Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) provides comprehensive care for women’s reproductive health, pregnancy, childbirth, and gynecological conditions. Our specialists offer personalized care throughout every stage of a woman’s health journey.
Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Muhammad Nayef is a highly accomplished Consultant Gynecology and Obstetrics, bringing decades of clinical and leadership experience to the forefront of women’s healthcare. Renowned for his expertise in gynecological oncology, minimally invasive surgery, and obstetrics, he holds the elite MIC III certification, an achievement held by only 100 of over 18,000 gynecologists in Germany, demonstrating his exceptional surgical proficiency. Now, serving as a Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology at Fakeeh University Hospital delivering the best clinical treatments.
Dr. Nayef has a proven track record of successfully leading and restructuring gynecological departments, implementing modern surgical techniques, and fostering multidisciplinary collaborations across institutions. His passion for clinical excellence and innovation in gynecological oncology has significantly enhanced patient outcomes and departmental performance.
Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecologist
Dr. Necmiye Dover is a UK‑trained Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with 14 years of wide‑ranging clinical experience, complemented by leadership and teaching roles. She has a specialist interest in benign gynaecology and minimally invasive gynaecologic surgery, including benign hysteroscopic and laparoscopic procedures, cosmetic gynaecology, endometriosis‑related pain, colposcopy, and the diagnosis and treatment of pre‑cancerous and early‑stage invasive squamous cancer of the cervix, vulva, and vagina, as well as psychosexual gynaecological conditions. She is an active member of the British Society of Endoscopic Surgery (BSGE) and has completed the Advanced Laparoscopic Skills Course and Certification Programme in the UK. She is now working as a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynecology at NMC Royal Hospital, Abu Dhabi.
Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)
Dr. Tetyana Palamarchuk is an Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultant with over 24 years of experience and a strong commitment to patient‑centred care. She earned her MD from Vinnytsya State Pyrogov Medical University in Ukraine and is a Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (UK). Dr. Palamarchuk has extensive expertise in high‑risk pregnancy management and has led specialized clinics for complex obstetric cases.
She is skilled in advanced gynaecological and obstetric procedures, including laparoscopic, hysteroscopic, and open surgery, as well as normal and instrumental deliveries and complex caesarean sections. Her clinical interests include cervical pathology, chronic pelvic pain, fibroids, urinary tract infections, menopause management, and aesthetic gynaecology.
Dr. Palamarchuk worked across multiple NHS trusts in the UK, where she contributed to the development of clinical services while providing comprehensive care in obstetrics and gynaecology.
Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Claudia Gianella is a German board-certified Senior Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynecology with over 20 years of experience in leading hospitals in Spain and Germany. She earned her Medical Degree and Doctorate (Cum Laude) from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and completed specialist training at Hospital del Mar, ClÃnica Corachan, and St. Martinus Hospital in Germany, where she advanced to Senior Consultant. MIC II-certified in advanced minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, she combines expert surgical skills with a calm and reassuring clinical approach.
Her practice covers the full spectrum of women’s health, including high-risk obstetrics, advanced laparoscopic hysterectomy and myomectomy, pelvic floor and prolapse surgery, management of fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and hysteroscopic procedures. She is also experienced in NovaSure® endometrial ablation, LEEP for cervical lesions, and selected cosmetic gynecologic procedures, providing individualized, patient-centered care. Fluent in English, German, Spanish, and Italian, Dr. Gianella is recognized for her empathy, clear communication, and commitment to mentoring, teamwork, and evidence-based, high-quality women’s healthcare.
Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. MarÃa Peñalver is a Specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics with over 7 years of experience, trained in Spain, providing comprehensive care to women at all stages of life. She holds multiple master’s degrees, including Clinical Medicine, Gynecology and Obstetrics updates, and Aesthetic Medicine and Laser. Her clinical expertise spans general gynecology, infertility, minimally invasive and open surgery, as well as advanced endoscopic procedures such as laparoscopies, hysteroscopies, myomectomies, and cystectomies. In obstetrics, she manages pregnancy follow-ups, natural and instrumental deliveries, C-sections, external cephalic version, and postnatal care, assisting over 150 women annually in giving birth. She also specializes in women’s health screenings, management of menstrual, menopausal, and vulvovaginal disorders, aesthetic gynecology procedures, and fertility support. Dr. Peñalver is fluent in Spanish, English, and Catalan, enabling her to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.
Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist
Dr. Zulfiya Mamaeva is a highly experienced Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist with over 22 years of clinical expertise across Russia and Ireland. She is widely recognized for delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care, with particular expertise in high-risk obstetrics, advanced laparoscopic surgery, and complex gynecological procedures. She obtained her MD from Dagestan State Medical Academy and completed her specialist training and PhD at the Scientific Centre of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology in Moscow. After relocating to Ireland, she earned Membership and Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland and additional diplomas in Women’s Health and Obstetric & Gynecological Ultrasound from University College Dublin. Dr. Mamaeva has worked across all three of Ireland’s tertiary maternity hospitals and St. James’s Hospital, holding leadership roles in ambulatory gynecology and diabetic antenatal care, and serving as an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. She has performed thousands of deliveries and complex procedures and holds international fellowships in cosmetic gynecology and minimally invasive surgery, with extensive expertise in advanced laparoscopic and hysteroscopic techniques.
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Dr. Damia Al-Heeti is a highly experienced Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist with over 20 years of clinical expertise and Norwegian board certification. She graduated from Baghdad University, practiced for five years in Baghdad, and later completed her specialty training in Norway, where she also served as Head of the Maternity Ward for more than a decade. Her clinical practice covers comprehensive pregnancy care, labor and delivery, and the management of menstrual and bleeding disorders, infertility, and contraception. Dr. Al-Heeti is also skilled in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures, vaginal and open surgeries, and the management of urinary incontinence and vulvar conditions.
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Dr. Annalisa Cancemi is an Italian Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with over a decade of experience specializing in maternal and fetal medicine. She completed her medical degree and specialist training in Italy and advanced her expertise through a fellowship in fetal medicine at Hospital Clinic in Barcelona, where she combined high-level clinical practice with research and scientific publications. She has cared for more than 25,000 women across public and private healthcare systems, managing both routine and high-risk pregnancies within multidisciplinary teams. Dr. Cancemi is highly skilled in advanced fetal ultrasound, including first- and second-trimester screening, detailed anomaly scans, fetal echocardiography, Doppler studies, and early risk assessment for chromosomal abnormalities and pre-eclampsia. Her clinical expertise also includes invasive and non-invasive prenatal diagnostics, management of complex and multiple pregnancies, placenta accreta spectrum disorders, and preterm birth risk assessment. She is particularly recognized for her expertise in the diagnosis and evidence-based management of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and holds medical licenses in Italy, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates.
Specialist Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Dr. Maria Eugenia Celentano is a highly skilled Obstetrician and Gynecologist with 12 years of clinical experience. She earned her medical degree from the University of Buenos Aires, one of the most prestigious universities in Latin America, and completed her specialty training at the General Acute Care Hospital Dr. Cosme Argerich, a high-complexity public hospital under the Buenos Aires Ministry of Health. This rigorous training provided a strong foundation in comprehensive women’s healthcare and complex obstetric and gynecological cases.
Her expertise includes high-risk pregnancy management, prenatal care and fetal monitoring, vaginal delivery with minimal intervention, and management of patients with previous multiple cesarean sections. She also has extensive experience in infertility diagnosis, adolescent gynecology, gynecological endocrinology, menstrual disorders, contraception counseling and family planning, including IUDs and subdermal implants. In addition, Dr. Celentano manages sexually transmitted infections, menopausal disorders, and lower genital tract pathology, including HIV-related conditions, with expertise in colposcopy, and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in Dubai.
Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecologist
Dr. Mesrure Kaplan is a highly experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist who qualified as a medical doctor at the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands and completed her specialization at the VU University of Amsterdam. She has broad expertise in general gynecology, managing conditions such as endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian tumors, tubal pathology, menstrual and menopausal disorders, adolescent gynecological conditions, pelvic infections, subfertility, recurrent miscarriages, and gynecological emergencies.
Dr. Kaplan is skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal Pap smears, including colposcopy, biopsy, LEEP and LLETZ procedures, as well as in contraception counseling, preconception care, and hormone replacement therapy. Her obstetric experience covers both low- and high-risk pregnancies, including breech and twin pregnancies, placenta praevia, VBAC, normal and instrumental vaginal deliveries, and simple to complex Caesarean sections, with comprehensive postnatal care.
She has advanced surgical expertise in minimally invasive laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures, including ovarian cyst and hydrosalpinx removal, endometriosis surgery, and fibroid and polyp resection. In addition, she performs vaginal and abdominal hysterectomy, pelvic floor and prolapse surgery, vaginal and Bartholin cyst surgery, and treatments for miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy, providing patient-centered care with a strong focus on shared decision-making.
Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist
Dr. Sarah A. Francis is a seasoned Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist with over 15 years of experience in the UK’s National Health Service. She earned her MBChB from The College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences in Sierra Leone, completed her MRCOG from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK, and holds a Diploma from the Faculty of Family Planning (DFFP).
Dr. Francis has expertise in ambulatory gynecology, minimally invasive and robotic laparoscopic surgery, pediatric and adolescent gynecology, and obstetrics, including high-risk pregnancies, twin and breech deliveries, and Caesarean sections. She has extensive experience managing benign gynecological conditions, abnormal uterine bleeding, polycystic ovarian syndrome, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, and early malignant disease of the uterus and ovaries.
Her surgical skills include diagnostic and therapeutic hysteroscopy, removal of polyps and fibroids, hysterectomies, and management of ectopic pregnancies. Dr. Francis has also played a key role in developing ambulatory gynecology services and holds memberships with the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (RCOG) and the British Society for Gynecological Endoscopy (BSGE).
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Dr. Dalia Abdel Aziz is a highly experienced Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with over 18 years of practice and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. She graduated in Medicine and Surgery from Imperial College London and completed her specialist training under the London Deanery, gaining extensive experience in high-risk tertiary centres including Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
She has a strong background in managing complex and high-risk pregnancies, with specialist interests in maternal medicine, diabetes in pregnancy, high BMI pregnancies, and complex labour ward care. Dr. Dalia has served as a Labour Ward Lead, led simulation training for obstetric emergencies, and worked as an RCOG College Tutor, contributing significantly to patient safety and medical education.
Her expertise covers all aspects of antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care, including assisted vaginal delivery, Caesarean section, VBAC, breech and multiple pregnancies, preterm births, and obstetric emergencies. Fluent in Arabic and English, Dr. Dalia is known for her patient-centred, evidence-based approach, combining clinical excellence with compassionate, culturally sensitive care to support women through both routine and complex pregnancies.
Consultant Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. Sangeeta Pathak is an experienced Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with over 25 years of clinical practice, including more than 20 years within the NHS, UK. She is highly skilled in high-risk pregnancy management, obstetric ultrasound, fetal medicine, and labour ward care, performing normal and complex deliveries, including caesarean and instrumental deliveries. Dr. Pathak has expertise in managing women with underlying medical conditions, previous preterm births, breech presentations, twin pregnancies, and performing cervical cerclage. She has held leadership roles as Lead Clinician for Safety, Research, and Labour Ward management, and has conducted extensive research published in peer-reviewed journals and presented internationally. An active member of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists and other professional societies, she is dedicated to evidence-based, patient-centered care. Passionate about supporting women and families, Dr. Pathak focuses on personalized pregnancy plans and empowering women to make informed decisions about their care.
Consultant Obstetrician and Urogynaecologist
Dr. Basirat Towobola is a Consultant Obstetrician and Urogynaecologist at Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, UAE, with over five years of prior consultant experience at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in the UK. She completed her Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) with advanced training in urogynaecology, vaginal surgery, and advanced labour ward practice. Dr. Towobola provides comprehensive surgical care, including minimally invasive and complex procedures such as laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomy, pelvic floor repair, urogynaecological procedures, hysteroscopy, advanced laparoscopy, and caesarean section. She is deeply committed to high-quality, woman-centred care, with a focus on improving birth experiences and empowering patients in decision-making. Passionate about quality improvement and education, she leads the PROMPT multidisciplinary obstetric training program, has established urogynaecology MDT services, and is developing an international-standard urogynaecology service. Previously the Urogynaecology Lead at ESHT, she led the award-winning PETALS project, which significantly reduced obstetric anal sphincter injuries and won Best Quality Improvement Project in 2023, and she remains active in international teaching, conferences, and professional societies.
Consultant Reproductive Medicine and Infertility
Dr. Arianna D’Angelo is a Consultant in Reproductive Medicine at Seha Corniche Fertility Centre in Abu Dhabi. She also served as an Adjunct Clinical Professor at Mohammed Bin Rashid University (MBRU) in Dubai and as an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cardiff University. She previously held the role of UK Clinicians’ National Representative for ESHRE and coordinated the Safety and Quality Group in Assisted Reproductive Technologies. Dr. D’Angelo is currently a member of the ESHRE Ethics Committee and an honorary faculty member in medical education in ultrasound (MeEd). She is a former Programme Director for postgraduate Master’s and Diploma programs in Ultrasound at Cardiff University. An active academic, she is an author and editor for CRC, EMJ, and Life (MDPI), a reviewer for the Cochrane Fertility and Gynecology Group, and has numerous publications in assisted reproduction and ultrasound.
