Year: 2021
Dr. Mohamed Aslam, Specialist Pulmonologist that appeared in Khaleej Times about new COVID vaccine
Dr. Eva Crisologo featured in Al Roeya newspaper
Christmas Celebration 2021
Clinical Meeting 20.12.2021
Antenatal Class 18.12.2021
Clinical Meeting 13.12.2021
Clinical Meeting 07.12.2021
Golden jubilee babies – UAE featured in Gulf News, Baby boy Timothy Mongcal Maderazo born at IMH.
50th UAE National day Celebrations
Clinical Meeting 29.11.2021
Congratulations Mr. Enosh Jogi, HR Manager IMH for being recognized and awarded the “Excellence in Professional Service” by World Medical Council.
Glimpse of Taleem Clinical Meeting held on Monday, 22nd November 2021.
We are glad to announce that we have resumed the Taleem Clinical Meeting for all the Doctors and Clinical Staff of the hospital.
Dental Camp at Jumeirah Living World Trade Centre Residences by Dr. Yara Elamir, General Dentist.
Health Check Up – DAMAC Hills
Mr. Mustanshir Aziz Patrawala, Infrastructure Lead’s views on digital transformation were published as the cover feature in the September Edition of the CXO DX magazine.
General Orientation – November
Webinar by Ms. Swapna Mary John for staffs of DAMAC
Webinar by Dr. Sahar Elghawaby, Specialist Pediatrics on Fujairah TV
DAMAC Health Check Up
Diwali 2021
Flag Day 2021
Birthday Celebration – October
Dr. Ehab Shehata, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon appeared in a zoom session on Al Fujairah TV.
Dr. Ehab Shehata, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon appeared in a zoom session today on Al Fujairah TV. Dr. Ehab has shared his insights on various Ortho treatments
Dr. Yara Elamir, GP- Dentist conducted a webinar in Fujairah TV
Dr. Yara Elamir, GP- Dentist conducted a webinar in Fujairah TV today. She Spoke about various dental treatments available at IMH.
Dr. Medhat Faris, Consultant Medical Oncologist was live on a Webinar today for the staff of Damac – Hospitality division on Breast Cancer Awareness.
Breast Cancer Awareness Event, conducted at Damas Jewellery HQ, JLT
Dr. Henry Galuba, Specialist Internal Medicine has put forward his insights about the flu vaccine and how long should one wait for taking the flu vaccine after the Covid jab.
Dr. Medhat Faris, Consultant Medical Oncologist and his patient Ms. Michelle (Breast Cancer Survivor) has been featured in Gulf News.
Health Talk Session by IMH at Gems Millennium, School, Al Quasis, Dubai.
General Orientation-October
Breast Cancer Awareness Event, conducted at Sofitel JBR, Dubai.
Breast Cancer Awareness Event was conducted at Address Boulevard, Dubai.
Breast Cancer Awareness 2021 featured in Al Itihad
October 15 Global Handwasing Day
Dr. Medhat Faris, Consultant Medical Oncologist conducted a Webinar on Breast Cancer Awareness
Dr. Medhat Faris, Consultant Medical Oncologist conducted a Webinar on Breast Cancer Awareness yesterday for the staff working with DMAC properties, Dubai.
Breast Cancer Awareness Event was conducted today at Address Hotel, Downtown Dubai
Breast Cancer Awareness Event was conducted today at Address Hotel, Downtown Dubai. Dr. Pranjali Singh, Specialist OB/Gyne conducted the session. The event was followed by Q&A session and a medical camp.
Webinar on Breast Cancer Awareness by Dr. Eva Crisologo, Specialist Internal Medicine
Dr. Eva Crisologo
Specialist Internal Medicine
MD, FPCP, DPCCP
Dr. Eva is an experienced physician with almost 25 years of clinical practice in Internal Medicine. Having additional training in Pulmonary Medicine makes her more adept in managing various clinical scenarios including those with lung problems, both in the in-patient and out-patient settings. Dr. Eva is a Diplomate in Philippine Specialty Board of Internal Medicine, Diplomate in Philippine College of Chest Physicians and Fellow in Philippine College of Physicians.
Dr. Eva Crisologo studied in Velez College, Cebu Philippines where she graduated with honors (Cum Laude) in Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology. She also holds a certification and membership with American Medical Technology, U.S.A. She received her medical degree in Cebu Institute of Medicine, a consistently top performing medical school in the Philippines.
Dr. Eva had 3 years of Internal Medicine Residency in Chong Hua Hospital, Cebu and 2 years of Pulmonary Medicine post graduate fellowship at the University of the Philippines-Phil General Hospital, Manila (UP-PGH), both prestigious tertiary hospitals with 660 and 1,500 bed capacity respectively. After her private practice in Cebu, she joined Al Baraha Hospital, Dubai in 2010 and Belhoul Speciality/European Hospital in 2019. While in Al Baraha Hospital, she was active in both clinical practice and research.
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• Hypothyroidism
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• Gastritis
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• Influenza
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• Anemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, other Vitamin Deficiencies & many more
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Birthday Celebration-September
Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign 2021
General Orientation-September
Dr. Henry Galuba, Emirates’ first Filipino Internal Medicine Specialist featured in Emirates Philippines
Health screening campaign organised by IMH for DCAS staff at DCAS office
Birthday Celebration-August
Congratulations to the Stars of the Month!
We are glad to announce that an agreement of joint cooperation between the UAE Al-Wasl Club and the International Modern Hospital
ACHS award ceremony
Dr. Laila Al Bahri, Specialist Paediatrician got featured in Al Roeya Media
Dr. Engy Iskandar, Specialist Internal Medicine got featured in Al Khaleej
Dr. Osman El Bakry has given his insights on protecting children’s health on Arab 24 News
Protect the eyes of the apple of your eyes!
What can you do to protect your child’s gift of vision?
Without an iota of doubt, babies born these days are ranking much higher in Intelligence Quotient compared to the previous generations. They are superfast when it comes to learning numbers, languages and for that matter anything under the sun. The millennial babies are grasping their ABCs much before their parents ever could.
However, everything is not rosy with this generation. With the fast-paced life globally, kids these days are falling prey to illness which was a rarity previously. Mum and dad both being busy, kids are being introduced to screens pretty early on whether to calm down their cranky mood or to make them eat their food faster. Research has shown that this is leading to a generation of screen addicts with a high chance of multiple vision problems.
In this article we will try to figure out how parents can secure their child’s gift of vision.
1. Minimum exposure to Electronic Devises:
Ophthalmologists recommend that children take a break after every 30 minutes of reading, writing or playing games on screens like smartphones and tablets. Doctors especially emphasis on reducing the time spent on electronic devices like the later.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), entertainment media should be made available to children for a maximum of 1 to 2 hours a day. Television, laptop and other entertainment media should be avoided for children and infants below the age of 2 since a child’s brain develop rapidly during these years and children learn best by interacting with people, not screens.
2. Incorporating more Outdoor Activity for kids:
Research shows that children who spend more time outdoors have fewer chances of suffering from myopia. Hence, increasing a child’s time spent on outdoor activities like playing in a park, swimming or cycling is helpful. These outdoor activities not just improve physical fitness and socialization skills but improves hand-eye coordination as well. However, it is recommended to avoid outdoors during the hot and humid summer months, especially during the hottest part of the day, typically from 11 am to 4 pm.
3. Protection against sun damage:
To protect your child’s vision from the harmful rays of the sun, invest in good quality sun-gears like sunglasses with 100% UV Protection, umbrellas and hats are also to be incorporated in to our daily outdoor wear.
4. Proper diet:
Vegetables and fruits that are high in lutein and zeaxanthin are helpful in protecting the eyes against free radical damage. These nutrients are found in spinach, kale, avocado, brussels sprout, egg yolk, corn, orange, grapes, kiwi, zucchini etc. Eating fatty fish that are high in Omega 3 fatty acid like salmon and tuna also helps in the development of the eyes.
5. Regular eye check-ups:
Good vision is extremely important to a child’s overall well-being. Doctors highly recommend regular vision check-up for children right after they are born, during infancy (between 6 months to 1 year) and throughout their pre-school and school going years, failing which at least once around age of 4-5, when child starts going to school and any refractive intervention can reverse any visual deficiency.
6. Develop and incorporate healthy eye-care habits:
Ensure there is adequate light when your child is reading or playing. Keep your child 30cm to 40 cm away from the book while he or she reads. The distance between your child’s eye and any electronic device should be minimum 50 cm. Also, it is important to rest your child’s eyes and get at least 8 hours of sleep in a day to avoid putting strains on the eyes.
If you have further queries about how to safeguard your child’s gift of vision, want regular check-ups or looking for treatment, kindly reach out to our experts at IMH. International Modern Hospital Ophthalmology Department offers treatment of eye diseases with high level medical technology including diagnostic, surgery and non-surgical treatment by highly trained and accredited ophthalmologists. Your little one’s window to the world is safe in our hands!
International Modern Hospital receives Australian Accreditation-Gulf News
International Modern Hospital receives Australian Accreditation featured in MENAFN
International Modern Hospital in Dubai receives Australian Accreditation
His Excellency Khalifa Al-Dari, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services recently visited IMH.
Radio Talk by Dr Engy Iskandar, Specialist Internal Medicine on Fujairah 92.6
Dr. Ehab Shehata, Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon appeared in Al Roeya Media
Dr. Osman El Bakry, got featured in Meri Media where he has provided valuable inputs on how vaccinating children against “Corona” is an Emirati preventive achievement.
Radio Talk by Dr Engy Iskandar, Specialist Internal Medicine on Sharjah Radio
Reasons that lead to disability… and 10 solutions to avoid it
Dr. Akram Awad, Consultant ENT at IMH that appeared in Al Roya Media
Friends shave head in solidarity with bestie who got cancer
Sports Injury: When Should You See a Doctor
Sports injury hardly spares anyone. You may be a regular fitness freak or a weekend runner- sports injuries are bound to happen at some point or the other. You may be in two minds about seeing a doctor when such an injury happens. In this article, we will provide you few guidelines to help you decide when you should seek medical help in case of a sports injury.
Consistent Pain and Aches:
Regular pain and aches pose a constant discomfort in your daily life. Every time you go for that jog and run, that constant pain in the ankle is no double a headache. When the pain becomes a part a parcel of your regular exercise, you might consider seeking the help of a medical professional. Sometimes, the only time you will feel the pain is during and immediately after you exercise or engage in any outdoor games. Chances are, it will not impact your daily routine activities.
This type of injury is more commonly known as an overuse injury. So far you do not notice any swelling, bruise, limited physical activity or locking in your joint, you would be good without seeing a doctor. While caring for overuse injury, you have to be careful and watch out for anything serious. Put an ice pack, brace it while exercising, take painkillers like Ibuprofen and let it rest for a while when you can. In spite of all these methods, if your overuse injury does not heal when you would expect it to or if any of the above mentioned symptoms surface or persist, it is time to seek medical help.
Serious Injuries:
In the middle of a football match if you injure yourself or strain your ankle while running, it is not a regular overuse injury. If such an injury occurs, you might have swelling, discoloration, pain, numbness and you will be unable to walk normally. There might also be bleeding or a bone misalignment. In case of a serious injury like this, it is advisable to see a doctor right away. The doctor will do a physical examination and for proper diagnosis will order X-rays. Depending on the type of injury, the doctor might also provide a cast, splint or boot. Some serious injuries may also need Physio Therapy for proper healing.
Which Doctor to See:
Sometimes your injury will land you straight to the emergency room, but for other times you can choose the doctor you want to see for your sports injury. If you are a part of an organized sports program and play in a football, cricket or basketball team, you may have a team physician to attend to you. Otherwise you can choose the doctor whom you would like to see.
Although most family physicians are our first choice for basic injury care, it is advisable to consult an Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in Sports Medicine.
When you are living an active life, injuries are bound to happen. It is important to determine which kind of injury needs medical treatment and whom to approach so that you are better prepared for an emergency.
At IMH, we have a highly qualified team of Orthopedic surgeons managing all kinds of orthopedic cases and sports medicine. The department has an outpatient clinic and 24/7 emergency services. Our Physiotherapy department has dedicated and highly qualified physiotherapists who work with the department. We would be happy to assist you in case if you need our support! For fresh injury and revision ligament surgery you can meet our expert.
Dr. Vandana Bajaj
Specialist General Surgeon
MBBS, MS (General Surgery)
Dr. Vandana Bajaj is a Specialist General Surgeon with 12 years of experience. She holds a MBBS degree from Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhra, Nepal and has done her MS from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India. She has done Fellowship in Minimal Invasive and GI surgery from Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Center, India.
Dr. Vandana is also trained in ‘The Rafaelo Procedure’ for Hemorrhoids from Germany. She has worked in various private hospitals and clinics in UAE and India.
- Management of Benign Breast Disease (cysts, fibroadenomas, abscesses, mastodynia etc)
- Screening for Carcinoma Breast and Biopsies from the breast lesions/ lumps.
- Management of Anal and Perineal Diseases (hemorrhoids, fissure in anus, fistula in anus, anal abscesses, ischiorectal abscesses etc)
- Management of Pilonidial sinus and abscesses
- Management of skin swellings, lumps, wounds and ulcers
- Management of Cutaneous abscesses
- Management of various types of Hernias like Inguinal, Umbilical, Incisional etc
- Appendicectomies
- Ingrown toe nail excision
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Weekdays (OPD) – 9:00 AM to to 7.00 PM
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Friday – Friday Clinics (9 AM to 5 PM)
Emergency – 24*7
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Dr. Mohamed Nabil, Specialist Urologist who got featured in Fujairah 92.6 FM
Dr Awad has shared his insights on skin cancer during a live interview in BBC Arabia radio network.
