Emergency Medicine
Dr. Luca Pianta
License: MOH
17 years of experience
Before relocating to the UAE this year, Dr. Luca Pianta was working as a distinguished Head/Clinical Director and Chairman of the ENT Department at his hospital, specializing in Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery.
Now practicing as a consultant ENT Surgeon at Sheikh Khalifa Medical Hospital, Abu Dhabi, Dr Luca has over 25 years of clinical experience, he blends high-volume practice with clinical innovation. He holds a Specialization in Otorhinolaryngology from the University of Brescia and completed a rhinology fellowship at the University of Adelaide.
His clinical focus centers on advanced interventions, having successfully performed over 5,000 surgical procedures since 2005.
His main areas of expertise include:
• Complex endoscopic sinus and skull base surgeries
• Thyroid, parathyroid, and salivary gland treatments
• Surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea
Dr. Ahmed Al-Dongy
License: DOH
8 years of experience
Dr. Ahmed Al-Dongy is a distinguished Consultant Emergency Medicine. He is currently practicing as a Consultant Emergency Medicine at Al Dhafra Hospital, Abu Dhabi. With 8 years of clinical experience , Dr. Al-Dongy is a trusted specialist recognized by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare. He earned his medical degree in Lithuania before advancing his career in Scandinavia’s largest emergency department.
Dr. Al-Dongy’s core clinical focus lies in managing high-volume patient flows and delivering evidence-based care in high-pressure settings. His comprehensive expertise encompasses advanced acute and critical care interventions:
• Severe Injury Management & Stabilization (Trauma Care)
• Life-Threatening Condition Interventions (Critical Care)
• Acute Illness Diagnosis and Prompt Treatment
• Preventive Health Checks and Primary Care
Dr. Al-Dongy is dedicated to providing holistic, patient-centered care, ensuring individuals receive compassionate attention even in fast-paced environments.
• Fosters strong doctor-patient relationships through personalized treatment plans
• Prioritizes emotional support, delivering care with profound empathy
• Employs a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach for seamless continuity of care
Dr. Khalid Al Khalaiwi
License: DHA
15 years of experience
Dr. Khalid Al Khalaiwi is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine currently practicing at American Hospital Dubai. He is a US board-certified Emergency Medicine specialist with over 10 years of post-certification experience. His clinical background includes work at leading institutions such as King Fahd Specialist Hospital and Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare. Dr. Al Khalaiwi has extensive expertise in high-volume emergency department operations and trauma care. He also has a strong interest in clinical informatics and the use of AI to improve patient outcomes and streamline workflows. He is skilled in leading multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced emergency care environments. In 2024, he was recertified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He also holds a certification in Emergency Department Quality Improvement from Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Andrew Liam Winge
License: DOH
28 years of experience
Dr. Andrew Liam Winge is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine with 28 years of clinical experience and is currently practicing at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi. He graduated from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in 2000 and was commissioned into the United States Air Force. He initially completed a residency in Family Medicine and remains board‑certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
Dr. Winge later practiced in Idaho, including a deployment to Balad, Iraq, where he provided frontline care in a high‑acuity trauma environment. He subsequently completed a second residency in Emergency Medicine at Brooke Army Medical Center / Wilford Hall Medical Center and is also board‑certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Following another deployment to Kirkuk, Iraq, he completed Physician Training in Age Management Medicine through the Cenegenics Foundation. Dr. Winge served 17 years on active duty in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Dr. Mohammed Fadhel
License: MOH
25 years of experience
Dr. Mohammed Fadhel is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine and currently serves as Head of the Emergency Department at University Hospital of Sharjah. He brings over 20 years of clinical experience in emergency medicine, combining strong leadership with extensive frontline expertise. Dr. Fadhel earned his MBChB from the University of Baghdad in 1998 and later obtained PLAB certification from the General Medical Council in 2004. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (FRCEM) and achieved his Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in 2020.
In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Fadhel is an ATLS and ultrasound instructor with a strong commitment to medical education and training. He also served as a Clinical Lead in emergency care, with significant experience in departmental management, service development, and quality improvement.
Dr. Ahmed Al-qaraghuli
License: DHA
15 years of experience
Dr. Ahmed Al-Qaraghuli is a DHA-licensed Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Medcare Hospital Al Safa. He has a strong interest in the use of ultrasound in emergency care to support rapid and accurate clinical decision-making. Dr. Al-Qaraghuli is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care in high-pressure emergency settings. He believes that effective emergency treatment extends beyond the patient to include emotional support for family members. His approach emphasises reassurance, clear communication, and holistic care for both patients and their loved ones. Through this philosophy, he aims to enhance the overall experience of emergency care during critical situations.
Dr. Thomas Coryndon
License: DHA
19 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Coryndon is a Consultant Emergency Medicine physician who earned his MBChB from the University of Edinburgh in 2004 before relocating to London. He completed his emergency medicine training in urban East London and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine in 2014. He later undertook a fellowship in Cape Town, gaining valuable international experience in acute and trauma care.
Dr. Coryndon subsequently held a Consultant position at Barts Health NHS Trust, and for the past seven years has served as a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at University College London Hospital. His clinical interests include emergency medicine, critical care, and trauma management.
Dr. Ronnie Mollah
License: DHA
20 years of experience
Dr. Ronnie Mollah is a UK board‑certified Consultant in Emergency Medicine. He completed his medical degree at the University of Dundee, UK, and undertook higher specialty training in Emergency Medicine on the West Coast of Scotland. He later served as a Consultant at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, one of the largest major trauma centers in the UK.
Dr. Mollah has a strong interest in trauma care, postgraduate medical education, and point‑of‑care ultrasound. He was an Examiner for the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM), UK, as well as an Examiner for the DHA Emergency Medicine Consultant Assessment. Prior to relocating to Dubai, he also held the position of Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Glasgow.
Dr. Abdullah Al Risi
License: DOH
18 years of experience
Dr. Abdullah Al Risi is a highly skilled Consultant in Emergency Medicine with extensive experience in the assessment, stabilization, and comprehensive management of critically ill and injured patients. He provides expert care across the full spectrum of emergency presentations, including major and minor trauma, medical and psychiatric emergencies, acute poisoning, burns, and cardiac arrest. He is providing the best treatments at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Abu Dhabi (SEHA) as a Consultant Emergency Medicine.
Dr. Al Risi is a leader in advanced resuscitation and critical care, with expertise in ACLS, rapid sequence intubation, mechanical ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP), defibrillation, cardioversion, central venous access, intraosseous infusion, procedural sedation, and emergency ultrasound (E-FAST). He performs a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic emergency procedures, ensuring timely, evidence-based care in high-acuity settings.
