Endocrinology
Dr. Ali Mohamed Sayed
License: DHA
20 years of experience
Dr. Ali Mohamed Sayed is a Consultant Endocrinologist at American Hospital Dubai, where he manages a busy outpatient clinic and provides inpatient endocrine consultations. His clinical expertise includes diabetes, general endocrinology, obesity medicine, and endocrine neoplasia. He is actively involved in medical education, supervising residents rotating through his clinic and delivering lectures on endocrinology topics. Dr. Sayed combines clinical care with teaching, fostering both patient outcomes and the professional development of future physicians. He holds relevant qualifications and certifications in endocrinology, diabetes, and obesity medicine. His dual focus on practice and education reflects a commitment to excellence in both clinical service and academic mentorship.
Dr. Karen Kamphausen
License: DHA
20 years of experience
Dr. Karen Kamphausen, MD, is a Consultant Endocrinologist with over 20 years of clinical, diagnostic, and academic experience, holding dual specialist qualifications in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology & Diabetology. She has practiced as a board-certified endocrinologist for 15 years, with particular expertise in complex disorders of the pituitary, adrenal, and thyroid glands, as well as obesity medicine. Previously, she worked at Endokrinologikum Hamburg, where she led hormonal analysis assessments for external practices and supervised the training of medical students and specialist physicians. Her earlier role at the University Medical Centre Hamburg Eppendorf provided her with broad internal medicine experience across gastroenterology, hepatology, haematology, oncology, and intensive care. Dr. Kamphausen offers comprehensive management of endocrine and metabolic diseases, supported by advanced hormonal testing and diagnostic imaging. Her expertise spans thyroid disorders, pituitary and adrenal diseases, parathyroid and bone metabolism, and reproductive endocrinology, including PCOS and endocrine-related infertility. She also provides specialised care in diabetes management, insulin resistance, dyslipidaemia, and metabolic syndrome, integrating modern technologies such as CGM and insulin pumps where appropriate. With a strong focus on patient-centred care, she develops individualised treatment plans and works within multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, long-term management and preventive endocrine care.
Dr. Feaz Babwah
License: DOH
14 years of experience
Dr. Feaz Babwah is a Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist with over 15 years of experience in diabetes, endocrinology, and internal medicine. He is currently practicing at Jumeira American Clinic in Dubai, following a distinguished career with the NHS at University Hospitals Birmingham in the UK. His clinical interests include the management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, PCOS, bone health, thyroid disorders, and other hormonal imbalances. Dr. Babwah is actively involved in clinical research and has served as Principal Investigator for academic and commercial studies in type 1 diabetes. During his NHS career, he held key leadership roles, including Clinical Governance Lead, and received Clinical Excellence Awards for outstanding patient care and quality improvement. He adopts an evidence-based, compassionate, and patient-empowering approach, emphasizing education, innovation, and multidisciplinary care.
Dr. Iswaraj Ramracheya
License: DHA
20 years of experience
Dr. Iswaraj Ramracheya is a Consultant Endocrinologist with extensive experience in the management of diabetes, its complications, hormonal disorders, metabolic diseases, and internal medicine. He completed his medical training at a centre of excellence in Oxford and later served as a Consultant Diabetologist and Endocrinologist at a university hospital in Liverpool. Dr. Ramracheya is dedicated to reducing the burden of diabetes, with a strong focus on preventing limb amputations, kidney failure, vision loss, and cardiovascular complications. His clinical expertise includes diabetes and diabetic foot care, diabetes in pregnancy and kidney disease, dyslipidaemia, obesity, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome. He also manages a broad range of endocrine disorders, including thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, gonadal, metabolic bone, neuroendocrine, and reproductive endocrine conditions. Dr. Ramracheya practices compassionate, patient-centred care, emphasizing education, individualized treatment, and the use of cutting-edge therapies to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Dr. Ioana Virtej
License: DOH
20 years of experience
Dr. Ioana Virtej is a Specialist in Endocrinology and Diabetes with over 20 years of clinical experience. She earned her medical degree from the University of Medicine in Bucharest, Romania, in 1995 and completed her Consultant training in Endocrinology and Diabetes in 2004. Dr. Virtej has practiced internationally, working in private practice in Greece and later within the UK National Health Service. She has also held an academic role as a university professor in Romania and is a prolific author of more than 150 scientific articles. In addition, she has co-authored eight specialty textbooks in Endocrinology. Dr. Virtej is multilingual, speaking English, Greek, Romanian, and German, and has a special interest in diabetes and general endocrinology.
