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. Karim Ali is a Specialist Urologist with over 18 years of experience in the field of urology. He has worked at leading hospitals in Egypt and the UAE, handling a wide range of treatments and procedures for both male and female urological disorders. Dr. Karim Ali earned his Master’s degree in Urology from Ain Shams University and an MBBCH in Medicine from Misr University for Science and Technology in Egypt.

He is a member of several professional organisations, including the Egyptian Medical Syndicate, the European Association of Urology, and the American Urology Association. Dr. Karim is committed to providing comprehensive care and keeps himself updated through continuous medical education to offer the best treatment to his patients.

• endoscopic treatment of kidney, ureter, and bladder stones
• Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) for urinary stones
• Endoscopic procedures such as resection of the prostate and incision of the urethra
• Treatment for male and female sexual dysfunction
• Management of male impotence and infertility
• Management of female continence problems
• Management of bladder disorders, including neurogenic bladder, overactive bladder, and painful bladder disorders
• Urodynamic studies for various bladder disorders"

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. 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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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.

Dr. Arun Krishnan is an orthopedic surgeon at Aster Hospital Dubai. He is a Gold Medal Winner in Orthopedics for D’ortho from the PSG Institute. Dr. Krishnan treats complex bone and joint issues, including fractures and arthritis. He specializes in arthroscopy, sports medicine, and joint replacement surgeries.

• Member of the Indian Orthopaedic Association and Indian Arthroscopy Society.
• Performs rotator cuff repair and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
• Treats spinal conditions through kyphoplasty and surgical scoliosis management.
• Provides trauma surgery and treatment for complex joint dislocations.

Dr. Aby Madan is a urologist at Aster Cedars Hospital in Dubai. He is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCSEd). Dr. Madan specializes in laparoscopic surgery for prostate disease and urinary stones. He practices at Aster Hospitals, a network that manages 20 million patient visits annually.

• Expert in endourology, treating complex conditions like urolithiasis and BPH.
• Performs specialized procedures including HoLEP laser surgery and HIFU ablation.
• Maintains clinical focus on nephrectomy and artificial urinary sphincter implantation.
• Trained at the Royal College of Surgeons and Calicut Medical College.

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.