Dr Ehab Shehata, Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon got featured at Meri Media. He performed a complex hip surgery on a geriatric patient which was highly successful.
Dr. Osman El Bakry, was featured in Meri Media. Dr Osman has provided insights on how the UAE has made exceptional achievements in dealing with the ‘Corona’ pandemic.
Dr Ehab Shehata, Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon performed a very complex hip surgery on a 88 year old patient with multiple comorbidities.
An article by Dr Ehab Shehata, Specialist Orthopedic Surgeoy got featured in Hia Magazine about Pelvic joint fractures in elderly people with osteoporosis and its treatment.
Dr. Engy Iskandar, Specialist Internal Medicine has got featured in Fujairah TV. She has provided insights on the topic ‘addictions on sedatives’.
International Modern Hospital in Dubai receives accolades for distinguished COVID-19 service
Dr. Abdul Hadi Al Jassim, Consultant ENT got featured in Sharjah Radio Station. Dr. Abdul spoke on the topic Snoring
Dr. Anwar Kamel Oraby
Consultant General Surgery
Dr. Anwar is an Associate Professor of General Surgery. He is a Consultant of General surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Bariatric surgery and Onco surgery with 24 years’ experience in this specialty. He has worked in the UAE in several private hospitals as a Consultant of General Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Anwar has also worked in Egypt in several hospitals including Al Azhar University Hospital as an Associate Professor.
- General & Laparoscopic Surgery
- Bariatric Surgery – Gastric Sleeve, Mini Gastric Bypass, Redo Surgery
- Breast Surgery- Benign and Malignant disease, early detection of Breast Cancer
- Endocrine Surgery- Thyroid, Parathyroid and Pancreatic Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Surgery- Hepatobiliary, Stomach, Colon
- Anal Surgery- especially by laser
- Head and Neck surgery
- All types of Hernia repair (Laparoscopic and Open)
- Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery
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Working Hours
Weekdays (OPD) – 9:00 AM to to 7.00 PM
Pediatrics, OB/GY – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday – Friday Clinics (9 AM to 5 PM)
Emergency – 24*7
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Appointment : +971 44 06 3000
Emergency :+971 44 06 33333
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Dr. Anwar Kamel Oraby
Consultant General Surgery
Dr. Anwar is an Associate Professor of General Surgery. He is a Consultant of General surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Bariatric surgery and Onco surgery with 24 years’ experience in this specialty. He has worked in the UAE in several private hospitals as a Consultant of General Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Anwar has also worked in Egypt in several hospitals including Al Azhar University Hospital as an Associate Professor.
- General & Laparoscopic Surgery
- Bariatric Surgery – Gastric Sleeve, Mini Gastric Bypass, Redo Surgery
- Breast Surgery- Benign and Malignant disease, early detection of Breast Cancer
- Endocrine Surgery- Thyroid, Parathyroid and Pancreatic Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Surgery- Hepatobiliary, Stomach, Colon
- Anal Surgery- especially by laser
- Head and Neck surgery
- All types of Hernia repair (Laparoscopic and Open)
- Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery
- English
- Arabic
Working Hours
Weekdays (OPD) – 9:00 AM to to 7.00 PM
Pediatrics, OB/GY – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday – Friday Clinics (9 AM to 5 PM)
Emergency – 24*7
Contact US
Appointment : +971 44 06 3000
Emergency :+971 44 06 33333
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Dr. Ehab Shehata, Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon saved the finger of a Dubai based butcher whose finger got severed while using electric meat saw.
Dr Ehab Shehata, Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon performed a very complex hip surgery on a 88 year old patient with multiple comorbidities.
Dr Osman has provided insights on how the UAE has made exceptional achievements in dealing with the ‘Corona’ pandemic in Meri Media
Dr. Hesham Gad, Specialist Internal Medicine was featured on Emarat Al Youm.
International Modern Hospital wins the Infection Control Excellence Award
International Modern Hospital football team in Dubai has won the cup of the Ramadan Football Championship.
We are elated to announce that the International Modern Hospital football team in Dubai has won the cup of the Ramadan Football Championship. The match was held at the Egyptian Club in Dubai led by Dr. Muhammad Salem, Specialist Obstetrics and Gynecology.
How Does Fasting In Ramadan Improve Your Cardiovascular Health?
As the holy month of Ramadan continues, millions of Muslims around the world are fasting from dawn to dusk, abstaining from food and devoting their time to worship and good deeds. During this month, people experience changes in the quality of food as well as eating patterns. Many of the traditional home-cooked foods consumed during this time are rich in carbohydrates and proteins. Also, the unusual timing of these meals- one at sunrise (Suhoor) and the next one at sunset (Iftar)-are known to contribute to some major metabolic changes in the body of a fasting person.
It is widely believed that metabolic changes can directly impact your cardiovascular health. Being one of the leading causes of death around the world cardiovascular diseases are studied diligently even today. This in turn has brought to light that metabolic comorbidities such as obesity, insulin resistance and abnormal lipid profile are some of the root causes for the onset of these diseases.
So in this blog, we will examine how Ramadan fasting can reduce the risk of cardiovascular conditions in patients.
Understanding cardiovascular disease
Any disease affecting the heart or the blood vessel comes under cardiovascular diseases. These include coronary artery disease like angina, heart attack and other conditions such as stroke, hypersensitive heart disease, heart failure, rheumatic heart disease, cardiomyopathy, abnormal heart rhythms, congenital heart disease, valvular heart disease, thromboembolic disease, carditis, peripheral artery disease, aortic aneurysms and venous thrombosis.
According to studies, it is estimated that around 90% of all cardiovascular diseases are preventable. Some of our best cardiologists have noted that improving the risk factors of cardiovascular diseases is the best way to avoid developing any of these conditions. General lifestyle changes like healthy eating habits, exercising, limiting alcohol consumption and avoiding tobacco smoking are highly beneficial in improving cardiovascular health. Other risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes and blood lipids should be treated alongside to prevent the onset of cardiovascular disease.
Effects of diet and fasting on cardiovascular diseases
Cardiologists also associate specific foods with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. For instance, high dietary intake of saturated fat, trans-fat and salt along with low intake of vegetables, fruits and fish are linked to increased cardiovascular risk. Reducing the intake of trans-fat helps in keeping blood lipid levels stable.
It is also observed that people who frequently consume high-energy foods such as processed foods high in fats and sugars are more susceptible to obesity, which in turn increase their cardiovascular risk. Sugar intake has always been associated with an increased risk of diabetes mellitus (commonly known as Type 2 diabetes), which in turn adversely affect heart health.
Likewise, increased consumption of dietary salt is known to hinder blood pressure levels, thereby increasing the risk of heart diseases. Dietary salt is found in large quantities in processed meats. Substantial evidence from several cynical trials shows that reducing the consumption of processed meats, specifically red meat can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
At the same time, many of the best cardiologists in Dubai see fasting as a beneficial routine that can help reduce the risk of heart disease. Most cardiovascular diseases are linked to excessive weight, cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes. Fasting can help control all four of these factors, thereby improving heart health.
Effects of Ramadan Fasting on heart health
Ramadan is a special time of the year when devoted Muslims take the path of self-reflection, improvement and devotion to worship Allah through selfless actions. Fasting during the holy month is considered one of the five pillars of the Islamic faith, which helps them get closer to God. Apart from the religious significance of fasting, this practice provides a lot of health benefits to the people. During fasting, the cells are put under stress, which forces the body to use fat as its primary source of energy. This helps to reduce weight, as well as maintain blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
Ramadan fasting also helps people in resetting their metabolic issues by forcing their bodies to burn calories better during the fasting hours. By balancing out metabolic syndrome, fasting helps a cardiovascular patient reduce his/her risk factors considerably.
Research also shows that there is a significant reduction in weight of Type 2 diabetic patients, which in turn help lower their blood sugar levels. Ramadan fasting has shown a moderate effect on glycaemia and lipoprotein levels of Type 2 diabetic patients which are considered good for them. An independent study in 2012 cited that there is a significant improvement in 10 years of coronary heart disease risk score and other cardiovascular risk factors such as weight, BMI and weight circumference in cardiovascular patients during the month of Ramadan. This further helped cardiologists in concluding that fasting may be useful to improve cardiovascular risk factors.
However, it is to be noted that to reap the benefits of fasting, experts also stress the importance of including fibre-rich fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meat and plant proteins in your diet. A carbohydrate-rich Suhoor will help provide the right amount of calories for the body to function well throughout the day. It will set the metabolism on track by utilizing most of the nutrients from the food consumed, keeping your energy levels up. Along with good food, you should also keep yourself hydrated with water and fresh juices instead of carbonated drinks to balance the electrolyte levels in the body.
You should also take care not to overeat during Suhoor and Iftar. While fasting allows the body to use up excess reserves, overeating can undo its benefits and put a load on your cardiovascular system.
Conclusion
Ramadan fasting has shown to lower the risk score of generally healthy people as well as patients suffering from long term cardiovascular diseases. By improving the metabolism, reducing weight, maintaining a healthy BMI and managing blood sugar levels and blood pressure values, fasting can effectively serve as a wellness program for cardiovascular patients. Fasting has also shown to have a positive impact on brain productivity by creating a state of stress and releasing the “brain-derived neurotrophic factor” – or BDNF – which helps to promote brain stem cell rejuvenation. In short, experts are happy to give their green light for fasting during the holy month.
If you have concerns regarding your cardiovascular health or need a more detailed consultation for the same, visit our cardiology hospital in Dubai today.
Author:
Dr. Kais Mrabet
Specialist Interventional Cardiologist
Dr Ehab has put forward his thoughts on the preventive measures that should be taken to counter the pandemic.
Testicular Self-Examination: How To Do A Self-Exam
The testicles are two small, egg-shaped glands that are part of the male reproductive system. These glands are responsible for the production of both sperm and androgens, primarily testosterone. The testicles are held in a sac called the scrotum below the penis. This is because sperm production requires a lower temperature than that of the human body. While testicles form in the lower abdomen of a male fetus, they descend or drop into the scrotum towards the end of the pregnancy or at least by the time the baby turns 9 months.
Testicles have a firm, yet slightly spongy feel and should have the same firmness throughout. The size of the testicles should also be about the same, although most men may have one that is slightly larger than the other.
While there are minor variations in the way testicles look and feel between individuals, there are certain disorders that change the way they appear. Of these, testicular cancer is a condition that requires immediate medical attention.
Testicular cancer can affect a man or boy at any age, although it is most common in men between the ages of 15 to 44 years. When compared to many other forms of cancer, testicular cancer is fairly rare and is very treatable. Expert urology doctors note that early diagnosis is key to curing this cancer. By starting the treatment at the right time, the risk of death from this cancer is very minimal.
Even so, the success rate of cancer treatment ultimately depends on the cancer cell type that has spread in the testicles and the patient’s general health. With a proper treatment plan, the side effects of treating testicular cancer can be limited. For early detection of cancer, men are encouraged to identify the early signs and learn how to do a testicular self-exam. In this blog, we will learn more about testicular cancer, its symptoms and a step by step explanation on how to perform a testicular self-exam.
Understanding Testicular cancer
Studies show that on average, men wait about five months before seeing a physician with any kind of symptoms. However, if you have a malignant tumour, it may spread during this waiting period. Therefore, it is prudent that you see a urology doctor if you experience one or more of the symptoms below for more than two weeks.
- A painless lump in the testicle
- Testicular swelling with or without pain
- A feeling of weight in the scrotum
- Pain or a dull ache in the testicle, scrotum or groin area
- Feeling of tenderness or other noticeable changes to the male breast tissue.
In most cases, a tumour is the first visible sign of possible malignancy. Very few men experience pain at the onset of testicular cancer. So you must see a urologist on noticing any lumps on the testicle.
Lumps, pain and swelling of the testicles may not always be a sign of cancer. You may experience other testicular disorders such as Epididymitis (swelling of the epididymis), Testicular torsion, Inguinal hernia or Hydrocele.
While there is no definitive rule as to who may have testicular cancer, some people may be more at risk than others. Men with father or siblings tested for testicular cancer, with a history of undescended testis before birth or have abnormal cells in the testicle called germ cell neoplasia in situ (GCNIS) are at higher risk of developing testicular cancer. Whether you fall into the risk group or not, men must make it a habit to regularly examine their testicles to catch potential problems and get treatment right away.
Why should you check your testicles for cancer?
Testicular self-exams are very useful in catching testicular cancer early. Men who regularly examine themselves are able to get an early diagnosis and intervention for cancer. Although the survival rates are dependent upon other factors like general health and the cancer cells’ response to chemotherapy and radiation, diagnosing the condition early increases the speed and chances of recovery.
So how can you perform a testicular self-exam? Some of our best urologists in Dubai recommend the following steps:
- The ideal time to do a testicular self-exam is during your bath. A warm shower will help relax the scrotum and the muscles holding the testicles, which makes it easier to check.
- Feel your testicles. Start from one side and gently roll the scrotum with your fingers to feel the surface of the testicle.
- Check for lumps, bumps or any unusual features. As cancerous tumours aren’t painful, you may not feel any discomfort with the lumps if any.
- Do note whether there are any size changes over time. Although pain is not common, swelling of the testicles and scrotum are telltale signs of a potential issue.
- Ensure that there is no soreness or heaviness. Repeat the steps by switching sides to the other testicle.
When looking for unusual masses, it is easy to mistake epididymis as an issue. The epididymis is a set of coiled tubes that line the back and top of each testicle, where the sperm mature. It is normal for this portion to feel softer and bumpier than the testicle it’s attached to. Similarly, it is normal to have one testicle bigger than the other or hang lower. There is nothing to be concerned about this anatomical feature.
Urologists also recommend performing a self-exam once a month. Checking your testicles regularly will help you notice even the slightest of changes to them. This way, you can seek medical attention right away if necessary.