Specialist Fetal Medicine
Dr. Azam is a specialist in Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine, having earned her MD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Iran and completed advanced fetal medicine training at King’s College Hospital, London, under Professor Kypros Nicolaides. She is a member of the Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) in the UK and has practiced at Royal London Hospital, Homerton University Hospital, and in private practice on Harley Street. Dr. Azam has extensive expertise in fetal ultrasound, including first- and second-trimester screening for chromosomal abnormalities, anomaly scans, growth and wellbeing assessments, Doppler studies, and fetal echocardiography. She is skilled in performing invasive diagnostic procedures such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling, as well as non-invasive prenatal testing, and in managing fetal infections, anaemia, and high-order multiple pregnancies. Her experience includes research in maternal and fetal medicine, particularly in pre-eclampsia screening and prevention, contributing to large-scale clinical trials in London. Dr. Azam’s core competencies encompass high-risk pregnancies, advanced fetal scanning, fetal medicine, fetal abnormalities, and fetal echocardiography.
Consultant Maternal Fetal Medicine
Dr. Andrea Kaelin Agten is a Consultant in Maternal–Fetal Medicine at Corniche Hospital, Abu Dhabi, with extensive experience across major teaching hospitals and district general hospitals. She previously worked as a subspecialist consultant in Fetal and Maternal Medicine at Liverpool Women’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, where she played a key role in establishing the regional placenta accreta service. Her research expertise is centered on caesarean scar pregnancy, and she founded the International Caesarean Scar Pregnancy Registry, serving as its principal investigator. She has presented registry findings at international forums, including the Scan.Academy webinar in 2021. Dr. Agten is a member of the Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group and the first author of a landmark Cochrane Review on early pregnancy ultrasound, which informed the 2021 World Health Organization ultrasound screening recommendations. In addition, her academic background includes cardiology research, where she designed ECG education studies and developed innovative digital learning tools for medical training.
Consultant Gynecology and Gynecological Oncologist
Dr. Alaa El‑Ghobashy, MD, MRCOG, is a Consultant Gynecologist and Gynecological Oncologist with subspecialty training in Gynecological Oncology from Leeds, UK. He earned his MD from the University of Liverpool in 2005 and subsequently served as a consultant in NHS England for more than 14 years. Dr. El‑Ghobashy has extensive expertise in the surgical management of ovarian, uterine, cervical, and vulval cancers, as well as benign gynecological conditions including endometriosis, fibroids, and pelvic organ prolapse.
He is an expert in robotic gynecological surgery, with over a decade of experience in both benign and malignant cases. His academic contributions include peer‑reviewed publications, book chapters, and the editing of two textbooks on robotic surgery. His clinical services encompass colposcopy, laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, management of ectopic pregnancies and miscarriages, vulval disease care, contraception, and hormone therapy. Dr. El‑Ghobashy is a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, London, and serves as Associate Medical Lead for the English Lynch Syndrome Transformation Project within the Central and South Genomic Service Alliance.
Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist
Dr. Maya Sabouni is a UK-trained Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist with over 18 years of experience across leading NHS hospitals in London and American Hospital Dubai. She holds a UK CCT and advanced specialty training in benign gynecology, open and laparoscopic surgery, advanced labor ward practice, and hysteroscopic surgery, and is a Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG). Dr. Sabouni provides comprehensive care across all stages of reproductive and hormonal health, with a strong focus on patient safety, evidence-based practice, and personalized support.
Her clinical services include infertility counseling, intrauterine insemination (IUI), egg freezing, hysterectomy, and the management of endocrine and menopausal disorders. Known for her calm and reassuring approach, she supports women through both routine and complex obstetric and gynecologic care. Fluent in Arabic and English, she ensures clear communication and compassionate care at every step of the patient journey.
Consultant Obstetrician and Maternal Fetal Medicine
Dr. Hala Abu Subieh is a Consultant Obstetrician and Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with over 15 years of international experience in Ireland and the United Kingdom. She has held key leadership roles, including Lead Obstetrician at Birmingham Women’s Hospital, Lead Obstetrician for the Early Pregnancy Unit at Rotunda Hospital, and Assistant Master at Galway University Hospital. Dr. Abu Subieh joined Kanad Hospital in August 2021, bringing extensive expertise in advanced prenatal and maternal care.
Her clinical focus includes high-risk pregnancies, maternal medical disorders, and comprehensive preconception counseling. She is highly experienced in prenatal genetic diagnosis, multiple pregnancies, and the management of recurrent miscarriages. Dr. Abu Subieh is dedicated to delivering safe, personalized, and evidence-based care for women and their families.
