Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Abu Dhabi (SEHA)
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) is a major tertiary hospital in Abu Dhabi and part of the SEHA healthcare network. The facility provides comprehensive acute, specialty, and critical care services, supported by advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities.
With a strong focus on clinical excellence, patient safety, and multidisciplinary care, SKMC delivers evidence-based services aligned with international healthcare standards. The hospital plays a vital role within Abu Dhabi’s public healthcare system, supporting complex care delivery, medical education, and continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar
License: DOH
27 years of experience
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar is a distinguished Consultant in ENT & Head and Neck Surgery. He currently provides reassuring, comprehensive care at the Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Hospital, Abu Dhabi and served at Medway Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in UK. With over 20 years of experience across leading NHS institutions and a total of 27 years in medicine, he is a highly trusted authority in his field. He holds several prestigious board certifications, including FRCS (ORL-HNS), FEBORL, MRCS, and DOHNS. His exceptional medical training is globally recognized, featuring foundational education at the University of Delhi, India, and advanced surgical fellowships across the United Kingdom and New Zealand.
Dr. Muneeba Ahmed
License: DOH
10 years of experience
Dr. Muneeba Ahmed is a Consultant Anaesthesiologist holding a CCT from the Royal College of Anaesthetists. She has over a decade of specialist training experience across multiple teaching hospitals in the United Kingdom, complemented by international charity work. Her clinical focus includes paediatric anaesthesia, major trauma, and regional anaesthesia techniques. Dr. Ahmed is experienced in managing anaesthesia for both day-case and major elective surgeries, as well as providing critical care support for seriously ill adults and children. She is skilled in ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia, vascular access, and major haemorrhage management. In addition to her clinical work, she is actively involved in audit, quality improvement, and research, contributing to national projects published in the British Journal of Anaesthesia.
Dr. Luca Pianta
License: MOH
17 years of experience
Before relocating to the UAE this year, Dr. Luca Pianta was working as a distinguished Head/Clinical Director and Chairman of the ENT Department at his hospital, specializing in Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery.
Now practicing as a consultant ENT Surgeon at Sheikh Khalifa Medical Hospital, Abu Dhabi, Dr Luca has over 25 years of clinical experience, he blends high-volume practice with clinical innovation. He holds a Specialization in Otorhinolaryngology from the University of Brescia and completed a rhinology fellowship at the University of Adelaide.
His clinical focus centers on advanced interventions, having successfully performed over 5,000 surgical procedures since 2005.
His main areas of expertise include:
• Complex endoscopic sinus and skull base surgeries
• Thyroid, parathyroid, and salivary gland treatments
• Surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea
Dr. Paul Charlesworth
License: DOH
20 years of experience
Dr. Paul Charlesworth is a Consultant Pediatric Surgeon currently practicing at SEHA Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi. A Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, he brings over 25 years of experience in pediatric and neonatal surgery. He earned his medical degree from The Royal London School of Medicine & Dentistry in 2001 and began his specialist pediatric surgical training in 2004. He also completed a Master’s degree in Surgical Sciences with distinction. His training was undertaken at leading UK centers including Great Ormond Street Hospital, King’s College Hospital, The Royal London Hospital, and Manchester Children’s Hospital. Dr. Charlesworth was awarded the prestigious Worshipful Society of Cutlers Fellowship in Surgery, with a focus on advanced laparoscopic surgery in children. He has also served as a Consultant Pediatric Surgeon at The Royal London Hospital, managing complex pediatric surgical cases. In addition, he has authored more than 50 international publications, reflecting his strong commitment to evidence-based surgical care.
Dr. Mohammed Hejazi
License: DOH
15 years of experience
Dr. Mohammed Hejazi is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Internal Medicine specialist with board certifications in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Palliative Care now working at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Abu Dhabi (SEHA). He completed his medical education at Ain Shams University and has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and managing gastrointestinal diseases. His clinical focus includes advanced endoscopic management of biliary and pancreatic conditions, particularly ERCP. He is also skilled in complex procedures such as polyp removal, esophageal variceal ligation, stent placement, endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), and full-thickness resection techniques.