What to do if you find something?
If you do find something during your routine check, see a urology doctor at the earliest. Being embarrassed or waiting for other symptoms to occur before taking an appointment may cause cancer to spread.
During your doctor’s visit, you can expect a medical examination, which may be followed by an ultrasound. Our urologist will do a physical examination of your scrotum, lower abdomen and lymph nodes to look for signs of cancer. He will check for lumps, signs of swelling or any unusual firmness.
You will also have to discuss your personal and family health history with your doctor for a comprehensive analysis. Cases of testicular cancer in the family, history of undescended testicles etc will be taken into consideration before suggesting an ultrasound. Sometimes a blood test to check for tumour markers may also be suggested to rule out any possibility of malignancy,
Fortunately, not all testicular lumps are malignant. Several benign conditions cause discomfort and even threaten fertility like cysts, infection of the testicles, injury, varicocele and hydrocele. On identifying the exact issue, your urologist can recommend the best treatment plan for a speedy recovery.
In case you are diagnosed with cancer, your urologist will work together with an oncologist to find the best treatment plan. This depends on the stage of cancer, the type of cancer cells and your general health at the time of diagnosis. You may require surveillance, surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy as part of your treatment. As some treatments lead to hormonal changes and infertility, your doctor may also recommend sperm banking before its start.
Takeaway
The risk of having testicular cancer or any other disorder differs from person to person. Still, it is important to learn how to do a testicular self-exam, as it helps you notice even the smallest of changes to your body and take the next step at the right time. If you have any concerns regarding your testicular health, visit our urology hospital in Dubai today.
Dr. Hans Joachim R W Poessel
Consultant orthopedic surgeon
Staatsexamen Germany,Dr. med. Doctor of Medicine, Germany, PhD, Doctorate Biology, UK,Dipl. Oec. Med. (MBA Healthcare), Swiss
Dr. Hans-Joachim Poessel has 21 years of experience in USA, Europe and the Middle East. After graduating from Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, Germany, he absolved his Residency at the surgical and trauma Dept in St. Hildegardis KH in Cologne, Germany and the Orthopaedic Clinic and Polyclinic of Duesseldorf University (Germany). He also trained at the Washington Orthopaedic and Knee Clinic in Virginia and Maryland as well as Howard University Washington (USA) through his residency years.
He finished with a Medical Research and Practice Degree Doctor of Medicine cum laude (Dr.med.) from Duesseldorf University. He finished postgraduate Education in Healthcare Management (MBA) and Biological Medicine (PhD) in Switzerland and UK.
Before moving to the UAE, he was the Owner of VIP Treatment in Düsseldorf (Germany) and Founder of a Policlinic in Wolfsburg, Germany and was engaged in Egypt, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi.
He is currently a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Emirates Orthopaedic Society, the German Orthopaedic Sand Trauma Society and the German Sports Doctors Society.
- Arthroscopic Surgery- Shoulder, Knee, Ankle & Bunion
Sports medicine of all levels - Minimal Invasive Spine Injections
- Biomolecular Orthopaedics (Cell Treatment, PRP)
- English
- German
- Dutch, Afrikaans
- Spanish
- Learning Arabic, Tagalog, Mandarin
Working Hours
Weekdays (OPD) – 9:00 AM to to 7.00 PM
Pediatrics, OB/GY – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday – Friday Clinics (9 AM to 5 PM)
Emergency – 24*7
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Dr. Hans Joachim R W Poessel
Consultant orthopedic surgeon
Staatsexamen Germany,Dr. med. Doctor of Medicine, Germany, PhD, Doctorate Biology, UK,Dipl. Oec. Med. (MBA Healthcare), Swiss
Dr. Hans-Joachim Poessel has 21 years of experience in USA, Europe and the Middle East. After graduating from Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, Germany, he absolved his Residency at the surgical and trauma Dept in St. Hildegardis KH in Cologne, Germany and the Orthopaedic Clinic and Polyclinic of Duesseldorf University (Germany). He also trained at the Washington Orthopaedic and Knee Clinic in Virginia and Maryland as well as Howard University Washington (USA) through his residency years.
He finished with a Medical Research and Practice Degree Doctor of Medicine cum laude (Dr.med.) from Duesseldorf University. He finished postgraduate Education in Healthcare Management (MBA) and Biological Medicine (PhD) in Switzerland and UK.
Before moving to the UAE, he was the Owner of VIP Treatment in Düsseldorf (Germany) and Founder of a Policlinic in Wolfsburg, Germany and was engaged in Egypt, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi.
He is currently a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Emirates Orthopaedic Society, the German Orthopaedic Sand Trauma Society and the German Sports Doctors Society.
- Arthroscopic Surgery- Shoulder, Knee, Ankle & Bunion
Sports medicine of all levels - Minimal Invasive Spine Injections
- Biomolecular Orthopaedics (Cell Treatment, PRP)
- English
- German
- Dutch, Afrikaans
- Spanish
- Learning Arabic, Tagalog, Mandarin
Working Hours
Weekdays (OPD) – 9:00 AM to to 7.00 PM
Pediatrics, OB/GY – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday – Friday Clinics (9 AM to 5 PM)
Emergency – 24*7
Contact US
Appointment : +971 44 06 3000
Emergency :+971 44 06 33333
info@imh.ae
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Dr. Mohamed Salem Elaalem
Specialist Obstetrics & Gynecology
MBChB, MD, Diploma in MIS from Germany
Dr. Mohamed Salem Elaalem has over 15 years’ experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has been practicing for 11 years in the UAE.
Dr. Mohamed completed his MBChB at the Zagazig University. He completed his Masters from the Cairo University, Kasr AL-Ainy and holds a MD degree. He has a diploma in MIA Surgery (Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy) from Germany and is a member of the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons.
Dr. Mohamed offers all Antenatal Care for low and high-risk pregnancies. He performs all vaginal and instrumental deliveries, managing difficult labour and cosmetic perineorrhaphy after delivery. He has rich experience in the management of most of the gynecological cases, family planning, and in the Primary care of infertility cases.
Dr. Mohamed is an expert in all kinds of Gynecological surgeries, caesarian section (simple and repeated and also complicated ones), myomectomy, ovarian cyst, most of the pelvic surgeries including for urinary problems like stress incontinence, and female cosmetic gynecology. His areas of interest includes Female Cosmetic gynecology and Urinary incontinence.
- Preconception care and Antenatal care
- Early pregnancy care including miscarriage & ectopic pregnancy
- Management of normal and high risk pregnancies
- Management of antenatal complications
- Postpartum care and contraception
- Management of infertility & recurrent pregnancy loss including assisted reproductive techniques
- Urogynecology & reconstructive pelvic surgeries including management of urinary incontinence, pelvic relaxation & urinary & defecatory dysfunction
- Management of delayed reproduction using assisted reproductive techniques
- Female cosmetic surgery
- Management of benign & malignant gynecological tumors
- Ovarian cystectomy and surgeries for ectopic pregnancy
- Myomectomy
- Arabic
- English
Working Hours
Weekdays (OPD) – 9:00 AM to to 7.00 PM
Pediatrics, OB/GY – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday – Friday Clinics (9 AM to 5 PM)
Emergency – 24*7
Contact US
Appointment : +971 44 06 3000
Emergency :+971 44 06 33333
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COVID-19 what do you need to know
الإمارات مستعدة لمواجهة أي أخطار صحية مستقبلية
“الصحة”: إنشاء قاعدة بيانات للموارد الصحية بالمستشفيات الخاصة
Covid-19 vaccines are safe to take during Ramadan, say UAE doctors
أهمية الفيتامينات ودورها في بناء جسم الانسان | #استوديو_الظفرة
معجزة طبية أخرى في المستشفى الدولي الحديث !! دبي
هل الحوامل أكثر عرضة للإصابة بعدوى كوفيد-19 ؟؟ نتعرف أكثر مع الدكتورة نادية أحمد الزرقي
Dr Kais Mrabet, Specialist Interventional Cardiologist went live on Fujairah TV and gave his valuable suggestions to heart patient’s for the holy month of Ramadan.
Have you identified your kids having letter reversals, reading difficulty and calculation mistakes often??
In this COVID scenario, most of the parents come to me saying their child has difficulty in understanding spellings, difficulty in reading, writing and calculations.
Is the concept of Specific Learning Disability (SLD) still an unknown area between the common men?
A child with SLD is portrayed up as a “lazy child” when his school teachers complain about his poor academic performance, or when is found inattentive in class, or reaches in his higher secondary. But does this problem start very late? Can we identify the child’s problem in the preschool level/ in his early schooling itself? The enigma of the child who encounters extraordinary difficulty in learning is not new. Since a child is promoted to next class without the need of minimum passing marks, parents and teachers become unaware and wake up only at secondary levels, and the child’s problem remains unnoticed. Children face difficulty in learning varying in culture, countries and languages.
What is Specific Learning Disability (SLD)?
| ” The main feature of SLD is specific and significant impairment in the development of reading, spelling, writing, or arithmetic skills which is not because of a)mental retardation/ intellectual deficit b)any sensory problems like problem in vision/hearing/writing c)inadequate schooling But has , a)normal intelligence, minimum level of IQ=80 b)performance is minimum of 2 grades below his educational level Some children also do have mixed disorder of scholastic skills which means both arithmetic and reading/ spelling skills are significantly impaired “ |
The spectrum of difficulties and their severity makes diagnosis of SLD extremely difficult especially when they are confounded by factors like varying environment and culture. SLD as all other developmental problems is both a health and an educational issue because of which if neglected, leads to child suffer in all walks of life. The total prevalence rates revealed that one in every five school children have SLD. The multilingual system forces children to learn through a medium other than their mother tongue which aggravates the complexity making the diagnosis extremely difficult. This paves the way to understand the importance of the diagnosis of SLD.
The terms learning disorders, learning disability (LD), and learning difficulty are often used interchangeably but differ in many ways.
Alert!!More conditions with SLD
Children with SLD have higher rates of psychological comorbidities. Approximately 30% of children have behavioral and emotional problems. The comorbidity of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children with SLD varies from 10% to 60%. It was seen that 62% of children with SLD have depressive disorder. Diagnosis at an early stage would help in the prevention of many mental illnesses in children.
Undetected and unmanaged SLD
In cases of negligence of the SLD, a child may end up in having chronic scholastic difficulties, dropouts, emotional problems such as depression/anxiety, behavioural problems like conduct issues/anger, substance abuse and poor quality of life in family.
Most of parents have inadequate knowledge and information of SLD, which ends up in delay in recognition of SLD. Most of the parents do not try to pay attention to the child’s problem. They do not focus on remedial intervention. These usually lead to many behavioural and emotional turmoil in children. They are labelled as dull, lazy, mischievous, and so on without knowing the actual reason behind this. Family needs to invest lot of time and energy for these children. Instead of taking SLD as burden and shame it has to be well accepted by the family and support the child to overcome this condition.
Social factors play a very important role in the overall course of illness. Acceptance from friends, and teachers, play very significant role in helping the child with SLD. Lack of information among them, their attitude about the SLD children matters a lot in supporting a child with SLD.
Prevention and Management
Despite the fact that millions of people around the world suffer silently from SLD, there remains widespread confusion and misinformation with regard to identification of and interventions for SLD. Due to this, children do not enjoy their school life and stop going to school. All teachers must be motivated to put extra effort to help these students. Teachers follow different teaching methods and styles from school to school. Few schools focus on teaching phonetics while some adopt the traditional rote learning pattern in which the child learns the alphabets without understanding their formation and sound. Mugging up learning pattern helps only in temporary satisfaction, ignoring the overall development of the child. Multisensory teaching aids, visual and auditory cues, computer software providing text‑to‑text and speech‑to‑text capabilities, and so on can be provided to improve the quality of teaching practices. Intervention at school including remedial training, and teachers’ training is important.
Building family and social support to these affected children is important. If parents successfully identify their child’s needs that can be integrated in helping the child. Instead of SLD remaining undiagnosed and untreated for a longer period of time, it is the need of the hour to address this issue. Child’s problems aggravate because parents do not bother until the child fails. Having a thorough insight into the overlapping areas, can clear the misconceptions, and shall guide assessment, intervention, and welfare benefits to these children who genuinely deserve them.
If your child has been suffering from SLD, do not ignore the symptoms. Visit us today for the right guidance and treatment.
Ms. Lakshmi Saranya Marath, Clinical Psychologist
Why You Should Never Take Back Pains For Granted
Back pain can come out of the blue. One minute you might be working away at your desk when you decide to stretch a bit, and the next second, excruciating pain shoots up from your lower back.
Lower back pain has always been a common problem for midlifers. By the time people are in their 40s, their back muscles have weakened due to overuse or strain, leading to muscular injury, spinal misalignment, and herniated disc. These days, however, back pain is not exclusive to this age group. Many younger adults in their 20s and early 30s are also experiencing back issues due to a sedentary lifestyle and bad posture.
Back pains occur as a direct result of wear and tear of the discs or due to weak back muscles. In this blog, we will discuss the common types of back pains, the symptoms accompanying them, and why it is important to get treated.
Understanding back pain
Back pains are uncomfortable and debilitating- there is no doubt in that. Our best ortho doctors in Dubai comment that it is also one of the most common types of pain that people seek for medical treatment. Back pain can affect anyone, but the risk increases with age.
There are two types of back pain. The lower back pain is linked to the bony lumbar spine, discs between the vertebrae, spinal and disc ligaments, spinal cord and nerves, lower back muscles, abdominal and pelvic internal organs, and the skin around the lumbar region. The upper back pain, on the other hand, is linked to chest tumors, spine inflammation, and heart disorders.
