Internal Medicine
Dr. Omar Bani-Saad
License: DOH
15 years of experience
Dr. Omar Bani-Saad is a Consultant in Critical Care and Acute Internal Medicine at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi. He holds dual CCT accreditation in Critical Care Medicine and Acute Internal Medicine. His scope of practice includes general medical and surgical critical care, neurocritical care, cardiothoracic critical care, and acute internal medicine. He also has experience in pediatric critical care and major trauma management. Dr. Bani-Saad has a strong interest in medical education, medical ethics, and quality improvement. He is passionate about enhancing patient safety and promoting staff wellbeing within critical care environments. Since August 2023, he has been serving as a Consultant Intensivist at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City. His clinical focus combines advanced critical care expertise with a commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.
Dr. Merce Sirisi
License: DOH
10 years of experience
Dr. Mercè Sirisi is a Specialist in Internal Medicine with over four years of post-specialty experience in managing complex inpatient medical and surgical cases. Her expertise spans cardiovascular, neurological, gastrointestinal, infectious, endocrine, hematologic, oncologic, and geriatric conditions. She has particular experience in thromboembolic disease, heart failure, and rapid diagnostic care. Dr. Sirisi focuses on the prevention, detection, and management of cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidaemia, and obesity. She is also experienced in managing chronic metabolic disorders and their complications. Her clinical scope includes respiratory conditions such as asthma and COPD, as well as gastrointestinal disorders including gastritis and gastroesophageal reflux disease. In addition, she manages venous thromboembolic disease and infectious illnesses. Alongside her clinical responsibilities, she participates in emergency and inpatient care, mentors medical trainees, and contributes to clinical committees while promoting preventive care through screenings and lifestyle guidance.
Dr. Nargiz Aliyeva
License: DOH
10 years of experience
Dr. Nargiz Aliyeva is a highly skilled and compassionate Internal Medicine Physician with over 10 years of experience providing comprehensive care to diverse adult patient populations. She specializes in the diagnosis and management of complex acute and chronic medical conditions, including pre- and post-surgical care and coordinated post-acute management. Dr. Aliyeva played a vital frontline role during the COVID-19 pandemic, managing critically ill patients and demonstrating strong clinical leadership and dedication to patient outcomes. Her clinical expertise includes metabolic and cardiovascular risk conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, obesity, gout, and venous thromboembolic disease, as well as infectious, respiratory, and gastrointestinal disorders. She has a special interest in women’s health, including the management of perimenopause and menopause-related symptoms, weight management, and preventive care. Dr. Aliyeva is deeply committed to wellness, nutrition, and disease prevention, focusing on long-term patient relationships, adult vaccinations, cancer screening, and the prevention of chronic disease complications.
Dr. Jawad Ali
License: DHA
20 years of experience
Dr. Jawad Ali is a Consultant Physician in General Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine with over 20 years of experience across the United Kingdom, Asia, and the Middle East. He completed his UK Specialist Registration in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine in 2022 and continues to deliver high-quality care at University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. His clinical expertise includes managing complex and acutely unwell patients, frailty, perioperative care, bone health, and movement disorders, with a particular focus on Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Jawad provides comprehensive care for older adults, including dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, chronic disease management, medication optimization, falls prevention, rehabilitation, palliative care, and end-of-life support. He also manages common medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease across adult age groups. In addition to his clinical work, he is a committed educator and mentor, actively involved in teaching, research, audits, and quality improvement, with publications in international journals.
Dr. Leila Kay Karimpoor
License: DOH
10 years of experience
Dr. Leila Kay Karimpoor is a Consultant in Internal Medicine with over 10 years of experience providing comprehensive inpatient care across leading U.S. healthcare institutions. She has extensive expertise in managing complex medical and surgical patients while coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, and patient-centered care. As Chief Hospitalist at Tuality Community Hospital, she led clinical operations, supervised hospitalist teams, and partnered with executive leadership to optimize workflows and care delivery. Her clinical background includes caring for high-risk and diverse patient populations, with a strong emphasis on thoughtful, culturally sensitive care. Raised internationally across Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and Switzerland, she is fluent in English, Farsi, French, and Spanish, enabling strong patient communication across cultures. Dr. Karimpoor is also deeply committed to medical education and quality improvement, actively mentoring trainees and contributing to hospital committees including ethics and antibiotic stewardship.
Dr. Shabana Khan
License: DOH
19 years of experience
Dr. Shabana Khan is a U.K.-trained Consultant Geriatrician and Internal Medicine physician with dual CCT accreditation and extensive experience across secondary and tertiary hospitals in the United Kingdom. She has also served as a Clinical Lecturer at Brunel University, London, reflecting her strong academic and teaching background. Dr. Khan specializes in the assessment and management of complex comorbidities in older adults, with particular expertise in organ failure such as heart failure and atrial fibrillation. Her clinical interests include neurodegenerative and movement disorders in the elderly, including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, and Parkinson’s disease. She is highly skilled in frailty assessment, orthogeriatrics, perioperative care, and the management of bone health conditions such as osteoporosis. Passionate about healthy aging, Dr. Khan adopts a holistic, patient-centered approach that prioritizes overall well-being alongside the management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and metabolic syndromes.
Dr. Mohammed Ali Homaida
License: DHA, DOH
10 years of experience
Dr. Mohammed Ali Homaida is a highly experienced Consultant in Internal and Acute Medicine. He brings extensive expertise in managing complex, high-acuity medical presentations across Acute Medical Units, HDU, and Ambulatory Care, consistently delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in fast-paced clinical environments. As a senior clinical leader, Dr. Homaida oversees multidisciplinary teams, organizes consultant rotas, and actively contributes to service development, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives. In addition to acute medicine, Dr. Homaida is an accomplished Stroke Medicine Consultant, with a special interest in hyperacute stroke care and stroke in younger patients. His expertise includes thrombolysis, assessment for thrombectomy, hyperacute stroke management, and stroke service triage. He is actively involved in stroke governance, audit programs, and service enhancement, working closely with multidisciplinary teams across stroke wards, TIA clinics, and hot stroke services.
Dr. Haschmatullah Zazai
License: DOH
5 years of experience
Dr. Haschmatullah Zazai is a German board-certified Consultant in Internal Medicine with over 11 years of clinical experience in diagnosing and managing a broad range of complex medical conditions. As a senior physician, he combines cutting-edge, evidence-based medicine with a compassionate, patient-centered approach, ensuring individualized and high-quality care for every patient. He is recognized for his comprehensive clinical expertise, strong diagnostic acumen, and commitment to delivering safe, effective, and up-to-date internal medicine care across diverse patient populations.
