Anesthesiology
Dr. Waldyr Muniz Neto
License: DOH
14 years of experience
Dr. Waldyr Muniz, MD, is an Associate Staff Physician in the Integrated Hospital Care Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. He specialises in patient-centred anesthesia care, with expertise in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia and perioperative management. Prior to this role, he worked as a Consultant Anesthesiologist in São Paulo, delivering anesthesia services across multiple surgical specialties, including robotic, neurosurgical, and plastic procedures. At Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, he contributed to innovation and quality improvement through the New Technologies Committee. Dr. Muniz focuses on enhancing patient safety through data-driven care, clinical performance monitoring, and process improvement. He earned his medical degree from the Ribeirão Preto Medical School at the University of São Paulo and completed residency training in anesthesiology at its affiliated clinics hospital. He also pursued a fellowship in Regional Anesthesia at Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa do Hospital Sírio Libanês. Complementing his clinical training, he holds an MBA in Healthcare Management from Fundação Getulio Vargas.
Dr. Sadiq Bhayani
License: DOH
23 years of experience
Dr. Sadiq Bhayani, MBBS, FRCA, FFPMRCA, EDRA, CIPS, FIPP, MD, is a Staff Physician in the Pain Medicine Department at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s Neurological Institute. Prior to this, he served as a Consultant in Pain Medicine and Anesthesia at University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust in the United Kingdom. He earned his medical degree in India before completing comprehensive training in General Medicine, Anesthesia, and Pain Medicine in the UK, and was awarded the prestigious FRCA and FFPMRCA fellowships by the Royal College of Anesthetists. He further advanced his expertise through specialized pain training in Nottingham and a fellowship at the University of Toronto. Dr. Bhayani is a Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist (CIPS) and Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP), achieving top rank in the CIPS examination and later serving as an examiner for the World Institute of Pain. An active clinician-educator, he has taught extensively on national and international courses in fluoroscopy- and ultrasound-guided interventional pain techniques and previously served as Clinical Lead for e-Pain at the Faculty of Pain Medicine, Royal College of Anesthetists, UK. His clinical interests include major joint denervation, peripheral neuromodulation, regenerative therapies, cryotherapy, simulation in medical education, virtual reality in pain management, and comprehensive treatment of conditions such as low back, neck, knee, shoulder, and hip pain, neuropathic pain, headaches, and post-surgical pain.
Dr. Viet Nguyen
License: DOH
15 years of experience
Dr. Viet Nguyen, MD, is a Staff Physician in the Anesthesiology Department at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Hospital Care Institute. He previously worked as a Consultant Anesthesiologist at ELSAN Private Hospital in France. Dr. Nguyen earned his medical degree from Lyon University Hospital Center and completed residency training at Saint-Étienne University Hospital Center and Mutualiste Private Hospital in France. He has extensive expertise in anesthesia and critical care, with a focus on advanced trauma and regional anesthesia, ultrasound-guided techniques, and complex oncology and robotic anesthesia. His clinical experience also includes management of continuous renal replacement therapy in the intensive care unit and perioperative pain management. Dr. Nguyen is dedicated to providing excellence in patient care, applying advanced techniques and specialized knowledge to ensure the highest standards in anesthesia and critical care.
Dr. Usaama Sheikh
License: DOH
14 years of experience
Dr. Usaama Sheikh is a critical care consultant at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi. With 14 years of experience, Dr. Sheikh is dual-certified in intensive care medicine and anesthesia. He possesses advanced training in medical and surgical critical care, major trauma and burns. His specialisation includes the care of patients post-major cancer and transplant surgeries. Dr. Sheikh’s professional affiliations include Fellowships in the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine and the Royal College of Anesthetists, as well as Memberships in the Intensive Care Society and the Association of Anesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland. Holding licenses in the specialist register for intensive care medicine and anesthesia from the General Medical Council in the UK, he is recognised for his proficiency in critical care. Dr. Sheikh earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B.) with Honors from the University of Leeds, UK, and furthered his education with a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with Distinction from the University of Manchester, UK.
