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Dr. Jelena is a Specialist Obstetrician & Gynecologist with over 25 years of experience in her field. She began her medical studies in 1986 at the University of Belgrade Medical School, Belgrade. She completed her primary Medical Degree in 1992 and continued with her internship the following year at the Clinical Centre of Serbia while working as a General Practitioner.

Dr. Jelena has worked at the Gynecology & Obstetrics Clinic Narodni front (Belgrade, Serbia), Special Gynecology Hospital Genesis Medical (Belgrade, Serbia) and General Hospital ST MEDICA (Belgrade, Serbia).

She also worked for two years as a Professor in Gynaecology & Obstetrics for students of the High Medical School, Belgrade, Serbia. She held a post as a Consultant in Gynaecology & Obstetrics for several private clinics in Belgrade.
In April 2016, she moved to Dubai where she started to work as Gynaecology & Obstetrics Specialist.

She specialises in Gynaecological and Obstetrical Ultrasound (4D ultrasound), Gynaecology Endocrinology, Lower Genital Tract Pathology, Hysteroscopy, Prenatal and Post-natal care, Antiaging Treatment, Laser Treatment for Stress Urinary Inconsistency and Vaginal Relaxation Syndrome, Laser Vaginal Tightening, Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation/Vaginal Atrophy Laser Treatment, Invasive and Non-Invasive Gynaecological Diagnosis (HSSG, SIS, HSG) & Aesthetic Gynaecology.

Dr. Homayoon is a Specialist Gastroenterologist with more than 11 years of experience in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy, and colonoscopy, and more than 16 years of experience in the field of internal medicine. She has graduated from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences which is one of the best universities in Iran, and has one of the most equipped and advanced transplant centres in the world (Abu-Ali Sina Hospital). Dr. Homayoon has vast experience in treating patients with all types of gastrointestinal and hepatic disorders such as oesophageal motility disorders, all types of hepatitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, gastric and duodenal ulcers, constipation, H pylori infection, irritable bowel syndrome, fatty liver, cirrhosis, gastroesophageal reflux disorders, occult blood in stool, melena, fresh rectal bleeding, celiac disease, acute and chronic diarrhoea, food intolerance, flatulence, liver cysts, liver abscess, pancreatitis, and abdominal pain. She has expertise in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, total colonoscopy, and liver elastography.

EXPERTISE:

• Upper GI endoscopy
• Total lower GI colonoscopy
• Liver fibro scan
• Oesophageal Gastric, small bowel, large bowel, pancreatic, hepatic, and biliary tract disease
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Hepatic disorders
• Management of gastrointestinal emergencies

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. Nooshin is Specialist Neurologist with more than 10 years of extensive experience in her field. She earned his medical degree and board certification of neurology from the most prestigious university in Iran, Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Further, she pursued advanced training through a fellowship in headache disorders at the Danish Headache Centre, University of Copenhagen, under the supervision of Professor Jes Olesen, who is well-known as the godfather of the headache around the world. She also attended a two years mastership program of headache disorders at the University of Copenhagen. She is a fellow of European Headache Federation and a member of the Educational Committee of the International Headache Society.

EXPERTISE:

• Treating and diagnosing different types of headaches
• Botox injection and nerve blocks for treating headache disorders
• Diagnosing and treatment of spine disorders (low back pain, cervical pain, discopathy)
• Treatment of vertigo, tinnitus, sleep disorders and dementia
• Diagnosis and treatment of muscle and nerve disorders (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, polyneuropathy, myopathy, myasthenia gravis)
• Treatment of stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis
• EEG, EMG-NCV, VEP

Dr. Bibiana Shakkour is an internationally experienced and highly educated medical doctor with over 20 years of experience. She is a holder of the European Specialisation Diploma in Gynaecology & Obstetrics. Prior to moving to the UAE, she worked in the Czech and Slovak Republic, then as an RMO and SHO in the UK and as a specialist OB/GYN in Belgium and France. She takes care of all kinds of gynaecological cases, from adolescence to menopause. Dr. Bibiana routinely provides different obstetrics and gynaecology procedures such as normal deliveries, instrumental deliveries, C-section, laparoscopic procedures for endometriosis, ovarian cysts, infertility treatment and management, etc. Aside from dealing with all sort of obstetrics and gynaecology services, she is also qualified in Medical Acupuncture and is pursuing further qualifications in Cosmetic Gynaecology.

EXPERTISE:

• Labour & Delivery
• Infertility Management
• Laparoscopic Gynaecological Procedures
• Ovarian Cyst Treatments
• Endometriosis

Dr. Sweta Shah is a Specialist Psychiatrist with more than 10 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry. Dr. Sweta underwent specialised training in Child & Adolescent Mental Health, Family Therapy, and Behavioural Therapy from the renowned National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, India after completing her postgraduate training in Psychiatry in the year 2010 at B. J. Medical College and Sassoon Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra. She gained experience in treating mental health problems in adults and children while she was practicing in Mumbai and worked at K.E.M. Hospital and Nair Hospital (2010-11).

EXPERTISE:

• Management of Psychiatric disorders like Schizophrenia, Bipolar Mood disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder.
• Management of Depression and Anxiety Spectrum disorders – Panic disorder, Generalized Anxiety, Phobias, Eating disorders
• Substance Abuse and Addiction
• Stress Management and related issues - Acute Stress and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Family Counselling and Couples Therapy
• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – Initial Clinical Evaluation and Management of ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behavioural Problems
• Geriatric Psychiatry
• Anger management.