Of all the back pains, lumbar spine pain is the most common. This is because the lumbar spine has the least structural support all the while enduring the most strain. Due to this, this region is one of the most frequently injured regions of the spine. Back pain is often accompanied by sciatica – symptoms of pain, numbness, and/or weakness that radiate along the sciatic nerve from the lower back to the buttocks and leg- which mostly happens due to herniated disc. Here the disc pinches the sciatic nerve, leading to the “shock wave-like pain” that shoots from the lower back down the leg.
But why do people experience back pains? How does someone strain their back so much, leading to pain and injury? Here is how-
The human back is a complex structure consisting of muscles, ligaments, tendons, discs, and bones that are all connected, supporting the body and enabling us to move around. If any of these many components face an issue, it can lead to back pain.
People suffer from damage to these many structural units in different ways. It could be from muscular strain, poor posture, or medical conditions among others.
Most back pains stem from tension, strain, or injury. Muscle spasm, tension, strained muscles or ligaments, damaged disks, injuries, and fractures can occur when people engage in activities like lifting heavy things, lifting them improperly, or making an abrupt movement.
Bad posture is also another cause of back pains. Adopting a hunched sitting position at work is notoriously known for leading to back injuries in people with desk jobs. Back pain can also occur due to activities that include twisting, bending awkwardly, overstretching, pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying a heavy load, staining the neck, standing or sitting for long hours, sleeping on a poorly supported mattress, etc.
People also suffer from structural problems like ruptured discs, bulging discs, arthritis, osteoporosis, abnormal curvature of the spine, and sciatica that was mentioned before. Kidney disorders like stones or infection can also cause lower back pain.
Several medical conditions lead to back pain as well. For instance, cauda equina syndrome is a condition where the cauda equina bundle of spinal nerve roots at the lower end of the spinal cord are compressed, disrupting motor and sensory function to the lower extremities and bladder. This can cause numbness and dull pain in the lower back and upper buttocks. A tumor on the spine is another condition that can cause unexplained back pain when it presses against a nerve.
When to see an ortho doctor?
Our ortho doctors recommend getting your back pain checked if it is accompanied by other symptoms like fever, radiating pain down the legs, persistent pain, weakness in the legs, urinary inconsistency, difficulty in urinating, or numbness in the back, buttocks, or legs. By closely examining your condition, the doctor will be able to make a sound diagnosis.
You may have to take an imaging scan or other tests if the pain appears as a result of an injury or trauma, is persistent over a long period, or if it’s due to an underlying disorder needing treatment. Generally, an X-ray, MRI, or CT scan gives in-depth information about the state of bones and muscle tissues in the back, including bone defects, alignment issues, slipped disc, nerve damage, etc. The ortho doctor may also ask for a blood test if an infection is suspected.
Treatments for back pain
Once the reason for your back pain is determined, our ortho doctor may recommend specific medication, physiotherapy, or a combination of both.
As back pains do not respond to over-the-counter medication, stronger narcotic drugs like codeine or hydrocodone may be prescribed for immediate pain relief. However, these are administered strictly under observation. If the pain is due to muscular strain, muscle relaxants are used.
If the painkillers are ineffective, doctors may recommend cortisone injections- an anti-inflammatory drug- which is injected into the epidural space surrounding the spinal cord. Cortisone injection helps reduce inflammation around the nerve roots and numbs the painful areas on the back.
For back pains due to disc prolapse, patients are advised to be put on traction. Using pulleys and weights, the back is stretched out. This helps move the herniated disc into position and relieve pain.
Ortho doctors work closely with physiotherapists to help patients find relief through mild exercises and alternate therapeutic methods. Physiotherapists use heat and ice packs, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation to reach the deep muscular tissues. As the pain improves, the physiotherapists also introduce targeted exercises that improve flexibility, mobility, and strength for the back and abdominal muscles. The patients are encouraged to practice them daily to manage their pain and prevent the pain from recurring.
In rare situations where a patient has chronic back pain as a result of a major injury, ortho doctors may suggest surgical intervention. For instance, a herniated disc that causes persistent pain due to nerve compression can be cured through surgery.
Surgeries like discectomy, vertebrae fusion, artificial disc insertion, and partial removal of vertebrae are done as required, depending upon the situation.
Preventing back pains
To lower the risk of back pains, doctors recommend the following steps-
- Regular exercise
Exercising regularly helps build muscular strength, improve flexibility, and control body weight. With guided low-impact exercises like core-strengthening and flexibility training, you can ensure that your back muscles, bones, ligaments, and vertebrae are strong enough to withstand daily wear and tear.
- Diet
Ensure that you are including enough calcium and vitamin D in your diet. Vitamin D increases calcium absorption, which is in turn needed for bone health. Cutting out junk foods and eating healthy also helps control body weight.
- Mind your posture
Your posture plays a crucial role in ensuring better body alignment. For instance, when you are standing, ensure that your pelvic is in a neutral position, head facing ahead, back straight and weight evenly distributed on both your legs. While sitting, ensure that your seat has good back support, armrests, and a swivel base. Keep your hips leveled and feet flat on the floor. If you are working using a keyboard, make sure your elbows are at right-angles and your forearms horizontal.
- Be careful with lifting
When lifting things bend your knees rather than your back. Keep your back straight, and your feet apart with one leg slightly forward to maintain balance. While lifting, tighten your stomach muscles so that your pelvis is pulled in. Most importantly, ensure that you are straightening your legs as you are lifting and not before. Also, do not lift and twist at the same time as it can sprain your back muscles unnecessarily.
- Invest in an orthopedic bed
When buying a mattress, invest in a good quality one that can evenly support the weight of your shoulders and buttocks. And make sure to use a pillow that does not force your neck into a steep angle.
Takeaway
Back pain can occur at any time. However, the important thing is to get help right away. By straining your back continuously and overlooking minor pains, you may push your body towards injury and chronic pain. Follow the preventive measures religiously and consult with our ortho doctor if you are suffering from any pain. Visit our orthopedic hospital in Dubai today.
Kidney Health: 7 Tips To Keep Your Kidneys Healthy
Most people know that kidneys are an important organ in their body that plays the vital role of removing waste and excess fluids in the body. This bean-shaped organ is crucial to the regulation of our body’s salt, potassium, and acid content through a series of highly complex steps of excretion and reabsorption. In other words, kidneys help stabilize and maintain our body chemicals.
But more often than not, people follow a lifestyle and engage in activities that can potentially hinder or damage their kidney function. Expert nephrologists at our hospital in Dubai suggest that it is the need of the hour to learn about kidney health and how to maintain it. So, in this blog, we will talk more about kidneys to get a better understanding of this unique organ and further discuss ways to keep them healthy.
Kidneys- The Structure And Function
Kidneys are located high in the abdominal cavity of our body, one on each side of the spine. It is a bean-shaped structure that has a convex outer and concave inner border, The concave border has a recessed area called the renal hilum, which is where the renal artery enters the kidney and the renal vein and ureter leave.
Each kidney houses around one million tiny filters called nephrons which are responsible for filtering the blood that enters the organ. The blood that comes into the kidney is filtered, removing salts, minerals, and excess water, which then gets collected in the kidney’s pelvis in the form of urine. This drains out into the bladder through the ureter. After the cleansing function, the filtered blood leaves the kidneys through the renal veins and returns to the heart via the inferior vena cava.
During urine production, the kidney filters blood to generate 180 liters of filtrate called the ‘ultrafiltrate’ every day. However, not everything in this filtrate is passed out through the urine. The kidneys are also responsible for the secretion and reabsorption of various substances throughout the nephron, which is how the body’s chemical balance is maintained. For instance, 55% of the water from the filtrate is reabsorbed to maintain your body’s water levels. Secretions on the other hand are the reverse process of reabsorption. Here molecules are transported from the capillary network in the kidneys into the ultrafiltrate. Finally, the ultrafiltrate passes out from the nephron, goes through a collecting duct system, and into the ureters, where it is renamed urine. The urine is then collected at the bladder and excreted at will.
The kidneys are responsible for exerting a variety of metabolic waste products into the urine. These include uric acid from nucleic acid metabolism, protein catabolism, and nitrogenous wastes urea. The kidneys are also largely responsible for our body’s homeostasis through the regulation of electrolyte concentration, extracellular fluid volume, acid-base balance, and blood pressure. Kidneys, along with the endocrine system also coordinate many endocrine functions, that all help maintain the body’s internal stability.
Further, the kidneys also play a major role in blood pressure regulation, through the maintenance of sodium levels in the blood through reabsorption and secretion.
Diseases and conditions
Like any other organ in our body, kidneys are also prone to many diseases and conditions. Chronic kidney diseases may cause them to malfunction, like protein in the urine or reduced functionality for three months or longer.
Chronic kidney diseases often occur as a result of other conditions. For instance, diseases like diabetes or high blood pressure can negatively affect kidney functionality. At other times, kidney conditions are congenital or inherited. Here is more about various diseases affecting kidneys-
- Diabetes is one of the main villains leading to kidney failure. Patients whose bodies don’t make enough insulin or cannot use normal amounts of insulin are diagnosed with diabetes. As a result, their blood sugar levels will be high at all times. Consequently, this impacts kidney function.
- Hypertension or high blood vessels is another condition that can cause multiple complications- from strokes and heart attacks to kidney failure. High blood pressure occurs when the force of blood against the artery walls increases.
- Polycystic kidney disease is one of the common inherited kidney diseases characterized by the formation of kidney cysts. These cysts enlarge over time, damaging the organ and eventually lead to kidney failure. Other inherited conditions that affect kidneys include primary hyperoxaluria and Alport’s syndrome.
- Glomerulonephritis is a kidney disease, where the filtering units called glomeruli are inflamed. The disease usually develops over time and causes progressive loss of kidney function.
- Urinary tract infections occur when microbes enter the urinary tract. While this condition is treatable and doesn’t pose any threat as such, leaving it untreated may cause the infection to spread to the kidneys and create complications
- Kidney stones are a common condition when hard deposits made of minerals and salts are formed inside the kidneys. Smaller stones pass through the urine without issues. However, larger stones that are too large to pass cause pain and have to be broken down into smaller pieces that can pass out of the body.
- Congenital diseases develop while a baby is still growing in its mother’s womb. A common condition is when the valve-like mechanism between the bladder and ureter fails and causes the urine to flow back up into the kidneys. This causes infections and possible kidney damage.
- Apart from these, drug or alcohol abuse also affects kidney function and leads to kidney failure.
While some people are more prone to kidney issues, everyone must follow a healthy lifestyle for better kidney health. Our expert nephrologists recommend following some simple lifestyle changes that can help keep your kidneys healthy every day.
7 Ways To Ensure Better Kidney Health
Our neurologists recommend these seven ‘golden rules’ to ensure kidney health-
- Keep yourself hydrated
Drinking enough water is one of the best ways to keep your kidneys doing their job better. However, there is no need to overdo it. No research suggests that overhydration is effective in improving kidney health. Try to drink 2 to 3 liters of water every day to ensure optimal hydration.
- Eat the right foods
Most of the medical conditions that contribute to kidney problems like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases can be managed with good eating habits. Eating the right foods will help control weight, reduce blood pressure and keep blood sugar levels in check, which all helps in maintaining your kidney health.
- Exercise everyday
When we say exercise, it doesn’t necessarily have to be a gym workout. Your daily dose of cardio exercises like walking, jogging, cycling, or swimming can also help you stay off unhealthy weight gain and improve your heart health; and consequently your kidney health. However, overexerting is not advisable, especially if you are at high risk for heart diseases. Likewise, if you have any chronic conditions that require special care and rest, check with your physician before starting any workouts.
- Quit smoking
Smoking is one of the most problematic habits anyone can have. Smoking and vaping can damage blood vessels, thereby reducing the blood flow to major organs, including your kidneys. when kidneys stop receiving adequate blood, their functioning gets hindered. Cigarettes are a known carcinogenic substance and smoking them regularly is also associated with the risk of cancers, including kidney cancer.
- Be cautious with over the counter medications
We all tend to rely on over-the-counter medications for minor ailments- from headaches to back pains. Non-prescription pills like ibuprofen and naproxen are known to damage the kidneys if taken regularly for a long time. If you suffer from chronic pains and rely on painkillers often, it is advised that you talk to your physician and get prescribed medications that have a lower impact on kidney health or switch to alternate remedies for pain management.
- Monitor your sugar levels and blood pressure
50% of diabetic patients around the world tend to develop kidney damage in their lifetime. The only way to prevent this is by regularly monitoring blood sugar levels and keeping them under check. Similarly, high blood pressure is also damaging to your kidneys. People with diabetes, high cholesterol levels, and cardiovascular diseases are more prone to hypertension. So to reduce the risk of kidney failure, ensure good control of your blood pressure.
- Go for regular screening
People who are at higher risk of kidney failures should never miss out on their regular kidney function screening. Our nephrologists suggest that it is as important as monitoring your sugar levels and blood pressure to ensure that your kidneys are working perfectly. Kidneys are marvelous organs that can help you lead a normal life even at 30% functionality. So you must regularly monitor your kidney functioning as part of your routine health care.
Final words
To ensure that your kidneys are healthy and functioning at their full capacity, it is important to follow these 7 steps religiously. If you are interested in a kidney function screening, book your appointment with our best nephrologists in Dubai today.
Dr. Mohamed Nabil Elhelbawy
Specialist Urology
Dr. Mohamed Nabil Elhelbawyis an experienced and skilled Specialist Urology. With over 20 years of experience, he is a well-recognized and acclaimed urologist in the UAE. He has finished his MBBCh in the faculty of medicine at the Menoufeiya University Hospital, Menoufeiya, Egypt in 2001. Following this he obtained an MSc in Urology in 2006 and a PhD in Urology in 2014 from the same facility in Egypt.
