Rheumatology
Dr. Sleiman Raddawi
License: DHA
15 years of experience
Dr. Sleiman Raddawi is a distinguished Consultant Rheumatologist who brings over 15 years of medical experience to his patient-centered practice. Currently serving as Consultant Rheumatologist at the American Hospital, Dubai, he holds prestigious American Board Certifications in both Rheumatology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Raddawi is deeply committed to advancing clinical excellence, serving as core faculty for the internal medicine residency program and contributing valuable research to the Emory Cardiovascular Biobank. His unique blend of academic leadership and frontline clinical dedication ensures his patients consistently receive the highest standard of evidence-based, compassionate care.
In his clinical practice, Dr. Raddawi specializes in the comprehensive diagnosis and management of complex autoimmune and autoinflammatory diseases. He offers expert, targeted treatment for a wide spectrum of challenging conditions, including spondyloarthropathies (inflammatory spine and joint arthritis), complex rheumatoid arthritis, systemic vasculitis, systemic lupus nephritis, cardiac sarcoid, and crystalline arthropathies such as gout. By translating his extensive clinical expertise into personalized, patient-friendly treatment plans, Dr. Raddawi builds deep trust and empowers his patients to manage their conditions effectively and reclaim their quality of life.
Dr. Omar Benryane
License: DHA
7 years of experience
Dr. Omar Benryane is a highly accomplished, Canadian board-certified Consultant Rheumatologist currently practicing at the American Hospital Dubai. With a decade of clinical excellence established since his medical graduation from McGill University, Dr. Benryane holds distinguished dual Board Certifications in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine from the prestigious Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Prior to his appointment in the UAE, he built a stellar clinical and administrative reputation in Quebec, Canada. His previous tenures include serving as Medical Director and Consultant Rheumatologist across multiple prominent healthcare networks, most notably the Cliniques de Rhumatologie de Montréal and Cliniques médicales Lacroix. Dr. Benryane’s sophisticated clinical acumen is shaped by comprehensive fellowship training at top-tier academic institutions and enriched by international healthcare exposure, including global health initiatives in Indonesia.
Dr. Maneesh Udiawar
11 years of experience
Dr. Maneesh Vasanth Udiawar is a Consultant Endocrinologist currently practicing at American Hospital. Holding dual Certificates of Completion of Training in his specialties, he brings over two decades of medical experience to managing complex conditions such as severe diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, and intricate pituitary and adrenal disorders. Dr. Udiawar leads highly specialized clinics, including the Insulin Pump and Transitional Diabetes services. A recognized clinical leader, he has served as the Clinical Lead for his department. Furthermore, his expertise extends into clinical education as a Royal College Tutor and active academic research focusing on polycystic ovary syndrome.
Dr. Francis Kynaston-Pearson
License: DHA
25 years of experience
Dr. Kynaston-Pearson qualified as a medical doctor in 2008, earning his MBChB alongside a First-Class BSc in Physiology and Pharmacology. He completed his early clinical training in Oxfordshire, including rotations at the John Radcliffe and Nuffield Hospitals, and gained additional experience in emergency medicine in Brisbane, Australia. He later pursued specialist training in Rheumatology and General Internal Medicine across Nottingham, Derby, and Lincoln, qualifying in both fields.
During his final year of training, he was appointed Chief Registrar at Nottingham University Hospitals, collaborating with the Royal College of Physicians on quality improvement and leadership initiatives. He also holds a Master’s degree in Medical Education with distinction from the University of Nottingham and remains actively involved in teaching and mentoring.
As a Consultant Rheumatologist, he has developed particular expertise in inflammatory arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, and complex seronegative conditions. His clinical practice also encompasses gout, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, hypermobility syndromes, and chronic musculoskeletal pain. He is highly skilled in musculoskeletal ultrasound, image-guided joint and soft tissue injections, and capillaroscopy, and is actively engaged in research with publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Rada Moerman Mayorova
License: DHA
20 years of experience
Dr. Rada Moerman Mayorova is a distinguished rheumatologist, she specializes in systemic autoimmune diseases, complex inflammatory arthritis, and advanced management of osteoporosis. Trained at the University Medical Centre Groningen (UMCG), she has extensive clinical experience at Martini Hospital Groningen, particularly in rheumatic interstitial lung diseases, pulmonary fibrosis, and pulmonary arterial hypertension. Dr. Mayorova expertise includes innovative and precision-medicine–driven treatment approaches for complex rheumatic conditions, with strong involvement in specialized expertise centres. She has a unique experience in an amyloidosis expertise centre, including diagnostic procedures such as fat tissue biopsies. Dr. Mayorova is highly skilled in musculoskeletal and salivary gland ultrasound, capillary microscopy, and articular and periarticular injections. Her PhD research on Sjögren’s syndrome has led to multiple peer-reviewed publications and continues to influence both clinical practice and autoimmune disease research, including the management of rheumatic diseases during pregnancy.
Dr. Payam Azali
License: DHA, DOH, MOH
15 years of experience
Dr. Payam Azali is a Swedish board-certified Consultant Rheumatologist at Medcare Orthopedics & Spine Hospital, bringing extensive international experience from Europe, the Middle East, and the UAE.
He graduated from Iran University of Medical Sciences, completed his specialist training in Rheumatology at Karolinska Institute, Sweden, and holds Swedish Board Certification in Rheumatology, with advanced certification in musculoskeletal ultrasound. Dr. Azali previously served as Head of the Rheumatology Department at Danderyd University Hospital, Stockholm, and continues to work in collaboration with Karolinska University Hospital.
Dr. Azali provides comprehensive care for patients with inflammatory arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis, connective tissue and systemic autoimmune diseases, as well as osteoporosis, and chronic musculoskeletal pain. He has expertise in biologic and targeted therapies, advanced imaging with musculoskeletal ultrasound, and precision ultrasound-guided injections for optimal treatment outcomes.
Known for his thorough diagnostic approach and patient-centered care, Dr. Azali combines European academic excellence with modern clinical practice, focusing on accurate diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, and long-term disease control.
