Consultant Oral Maxillofacial & Facial Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Tahir Mirza is a highly qualified UK-trained Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with over ten years of experience in his specialty. He attained his medical and dental degrees from the prestigious King’s College London before further training in Otolaryngology and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Having completed higher OMFS training, he attained a UK Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) and FRCS (OMFS). He then sought further sub-specialty experience in areas of interest such as microvascular reconstruction, orthognathic, and sleep apnea surgery from world-renowned experts in Europe, the USA, and Taiwan. He has expertise in a wide range of surgeries related to the head & neck, specifically oral cancer with microvascular reconstruction, benign and malignant salivary surgery, facial trauma, and orthognathic and sleeps apnea surgeries. He is extremely proficient in complex dental extractions, the management of oral lesions, cysts, and masses, as well as sinus/bone augmentation and dental implant placement. He has provided his expertise at several leading hospitals in the UK for over a decade before relocating to The Middle East and joining Burjeel Holdings. He has undertaken several additional qualifications during his career, including a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Education, and teaches various national and regional courses in the UK. He also regularly attends international conferences and specialized training courses to keep his knowledge up to date. He is well-published in the medical literature and is a reviewer for the British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. He has also recently co-authored a book chapter in a leading international otolaryngology textbook.
Consultant Internal Medicine
Dr. Nargiz Aliyeva is a highly skilled and compassionate Internal Medicine Physician with over 10 years of experience providing comprehensive care to diverse adult patient populations. She specializes in the diagnosis and management of complex acute and chronic medical conditions, including pre- and post-surgical care and coordinated post-acute management. Dr. Aliyeva played a vital frontline role during the COVID-19 pandemic, managing critically ill patients and demonstrating strong clinical leadership and dedication to patient outcomes. Her clinical expertise includes metabolic and cardiovascular risk conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, obesity, gout, and venous thromboembolic disease, as well as infectious, respiratory, and gastrointestinal disorders. She has a special interest in women’s health, including the management of perimenopause and menopause-related symptoms, weight management, and preventive care. Dr. Aliyeva is deeply committed to wellness, nutrition, and disease prevention, focusing on long-term patient relationships, adult vaccinations, cancer screening, and the prevention of chronic disease complications.
Consultant Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Dr. Neil Galletly is a UK-trained Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology and Hepatology with over 25 years of experience managing complex gastrointestinal and liver disorders. He holds an MA in Medical Sciences from Cambridge University and an MBBS with distinctions from the University of London, with specialist training across leading London teaching hospitals and academic research at Imperial College London. He served for over a decade as an NHS Consultant in southwest London, including as Clinical Director for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy at Kingston Hospital, while also maintaining a successful private practice. Prior to relocating to Dubai in 2019, he was Chief of the Digestive Diseases Center at Beijing United Family Hospital. Dr. Galletly performs a full range of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including painless gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and colonic polyp removal. His expertise spans colon cancer screening, inflammatory bowel disease, GERD, IBS, liver disease, food intolerances, and comprehensive digestive and liver health assessments.
Consultant Neonatologist and Consultant Pediatrician
Dr. Olfa Ben Hadj Khalifa Koobar is a French Consultant Neonatologist as well as Consultant Pediatrician at Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai. She holds an MD in Pediatrics and a subspecialty in Neonatology, with proven competency in pediatric patient care, medical knowledge, and practice‑based learning and improvement. French Board‑certified, she completed all her medical studies in France, earning her medical degree from Nice Sophia Antipolis University in 2009 and her Pediatrics specialty degree from Strasbourg University in 2013. She later pursued a Neonatology fellowship and obtained her DESC subspecialty degree in 2015. She has worked in France and the Middle East over the past several years, gaining expertise in managing extremely premature babies from 23 weeks of gestation.
Dr. Olfa is passionate about the care of extremely premature infants and very low birth weight newborns, breastfeeding support, and the implementation of developmental care, with a strong commitment to family‑centered practice. She follows her newborn patients from discharge through adolescence up to 18 years of age, providing guidance on nutrition and required vaccinations, and remains actively involved in general pediatric consultations. She is also a member of the French Neonatology Society.