Dr. Nicole Hanna Daoud
License: DHA
15 years of experience
Dr. Nicole Hanna Daoud is a Specialist Anesthesiologist currently practicing General Anesthesia with Dubai Health. She completed her MD and Residency in Anesthesia and Reanimation at the University of Balamand in collaboration with St. George Hospital University Medical Center, Lebanon. During her residency, she served as Vice Chief of Residents in Anesthesiology, reflecting her leadership and clinical competence. Dr. Daoud has broad clinical experience across operating room anesthesia, anesthesia outside the operating room, intensive care, pediatric intensive care, and cardiac anesthesia. Her strong academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Balamand. She brings a comprehensive, patient-focused approach to anesthetic care across a wide range of surgical and critical care settings.
Dr. Marie Clare du Boulay
License: DHA
15 years of experience
Dr. Marie du Boulay is a UK board-certified Consultant Anesthesiologist with over 20 years of experience in both NHS and private practice. She graduated from King’s College London, completed specialist anesthesia training with the Wessex School of Anesthesia, and undertook a fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesia at Great Ormond Street Hospital, receiving her CCT in 2001. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Anesthetists and a Member of the Association of Pediatric Anesthetists. Dr. Boulay has a specialist interest in pediatric anesthesia and extensive experience in adult major general surgery, including oesophagectomy and bariatric procedures. She has held senior national leadership roles within the Royal College of Anesthetists, including Clinical Quality Advisor and a key leadership position in the ACSA accreditation programme. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to patient safety, quality, and education, she was awarded the prestigious Dudley Buxton Medal by the Royal College of Anesthetists in 2024.
Dr. Michael Mclaughlin
License: DHA
20 years of experience
Dr. Michael McLaughlin is a Consultant Intensivist and Anesthesiologist with extensive experience in Intensive Care Medicine and Anesthesia, including his role at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. He completed his specialist training on the West of Scotland rotation, with exposure to leading centers and comprehensive experience in general, cardiothoracic, and neuro intensive care. Dr. McLaughlin has undertaken advanced training in Intensive Care Medicine and is accredited in chest wall ultrasound for critically ill patients (CUSIC, UK). His clinical expertise includes advanced airway management, invasive ventilation, renal replacement therapy, percutaneous tracheostomy, and fiberoptic bronchoscopy. He also has strong skills in regional and total intravenous anesthesia, trauma-related chest wall blocks, and complex vascular access. In addition to his clinical work, he holds a Master’s degree in Health Economics and is actively involved in ongoing research.
Dr. Awat Kamal Aziz
License: DHA
16 years of experience
Dr. Awat Kamal Aziz is a Consultant Anesthesiologist at American Hospital Dubai with over 16 years of experience in anesthesia and critical care. He completed specialist training in anesthesia and intensive care medicine in the UK and was awarded a CCT in Anesthetics in 2015. Following this, he served as a Consultant Anesthesiologist at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Oxford, UK. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists and holds the European Diploma in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care and the European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine. Dr. Aziz has extensive expertise in preoperative assessment, optimization, and perioperative management of high-risk emergency and elective surgical patients. His experience includes major cancer surgery and complex robot-assisted procedures across multiple surgical specialties. He provides anesthesia for complex urology, ENT, maxillofacial, plastic and reconstructive, colorectal, gynecologic oncology, orthopedic, neurosurgical, spinal, endocrine, transplant, ophthalmic, and breast surgeries. He is highly experienced in managing major trauma, poly-trauma cases, and critically ill patients requiring urgent surgical intervention. His clinical interests include advanced airway management, jet and one-lung ventilation, THRIVE oxygenation, TIVA, and depth of anesthesia monitoring using processed EEG. He also specializes in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia, nerve blocks, vascular access, interventional radiology anesthesia, and sedation for complex surgical cases.
