Best Doctors in Dubai

Dr. Siva Prakash Rathnaswamy is a surgical oncologist at Aster Hospitals in Dubai. He specializes in laparoscopic and bariatric surgeries. Dr. Rathnaswamy focuses on treating cancers of the stomach, colon, and breast. He works at a facility within a network that manages 20 million patient visits annually.

• Performs diagnostic laparoscopy, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and bronchoscopy.
• Maintains membership in the Indian Society of Gastroenterology.
• Treats complex oncological conditions including liver metastases and sarcomas.
• Is a member of the Indian Medical Association.

Dr. Ahmed Naveed is an interventional cardiologist at Aster Hospital, Mankhool, in Dubai. He specializes in coronary and peripheral angiography and angioplasty. Dr. Naveed completed fellowships in interventional cardiology and structural heart interventions at St. Michael’s Hospital, Canada.

• Performs pacemaker and ICD pacemaker implantations for heart rhythm management.
• Treats complex conditions including atherosclerosis, hypertension, and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Dr. Naveed is a member of the Cardiology Society of India.
• Former Assistant Professor at the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences.

Dr. Vanesha Varik is a general surgeon at Aster Hospitals in Dubai. She performs laparoscopic surgery for hernias and proctology conditions. Dr. Varik holds a Specialist DOH license grade and completed a Fellowship in Laparoscopy and Surgery to perform minimally invasive techniques.

• Performs inguinal and umbilical hernia repair.
• Treats proctology conditions such as hemorrhoids and anal atresia.
• Works at Aster Hospitals, which treats 20 million patients annually.
• Consults in English, Hindi, Konkani, and Marathi.

Dr. Dilip Panikar is a neurosurgeon at Aster Hospital in Dubai. He specializes in neuro-oncology, skull base surgery, and craniofacial reconstruction. He has published over 25 research articles in international medical journals. Dr. Panikar is a member of the Indian Society for Paediatric Neurosurgery. He treats patients at a clinic that handles 20 million visits annually.

• Served as President of the Skull Base Surgery Society of India.
• Former Executive Committee Member of the Neurological Society of India.
• Held a leadership role in the Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Society of India.
• Expertise includes micro-neurosurgery and neurovascular procedures.

Dr. Pradeep Nair is a cardiothoracic surgeon at NMC Specialty Hospital in Al Ain. He specializes in complex heart procedures like the Bentall technique and redo CABG. Dr. Nair completed training at AIIMS New Delhi and Waikato Hospital in New Zealand. He treats adult conditions including atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and heart valve issues.

• Performs heart port surgery and double valve replacements.
• Treats adults with ventricular septal defects (VSD) and atherosclerosis.
• Served as a Resident Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Nawaloka Hospital.
• Works within the Aster DM Healthcare network, which manages 20 million annual visits.

With over 30 years of experience, the doctor specializes in obstetrics and gynecology, focusing on complete laparoscopic hysterectomy and polycystic ovarian syndrome. The doctor is a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetrician & Gynaecology and a Fellow of Minimally Invasive Surgeries of India. Known for contributing to the field through scholarly publications, the doctor has presented papers at numerous international and national conferences.