester, New York. He then pursued his Vascular Surgery fellowship at the top ranked cardiovascular centre in the United States, The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.

He is American Board of Surgery certified in addition to being a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons as well as a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, USA. His clinical interests include mainly endovascular and open treatments of diabetic feet, carotid disease, aortic pathology specifically in dissections and aneurysms involving the thoracic and abdominal aorta as well as venous disease and wound care. In addition, he has a large experience in endovascular treatment of below knee occlusive disease for diabetic feet. Dr. Kumar has performed several firsts in vascular surgery in the middle-east as part of the more than 1,000 vascular/endovascular procedures he has done over the last 4 years. These include, the first successful atherectomy in the middle-east as well the first use of a drug eluting peripheral stent. His research interests pertain to both basic science and clinical aspects. He has recently published the first multicentre vascular study in the Middle East, The ABC in PVD study. Previously he has received a grant for Robotic Surgery which he pursued at East Carolina University, North Carolina, USA.

He is a member of the Residents and Associates Society of the American College of Surgeons, as a part of his interest and commitment to resident education and training. For his efforts he has received the Resident’s Teaching Award while at the University of Rochester. His administrative interests have included invited participation on various committees for the Abu Dhabi Health Services (SEHA) as well as the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD), in addition to being the lead surgeon for deployment of electronic order entry (Cerner) at SKMC. He has previously worked as Assistant Professor – Surgery, Columbia University, New York, but is now running the largest vascular practice across the MENA and Africa region.