Best Premium Check up cardiologists in United Arab Emirates: TOP 8 doctors

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. 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. Alaa Zedan is a Syrian Internal Medicine Specialist who is board-certified. He got a Master’s degree in Internal Medicine from Aleppo University’s Faculty of Medicine. His expertise in hospitals and clinics in Syria and the United Arab Emirates spans nearly 15 years. His areas of expertise include,

• Controlling diabetes and treatment of both types of diabetes
• Treatment of acute and chronic complications
• Primary and secondary hypertension
• High blood lipids and cholesterol
• Arthritis
• Asthma, bronchitis, acute and chronic chest diseases
• Kidney diseases and follow-up cases of kidney failure and urinary infections
• Gastrointestinal and liver diseases
• Treatment and prevention of deep venous thrombosis
• Follow-up and treatment of heart disease
• Diagnosis and treatment of anemia
• Treatment of headaches of all kinds
• Treatment of infectious diseases

Dr. Ajith Kumar is an Endocrinologist with 18 years of experience as a Consultant. He began his career as an Endocrinology Senior Resident at PGIMER, Chandigarh. After obtaining a DM in Endocrinology, he completed 15 years of clinical practice. He served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Endocrinology at medical colleges associated with NTR University of Health Sciences for two years. Andhra Pradesh, India. He has served as a Consultant Endocrinologist for three years in multiple multispecialty hospitals in Kerala, India. He has been practicing as an Endocrinologist in Dubai for the past nine years.

Expertise

Type 2 Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, And Diabetes in Pregnancy (GDM)

Thyroid Function Abnormalities

Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer Management, and Follow-Up

Pituitary Gland Disorders, Including Tumors

Hormone Induced Hypertension

Adrenal Gland Disorders

Growth Disorders

Disorders of Puberty

PCOS and other Ovarian Disorders

Testicular Disorders

Obesity

Hyperlipidemia, Hyperuricemia, and Other Metabolic Conditions

Osteoporosis, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Other Metabolic Bone Disorders Including Parathyroid Abnormalities

Membership

American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE)

The Endocrine Society

Endocrine Society of India and Indian Thyroid Society

Indian Association of Physicians

Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Helmy is a highly experienced Cardiac Surgeon with 25+ years of experience in Adult Cardiac Surgery, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Arterial Revascularization, Aortic root surgery, Aortic Aneurysm, Valve surgery and repair and Minimal Invasive Cardiac Surgery. He is a member of the European Society of cardiothoracic surgery (EACTS). He has an extensive knowledge of various cardiac-related procedures and is well-versed in multiple languages including Arabic, French and English.

Dr. Saurabh Singh is an experienced Ophthalmologist with 11+ years of experience and expertise in Comprehensive Eye Checkup, Computerized Eye Testing, Lasik, Cataract Surgery, Cornea Transplant, Ocular Surface Reconstruction, Keratoprosthesis, Keratoconus Management, and Glaucoma Management. He has both national and international publications and is a regular guest speaker in scientific meetings and CDE's.

Dr. Aby Madan is an experienced urologist at Aster Cedars Hospital, Jebel Ali, with a MBBS from Trivandrum Medical College, MS from Kottayam Medical College, MRCSEd from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and M.Ch from Calicut Medical College. He has held positions of responsibility in prestigious medical centers and is skilled in laparoscopic surgery, endourology, urinary stones, and prostate disease.

Dr. Naveed Ahmed is a Specialist in Interventional Cardiology in Dubai. He is an Indian national and speaks English, Hindi, Kannada, and Urdu. Dr. Ahmed has a Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology and Structural Heart Interventions from St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Canada, a DM (Cardiology) from King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, an MD (Medicine) from Government Medical College, Nagpur, and an MBBS from JJM Medical College, Davangere, Karnataka. His clinical expertise and services include coronary angiography and angioplasty (elective and emergency), peripheral angiography and angioplasty, pacemaker and ICD pacemaker implantation, and structural heart intervention.