The two decades of experience Dr. Mohamed has obtained is spread across Egypt, Saudi Arabia and UAE. He has 6 years of experience in UAE at prestigious facilities like Al Salama Hospital in Abu Dhabi. Before Moving to the UAE, Dr. Mohamed has practiced at Al Zahraa General Hospital in Saudi Arabia, Menoufeiya University Hospital, Egypt and Nile International Hospital in Egypt.
Dr. Mohamed possesses a diverse set of skills that can address a vast range of urological conditions. He is efficient in performing all diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, interventional ultrasounds & fluoroscopies. His expertise covers the use of surgical procedures to address urological issues and issues with male fertility and sexual disorders. The key areas of expertise for him are management of bladder and prostate tumors, prostate cancers, hernia repairs, prostate surgeries, and genital and urinary congenital anomalies.
Dr. Mohamed is also active in delivering presentations and conference speeches on the various issues in Urology. Additionally, he has published 2 scholarly works to global acclaim. He is a member of multiple associations like the Egyptian Urological Association and the European Association of Urology (EAU).
Spoken Languages:
English & Arabic
Types of Physician:
Full Time
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MBBCh, Menoufeiya University Hospital, Menoufeiya, Egypt -
MSc Urology, Menoufeiya University Hospital, Menoufeiya, Egypt -
PhD Urology, Menoufeiya University Hospital, Menoufeiya, Egypt
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Specialist Urologist, Al Salama Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE -
Medical Director & Specialist Urologist, Al Salama Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE -
Specialist Urologist, Al Zahraa General Hospital, Qatif, Saudi Arabia -
Consultant Urologist, Menoufeiya University Hospital, Menoufeiya, Egypt -
Consultant Urologist, Nile International Hospital, Hurgada, Egypt -
Red Sea International Hospital, Hurgada, Egypt -
Resident Urologist, Menoufeiya University Hospital, Menoufeiya, Egypt
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Egyptian Urological Association -
Endourological Society -
Société Internationale d’Urologie (SIU)
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General urological consultation -
Management of high-risk urology surgeries -
Treatment of erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation and infertility -
Male urinary incontinence management -
Laser lithotripsy for kidney stones -
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy for kidney stones -
Urological ultrasounds -
Hernial correction -
Urethral strictures -
Suprapubic cystotomy tube insertion -
Prostatic biopsies -
Management of prostate disorders -
Prostate cancer management -
Bladder cancer management -
Re-constructive urogenital surgeries -
Operative procedures for urinary tract organs and genital issues -
Pre operative planning and post operative care
COVID and eating habits among children: Psychological Impact of Childhood Obesity
“A 9-year-old girl studying in 3rd standard, born out of non-consanguineous marriage, normal birth, with birth weight of 3.5 kilograms, referred by Pediatrician with chief complaints of overeating (body weight of 61.5 kilograms- diagnosed as obese), poor academic performance, incomplete notes, inattention, and anger outbursts with long standing duration. History revealed that she generally remains away from others in class. Medical investigations revealed her high cholesterol level (350mg/dL). Psychological evaluations revealed her mental health issues as; Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (Inattention type), low self-esteem and history of being bullied at school. She was psychologically intervened since then and within 2 months she reached to 54.5 kilograms”
Childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century. According to World Health Organization (WHO) survey in 2016, the number of overweight children under the age of five is estimated to be over 41 million. World Health Organization (WHO) describes obesity as the result of a chronic caloric imbalance, with more calories being consumed than burned each day. Obesity among children is on the rise in the world and has become a major issue for health care providers.
While we are well aware of the many health risks associated with obesity, we may not be well aware of the psychological implications of obesity in children. A child being obese creates bidirectional impact – on how a child views himself or herself and how others see him or her. Many children with weight problems develop low self-esteem, which may in turn give way to emotional and behavioral problems. For a child with weight problems, being unable to be as mobile as that of others can become a big hurdle to overcome and many fail in it. And most of them feel unskilled, unpopular and slow.
Most obese adults were obese as adolescents and most obese adolescents were overweight or obese as children. The consequences of childhood and adolescent obesity not only include health-related physical outcomes, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, orthopedic problems, sleep apnea, asthma and fatty liver disease, but also psychological, social, and behavioral consequences, such as risk for problems related to body image, self-esteem, social isolation, discrimination, depression, and reduced quality of life.
There are different factors which contribute to child obesity. Although there are some genetic or hormonal causes of childhood obesity, in most cases overeating and under-exercising results in excess weight. Environmental factors, psychological factors, lifestyle preferences, and cultural environment play significant roles in the rising prevalence of obesity worldwide. Some children have excessive food as a coping mechanism for dealing with problems or negative emotions like stress, anxiety, or boredom. Family characteristics like the parenting style, parents’ lifestyles and their socioeconomic status also determines child’s food intake pattern. Environmental factors such as demographics, and parents’ work-related demands further influence eating and activity behaviors.
The obese child can become the victim of bullying and this can then lead to loss of his self-esteem and can cause feelings of hopelessness, which in turn paves its way to depression. Obesity can also result in increased anxiety and poor social skills. The child is often seen as disruptive or acting out in class. This can also lead to conditions of externalizing and internalizing disorders in them. Younger children aswell as adolescents who are obese are often more isolated and peripheral to social networks both in school and the community. Therefore it is essential that the health care provider should delve into the psychological well-being of the obese child by assessing his behavioral issues, school performance, and social wellbeing.
Prevention and treatment of childhood obesity depends on child’s early life and must take place at multisystem levels. This could be at individual level, family level, school level and community level. A child can be motivated to develop self control in eating habits, and increase the activity level. Parental involvement in childhood obesity treatment is crucial as parents can profoundly influence the child’s dietary behaviors and levels of physical activity. Family-based treatment (FBT) is the current gold-standard intervention for pediatric obesity. Parents can promote and expose the child to healthy food options, encourage regular physical activity, limit sedentary time, and serve as role models for healthy eating and active lifestyles. At school level, along with the importance of academic performance, each child should be motivated to participate in physical activity and should be educated about the richness of each food they eat. Effective policies and tools to guide healthy eating and active living could be the main targets achievable at the community level.
The growing issue of childhood obesity can be slowed, if one focuses on the causes. There are many components to be considered in childhood obesity, some being more crucial than others. A combined diet and physical activity intervention conducted in the multisystem level can be more effective at preventing or treating obesity. Moreover, if parents enforce a healthier lifestyle at home, many obesity problems could be avoided. What children learn at home about eating healthy, exercising and making the right nutritional choices will eventually spill over into other aspects of their life. Working on the causes will decrease childhood obesity and lead to a healthier society as a whole.
If your child has been suffering from childhood obesity, do not ignore the symptoms. Visit us today for the right guidance and treatment.
Ms. Lakshmi Saranya marath
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Neeraj Verma
Specialist Anesthesia
MBBS, MD Anesthesia
Profile
Dr Neeraj Verma is a Specialist Anesthesiologist with vast experience of more than 12 years in Anesthesia and critical care. He completed his MBBS from University College of Medical Sciences, GTB Hospital, Delhi, India in 2003 and MD Anesthesia from 1500-bedded Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi, India in 2005. He pursued his Senior Residency of 3 years from the same institution. Thereafter he worked as Consultant in 650-bedded BLK Super Specialty Hospital, Delhi for 7 years and as A Specialist Anesthesiologist in King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, one of the apex trauma centers in the region.
His clinical expertise include administering General and Regional anesthesia and Conscious sedation for all type of surgeries including laparoscopic surgeries, bariatric surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics including joint replacement and spine surgery, head and neck surgery, eye and E.N.T surgery, burns and plastic surgery, pediatric surgery, oncosurgery, neurosurgery and urosurgery, He has also worked in ICU and ICCU.
He is a lifetime member of Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists and Medical Council of India.
Clinical Expertise
- Difficult airway management including fiber optic intubation and video laryngoscopes
- Neuraxial and USG guided peripheral nerve blocks
- Labour Analgesia
- Invasive lines and difficult iv cannulation
- English
- Hindi
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Dr. Vismaya Arabaghatta Shivarudrappa
Specialist Anesthesia
MBBS, DNB
Profile
Dr Vismaya has extensive experience in the field of anesthesia practice with expertise in General, Trauma, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Orthopedic, Burns and reconstructive surgeries of all ages. She also has expertise in ICU, CCU care and USG guided nerve blocks.
She has done her under graduation from Sree Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur, Karnataka, India.
She has completed her DNB in Anesthesia at Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain Hospital, Bangalore.
She further practiced in Multi-Specialty Hospitals in Bangalore before joining IMH.
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Kannada
- Telugu
Working Hours
Weekdays (OPD) – 9:00 AM to to 7.00 PM
Pediatrics, OB/GY – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday – Friday Clinics (9 AM to 5 PM)
Emergency – 24*7
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7 Signs You Need To See A Gastroenterologist
Many of us have suffered from a digestive issue at least once in our life. While gas or indigestion after a heavy meal is common, there are some less common symptoms concerning the digestive system that shouldn’t be ignored. Consulting with a gastroenterologist will help in identifying the issue and getting the proper treatment before your health condition worsens. So in this blog, we will learn more about gastrology and seven obvious signs that tell you to see a gastroenterologist in Dubai.
Understanding Gastroenterology
Although the term is a mouthful, gastroenterology is nothing but a subspecialty covering issues related to the entire digestive process. The field of gastroenterology primarily concerns the digestive tract starting from the esophagus or food pipe, stomach, small and large intestine, and rectum. A gastroenterologist also deals with problems involving the liver, gall-bladder, pancreas, and common bile duct as they all play a part in the digestive process.
A digestive tract issue can cause various signs and symptoms that people tend to overlook. While the symptoms themselves seem manageable, the underlying cause could be a serious issue. This is why we recommend paying a visit to our gastroenterology hospital in Dubai if you have one or more of the symptoms described below-
- Difficulty in swallowing
Although not common, we see many patients with digestive tract conditions complain of difficulty in swallowing. The patient feels like something is stuck in their throat or chest that makes swallowing very difficult or painful.
This could be due to problems like reflux esophagitis, structure (narrowing of the esophagus), or the presence of tumors in the esophagus. An endoscopy of the upper gastrointestinal tract will reveal the exact issue, after which our gastroenterologist will recommend a possible treatment plan.
- Digestion issues and acidity
Indigestion and acidity are symptoms of an underlying digestive issue rather than conditions of their own. Patients with long-lasting symptoms of acidity or indigestion issues shouldn’t always depend on over-the-counter medication for relief. Indigestion and acidity accompanied by weight loss, persistent vomiting or bleeding problems may indicate ulcer, tumor, or dilated veins in the stomach region, which needs immediate medical attention. Our advice is to consult with our gastroenterologist to identify the cause and start with treatments.
- Heartburn
Heartburn is an intense burning sensation in your chest just behind the breastbone. The pain worsens right after meals, in the evening, or when lying or bending over. Although occasional heartburn is common and is no cause for alarm, it could be an indication of Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD if it lasts for weeks. By screening your gastrointestinal tract, our specialist can confirm the diagnosis and recommend medications to block acid production in the stomach and heal the esophagus lining.
- Chronic diarrhea
Sometimes, you may consume contaminated food and drinks containing agents like viruses, bacteria, or parasites, which leads to food poisoning. In such cases, vomiting and diarrhea are your body’s natural mechanisms to expel foreign bodies and fight infection.
However, diarrhea that lasts more than a month can result in weight loss, malnutrition, and reduced quality of life. More often than not, chronic diarrhea could be due to food allergy, gluten sensitivity, inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis or intestinal Tuberculosis.
With the help of an endoscopic evaluation, our specialists can make a sound diagnosis and provide a systemic treatment for your condition.
- Constipation
Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal conditions and comes with a number of symptoms of its own, like abdominal pain or incomplete and painful evacuation. However, long-term constipation could be due to diseases like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), colonic tumors or polyps, inflamed rectum, and rectal ulcer. Therefore, identifying the reason for your constipation is a must.
With the help of laboratory investigation and colonoscopy, our gastroenterologists can identify the reason for your constipation and treat it accordingly.
- Blood in stool
An injury of your gastrointestinal tract, ulcer in the internal lining of the small or large intestine, tumor, or polyp may cause the appearance of blood in the stool. Although it may be alarming, small amounts of blood can be managed on an outpatient basis. However large amounts of blood in your stool requires immediate medical attention. Either way, blood in stools is a condition that has to be diagnosed at the earliest to avoid unwanted complications. If you see blood in your stools, consult with our gastroenterologist at the earliest.
- Bloating
Have you ever experienced a sudden change in the fit of your clothes? More often than not, this could be due to bloating. Bloating is described as a feeling of fullness, tight or swollen abdomen that is hard and painful. While pain due to bloating is usually not very intense, the reason for it must be diagnosed and treated. Bloating is a common symptom of food allergies, reflux, or stones in the gallbladder. So it is important to get it checked by a specialist to identify the exact cause and rule out potentially dangerous medical conditions.
Diagnosis and treatment
Our board-certified gastroenterologists consider numerous factors before diagnosing a possible digestive issue. As there are many symptoms that overlap with other conditions, identifying a gastric issue requires clinical examination, blood tests, imaging, and even an endoscopy (a procedure in which an instrument called an endoscope is inserted into the patient’s body to get a view of his/her digestive tract). If you have a family history of gastric issues, that is also taken into consideration before making a final call regarding the treatment plan. In short, our specialists do not leave any stone unturned when it comes to making a meticulous diagnosis.
Treatment and management of gastric issues require complete commitment from the patient as well. Often the patient will be asked to make lifestyle changes to achieve favorable results. Depending upon the seriousness of the condition, our gastroenterologists may recommend diet restrictions, exercises, medication, or surgical intervention.
