Emirates Specialty Hospital
Emirates Specialty Hospital is a multi-specialty hospital providing advanced medical and surgical services across a wide range of clinical disciplines. Located within Dubai Healthcare City, the hospital offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care supported by modern facilities and advanced diagnostic technologies.
With a strong focus on clinical excellence, patient safety, and evidence-based practice, the hospital is supported by experienced specialists and multidisciplinary care teams. Emirates Specialty Hospital DHCC delivers healthcare services aligned with international standards and contributes to Dubai’s specialized healthcare ecosystem.
Dr. Rita Daaboul
License: DHA
20 years of experience
Dr. Rita Daaboul is a highly experienced Australian Consultant General Surgeon, triple qualified in General, Breast, and Cosmetic Surgery, with over 20 years of clinical practice in Sydney and four years in Dubai. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery, and is fluent in both English and Arabic.
Her general surgery expertise includes advanced laparoscopic procedures such as cholecystectomy, appendicectomy, and hernia repairs, as well as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and the management of skin cancers and soft tissue conditions. Dr. Daaboul has extensive experience in breast surgery, treating both benign and malignant conditions, including complex oncologic and oncoplastic procedures and implant-based reconstructions. She also offers a comprehensive range of cosmetic surgeries, with a particular focus on breast augmentation, reduction, and lift procedures. Committed to high standards of care, Dr. Daaboul delivers personalized, evidence-based surgical treatment tailored to each patient’s 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 patients using diabetes technologies. He also leads a multidisciplinary team (MDT) in the treatment and follow‑up of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU).
Dr. Saleh 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.
In addition, 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.
Dr. Sherif Awad
License: DHA
12 years of experience
Dr. Sherif Awad is a Consultant General Surgeon with subspecialty expertise in Bariatric, Oesophagogastric Cancer, Complex Upper Gastrointestinal and Laparoscopic Surgery. He is recognized for delivering excellent clinical outcomes and managing complex surgical cases with precision and consistency.
Dr. Awad undertakes a high volume of primary and complex revisional bariatric procedures, including Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), sleeve gastrectomy, one-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB), gastric band surgery, gastric balloons, and revisional procedures such as VBG to RYGB conversion. His practice also encompasses complex benign upper GI surgery, advanced endoscopy, and participation in the general surgery emergency rota.
With a strong focus on minimally invasive techniques and patient-centered care, Dr. Awad combines oncological expertise with advanced bariatric and laparoscopic skills to deliver comprehensive, high-quality surgical outcomes. Dr. Awad is bring his experiences and knowledge to Dubai as a Consultant General Surgeon at Emirates Hospital Group.