Consultant Nephrologist
Dr. Nicholas Sangala is an experienced Consultant Nephrologist with extensive expertise in kidney disease, dialysis, and transplantation, widely regarded as a leading renal specialist in Dubai. He completed his medical training at King’s College London and worked at renowned centres including King’s College Hospital and Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital. He undertook specialist training at the Wessex Kidney Centre and is dual qualified in Nephrology and Intensive Care Medicine, with a strong academic and research background. Dr. Sangala is highly skilled in haemodialysis and haemodiafiltration, vascular access management, and has led one of the UK’s largest home haemodialysis programmes, focusing on patient-centred care and quality of life. His expertise also includes kidney transplantation, renal vasculitis, early detection and management of chronic kidney disease, and interventional procedures such as renal biopsies and venous catheter insertions. In addition to his clinical work, he is a digital health innovator committed to advancing personalised, technology-enabled kidney care and empowering patients to actively manage their condition.
Consultant Neurologist
Dr. Farah Azri Negadi is a highly respected Consultant Neurologist at Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi, with over 12 years of experience in diagnosing and managing complex neurological conditions. She holds advanced diplomas from Aix-Marseille University and Paris Sud University in France and is currently pursuing further specialization in Multiple Sclerosis disease. Dr. Negadi has extensive expertise in neurophysiology, EEG, EMG, nerve conduction studies, lumbar puncture, and advanced neuroimaging, including functional neuroimaging. Her clinical interests include migraine, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, movement disorders, neuromuscular and neurovascular diseases, stroke, cognitive disorders, and encephalitis. She previously held senior neurology roles at leading French university hospitals, including Brest University Hospital and Hospital of Sainte Musse in Toulon. Renowned for her compassionate, patient-centred approach, Dr. Negadi is dedicated to building strong therapeutic relationships and delivering evidence-based, personalised neurological care.
Consultant Nephrologist
Dr. Beaini is a highly experienced Consultant Nephrologist who completed her specialist training at Saint-Joseph University in Beirut, followed by advanced fellowships at Bichat Claude Bernard Hospital and Saint-Louis Hospital in Paris, with a focus on glomerular disease, peritoneal dialysis, and high-risk kidney transplantation. She returned to Lebanon where she gained nearly nine years of comprehensive nephrology experience and served as Head of the Nephrology Department and Director of the Hemodialysis Unit at Bellevue Medical Center. Her clinical expertise spans acute and chronic kidney disease, end-stage kidney disease, dialysis (haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis), and kidney transplantation, including pre-transplant evaluation and post-transplant management. Dr. Beaini has particular expertise in autoimmune and glomerular diseases, hypertension, electrolyte disorders, proteinuria, hematuria, kidney stones, and urinary tract infections. She also provides specialised care for critically ill nephrology patients in the ICU and manages complex post-transplant complications and immunosuppression. In addition to her clinical work, she holds multiple specialised diplomas, a Master of Science, a Master’s degree in Health and Hospital Management, and is widely recognised for her strong commitment to patient-centred care.
Consultant Neurologist
Dr. Claudia Granbichler is a highly experienced neurologist with over 18 years of expertise in managing acute and chronic neurological diseases. She trained and worked with leading epilepsy specialists in Europe and later practiced for many years at one of the world’s top hospitals, developing particular expertise in stroke treatment and prevention. She is especially passionate about hyperacute neurological conditions such as stroke and seizures, delivering rapid, targeted care within multidisciplinary neurology-led teams. Her clinical practice spans the full continuum of care, including advanced neurological evaluation, imaging and neurophysiology interpretation, acute inpatient treatment, long-term follow-up, and secondary prevention. Dr. Granbichler also manages a broad range of neurological disorders, including migraine and headache, vertigo and dizziness, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, movement disorders, dementia, and other neurodegenerative diseases. Holding a PhD in neuroscience, she integrates cutting-edge research and the latest international guidelines into her practice to provide state-of-the-art, evidence-based care.
Consultant Neurosurgeon
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.
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Dr. Asaad Sharafelddin is a Consultant Neurosurgeon with over 20 years of clinical experience, specializing in advanced microsurgery of brain and skull base tumors, including meningiomas and vestibular schwannomas. His expertise also includes minimally invasive spinal surgery for degenerative disc disease, spinal fixation and fusion for traumatic and degenerative conditions, spinal tumor surgery, peripheral nerve procedures, and comprehensive spinal pain management. He earned his MD from the University of Damascus and completed his neurosurgical training and consultant recognition in Berlin, Germany, including certification through the Charité University medical examination. Dr. Sharafelddin is fluent in Arabic, German, and English.