Dr. Mehnaz is a Periodontist and Implantologist with over 17 years of experience in her field. She began her career in the Dental field by gaining a Bachelor’s Degree in General Dentistry in the UK. Over the years she has gained extensive experience as a Consultant Periodontist, Implantologist and Dental Laser expert with multiple achievements and qualifications.

She specialises in Periodontics, Implantology, Restorative Dentistry, Laser Dentistry, Conscious Sedation, Minor Oral Surgery Analytical Skills Medicolegal, plus she does medical research and medical training, assessment and examinations.

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. Murat Binar is a Specialist in Otolaryngology with 8 years of experience in his field. He graduated from Medical Faculty of Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) in Turkey, in 2008 and further specialised at GATA Department of Otolaryngology, between 2011-2015. After he had completed his compulsory service in government hospitals, he had worked in reputed private hospitals in İstanbul before coming to Dubai. Besides general ENT disorders of adults and children, Dr. Binar is interested in aesthetic nasal surgeries (rhinoplasty), functional nasal surgeries and the management of obstructive sleep apnoea. Considering total of 12-year experience in otorhinolaryngology, he has followed the surgical evolution of rhinoplasty through years, via watching the hands of master's and taking many courses in Turkey, which is one of the leading countries of rhinoplasty world. Apart from surgical and clinical practice, he has been the part of a considerable number of research/clinical studies. He has more than 40 articles published in respected journals, more than 50 presentations in national/international congresses, and more than 150 citations from reputed otorhinolaryngology journals. In addition, he has been constantly invited for reviewer role from prestigious otolaryngology journals. He was also a lecturer to medical students at GATA Department of Otolaryngology between 2016-2018.

Dr. Osama is a Consultant Paediatrician with over 40 years of experience in his field. He received his Medical Degree from the University of Baghdad, College of Medicine and completed his residency in Paediatrics. Since then, he has accumulated a wealth of experience as a Paediatrician, first in Iraq as Resident Physician and Paediatrician with some of the country’s top teaching hospitals.

After receiving his Board certification he practiced Paediatrics in Iraq, then in Jordan as Attendant Physician and Consultant Paediatrician. He began working in the UAE in 1999, practicing in both General Paediatrics as well as Neonatal & Paediatric intensive care.

Dr Osama brings a vast knowledge and expertise gained from enrollment in specialty training courses and clinical programs at some of the world’s most renowned hospitals and institutions, including in the UK and the Hospital for Sick Children in Canada.

For the last 15 years, he worked as Consultant Paediatrician and Department Head at Baraha Hospital in Dubai, where he was responsible for Inpatient care at the Paediatric & Neonatal Intensive Care, and Outpatient care at the hospital’s Paediatric unit.

Dr Osama specialises in General Paediatric problems and infections, Paediatric Respiratory problems and Paediatric GI tract & Urinary Tract problems. He is also focused on preventative healthcare issues and is a US certified International Lactation Consultant, since 2002. He has been heavily involved in Medical education programs and from 2008 to 2014 served as Assistant Clinical Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Sharjah, College of Medicine, and Department of Paediatrics. In this role, he supervised upper year Medical students and integrated their transition into Medical practice in a hospital setting.

Dr. Tamkeen Kinah is a Consultant Cardiologist, Clinical and Preventive Cardiology. He is the Head of the Cardiology and Internal Medicine Departments at Dubai London Hospital. Dr. Kinah is a Clinical Professor at Baylor University, Texas, USA, Adjunct Professor at Lincoln American University, South America and Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Sharjah, School of Medicine.

He received his Ph.D. qualification (Candidate of Medical Sciences) in Cardiology from the Russian Federation. He has done extensive research in atrial fibrillation and cardiovascular diseases, and many of his articles have been published in leading journals across the country.

Dr. Kinah also received a Post-Graduate Diploma in Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine from the United Kingdom with distinction and holds a Level 2 Certification from the University of California in Cardiac CT Angiography. Dr Kinah is also GCAA designated specialist aeromedical examiner.

Languages: English, Russian, Urdu

Dr. Antonia Artigues-Barcelo is an Internal Medicine Consultant with more than 20 years of experience in the field of Internal Medicine.

After completing her Medical Degree from Universitat Autonoma in Barcelona, Spain, she acquired her Specialisation in Internal Medicine from Hospital Universitari Son Dureta and Hospital Clinic in Barcelona, both in Spain. She has extensive experience in Internal Medicine in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Before moving to the UAE, she was practicing in both private and government Hospitals in Spain, where she implemented different projects, including Autoimmune Systemic Diseases Unit, Palliative Care Unit, and a multidisciplinary management program of hip fractures in older patients. She was also the HOD in Internal Medicine Department.

Since she moved to the UAE, she has been working as an Internal Medicine Consultant in well-known Clinics and Hospitals in Dubai. She has also been an Adjunct Associated Professor at Mohammed Bin Rashid University (MBRU).

Her scope of expertise includes general internal medicine conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, respiratory diseases, anaemias, thyroid conditions, as well as, infection diseases, autoimmune systemic conditions and prevention, detection, and treatment of cardiovascular risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes, or dyslipidaemia. She also carries out general check-ups.

She is a member of the Spanish Medical Council and the Internal Medicine Spanish Association, as well as, member of Middle East and North Africa Stroke Organization.

EXPERTISE:

• Gastrointestinal Disorders
• Respiratory Diseases
• Anaemias
• Thyroid Conditions
• Infectious Diseases
• Autoimmune Systemic Conditions
• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• Dyslipidaemia

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.