Dr. Vanitha Karunakaran
License: DOH
10 years of experience
Dr. Vanitha Karunakaran is a Consultant Endocrinologist with extensive experience in managing complex endocrine disorders, including pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal diseases, as well as diabetes, obesity, PCOS, and hypogonadism. She is currently based at SEHA – Abu Dhabi Health Services and previously held consultant roles at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, and the HCA Clinic at The Shard, London Bridge. Dr. Karunakaran holds an MSc in Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes (Distinction) from Queen Mary University of London and is a Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP), London. Her career has been recognized with multiple awards for academic excellence, research, and patient-centered care, including the GREATix Award and a ‘Role Model’ award for mentoring junior doctors. She is actively involved in service improvement, medical education, and mentoring, contributing to the training of future endocrinologists. Dr. Karunakaran regularly participates in national and international endocrinology conferences to stay at the forefront of advances in her field.
Dr. Syed Farrukh Shah
License: DHA
19 years of experience
Dr. Syed Farrukh Shah is a UK-trained consultant endocrinologist based at Al Nahda, Dubai, with over a decade of experience in managing complex endocrine and metabolic disorders. He completed his medical training in Pakistan and the UK, earning his CCT in Endocrinology and GIM, and has worked at leading hospitals in the Manchester region. Since 2019, he has served as a consultant endocrinologist in the UK and contributed to community diabetes services in Pakistan, providing free insulin to underprivileged children through charitable initiatives. Dr. Shah holds an MBA in International Healthcare Management and combines medical expertise with compassionate, patient-centered care. His clinical interests include the management of complex diabetes, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, pituitary and adrenal diseases, PCOS, male hypogonadism, obesity, and lipid metabolism disorders, as well as the use of diabetes technologies such as insulin pumps and CGMs. He emphasizes holistic care, accurate diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, and continuous patient education, making him a leading endocrinologist in Dubai.
Dr. Ismail Emre Arslan
License: DHA
15 years of experience
Dr. Arslan is an experienced Endocrinology Specialist with over 15 years of medical practice, including more than a decade focused on endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolic diseases. He provides personalized, patient-centered care, with particular expertise in diabetes, obesity, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, reproductive endocrinology, and bone and mineral metabolism. His background also includes broad experience in Internal Medicine, supporting comprehensive diagnostic and medical care. Dr. Arslan trained and worked at leading university and academic medical centers in Turkey, gaining strong expertise in both traditional and contemporary treatment approaches for diabetes and obesity. He has extensive experience in thyroid diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures, as well as in the diagnosis and management of complex adrenal and pituitary disorders. He serves as an Associate Professor of Endocrinology and is an active member of the Endocrine Society, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, and the European Society of Endocrinology.
Dr. Cigdem Ozkan
License: DHA
17 years of experience
Dr. Cigdem Ozkan is a highly experienced endocrinologist with 17 years of practice in Internal Medicine and 12 years specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. She earned her medical degree from Hacettepe University and completed her endocrinology fellowship at Gazi University in Turkey. She holds European Board Certification in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism and has been awarded the academic title of Associate Professor in her specialty. Dr. Ozkan has significant clinical expertise across endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolic disorders, supported by a strong academic and research background. She has actively contributed as a clinician and educator in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology residency training programs. Her involvement in medical education keeps her aligned with the latest advances in her field. She is an active member of leading international and regional professional societies, including the Endocrine Society, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, and the European Society of Endocrinology. Dr. Ozkan is committed to personalized, patient-centered care and actively involves patients in shared decision-making to tailor treatment plans to individual needs.
Dr. Saleh Hessen
License: DHA
32 years of experience
Dr. Saleh is a highly experienced endocrinologist with extensive expertise in the management and follow-up of all types of diabetes, including complex cases and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). He has advanced knowledge in insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), ensuring optimal care for technology-dependent diabetes patients. He leads a multidisciplinary team (MDT) in the treatment and follow-up of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU). Dr. Saleh also specializes in the management of complicated hypertension and disorders of lipid metabolism. His practice includes comprehensive care of thyroid diseases, pituitary disorders (both hyper- and hypopituitarism), and adrenal diseases such as Addison’s disease, primary hyperaldosteronism, pheochromocytomas, and paragangliomas. He is highly experienced in managing puberty disorders and performing stimulation and suppression tests for pituitary and adrenal gland assessment. Additionally, he manages parathyroid diseases, calcium and vitamin D metabolism, and provides long-term care for patients with osteoporosis. Dr. Saleh is academically active and recently published a research article in the Sterility and Infertility Journal on adrenal steroid profiling to differentiate PCOS from non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
