Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)
Dr. Maya Sabouni
License: DHA
18 years of experience
Dr. Maya Sabouni is a UK-trained Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist with over 18 years of experience across leading NHS hospitals in London and American Hospital Dubai. She holds a UK CCT and advanced specialty training in benign gynecology, open and laparoscopic surgery, advanced labor ward practice, and hysteroscopic surgery, and is a Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG). Dr. Sabouni provides comprehensive care across all stages of reproductive and hormonal health, with a strong focus on patient safety, evidence-based practice, and personalized support.
Her clinical services include infertility counseling, intrauterine insemination (IUI), egg freezing, hysterectomy, and the management of endocrine and menopausal disorders. Known for her calm and reassuring approach, she supports women through both routine and complex obstetric and gynecologic care. Fluent in Arabic and English, she ensures clear communication and compassionate care at every step of the patient journey.
Dr. Alaa El-Ghobashy
License: DHA
24 years of experience
Dr. Alaa El-Ghobashy, MD, MRCOG, is a Consultant Gynecologist and Gynecological Oncologist with subspecialty training in Gynecological Oncology from Leeds, UK. He earned his MD from the University of Liverpool in 2005 and worked as a consultant in NHS England for over 14 years. Dr. El-Ghobashy has extensive expertise in the surgical management of ovarian, uterine, cervical, and vulval cancers, as well as benign gynecological conditions such as endometriosis, fibroids, and prolapse.
He is an expert in robotic gynecological surgery, with over a decade of experience in both benign and malignant cases, and has contributed to peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and edited two textbooks on robotic surgery. His clinical services include colposcopy, laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, management of ectopic pregnancies and miscarriages, vulval disease care, contraception, and hormone therapy. Dr. El-Ghobashy is a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, London, and serves as Associate Medical Lead for the English Lynch Syndrome Transformation Project within the Central and South Genomic Service Alliance.
Dr. Basirat Towobola
License: DOH
18 years of experience
Dr. Basirat Towobola is a Consultant Obstetrician and Urogynaecologist at Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, UAE, with over five years of prior consultant experience at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in the UK. She completed her Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) with advanced training in urogynaecology, vaginal surgery, and advanced labour ward practice. Dr. Towobola provides comprehensive surgical care, including minimally invasive and complex procedures such as laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomy, pelvic floor repair, urogynaecological procedures, hysteroscopy, advanced laparoscopy, and caesarean section. She is deeply committed to high-quality, woman-centred care, with a focus on improving birth experiences and empowering patients in decision-making. Passionate about quality improvement and education, she leads the PROMPT multidisciplinary obstetric training program, has established urogynaecology MDT services, and is developing an international-standard urogynaecology service. Previously the Urogynaecology Lead at ESHT, she led the award-winning PETALS project, which significantly reduced obstetric anal sphincter injuries and won Best Quality Improvement Project in 2023, and she remains active in international teaching, conferences, and professional societies.
Dr. Andrea Kaelin Agten
License: DOH
15 years of experience
Dr. Andrea Kaelin Agten is a Consultant in Maternal–Fetal Medicine at Corniche Hospital, Abu Dhabi, with extensive experience across major teaching hospitals and district general hospitals. She previously worked as a subspecialist consultant in Fetal and Maternal Medicine at Liverpool Women’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, where she played a key role in establishing the regional placenta accreta service. Her research expertise is centered on caesarean scar pregnancy, and she founded the International Caesarean Scar Pregnancy Registry, serving as its principal investigator. She has presented registry findings at international forums, including the Scan.Academy webinar in 2021. Dr. Agten is a member of the Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group and the first author of a landmark Cochrane Review on early pregnancy ultrasound, which informed the 2021 World Health Organization ultrasound screening recommendations. In addition, her academic background includes cardiology research, where she designed ECG education studies and developed innovative digital learning tools for medical training.
Dr. Azam Malek Ghasemi
License: DHA
15 years of experience
Dr. Azam is a specialist in Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine, having earned her MD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Iran and completed advanced fetal medicine training at King’s College Hospital, London, under Professor Kypros Nicolaides. She is a member of the Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) in the UK and has practiced at Royal London Hospital, Homerton University Hospital, and in private practice on Harley Street. Dr. Azam has extensive expertise in fetal ultrasound, including first- and second-trimester screening for chromosomal abnormalities, anomaly scans, growth and wellbeing assessments, Doppler studies, and fetal echocardiography. She is skilled in performing invasive diagnostic procedures such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling, as well as non-invasive prenatal testing, and in managing fetal infections, anaemia, and high-order multiple pregnancies. Her experience includes research in maternal and fetal medicine, particularly in pre-eclampsia screening and prevention, contributing to large-scale clinical trials in London. Dr. Azam’s core competencies encompass high-risk pregnancies, advanced fetal scanning, fetal medicine, fetal abnormalities, and fetal echocardiography.
Dr. Arianna D’Angelo
License: DHA, DOH
20 years of experience
Dr. Arianna D’Angelo is a Consultant in Reproductive Medicine at Seha Corniche Fertility Centre in Abu Dhabi. She also serves as an Adjunct Clinical Professor at Mohammed Bin Rashid University (MBRU) in Dubai and as an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cardiff University. She previously held the role of UK Clinicians’ National Representative for ESHRE and coordinated the Safety and Quality Group in Assisted Reproductive Technologies. Dr. D’Angelo is currently a member of the ESHRE Ethics Committee and an honorary faculty member in medical education in ultrasound (MeEd). She is a former Programme Director for postgraduate Master’s and Diploma programs in Ultrasound at Cardiff University. An active academic, she is an author and editor for CRC, EMJ, and Life (MDPI), a reviewer for the Cochrane Fertility and Gynecology Group, and has numerous publications in assisted reproduction and ultrasound.
Dr. Sangeeta Pathak
License: DHA
25 years of experience
Dr. Sangeeta Pathak is an experienced Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with over 25 years of clinical practice, including more than 20 years within the NHS, UK. She is highly skilled in high-risk pregnancy management, obstetric ultrasound, fetal medicine, and labour ward care, performing normal and complex deliveries, including caesarean and instrumental deliveries. Dr. Pathak has expertise in managing women with underlying medical conditions, previous preterm births, breech presentations, twin pregnancies, and performing cervical cerclage. She has held leadership roles as Lead Clinician for Safety, Research, and Labour Ward management, and has conducted extensive research published in peer-reviewed journals and presented internationally. An active member of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists and other professional societies, she is dedicated to evidence-based, patient-centered care. Passionate about supporting women and families, Dr. Pathak focuses on personalized pregnancy plans and empowering women to make informed decisions about their care.
Dr. Dalia Aziz
License: DHA
17 years of experience
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.
Dr. Sarah A. Francis
License: DHA
15 years of experience
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).
Dr. Mesrure Kaplan
License: DHA
12 years of experience
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.