Consultant Neonatology & Pediatrics
Dr. Noorudeen is a highly skilled clinician with six years of experience in the fast-paced Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). He specializes in tertiary and quaternary level neonatal care, with a strong focus on managing premature and low-birth-weight infants. His clinical expertise includes non-invasive and invasive ventilation, difficult neonatal intubation, and the management of neonatal sepsis. He is also experienced in feeding management and performing a wide range of NICU-related procedures. Dr. Noorudeen has a keen interest in quality improvement initiatives, antimicrobial stewardship, clinical research, and medical education. He practices family-centered care, ensuring compassionate involvement of families throughout the neonatal care journey.
Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
Dr. Mayada Elnegouly is a German board-certified Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with over 18 years of combined clinical and academic experience. She is an Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and has trained and practiced at leading tertiary university hospitals in Egypt and Germany, including Cairo University Hospitals and Klinikum rechts der Isar at the Technical University of Munich. She currently practices within large, well-established hospital systems in the United Arab Emirates, delivering patient-centered, evidence-based, and multidisciplinary care. Dr. Elnegouly has extensive expertise in diagnostic and advanced therapeutic endoscopy, including EMR, FTRD, EUS with FNA/FNB, bariatric endoscopy, and the management of gastrointestinal bleeding. Her subspecialty interests include GERD, gastrointestinal motility and functional disorders, inflammatory bowel disease with biologic therapies, and pancreaticobiliary diseases. She also has broad hepatology expertise, including fatty and autoimmune liver diseases, liver transplantation care, and gastrointestinal oncology within multidisciplinary cancer teams.
Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist
Dr. Zulfiya Mamaeva is a highly experienced Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist with over 22 years of clinical expertise across Russia and Ireland. She is widely recognized for delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care, with particular expertise in high-risk obstetrics, advanced laparoscopic surgery, and complex gynecological procedures. She obtained her MD from Dagestan State Medical Academy and completed her specialist training and PhD at the Scientific Centre of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology in Moscow. After relocating to Ireland, she earned Membership and Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland and additional diplomas in Women’s Health and Obstetric & Gynecological Ultrasound from University College Dublin. Dr. Mamaeva has worked across all three of Ireland’s tertiary maternity hospitals and St. James’s Hospital, holding leadership roles in ambulatory gynecology and diabetic antenatal care, and serving as an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. She has performed thousands of deliveries and complex procedures and holds international fellowships in cosmetic gynecology and minimally invasive surgery, with extensive expertise in advanced laparoscopic and hysteroscopic techniques.
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Dr. Damia Al-Heeti is a highly experienced Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist with over 20 years of clinical expertise and Norwegian board certification. She graduated from Baghdad University, practiced for five years in Baghdad, and later completed her specialty training in Norway, where she also served as Head of the Maternity Ward for more than a decade. Her clinical practice covers comprehensive pregnancy care, labor and delivery, and the management of menstrual and bleeding disorders, infertility, and contraception. Dr. Al-Heeti is also skilled in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures, vaginal and open surgeries, and the management of urinary incontinence and vulvar conditions.
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Dr. Annalisa Cancemi is an Italian Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with over a decade of experience specializing in maternal and fetal medicine. She completed her medical degree and specialist training in Italy and advanced her expertise through a fellowship in fetal medicine at Hospital Clinic in Barcelona, where she combined high-level clinical practice with research and scientific publications. She has cared for more than 25,000 women across public and private healthcare systems, managing both routine and high-risk pregnancies within multidisciplinary teams. Dr. Cancemi is highly skilled in advanced fetal ultrasound, including first- and second-trimester screening, detailed anomaly scans, fetal echocardiography, Doppler studies, and early risk assessment for chromosomal abnormalities and pre-eclampsia. Her clinical expertise also includes invasive and non-invasive prenatal diagnostics, management of complex and multiple pregnancies, placenta accreta spectrum disorders, and preterm birth risk assessment. She is particularly recognized for her expertise in the diagnosis and evidence-based management of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and holds medical licenses in Italy, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates.
Specialist Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Dr. Maria Eugenia Celentano is a highly skilled Obstetrician and Gynecologist with 12 years of clinical experience. She earned her medical degree from the University of Buenos Aires, one of the most prestigious universities in Latin America, and completed her specialty training at the General Acute Care Hospital Dr. Cosme Argerich, a high-complexity public hospital under the Buenos Aires Ministry of Health. This rigorous training provided a strong foundation in comprehensive women’s healthcare and complex obstetric and gynecological cases.
