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Dr. Antonia Artigues-Barcelo is an experienced Internal Medicine Consultant with over 20 years in the field. She earned her medical degree from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. She completed her Internal Medicine training at Hospital Universitario Son Dureta. She also specialized in Autoimmune Systemic Diseases at Hospital Clinic de Barcelona in 1998.

Dr. Artigues-Barcelo is registered with the GMC in Spain. She works as an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at MBRU Dubai. She has helped develop specialized units for Autoimmune Systemic Diseases and Palliative Care. She also has expertise in infectious diseases and antimicrobial treatment, certified by Cardinal Herrera University CEU.

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. 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. 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. 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.

The doctor is a full-time physician at Aster Hospitals in Dubai, specializing in General and Laparoscopic Surgery. With an MBBS, MS, and a Fellowship in Laparoscopy & Surgery, the doctor is highly qualified in the field. Holding a DOH License Grade as a Specialist, the doctor brings extensive expertise to the clinical setting.

The doctor is a dedicated professional with over 10 years of experience in medical practice. Specializing in laparoscopic surgeries, bariatric surgeries, and endoscopic procedures, the doctor is proficient in diagnostic laparoscopy, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and bronchoscopy.

Recognized for excellence in medicine, the doctor has received numerous awards and is a member of the Indian Medical Association and the Indian Society of Gastroenterology.

The doctor is a Specialist in Interventional Cardiology, currently practicing at Aster Hospital, Mankhool. They hold a Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology from St Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto, and have completed a DM in Cardiology from King George’s Medical University, Lucknow. Their clinical expertise includes coronary and peripheral angiography and angioplasty, pacemaker and ICD pacemaker implantation, and structural heart interventions.

The doctor has held positions as a Clinical Fellow in Structural Heart Disease Intervention and Interventional Cardiology Fellow at St. Michael’s Hospital, and as a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital, Bangalore. They are a member of the Cardiology Society of India.

The doctor is a highly experienced neurosurgeon with over 26 years in the field, specializing in micro-neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, skull base surgery, craniofacial deformity reconstruction, functional neurosurgery, and neurovascular surgery.

Graduating with MBBS and MS degrees from M.S. University in Baroda and an MCH from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, the doctor is an active member of multiple notable organizations.

He has served as an Executive Committee Member of the Neurological Society of India and the Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Society of India, and as President of the Skull Base Surgery Society of India. The doctor has published over 25 research articles in prominent medical journals.

The doctor is a highly experienced cardiac surgeon with over 20 years in the field. He holds an MBBS from Govt: Medical College Trivandrum, an MS from Govt: Medical College Baroda, and an MCh in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery from Govt: Medical College Trivandrum. He has received special training from AIIMS, New Delhi, and Waikato Hospital, New Zealand.

His clinical focus includes the Bentall Procedure, CABG - Redo, Cardiac Valve Replacement, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), Heart Double Valve Replacement, Heart Port Surgery, and VSD Closure/Repair for adults.

He has served as a Resident Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Nawaloka Hospital, Colombo, Sri Lanka, and currently practices as a Consultant CT Surgeon at NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Ain, UAE.

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.

The doctor is an orthopedist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic issues such as arthritis, fractures, and back discomfort. He has been recognized as a Gold Medal Winner in Orthopedics for D'ortho from PSG Institute of Medical Science & Research, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu.

He is a member of several esteemed medical associations including the Indian Medical Association, Indian Orthopaedic Association, Kerala Orthopedic Association, Indian Arthroscopy Society, and Tamilnadu Orthopaedic Association. The doctor completed his DNB in 2007 and his MBBS in 2001, both from Govt Medical College, Kottayam, Kerala.

He offers services in arthroscopy and sports medicine, joint replacement surgeries, trauma surgeries, fracture and dislocation treatment, and arthritis and joint pain management.

The doctor is a renowned urologist at Aster Cedars Hospital, Jebel Ali, with extensive experience in the field. The doctor completed an MBBS at Trivandrum Medical College and an MS in general surgery from Kottayam Medical College. Further qualifications include an MRCSEd from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and an M.Ch in urology from Calicut Medical College.

Specializing in endourology, urinary stones, and prostate disease, the doctor is also a competent laparoscopic surgeon known for cautiousness, patience, and superb surgical skills. The doctor has held positions of responsibility in prestigious medical centers and hospitals.