Final words
At our hospital, we have a few of the best gastroenterologists in Dubai working with us. With in-depth knowledge about the entire digestive system and the numerous conditions affecting it, you are in safe hands when it comes to diagnosing your condition and getting the right treatment in time. Book your appointment today.
Dr. Shameer Hameed
Specialist Urologist
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DIP. LAP, MCh (Urology)
FECSM (Sexual Medicine)
Profile
Dr.Shameer brings 15 years of experience in consulting Urological Procedures and Renal Transplantation and acting as a Lead Consultant for Inpatient Acute Urological Management with specialization in Endourology works. Adroit in monitoring the healthcare process,he is a keen participant in the quality improvement process programs.He is particularly proficient in handling emergency cases,exercises superior analytical skills on case histories & rendering medical solutions.
Clinical Expertise
- Endourology
- Renal Transplantation
- Inpatient Acute Urological Management
- Male Sexual Dysfunction
- Male Infertility
- Sexually Transmitted Disease
- Pediatric Urology
- Female Urology
- Stone Clinic
- Benign Hyperplasia of Prostate
- Uro – oncology
- English
- Hindi
- Malayalam
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Working Hours
Weekdays (OPD) – 9:00 AM to to 7.00 PM
Pediatrics, OB/GY – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday – Friday Clinics (9 AM to 5 PM)
Emergency – 24*7
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Dr. Narendra Ramani
Specialist Radiologist
Dr. Narendra completed his MBBS from NMC Raichur, India and DNB Radiodiagnosis from Sagar Hospitals, Bangalore in 2014. He also underwent short term fellowship training in Neuro and MSK MRI in omega diagnostic centre and Poona Hospitals, pune. Following this, underwent another training in Zankaria imaging centre, Mumbai.
He worked at Time Imaging centre, Rajkot for 4 years and Oscar super specialist hospital, Jhajjar for 6months in India, handling various imaging modalities of radiology with specific interests in MSK and Neuro Imaging. He was awarded and praised for his best work in radiology field from various working centre and hospitals in India.
He is developer of Android and iOS application by name Radiology measurements on finger tips. For which he received great response from many doctors.
- English
- Hindi
Working Hours
Weekdays (OPD) – 9:00 AM to to 7.00 PM
Pediatrics, OB/GY – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday – Friday Clinics (9 AM to 5 PM)
Emergency – 24*7
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Dr. Muhammed Aslam
Dr. Muhammed Aslam is an award-winning Pulmonologist with more than a decade of experience in medicine. He studied undergraduate medicine (MBBS) in the Government Medical College, Calicut, India through 2003 to 2008, followed by an MD in Pulmonary Medicine from Pariyaram Medical College, Kannur, India in 2015. He also holds a MRCPS(Glasg) UK and a PGDip in Respiratory Medicine from South Wales University.
After his medical education, Dr. Muhammed has practiced at various hospitals in Southern India gaining experience in rural and urban populations. This makes him well-versed with a diverse range of pulmonary issues and their management.
Dr. Muhammed is certified in ACLS, BLS and RNTCP. His skillset ranges from performing bronchoscopies to management of critical care patients and all areas of pulmonary disease. He also has expertise in allergies, asthma, respiratory infections, pneumonia, sepsis, bronchitis, tuberculosis, sleep apnea among other areas.
He has displayed his extensive knowledge of the field with over 15 journal publications and is the recipient of prestigious awards like ICS talent search award and has won the first prize in pulmonary quiz at “PULMOPARIYARAM 2015”. Dr. Muhammed has also chaired, organized and participated in various events related to Pulmonology. He has a keen interest in Medical Academia and has trained and educated a number of doctors and medical students. He has also judged Research Competitions and has multiple honors and awards.
Spoken Languages:
English, Hindi, Malayalam
Types of Physician:
Full Time
CREDENTIALS:
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MBBS, Govt Medical College, Calicut, India -
MD Pulmonary Medicine, Pariyaram Medical College, Kannur, India -
MRCPS (Glasg) UK -
PGDip Respiratory Medicine, South Wales University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
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House Surgeon, Govt Medical College, Calicut, India -
Medical Officer, Govt Community Health Centre, Balussery, India (NRHM) -
Resident, Dept of Pulmonary Medicine, Pariyaram Medical College, Kannur, India -
Senior Resident (Pulmonary Medicine), Dr Moopen’s Wayanad Medical College, Kerala, India -
Assistant Professor Pulmonary Medicine, Aster DM Wayanad institute of medical sciences, Kerala, India
ACHIEVEMENTS AND HONORS:
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First prize, ICS talent search, AJIMS, Mangalore, 2015 -
First prize, Pulmonary Medicine quiz, ACME, Pariyaram, 2015 -
Jury, NAPCON 2016, Mumbai, India -
Committee Treasurer, MIDPULMOCNn 2016, India -
ILD Session Chair, PULMOCON 2018, Kerala, India
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
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European Respiratory Society (ERS) -
American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) -
Indian Chest Society (ICS) -
Academy of Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine (APCCM)
CLINICAL EXPERTISE & SERVICES OFFERED:
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Bronchoscopy -
Tube Thoracotomy -
Thoracentesis -
Chest X-Ray -
Chest CT Scan -
CT Pulmonary Angiogram -
Ultrasound Thorax -
Lung Function – Spirometry, Feno -
Asthma Allergy -
Snoring Sleep Apnea – Sleep Study -
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Copd) -
Pneumonia Sepsis -
Pulmonary Hypertension -
Pleural Effusion -
Ventilator Management for Respiratory Failure -
Critical Care -
Respiratory Disease -
Tuberculosis Management -
Management Of All Aspects of Pulmonary Disease
Mr. Aji Samuel
Physiotherapist
Profile
Clinical Expertise
Languages
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Weekdays – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday – 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Mr. Aji Samuel
Physiotherapist
Profile
Clinical Expertise
Languages
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Working Hours
Weekdays – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday – 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Ms. Jai Vansi
Physiotherapist
Profile
Clinical Expertise
Languages
Book an Appointment
Working Hours
Weekdays – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday – 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Dr. Nagmeh Karbasi
Specialist Pediatrics
M.B.B.S, MD.
Dr.Nagmeh Karbasi is a highly experienced pediatrician. She has been caring for children of various nationalities for nearly 20 years and possesses practical experience and expertise in numerous pediatric diseases.
Dr.Nagmeh Karbasi brings 20 years of experience as Specialist Pediatrician in Dubai worked in Iranian Hospital for 5 years 15 years in private sector.
- All regular checkups, neonatal, vaccination.
- Asthma and Allergy
- Growth and Developement
- Neonatal Sleep Problem
- Diagnosis and treatment for acute diseases of children
- Immunization of children
- Well being clinic
- Treatment of diet program and allergy
- Working on skin disease
- Sleep disorder for new born babies
English
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Appointment : +971 44 06 3000
Emergency :+971 44 06 33333
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Working Hours
Weekdays (OPD) – 9:00 AM to to 7.00 PM
Pediatrics, OB/GY – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday – Friday Clinics (9 AM to 5 PM)
Emergency – 24*7
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Dr. Arun Shikaripur
Specialist Pediatrics
Dr. Arun Shikaripur is a highly qualified Specialist Pediatrician with more than 15 years’ of comprehensive experience in all aspects of Pediatric and Neonatal care and management. He has done MBBS from the highly reputed Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore India in 2001. He has a Diploma in Child Health from the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, India and a DNB in Pediatrics from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, India.
Dr. Arun is also Certified in Pediatric Nutrition from Boston University, USA. He obtained a Postgraduate Program in Pediatric Nutrition from the same institution, making his profile well rounded for any childcare needs.
Prior to relocating to the UAE, he had diligently worked extensively in India. His experience as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Senior Resident at the P.E.S Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kuppum, India has given him the practical “Know-How” of Pediatric Practice. In India, Dr. Arun has successfully handled difficult cases like poisoning, partial hanging, drowning, pediatric HIV, meningitis and hemiplegia among others. He has also been the Head of the Pediatrics Department at a premium healthcare facility in Dubai as a result of his medical competence and dedication to his practice. As part of his leadership role, Dr. Arun led a team of 10 Pediatrics Personnel from the time of launch of the hospital till his departure.
Dr. Arun has great interpersonal communication skills with parents and finds no difficulty in building a sense of safety and comfort for the child. He is not only a seasoned practitioner, but also considerate of his patients’ needs and wants. His goal to help sick infants, children and young adults is benefitted by his diverse and perfected skillset. His expertise encompasses areas like managing infants (both stable and unstable), management of asthma, treatment and prevention of all pediatric illnesses, nutrition management, counseling for the child and family, ventilator management, ICU care for children and infants and surgical procedures like lumbar puncture, liver biopsy, bone marrow aspiration, ascitic tap, pleural tap etc.
Dr. Arun is also certified to perform Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Pediatric & Neonatal Resuscitation.
Spoken Languages:
English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu & Tamil
Types of Physician:
Full Time
CREDENTIALS:
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MBBS, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India -
Diploma Child Health, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, India -
DNB Pediatrics, NBE, New Delhi, India -
Postgraduate Program in Pediatric Nutrition, Boston University, USA.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
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HOD and specialist Pediatrician, Thumbay Hospital, Dubai -
Assistant Professor, PES institute of medical sciences and research, Karnataka, India -
Senior Resident, PES institute of medical sciences and research, Karnataka, India
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
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Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)
CLINICAL EXPERTISE & SERVICES OFFERED:
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Managing newborn babies; both stable and unstable -
Management of asthma and skin conditions -
Treatment & prevention of all pediatric illnesses -
Nutrition management for babies and children -
Care and management for allergies -
Emergency cases in pediatrics -
Counseling for the child and family -
ICU care for children and infants -
Surgical procedures for children like
- Lumbar puncture
- Liver biopsy
- Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
- Ascitic tap & pleural tap
- Intraosseous needle procedures
- Arterial puncture & arterial cannulation
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Neonatal and pediatric resuscitation -
Basic life support -
Pediatric advanced life support
Dr. Mohammad Khadder
Consultant
Orthopedic Surgeon
Profile
Dr. Khadder has more than 18 years of experience in the field of orthopedic surgery. Dr. Khadder graduated from Jordan University in 1996 and completed his internship at Al Basheer Hospital Jordan. He completed his residency program in Orthopedic Surgery at Jordan University and MOH Jordan in 2003. Also, Dr. Khadder had did One year Limb lengthening and Reconstruction Clinical Fellowship from Hospital for Special Surgery-Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, USA. Dr. Khadder had also done two years Adult Joints Reconstruction Clinical Fellowship from University of California Davis Medical Center (UCDMC), Sacramento, USA. Dr. Khadder had associated with many prestigious institutions during his career in Jordan, Saudi Arabia and UAE. Dr. Mohammed Khadder worked as Orthopedic Surgeon at a private Hospitals in Jordan, Zulekha Hospital Dubai and Thumbay Hospital Ajman as HOD.
Clinical Expertise
- Joint Replacement Surgeries (Knee & Hip)
- Sports medicine mainly knee injuries (ACL – Meniscus)
- Trauma- Fracture complex surgeries
- Bone lengthening –TSF frame
- Foot and ankle surgery
- Pediatric surgery
- English
- Arabic
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Appointment : +971 44 06 3000
Emergency :+971 44 06 33333
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Working Hours
Weekdays (OPD) – 9:00 AM to to 7.00 PM
Pediatrics, OB/GY – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday – Friday Clinics (9 AM to 5 PM)
Emergency – 24*7
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Dr. Ehab Shehata
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Ehab Shehata is one of the best Orthopedic Surgeon and Consultant in Dubai with 3 decades of experience. He has an MD.PhD in Orthopedic Surgery in 2002 from the highly esteemed Regensburg University in Bayern, Germany. He finished his MBBCh with Honors in 1991 from reputed Tanta University, Egypt and has obtained his MCh in Orthopedic General Surgery in 1996 from the same university. He also has a clinical fellowship in Sports Medicine and Joint Arthroplasty from Regensburg, Germany between 2003 and 2005.
Dr. Ehab has skillfully practiced medicine in Egypt, Germany, Saudi Arabia and Dubai for the last 30 years which has availed him an unmatched knowledge and set of skills in Orthopedics. He also has specialized expertise in Sport Medicine, Complex Trauma, Pediatric Orthopedics and Total Joint Arthroplasty which makes him qualified to diagnose, manage and treat any orthopedic case.
Dr. Ehab has also served as a Professor of Joint Replacement & Pediatric Orthopedic Minimal Invasive-Arthroscopic, Trauma Surgery at the Regensburg University Hospital, Germany. He was also a Consultant of Orthopedic & Trauma Surgery, at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine – Tanta University, Egypt.
Having dealt with more than 10,000 cases across the globe makes him one of our most experienced Consultant Surgeons and he takes great pride and joy in treating his patients. He maintains an impressive logbook record of more than 5000 Arthroplasty Operations, more than 2000 Major Operations from Germany and more than 1000 Fine Major Surgeries and Trauma Cases in Dubai within the last 5 years.
Dr. Ehab has actively displayed the brilliance of his skills and knowledge in more than 75 international Orthopedic Conferences and has taught many young doctors and surgeons the latest advances and the right skills to possess in the field of trauma and orthopedics.
