Medcare Hospitals & Medical Centers
Medcare Hospital is a multi-specialty hospital in Dubai providing comprehensive medical and surgical services across a wide range of clinical disciplines. The hospital offers inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care supported by modern facilities and advanced diagnostic technologies.
Part of the Aster DM Healthcare network, Medcare Hospital emphasizes clinical quality, patient safety, and evidence-based practice. Its multidisciplinary healthcare teams deliver services aligned with international standards, contributing to accessible and high-quality care within Dubai’s private healthcare sector.
Dr. Ahmed Al-qaraghuli
License: DHA
15 years of experience
Dr. Ahmed Al-Qaraghuli is a DHA-licensed Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Medcare Hospital Al Safa. He has a strong interest in the use of ultrasound in emergency care to support rapid and accurate clinical decision-making. Dr. Al-Qaraghuli is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care in high-pressure emergency settings. He believes that effective emergency treatment extends beyond the patient to include emotional support for family members. His approach emphasises reassurance, clear communication, and holistic care for both patients and their loved ones. Through this philosophy, he aims to enhance the overall experience of emergency care during critical situations.
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdelhafez
License: DHA
19 years of experience
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdelhafez is a renowned Consultant Gastroenterologist with over 19 years of experience and international recognition for advanced and complex endoscopic procedures. He has performed more than 30,000 endoscopies and brings German standards of excellence to the UAE, holding German board certifications in Gastroenterology and Hepatology and a Doctoral Degree in Gastroenterology. He previously served as Head of the Endoscopy Department and Functional Gastroenterology Lab at the Technical University of Munich, where he is also an Associate Professor of Medicine.
His expertise includes cutting-edge procedures such as ESD, POEM, ERCP, interventional EUS, and endoscopic bypass techniques, as well as the management of motility disorders, gastrointestinal cancers, reflux disease, obesity, and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Abdelhafez has played a pivotal role in developing a leading European center for advanced gastroenterology and is actively involved in education and research. He is a prolific author of peer-reviewed publications and a member of prestigious societies including ESGE and DGVS. Fluent in Arabic, English, and German, he is committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care to a diverse local and international population.
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.
Dr. Ghada Nasrat
License: DHA
15 years of experience
Dr. Ghada Nasrat is a Specialist in Paediatrics at Medcare Medical Centre with over 10 years of experience in comprehensive child healthcare. She earned her MBBS from King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, and completed the Saudi Board in Paediatrics along with a Saudi Fellowship in Paediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism through the Saudi Commission for Health Specialities. Her professional background includes roles at King Abdul Aziz University Hospital, King Abdul Aziz Medical City in Riyadh, Feto Maternal Medical Center in Doha, and the American Hospital Dubai. Dr. Nasrat is a member of the American Academy of Paediatrics, the Paediatric Endocrine Society, and leading regional paediatric associations. She provides expert care from infancy through adolescence, managing acute and chronic conditions such as asthma, allergies, eczema, constipation, obesity, growth disorders, and nocturnal enuresis. Her special interests include paediatric endocrinology, growth monitoring, obesity management, well-baby care, immunisations, and the evaluation and management of early and delayed puberty.
