Sharjah University Hospital University City, University Street - Sharjah
Sharjah University Hospital is an academic medical center in Sharjah providing comprehensive medical and surgical services alongside education and research. The hospital delivers advanced diagnostic and treatment services supported by modern facilities and a university-affiliated clinical environment.
With a strong focus on clinical excellence, patient safety, and evidence-based care, Sharjah University Hospital integrates healthcare delivery with medical education and training. Supported by multidisciplinary teams, the hospital delivers services aligned with international standards and contributes to the advancement of healthcare and medical education in Sharjah.
University City, University Street - Sharjah
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UHS is a multispecialty hospital offering 45+ medical areas and subspecialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics, neurology, neurosurgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, gastroenterology, urology, fertility, bariatric surgery, nephrology, and emergency care. It also provides diagnostic, laboratory, pharmacy, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation services.
Yes. UHS provides 24/7 emergency services for adults and children, with emergency physicians and access to medical, surgical, paediatric, and orthopaedic specialists. Patients do not need an appointment for emergency care.
Patients can book an appointment online through the UHS website, mobile application, WhatsApp, or by calling +971 6 505 8555. Walk-ins are also accepted in most departments. UHS states that online appointment requests are confirmed within 24 hours by phone or email.
Yes. UHS accepts a wide range of insurance providers and offers direct billing with affiliated insurance companies, subject to the patient’s insurance network and policy. Self-paying patients are also welcome, and the billing team can provide cost estimates.
Yes. UHS has an International Patient Services team that assists international and medical-tourism patients with appointment coordination, visa assistance, cost estimates, translation, and post-treatment follow-up.
Consultant ENT Surgeon
Prof. Oladejo Olaleye is a Consultant ENT, Head & Neck, Thyroid, and Robotic Surgeon currently practicing at University Hospital Sharjah. Before relocating to the UAE, he served as a Consultant at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust since 2020.
He completed higher specialty training in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery through the West Midlands Training Programme in the UK. Prof. Olaleye undertook advanced international fellowships in Complex Head & Neck Surgery and Transoral Robotic Surgery in the UK and Australia. With over 15 years of progressive surgical training in tertiary referral centers, he had extensive expertise in managing both benign and malignant head and neck conditions. His key interests include transoral robotic surgery for early throat cancers and comprehensive thyroid and parathyroid surgery. He was experienced in advanced procedures such as neck dissections, salivary gland surgery, total laryngectomy, and reconstructive techniques including pectoralis major flap reconstruction. Prof. Olaleye also performed microlaryngoscopy, vocal cord lesion excision, and panendoscopy procedures.
His practice encompasses functional endoscopic sinus surgery, septoplasty, and management of obstructive sleep apnea. In addition, he provided a wide range of general ENT services, including tracheostomy, flexible nasendoscopy, treatment of nasal fractures and epistaxis, ear microsuction, foreign body removal, and drainage of neck and peritonsillar abscesses.
Consultant Emergency Medicine
Dr. Mohammed Fadhel is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine and currently serves as Head of the Emergency Department at University Hospital of Sharjah. He brings over 20 years of clinical experience in emergency medicine, combining strong leadership with extensive frontline expertise. Dr. Fadhel earned his MBChB from the University of Baghdad in 1998 and later obtained PLAB certification from the General Medical Council in 2004. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (FRCEM) and achieved his Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in 2020.
In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Fadhel is an ATLS and ultrasound instructor with a strong commitment to medical education and training. He also served as a Clinical Lead in emergency care, with significant experience in departmental management, service development, and quality improvement.
Consultant Pulmonologist
Dr. Azam Kasis is a Consultant Pulmonologist with over 15 years of clinical experience in respiratory medicine. He worked at esteemed hospitals in the United Kingdom, including Aintree University Hospital in Liverpool. Dr. Kasis is a member of several leading professional bodies, including the General Medical Council, British Thoracic Society, British Sleep Society, UK Pleural Society, and the Medical Defence Union.
He has actively participated in major conferences such as the ERS Breathing and Sleep Meetings and BTS Summer Meetings, and has completed advanced training in difficult lung diseases, pulmonary vascular disease, asthma, and chronic cough. His clinical interests include chronic cough, shortness of breath, airway diseases, asthma, COPD, and bronchiectasis. He also specializes in sleep‑related breathing disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea and obesity hypoventilation syndrome.
Dr. Kasis has expertise in managing acute and chronic respiratory failure, including non‑invasive ventilation, as well as pulmonary vascular diseases. His scope of practice further includes lung cancer diagnosis, interstitial and pleural diseases, pulmonary infections, bronchoscopy, and advanced pleural procedures.
Contact Information:
Sharjah University Hospital University City, University Street - Sharjah
Opening Hours:
| Monday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–6 PM |