Spoken Languages:
English, Arabic and German
Types of Physician:
Full Time
CREDENTIALS:
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MBBCh (Honors), Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Egypt -
M-Ch Orthopedic General Surgery, Tanta University, Egypt -
MD.PhD, Orthopedic Surgery, Regensburg University, Bayern, Germany -
German Orthopedic Surgeon Specialist Degree, Regensburg University Hospital, Germany -
PD Clinical Fellowship, Orthopedic & Trauma Surgery, Regensburg University, Germany -
Advanced Trauma Course in specific fractures, Regensburg University, Germany -
German Specialized Degree of Ultrasonic use in orthopedics practice, Regensburg University, Germany -
M.D. Orthopedic & Trauma Surgery, Tanta University, Egypt
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
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General Practitioner, Military air force hospital, Cairo, Egypt -
Resident, Orthopedic & Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine-Tanta University, Egypt -
Senior Resident, Orthopedic & Trauma surgery Department, Tanta University, Egypt -
Demonstrator, Trauma & Ortho Surgery, Tanta University hospital, Egypt -
Assistant Lecture, Orthopedic &Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Egypt -
Clinical Fellowship, Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Regensburg University, Germany -
Post Doctor- Clinical fellowship in Orthopedic & Trauma Surgery, Regensburg University, Germany -
Senior Consultant, Orthopedic And total Joint Arthroplasty, Faculty of Medicine-Tanta University, Egypt -
General Manger, Tanta University Emergency Hospital, Egypt -
Visiting Professor, Orthopedic and Total Joint Arthroplasty, Regensburg University Hospital, Germany -
Senior Consultant and HOD Orthopedic and Joint Arthroplasty Surgery (Private Hospital- Saudia Arabia) -
Senior Orthopedic Surgeon, Private Hospital, Dubai -
Senior Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon & HOD, Private Hospital, Dubai
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
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Egyptian Orthopedic association -
Emirates Orthopedic society -
International Society for Computer Assisted Orthopedic Surgery (CAOS) -
International Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology
CLINICAL EXPERTISE & SERVICES OFFERED:
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Total joint arthroplasty surgery -
Complex fractures treatment -
Revision orthopedic and trauma surgeries -
MIS arthroscopic procedures of sports medicine -
Pediatric orthopedic consultation and procedures -
Local intra articular injection and infiltration -
Corrective osteotomies -
Revision and primary total knee and hip replacement -
Metabolic bone diseases -
Shoulder joint replacement -
Carpel tunnel syndrome surgeries -
Tendon repair -
Trigger finger surgery -
Tennis elbow management -
Plantar fasciitis -
Shock waves therapies and PRP -
Treatment of geriatric complex joint fractures with high risks of major comorbidities
Dr. Fadel Fouad Gendy
Specialist Neurosurgeon
Dr. Fadel graduated from Cairo University and also obtained his Masters Degree from the esteemed institution. He also achieved his PhD and MD from Ein Shams University in Cairo. He brings over 34 years of rich experience in the field of neurosurgery and spinal surgery.
He has 25 years of experience in Rashid hospital and also covered other hospitals in Dubai. Additionally, he has worked for8 years in Qassimi hospital, Sharjah. He was also a Clinical Lecturer in the faculty of medicine at Sharjah University.
He has special interest in Minimally Invasive Spinal surgery. He has trained at renowned institutions such as Vienna University, Austria and in New Jersey, USA. He has also trained for Cervical Spine surgery at Barcelona University in Spain and for Microsurgery at Columbia University in New York. He has presented many research papers at international conferences in the UAE and other countries.
- Low Back Pain
- Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc
- Spinal Trauma
- Spinal Tumors
- Spinal Fixation
- Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgeries
- Brain Tumors
- Head Trauma
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Stroke
- Headache
- Epilepsy
- Congenital Anomalies of the Brain and Spinal Cord in Children
- English
- Arabic
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Dr. Subir Chakraborty
Consultant
Nephrology
MBBS, MD(Internal Medicine), DNB(Nephrology), DM(Nephrology)
Profile
Dr. Subir Chakraborty is a Consultant Nephrologist has gained more than 25 years of experience in his present field of Nephrology. He obtained his MD degree from MGM Medical College, Indore India and DM(Nephrology) from IKDRC BJ Medical College, Ahmadabad, India. He was working as a Consultant Nephrologist and Head of Nephrology in Kalba Hospital (MOH), Kalba, Sharjah. Dr. Subir was the pioneer to start the Hemodialysis and CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) in Kalba Hospital. He was working with various hospitals in multiple countries: Saudi Arabia, Oman and India.
Clinical Expertise
- Diabetic kidney disease
- Hypertensive Nephropathy
- Medical management of renal Stones
- Management of Acute kidney injury
- Conservative management of Chronic kidney disease
- Intensive care Nephrology
- Management of pre and post Renal Transplant patient
- Hemodialysis
- Kidney biopsy
- English
- Hindi
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Friday –Emergency only
Emergency – 24*7
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Dr. Kamran Afsharian
Specialist Neonatologist
Dr. Kamran Afsharian is Specialist of Pediatrics and Neonatology. Prior to his current role, he had been the CEO and Medical Director of IHD and the clinical head the NICU. He has more than 16 years of experience as a clinical Pediatrician and Neonatologist. His scope of practice comprises a broad spectrum of complex medical and high-risk situations among newborns, including extreme prematurity or extremely low birth or who have severe and/or complex illnesses that require advanced level care and services.
Dr. Kamran specializes particularly in pre-term birth and its complications like complex birth defects, severe prematurity and complications around pregnancy, labor and delivery, including chronic lung disease, poor growth, respiratory distress syndrome, heart problems, immature skin and eye disorders and under-developed digestive and neurological systems. His practice also encompasses the investigation and management of babies born at full maturity who may suffer from infections, congenital birth defects, care for neonatal surgery, in-utero drug exposure and complications from a traumatic birth. He is also certified with Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
- Exchange Transfusion
- Umbilical Vessel Catheterization
- PIC Line Insertions
- Managing Critical Neonates of all Complexities
- Pediatrics and child health including emergency management
- English
- Farsi
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Dr. Kamran Afsharian
Specialist Neonatologist
Dr. Kamran Afsharian is Specialist of Pediatrics and Neonatology. Prior to his current role, he had been the CEO and Medical Director of IHD and the clinical head the NICU. He has more than 16 years of experience as a clinical Pediatrician and Neonatologist. His scope of practice comprises a broad spectrum of complex medical and high-risk situations among newborns, including extreme prematurity or extremely low birth or who have severe and/or complex illnesses that require advanced level care and services.
Dr. Kamran specializes particularly in pre-term birth and its complications like complex birth defects, severe prematurity and complications around pregnancy, labor and delivery, including chronic lung disease, poor growth, respiratory distress syndrome, heart problems, immature skin and eye disorders and under-developed digestive and neurological systems. His practice also encompasses the investigation and management of babies born at full maturity who may suffer from infections, congenital birth defects, care for neonatal surgery, in-utero drug exposure and complications from a traumatic birth. He is also certified with Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
- Exchange Transfusion
- Umbilical Vessel Catheterization
- PIC Line Insertions
- Managing Critical Neonates of all Complexities
- Pediatrics and child health including emergency management
- English
- Farsi
Contact US
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Emergency :+971 44 06 33333
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Pediatrics, OB/GY – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday – Friday Clinics (9 AM to 5 PM)
Emergency – 24*7
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Dr. Medhat Faris
Consultant Medical Oncologist
MD, ABHS-NS
Prof. Medhat Faris is a renowned Medical Oncologist who brings in more than 25 years of experience in oncology. He completed his postgraduate training in the UK and worked there until 1997. He has been a professor in medical oncology since 2003. Completed MBBCh , MSc oncology and MD oncology. He has been trained and worked in UK for more than 6 years obtained Diploma in medical oncology (DMRT) from the Royal College in London.He has more the 60 national and international publications and acts as a reviewer in several journals.
Previous Posts:
- Professor of Medical Oncology, Cancer Institute, Egypt since 2003.
- Chairman of Oncology Department, The Royal Hospital, Muscat Oman 1998-2008
- Medical Director of Clinical Research, PPD, Cambridge, UK 2008-2011
- Chairman of oncology department, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, KSA 2012-2018
- Earlier detection and management of breast cancer
- GIT malignancies
- Lung malignancies
- Head and Neck Malignancies
- Male and Female genital malignancies
- English
- Arabic
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Pediatrics, OB/GY – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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Dr. Medhat Faris
Consultant Medical Oncologist
MD, ABHS-NS
Prof. Medhat Faris is a renowned Medical Oncologist who brings in more than 25 years of experience in oncology. He completed his postgraduate training in the UK and worked there until 1997. He has been a professor in medical oncology since 2003. Completed MBBCh , MSc oncology and MD oncology. He has been trained and worked in UK for more than 6 years obtained Diploma in medical oncology (DMRT) from the Royal College in London.He has more the 60 national and international publications and acts as a reviewer in several journals.
Previous Posts:
- Professor of Medical Oncology, Cancer Institute, Egypt since 2003.
- Chairman of Oncology Department, The Royal Hospital, Muscat Oman 1998-2008
- Medical Director of Clinical Research, PPD, Cambridge, UK 2008-2011
- Chairman of oncology department, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, KSA 2012-2018
- Earlier detection and management of breast cancer
- GIT malignancies
- Lung malignancies
- Head and Neck Malignancies
- Male and Female genital malignancies
- English
- Arabic
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Pediatrics, OB/GY – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday – Friday Clinics (9 AM to 5 PM)
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Dr. Saad Abbas El Abbasy
Consultant Critical Care Medicine
MBBCH, MD (Critical Care)
Profile
Dr. Saad Abbas brings in more than 14 years of experience in Intensive Care of leading JCI accredited hospitals in both Egypt & Yemen treating critical patients with pioneer intensivists from all over the world. He graduated from Alexandria University Medical College in Egypt in 1996 & completed Critical Care Residency Program from Alexandria University Hospital, Egypt . He completed his Master’s degree in Critical Care Medicine in 2002.
Clinical Expertise
- Complicated Critical care conditions such as shock, serious infections and multiple organ failure
- Patients in need for mechanical ventilator, airway management and respiratory support
- Multi trauma patient and toxicological emergencies
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, central venous & arterial lines
- English
- Arabic
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Pediatrics, OB/GY – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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Dr. Hesham Elsyed Ahmed Gadelkarim
Head of Department and Specialist Internal Medicine
Dr. Hesham Gadelkarim is an Internist and the Head of Internal Medicine Department at International Modern Hospital. He is a highly skilled practitioner from Egypt with nearly 30 years of experience. Dr. Hesham has done his MBBCh from the Faculty of Medicine at University of Alexandria, Egypt in 1986. Subsequently he completed his Masters in Internal Medicine from the same facility in 1994.
In Egypt, Dr. Hesham has practiced at several premiere hospitals and clinics like University Hospital of Alexandria, Elsaba Hospital and the Karmos Insurance Hospital in Alexandria. Following his practice in Egypt, Dr. Hesham spent 5 years in KSA, where he was the Medical Director at Rahima Al Ahli Dispensary in Ras Tanoura and a Chairman in the Ras Tanoura Asthma Club. He has been practicing in the UAE since 2009 at various speciality hospitals. Dr. Hesham is an active and important member of the Saudi Gastroenterology Association. He also frequently takes part in radio talks and newspaper articles. Some of his most memorable appearances are from Al Arabiya News and Al Shorouk Channel where he spoke in several Medical Talk Shows.
Dr. Hesham is well versed with a broad set of medical conditions ranging from infectious diseases and localized infections to chronic illnesses like asthma and diabetes. As an Internist he is capable of preventing, diagnosing and treating a majority of medical issues experienced by adults. Dr. Hesham has had brief but focused experience in general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, intensive care and radiology. As part of an internist’s practice it is vital to be thorough with the entire human physiology. His expertise encompasses preventive care, infectious disease management, management for chronic illnesses like high blood pressure, diabetes, autoimmune issues and, geriatric care for elder populations and the illnesses encountered by them.
Rheumatology and Endoscopy are two areas where Dr. Hesham has had condensed experience in the past. He is able to manage cases of osteoporosis, scleroderma, lupus, joint and muscle aches and related disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Lastly, he is efficient in guiding, overseeing and performing a wide range of endoscopic procedures for various body parts.
His goal and expectation from his career has always been the betterment of his patients’ lives. Together with the medical staff and team at IMH he is consistently delivering top tier healthcare to the patients he sees.
Spoken Languages:
English & Arabic
Types of Physician:
Full Time
CREDENTIALS:
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MBBCh, University of Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt -
MS Internal Medicine, University of Alexandria, Egypt
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
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Specialist Internal Medicine and Diabetes, Zulekha Hospital, Dubai, UAE -
Medical Director and Internist, Al Rahima Alahly Dispensary, Was Tanoura, KSA -
Internist and Endoscopist, Karmos Insurance Hospital, Alexandria, Egypt -
Internist and Rheumatologist, Gulf Medical Centre & Khobar Cooperative Clinic, KSA -
Internist and rheumatologist, Elsaba Hospital, Alexandria, Egypt
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
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Ras Tanoura Asthma Club -
Saudi Gastroenterology Association
CLINICAL EXPERTISE & SERVICES OFFERED:
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General consultations and health check ups -
Management of rheumatic disorders like osteoporosis, lupus and joint or muscle aches -
Diabetes management and treatment of complications -
Treatment for infections of respiratory, digestive & gastric, reproductive and urinary tracts -
Localized infections like cysts and abscesses -
Detection and management of various cancers -
Cardiovascular conditions including palpitations, low or high blood pressure and chest pain -
Treatment of acute illnesses such as malaria, dengue, pneumonia -
Various gastrointestinal problems including stomach ulcers, bowel issues and chronic pain -
Management of geriatric illnesses -
Management for asthma and allergic conditions -
Management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -
Kidney related conditions like stones and renal failure -
Neurological problems like Sciatica, headaches, migraines and dizziness -
Preventive medicine including vaccinations and immunizations -
Wellness education and healthy lifestyle counseling
Dr. Deepak Dube
Specialist Internal Medicine
Dr. Deepak Dube brings immense value as an experienced and well-established Internal Medicine Specialist with a strong focus on treating Diabetes and Hypertension. He obtained his MBBS from the prestigious NKP Salve Medical College, Nagpur, India in 1995, followed by an MD from the esteemed Government Medical College (GMC) of Nagpur, India in 2000. Dr. Deepak’s dedication to diabetes management is evident through his completion of a postgraduate thesis on this subject, showcasing his in-depth knowledge and expertise in this field. With over two decades of experience, he has accumulated extensive experience in managing a wide range of cases related to his field of practice, making him a trusted and reliable medical professional for patients seeking specialized care for diabetes and other medical conditions. Dr. Deepak has completed several certifications on Diabetes and its treatment: Diabetic training at TOTTAL Institute of Endocrinology, Indore, India and a Certification in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus at SDI in 2002, Nagpur, India.
