Al Dhafra Hospital
Al Dhafra Hospital is a public healthcare facility providing comprehensive medical and surgical services to the surrounding community. The hospital delivers inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services supported by modern clinical infrastructure and essential medical technologies.
Focused on patient safety, accessibility, and evidence-based care, Al Dhafra Hospital is supported by multidisciplinary healthcare teams working within standardized clinical governance frameworks. The hospital plays an important role in delivering reliable, high-quality care aligned with national and international healthcare standards.
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. David Michael
License: DOH
5 years of experience
Dr. David Michael is a Consultant Internal Medicine physician currently practicing as a Consultant Internal Medicine at Al Dhafrah Hospital. He is an American Board-certified specialist with extensive experience across high-volume, diverse clinical settings in the United States. Operating in both urban and rural hospitals, he excels in complex care coordination, including managing acute patient transfers to Trauma 1 centers. He is highly skilled in evidence-based diagnostics, patient management, and advanced cardiac life support. Notably, Dr. Michael provided vital emergency surge support under FEMA during the COVID-19 pandemic. His clinical proficiency is further complemented by his research background evaluating rheumatological conditions and participating in pharmaceutical drug trials.
Dr. Narasimha Rao
License: DOH, MOH
15 years of experience
Dr. Narasimha Rao is a Consultant Neonatologist currently practicing at Al Dhafra Hospital, Abu Dhabi. He was an experienced tertiary neonatal specialist with over eight years of expertise in neonatal medicine. Dr. Rao holds MRCPCH certification from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. His clinical interests include neonatal care, clinical research, epidemiology, and medical education. He was also actively involved in integrating digital health strategies to enhance patient outcomes and healthcare delivery. Dr. Rao is committed to continuous professional development and advancing neonatal care through innovation and education.
Dr. Ammar Al Najjar
License: DHA
15 years of experience
Dr. Ammar Al Najjar is a German board-certified Consultant Neurosurgeon with extensive experience in a maximum-care hospital serving a population of nearly one million people. He specializes in complex brain surgery, including tumors (gliomas, meningiomas, metastases, schwannomas, and pituitary tumors), stereotactic biopsies, traumatic brain injuries, intracranial hemorrhage, hydrocephalus, skull base surgery, and arachnoid cysts. His spine expertise covers degenerative spine disease, spinal tumors, deformities, infections, fractures, cervical myelopathy, and advanced fusion techniques using minimally invasive and image-guided navigation approaches. Dr. Al Najjar also treats Chiari malformation, peripheral nerve disorders, and performs pediatric neurosurgery. He has significant experience in intensive care and in the invasive management of chronic pain, including spinal cord stimulation and intrathecal pump therapy. In addition to his clinical work, he is active in spinal infection research and serves as a mentor and supervisor for medical students through an academic collaboration with the University of Southampton.
Dr. Abdel Rahman El-Ghalban
License: DOH
6 years of experience
Dr. Abdel Rahman El‑Ghalban is a German‑trained Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon with over 13 years of experience in Orthopedics and Traumatology. A graduate of the Medical University of Vienna with specialist training in Germany, he is a certified Foot and Ankle Specialist.
He has performed more than 300 arthroscopic procedures in the last three years, covering the shoulder, knee, elbow, ankle, and wrist, including advanced sports injury and cartilage reconstruction techniques. His practice also includes complex traumatology, hand microsurgery, pediatric traumatology, spine therapy, and joint replacement surgery of the knee, hip, and shoulder.
Dr. El‑Ghalban combines European surgical training with a high‑volume, patient‑focused approach to deliver modern, evidence‑based orthopedic care. Currently, as a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at Al Dhafra Hospital, Dr. Abdel is delivering the best treatments. Currently, as a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at Al Dhafra Hospital, Dr. Abdel delivers comprehensive, patient‑focused orthopedic treatment.
Dr. Menat Alla Elsayed
License: DOH
3 years of experience
Dr. Menat Alla Elsayed is Specialist Pediatrician with Excellent Neonatology expertise in tertiary NICU units and advanced neonatal procedures. She is now serving as a Specialist Pediatrician at Al Dhafra Hospital. Proven track record of managing extremely preterm infants and delivering high-quality care through multidisciplinary collaboration.
Advanced procedural skills include neonatal resuscitation, intubation, UVC insertion, PICC placement, mechanical ventilation management, and therapeutic hypothermia. Strong clinical expertise in paediatric emergency care, Ward and PICU admissions and management of acute conditions like DKA, Status Epilepticus and seizures, Status Asthmaticus.