Dr. Hejazi previously served as Head of the Gastroenterology Consultation Unit at European Gaza Hospital, where he led the management of complex cases and supported local clinical teams. He later held the role of Chief Physician of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology at Helios Clinic. He is committed to improving patient safety, clinical quality, and outcomes through advanced care and innovation. Dr. Hejazi also remains actively involved in education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and scientific development within gastroenterology.
Dr. Asia Ali
License: DOH
17 years of experience
Dr. Asia Ali is a Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions in young people. Her clinical knowledge spans child development, physical health, pharmacology, emotional wellbeing, psychiatric disorders, and substance misuse. She is experienced in managing complex clinical information to develop effective medication and therapeutic plans. Dr. Ali works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic, family-centered care. She has demonstrated leadership in motivating staff and supporting the professional development of medical teams. She has also led and sustained child mental health initiatives, including projects in Somaliland.
Dr. Andrew Liam Winge
License: DOH
28 years of experience
Dr. Andrew Liam Winge is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine with 28 years of clinical experience and is currently practicing at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi. He graduated from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in 2000 and was commissioned into the United States Air Force. He initially completed a residency in Family Medicine and remains board‑certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
Dr. Winge later practiced in Idaho, including a deployment to Balad, Iraq, where he provided frontline care in a high‑acuity trauma environment. He subsequently completed a second residency in Emergency Medicine at Brooke Army Medical Center / Wilford Hall Medical Center and is also board‑certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Following another deployment to Kirkuk, Iraq, he completed Physician Training in Age Management Medicine through the Cenegenics Foundation. Dr. Winge served 17 years on active duty in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Dr. Omar Bani-Saad
License: DOH
15 years of experience
Dr. Omar Bani‑Saad is a Consultant in Critical Care and Acute Internal Medicine at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi. He holds dual CCT accreditation in Critical Care Medicine and Acute Internal Medicine. His scope of practice includes general medical and surgical critical care, neurocritical care, cardiothoracic critical care, and acute internal medicine. He also has experience in pediatric critical care and major trauma management.
Dr. Bani‑Saad has a strong interest in medical education, medical ethics, and quality improvement. He is committed to enhancing patient safety and promoting staff wellbeing within critical care environments. Since August 2023, he has been serving as a Consultant Intensivist at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City. His clinical practice combines advanced critical care expertise with a dedication to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care.
Dr. Valentina Volpato
License: DOH
10 years of experience
Dr. Valentina Volpato is a Consultant Cardiologist with extensive expertise in cardiovascular imaging, particularly echocardiography and its role in clinical decision‑making. She specializes in transthoracic, transesophageal, stress, and exercise echocardiography, with a strong focus on structural heart assessment. With more than seven years of experience, she has managed patients with heart failure, valvular heart disease, and cardiomyopathies in multidisciplinary teams alongside interventional cardiologists and cardiac surgeons. She previously served as Echo Lab Director at Galeazzi‑Sant’Ambrogio Hospital in Milan from September 2022 to June 2025.
Since July 2025, Dr. Volpato has been working as a Consultant Cardiologist and Echo Lab Director at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi. In addition to her clinical work, she has contributed to echocardiography education by delivering specialized training courses across Italy and Europe in collaboration with a leading global company. Her professional approach centers on integrating advanced cardiac imaging with comprehensive patient care, and she is dedicated to enhancing diagnostic precision and optimizing treatment strategies through innovative use of echocardiography.
Dr. Thomas Colson
License: DOH
18 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Colson is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon specialising in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery with over 18 years of experience. He holds double board certification from the French Board and the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. He has further advanced his expertise through Interstate Diplomas in Microsurgery and Robotic Surgery.
Dr. Colson is an internationally recognised academic and recently received the Silver Medal Rhinoplasty Poster Award at the ISAPS World Congress in Singapore 2025. His practice combines surgical precision with a strong commitment to patient-centred care. Bringing experience from Paris to the UAE, he currently contributes his expertise to advanced cosmetic and reconstructive surgery at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City.