His many years of practice at varied clinical settings has granted him a comprehensive understanding of symptoms, management and prevention of many conditions seen today. Some of the hospitals he has worked at in the past have premiere facilities like the Avanti Cardiology Institute in Nagpur, India. Along with practicing medicine, Dr. Deepak has also lectured, mentored and trained students and medical residents in India during his lectureship. From time to time, he has participated in Radio talks in Dubai and has on occasion taken a spot in the newspapers like Khaleej Times and Gulf News, educating the people of Dubai and other Emirates of everyday medical matters.
Many of his diabetic patients have successfully gained complete control over their illness and are leading normal lives upon adhering to the routine provided by him. His scope of service as an Internist extends to management of different infectious conditions, hypertension management, thyroid issues, pulmonary and bronchial conditions, non-specific aches and pains and a vast array of conditions requiring in-patient care or intensive care.
Dr. Deepak has been a part of International Modern Hospital since 2017 and has achieved perfect insight and expertise in common issues faced by our patients. Him and the adjoining departments and medical staff of nurses and anesthetists are capable in handling almost any scenario with ease.
Spoken Languages:
English & Hindi
Types of Physician:
Full Time
CREDENTIALS:
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MBBS, NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur, India -
MD Medicine, Government Medical College, Nagpur, India -
TOTTAL Diabetic Training, Indore, India -
Certification in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, SDI, Nagpur, India
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
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Consultant Internal Medicine, Lata Mangeshkar Hospital, Nagpur, India -
Consultant Internal Medicine, Radha Krishna Hospital, Nagpur, India -
Consultant Internal Medicine, Avanti Cardiology Institute, Nagpur, India -
Specialist Internal Medicine & Intensive Care, Mure Memorial Hospital, Nagpur, India -
Lecturer, Department of Medicine, Mayo Hospital, Nagpur, India -
Lecturer, Indira Gandhi Government Medical College, Nagpur, India -
Medical Officer, Rural Health Centre, Nagpur, India
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
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Life Member of Association of Physicians of India
CLINICAL EXPERTISE:
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Diabetes & related complications -
Various infectious conditions; upper & lower respiratory, urinary, bloodstream infections & meningitis -
Illnesses like dengue, malaria, pneumonia & typhoid -
Thyroid & other hormonal issues -
Asthma & related complications -
Management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -
Cardiovascular conditions including palpitations, hypertension & chest pain -
Various gastrointestinal problems including stomach ulcers, bowel issues & chronic pain -
Kidney related conditions like stones & renal failure -
Rheumatic conditions like fibromyalgia & atrophy -
Neurological problems like Sciatica, headaches, migraines & dizziness etc. -
Preoperative assessments & post operative care -
Vaccination & Immunization guidance -
Periodic health checkups, preventive health care, wellness education & healthy lifestyle counseling
Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmad
Specialist General Surgeon
Profile
Clinical Expertise
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Dr. Jessy Cherian
Specialist General Surgeon
MBBS, MS(General Surgery)
Dr. Jessy Cherian, MBBS & Master in General Surgery, is a gold medalist & alumni of prestigious B.J Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra India & trained at Sassoon Hospital, Pune. Dr. Jessy Cherian has an excellent & impressive track record with around 24 years of practice in UAE, & India.
She started her career from Sassoon Hospital, Pune as Resident in 1993. She has worked at various hospitals in Kerala as Surgeon/Consultant Surgeon and obtained Specialist Surgeon License in Dubai in 2002 and is in active practice since then. Since 2016 she is a Community Doctor at IMH. She also runs a Surgical Specialty Clinic in Dubai since 2005.
Dr. Jessy is well experienced in initial diagnosis and preparation of patients for both conservative and elective surgical treatment & management. Her expertise in treating surgical ailments of lady patients is of great value, which she has demonstrated at her Specialty clinic.
- English
- Hindi
- Malayalam
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Pediatrics, OB/GY – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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Dr. Jessy Cherian
Specialist General Surgeon
MBBS, MS(General Surgery)
Dr. Jessy Cherian, MBBS & Master in General Surgery, is a gold medalist & alumni of prestigious B.J Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra India & trained at Sassoon Hospital, Pune. Dr. Jessy Cherian has an excellent & impressive track record with around 24 years of practice in UAE, & India.
She started her career from Sassoon Hospital, Pune as Resident in 1993. She has worked at various hospitals in Kerala as Surgeon/Consultant Surgeon and obtained Specialist Surgeon License in Dubai in 2002 and is in active practice since then. Since 2016 she is a Community Doctor at IMH. She also runs a Surgical Specialty Clinic in Dubai since 2005.
Dr. Jessy is well experienced in initial diagnosis and preparation of patients for both conservative and elective surgical treatment & management. Her expertise in treating surgical ailments of lady patients is of great value, which she has demonstrated at her Specialty clinic.
- English
- Hindi
- Malayalam
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Dr. Siva Malikireddy
Specialist General Surgeon
MBBS, MS (General Surgery),FMAS (Fellowship In Minimal Access Surgery)
Dr.Siva has immense experience in the field of General and Laparoscopic surgery. He has done his under graduate course at Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada, India. He has completed MS in General Surgery from VMU, Salem.
Dr. Siva has various research papers and clinical presentations to his accolade. He has served in various Tertiary Care Centers over the past seven years.
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Laparoscopic Hernia Repairs
- Head & Neck Surgeries
- Thyroidectomy
- Breast Surgery
- Stapler Hemorrhoidopexy
- All Types of Emergency & Traumatic Surgery
- Fistulectomy
- Lateral Anal Sphincterotomy
- Hydrocele
- Circumcision
- Oncology Surgeries
- Pilonidal Sinus Surgeries
- Perianal Surgeries
- Wound Management
- English
- Hindi
- Telugu
- Tamil
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Dr. Anoop Kumar Joshi
Specialist Gastroenterologist
MBBS, MD, DM (AIIMS)
Profile
Dr. Anoop Kumar Joshi pursued his Gastroenterology super specialization from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India. He worked as Consultant Gastroenterologist and Therapeutic Endoscopist for almost 15 years in an exclusive endoscopy centre at Kota, Rajasthan. He has managed a large number of OPD and Therapeutic Endoscopic procedures in last 20 years.He was the chairperson in many national conferences including Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG), Indian Association of Study of Liver (INASL) and Indian Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ISGE).
Clinical Expertise
- Gastroscopy
- Colonoscopy
- ERCP
- Stricture Dilatation including Achalsia Cardia
- Pancreaticobilliary intervention including stent placements and CBD – stone removal
- Pancreaticobilliary diseases evaluation by EUS
- Endoscopic management of acute and chronic GI-bleeding including varicel band ligation, injection therapy and clipping
- Polypectomy and colonoscopic management of polyps and malignancies
- Management of critically ill patients of acute liver failure and chronic liver disease including
Hepatitis-B and severe acute pancreatitis.
- Management of acute GI-bleeding I Acute and chronic liver diseases and IBD
- Therapeutic ERCP and Management of critically ill patients of pancreatitis
- Evaluation of functional bowel disorders
- English
- Hindi
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Dr. Anoop Kumar Joshi
Specialist Gastroenterologist
MBBS, MD, DM (AIIMS)
Profile
Dr. Anoop Kumar Joshi pursued his Gastroenterology super specialization from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India. He worked as Consultant Gastroenterologist and Therapeutic Endoscopist for almost 15 years in an exclusive endoscopy centre at Kota, Rajasthan. He has managed a large number of OPD and Therapeutic Endoscopic procedures in last 20 years.He was the chairperson in many national conferences including Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG), Indian Association of Study of Liver (INASL) and Indian Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ISGE).
Clinical Expertise
- Gastroscopy
- Colonoscopy
- ERCP
- Stricture Dilatation including Achalsia Cardia
- Pancreaticobilliary intervention including stent placements and CBD – stone removal
- Pancreaticobilliary diseases evaluation by EUS
- Endoscopic management of acute and chronic GI-bleeding including varicel band ligation, injection therapy and clipping
- Polypectomy and colonoscopic management of polyps and malignancies
- Management of critically ill patients of acute liver failure and chronic liver disease including
Hepatitis-B and severe acute pancreatitis.
- Management of acute GI-bleeding I Acute and chronic liver diseases and IBD
- Therapeutic ERCP and Management of critically ill patients of pancreatitis
- Evaluation of functional bowel disorders
- English
- Hindi
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Ms. Swapna Mary John
Clinical Dietitian
Ms. Swapna Mary John obtained her post graduation in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics from Bharathiar University, India, and completed her Bachelor degree from Mahathmagandhi University, India. She has more than 4 years of experience in clinical dietetics field and worked as clinical Dietitian in Fortis Hospital, Bangaluru, India and Vikram Hospital, Bangaluru, India.Ms.Swapna received post graduation internship from Manipal Hospital, Bangaluru, India.
She is a member of Indian Dietetic association. She has rich experience of planning therapeutic diets and counseling IP and OPD patients considering their requirement.
- Assess patients and advising on medical nutrition therapy for different medical conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disese, obesity, kidney failure, eating disorder, cancer, post surgery, gastrointestinal disorders, bariatric surgeries, Food allergy, Food intolerance
- Advising on diet management during Pregnancy and lactation
- Advising on adopting healthier life style changes for better health and well being
- Monitor nutritional requirement of outpatients and in patients through standard care and practice
- Review the impact of nutrient and dietary therapies
- English
- Malayalam
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Ms. Swapna Mary John
Clinical Dietitian
Ms. Swapna Mary John obtained her post graduation in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics from Bharathiar University, India, and completed her Bachelor degree from Mahathmagandhi University, India. She has more than 4 years of experience in clinical dietetics field and worked as clinical Dietitian in Fortis Hospital, Bangaluru, India and Vikram Hospital, Bangaluru, India.Ms.Swapna received post graduation internship from Manipal Hospital, Bangaluru, India.
She is a member of Indian Dietetic association. She has rich experience of planning therapeutic diets and counseling IP and OPD patients considering their requirement.
- Assess patients and advising on medical nutrition therapy for different medical conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disese, obesity, kidney failure, eating disorder, cancer, post surgery, gastrointestinal disorders, bariatric surgeries, Food allergy, Food intolerance
- Advising on diet management during Pregnancy and lactation
- Advising on adopting healthier life style changes for better health and well being
- Monitor nutritional requirement of outpatients and in patients through standard care and practice
- Review the impact of nutrient and dietary therapies
- English
- Malayalam
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Dr. Rajiv Singla
Specialist Dermatologist
Profile
Dr. Rajiv Singla has over 15 years of UAE experience in dermatology and cosmetology. He completed MBBS from Dayanand Medical College in Ludhiana, India and Post graduate from Government Medical College and Rajindra Hospital in Patiala, Punjab.Before moving to the UAE, Dr. Singla has worked as a Registrar in PGIMS Rohtak.Dr. Rajiv Singla is a member of IADVL (Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists)
and ACSI (Association of Cutaneous Surgeons of India).
Clinical Expertise
- Mesotherapy for Facial Rejuvenation, Hair loss and Acne Scars
- Chemical Peels
- Intralesional Therapeutic Injections (Keloid, Alopecia Areata & Recurrent Warts)
- Platelet rich Plasma (PRP) for Hair loss, Facial Rejuvenation and Acne Scars
- Radiofrequency Micro-needling for Skin Tightening, Wrinkles and Acne Scars
- Minor Dermatological Procedures (Cryotherapy & Electrocautery for Warts, Corns and other benign lesion)
- English
- Hindi
- Urdu
- Punjabi
- Arabic (Basic)
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Dr. Rajiv Singla
Specialist Dermatologist
Profile
Dr. Rajiv Singla has over 15 years of UAE experience in dermatology and cosmetology. He completed MBBS from Dayanand Medical College in Ludhiana, India and Post graduate from Government Medical College and Rajindra Hospital in Patiala, Punjab.Before moving to the UAE, Dr. Singla has worked as a Registrar in PGIMS Rohtak.Dr. Rajiv Singla is a member of IADVL (Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists)
and ACSI (Association of Cutaneous Surgeons of India).
Clinical Expertise
- Mesotherapy for Facial Rejuvenation, Hair loss and Acne Scars
- Chemical Peels
- Intralesional Therapeutic Injections (Keloid, Alopecia Areata & Recurrent Warts)
- Platelet rich Plasma (PRP) for Hair loss, Facial Rejuvenation and Acne Scars
- Radiofrequency Micro-needling for Skin Tightening, Wrinkles and Acne Scars
- Minor Dermatological Procedures (Cryotherapy & Electrocautery for Warts, Corns and other benign lesion)
- English
- Hindi
- Urdu
- Punjabi
- Arabic (Basic)
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Dr. Wael Richane
Specialist Cardiovascular Surgeon
Inter University Diploma of Medical Specialty in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery D.I.M (PhD. in medicine) Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Wael has over 20 years of rich experience in cardiovascular surgery from reputed hospitals in France, