Abu Dhabi
Doctors in Abu Dhabi work within one of the most advanced healthcare systems in the Middle East, delivering high-quality medical services across hospitals, clinics, and specialized care centers. Physicians manage a wide range of cases while adhering to internationally recognized clinical standards, with a strong focus on patient safety, precision, and comprehensive care. The city’s well-regulated healthcare environment supports excellence across both public and private sectors.
As a leader in medical innovation and healthcare investment, Abu Dhabi offers doctors exceptional opportunities for professional growth and specialization. Access to cutting-edge technology, modern facilities, and structured licensing pathways allows physicians to advance their careers while contributing to a healthcare system known for quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Dr. Alison Finall
License: DOH
25 years of experience
Dr. Alison Finall is a Consultant Anatomical Pathologist with over 23 years of medical practice experience. She is currently Head of Anatomical Pathology at PureLab in the UAE. In this role, she provides medical oversight of anatomical pathology laboratories across Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah.
Dr. Finall has a strong interest in thoracic, gynaecological, and molecular pathology. She is recognised for leading innovative service development projects that enhance productivity and quality in molecular diagnostics and laboratory processes.
Her expertise also extends to medical education and advancing laboratory standards. Known for her leadership and reliability, she is committed to improving diagnostic services and patient outcomes through modernised pathology practices.
Dr. Omer Baldo
License: DOH
20 years of experience
Dr. Omer Baldo is a Consultant Urological Surgeon who completed his training at the Yorkshire School of Surgery and the All-Yorkshire Specialist Registrar Programme in Urology. He developed specialist interests in andrology and female urology, supported by award-winning research on erectile dysfunction as an early marker for cardiovascular disease, recognised at the 2008 European Association of Urology Congress in Milan. In 2013, he was appointed Consultant Urological Surgeon at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust.
His clinical practice covers all aspects of general urology, including urinary tract infections and kidney stones. He has a specialist focus on prostate conditions such as benign enlargement and prostate cancer. Dr. Baldo provides advanced prostate treatments including TURP, GreenLight laser prostatectomy, HoLEP, Rezum, and UroLift procedures.
He established the first consultant-led GreenLight laser prostate surgery service in Yorkshire. His expertise also includes men’s health, erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, recurrent UTIs, overactive bladder, and haematuria. He offers comprehensive care using both surgical and minimally invasive techniques to optimise patient outcomes.
Dr. Parshawn Lahiji
License: DOH
13 years of experience
Dr. Parshawn Lahiji, B.Sc., D.O., is a Consultant Intensivist in the Department of Critical Care at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City. He holds board certifications in Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, and Internal Medicine. Dr. Lahiji earned his Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from Touro University Nevada and completed a combined Emergency and Internal Medicine Residency at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
He further advanced his training through a Critical Care Medicine fellowship at Oregon Health and Science University. His clinical and academic work includes leadership in critical care education, mentorship, and participation in clinical committees. Dr. Lahiji has contributed to research focused on sepsis management and ICU protocols to improve patient outcomes.
He also played a key role in establishing an ECMO programme in Santa Monica, USA, supporting a significant proportion of the nation’s ECMO patients. Known for his clinical expertise and leadership, he is committed to advancing multidisciplinary critical care and improving patient outcomes.
Dr. Merce Sirisi
License: DOH
10 years of experience
Dr. Mercè Sirisi is a Specialist in Internal Medicine with over four years of post-specialty experience in managing complex inpatient medical and surgical cases. Her expertise spans cardiovascular, neurological, gastrointestinal, infectious, endocrine, hematologic, oncologic, and geriatric conditions. She has particular experience in thromboembolic disease, heart failure, and rapid diagnostic care.
Dr. Sirisi focuses on the prevention, detection, and management of cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidaemia, and obesity. She is also experienced in managing chronic metabolic disorders and their complications. Her clinical scope includes respiratory conditions such as asthma and COPD, as well as gastrointestinal disorders including gastritis and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
In addition, she manages venous thromboembolic disease and infectious illnesses. Alongside her clinical responsibilities, she participates in emergency and inpatient care, mentors medical trainees, and contributes to clinical committees while promoting preventive care through screenings and lifestyle guidance.
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.
Dr. Jaehyun Jeon
License: DOH
22 years of experience
Dr. Jaehyun Jeon is a Consultant in Infectious Diseases with extensive expertise in diagnosing and managing complex infections. He brings 22 years of experience in Internal Medicine and 16 years as an Infectious Disease specialist, including HIV management, infection control, and antimicrobial stewardship. Dr. Jeon has played a key role in developing hospital-based infection prevention protocols and contributing to public health responses during infectious disease outbreaks.