Her expertise includes high-risk pregnancy management, prenatal care and fetal monitoring, vaginal delivery with minimal intervention, and management of patients with previous multiple cesarean sections. She also has extensive experience in infertility diagnosis, adolescent gynecology, gynecological endocrinology, menstrual disorders, contraception counseling and family planning, including IUDs and subdermal implants. In addition, Dr. Celentano manages sexually transmitted infections, menopausal disorders, and lower genital tract pathology, including HIV-related conditions, with expertise in colposcopy, and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in Dubai.
Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecologist
Dr. Mesrure Kaplan is a highly experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist who qualified as a medical doctor at the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands and completed her specialization at the VU University of Amsterdam. She has broad expertise in general gynecology, managing conditions such as endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian tumors, tubal pathology, menstrual and menopausal disorders, adolescent gynecological conditions, pelvic infections, subfertility, recurrent miscarriages, and gynecological emergencies.
Dr. Kaplan is skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal Pap smears, including colposcopy, biopsy, LEEP and LLETZ procedures, as well as in contraception counseling, preconception care, and hormone replacement therapy. Her obstetric experience covers both low- and high-risk pregnancies, including breech and twin pregnancies, placenta praevia, VBAC, normal and instrumental vaginal deliveries, and simple to complex Caesarean sections, with comprehensive postnatal care.
She has advanced surgical expertise in minimally invasive laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures, including ovarian cyst and hydrosalpinx removal, endometriosis surgery, and fibroid and polyp resection. In addition, she performs vaginal and abdominal hysterectomy, pelvic floor and prolapse surgery, vaginal and Bartholin cyst surgery, and treatments for miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy, providing patient-centered care with a strong focus on shared decision-making.
Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist
Dr. Sarah A. Francis is a seasoned Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist with over 15 years of experience in the UK’s National Health Service. She earned her MBChB from The College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences in Sierra Leone, completed her MRCOG from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK, and holds a Diploma from the Faculty of Family Planning (DFFP).
Dr. Francis has expertise in ambulatory gynecology, minimally invasive and robotic laparoscopic surgery, pediatric and adolescent gynecology, and obstetrics, including high-risk pregnancies, twin and breech deliveries, and Caesarean sections. She has extensive experience managing benign gynecological conditions, abnormal uterine bleeding, polycystic ovarian syndrome, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, and early malignant disease of the uterus and ovaries.
Her surgical skills include diagnostic and therapeutic hysteroscopy, removal of polyps and fibroids, hysterectomies, and management of ectopic pregnancies. Dr. Francis has also played a key role in developing ambulatory gynecology services and holds memberships with the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (RCOG) and the British Society for Gynecological Endoscopy (BSGE).
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Dr. Dalia Abdel Aziz is a highly experienced Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with over 18 years of practice and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. She graduated in Medicine and Surgery from Imperial College London and completed her specialist training under the London Deanery, gaining extensive experience in high-risk tertiary centres including Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
She has a strong background in managing complex and high-risk pregnancies, with specialist interests in maternal medicine, diabetes in pregnancy, high BMI pregnancies, and complex labour ward care. Dr. Dalia has served as a Labour Ward Lead, led simulation training for obstetric emergencies, and worked as an RCOG College Tutor, contributing significantly to patient safety and medical education.
Her expertise covers all aspects of antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care, including assisted vaginal delivery, Caesarean section, VBAC, breech and multiple pregnancies, preterm births, and obstetric emergencies. Fluent in Arabic and English, Dr. Dalia is known for her patient-centred, evidence-based approach, combining clinical excellence with compassionate, culturally sensitive care to support women through both routine and complex pregnancies.
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Salim El Masri is a highly experienced Orthopedic Consultant with over 20 years of expertise in orthopedic surgery, specializing in sports medicine and joint replacement. He has advanced skills in knee and shoulder arthroscopy, ACL and ligament reconstruction, cartilage regeneration, and robotic-assisted knee and hip replacement using minimally invasive techniques.
He earned his master’s degree in Medicine and completed his Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery residency (German Board, Facharzt) in Bad Neustadt an der Saale, Bavaria, Germany, where he later served as Oberarzt. His clinical focus included sports injuries, joint preservation, trauma care, and complex joint replacement procedures.
Dr. El Masri previously served as Head of Department at Mediclinic in Dubai and is a graduate of the FIFA Medical Diploma. His key services include sports injury management, joint preservation and reconstruction, minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery, and robotic-assisted hip, knee, and shoulder joint replacement.