His clinical interests include bone and joint infections, hematologic and oncologic infections, and transplantation-related infections. He also has experience in travel medicine and in leading ultrasound-guided vascular access teams. With 15 years of critical care experience, he is skilled in invasive procedures such as PICC insertion, ECMO support, central catheter placement, chest tube insertion, and airway management.
Dr. Jeon combines evidence-based practice with a patient-centered approach to ensure optimal clinical outcomes. He is actively involved in multidisciplinary collaboration and medical education, contributing to the training of medical students and residents. His work reflects a strong commitment to advancing standards in infectious disease management and patient safety.
Dr. Intaek Lee
License: DOH
24 years of experience
Dr. Intaek Lee is a highly experienced General and Colorectal Surgeon with over 20 years of expertise in colorectal surgery. He has performed nearly 1,000 colorectal cancer surgeries as a primary surgeon and conducted more than 10,000 diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopies. He completed his general surgery residency at Asan Medical Centre and pursued a colorectal fellowship at Kyungpook National University Hospital.
From 2015 to 2022, he served at Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital, where he advanced from Consultant to Chair of the Oncology Center, contributing significantly to colorectal cancer care. In 2022, he further specialized in robotic colorectal surgery at Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital as a visiting physician and clinical professor.
Dr. Lee is committed to improving surgical outcomes through robotic and minimally invasive techniques. He is an active member of the Emirates Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery and the European Society of Coloproctology, and has published widely on advanced colorectal surgical care.
Dr. Jafaru Abu
License: DOH
20 years of experience
Dr. Jafaru Abu is a Consultant Gynecological Oncology Surgeon with nearly three decades of experience in obstetrics, gynecology, and gynecological oncology. Prior to joining Burjeel Medical City, he held a senior consultant and leadership role at Nottingham University Hospitals, one of the United Kingdom’s largest teaching institutions. He completed his medical degree at the University of Benin, Nigeria, before undertaking all postgraduate training in the UK, where he achieved MRCOG and FRCOG and earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Sciences from the University of Leicester.
Dr. Abu completed advanced subspecialty training in gynecological oncology at the University Hospitals of Leicester and further enhanced his expertise through international fellowships in Australia. Appointed Consultant Gynecological Oncology Surgeon in 2006, he led major advancements in surgical cancer care, pioneering minimally invasive and robotic procedures for uterine, cervical, and ovarian cancers. He was among the first gynecologists in the UK to perform single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) and is widely recognized for expertise in complex cytoreductive surgery for advanced ovarian cancer.
Under his leadership, Nottingham’s gynecological oncology unit achieved accreditation as an Advanced Ovarian Cancer Cytoreductive Surgical Centre by the European Society of Gynecological Oncologists. He is also a dedicated educator, having founded the Nottingham Advanced Laparoscopic Training Course and serving as faculty at IRCAD in Strasbourg. In 2023, he received Special Professional Recognition from ESGO for his contributions to the field of gynecological oncology.
Dr. Ronald Jan Trof
License: DOH
15 years of experience
Dr. Ronald Jan Trof is a Consultant Intensivist with extensive experience in the hospital and healthcare sector. He is highly skilled in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Clinical Research, Medical Education, and healthcare organization. He holds a PhD from VU University, Amsterdam, with a specialized focus on fluid therapy and hemodynamic monitoring. His work reflects a strong commitment to advancing critical care practices through both clinical expertise and academic research.
Dr. Trof is serving as Head of the ICU Department at Burjeel Medical City since August 2025. During his tenure, he played a key leadership role in strengthening critical care services within a high-acuity hospital environment. He continues to contribute to the field through his expertise in intensive care management and healthcare development.
Dr. Taj Fiyaz Chowdhry
License: DOH
15 years of experience
Dr. Taj Mohammed Fiyaz Chowdhry is a highly qualified and accomplished Thoracic Surgeon whose educational background displays a list of achievements. Dr. Taj Mohammed Fiyaz Chowdhry is a Consultant Thoracic Surgeon with expertise across several sub-specialties in the discipline. Some of the areas of his strength include minimally invasive thoracic surgery, thoracic oncological resections including segmentectomies, video (uniportal)/robot-assisted thoracic surgery, non-intubated video-assisted thoracic surgery (NIVATS), cardiothoracic trauma surgery, difficult airway surgery, lung volume reduction surgery, endobronchial valves, chest wall surgery, medical school education, virtual reality education, among others. His 15+ years of clinical experience is also another asset that he pursues, taking an active role in the research and development of strategic sustainability solutions for healthcare institutions. Before reaching his current position as Consultant Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Chowdhry served as Senior Trainee, Fellow, and LAT at several leading hospitals in the UK for over a decade of his career practice. He is leading the Thoracic Surgical Team at Burjeel Medical City.
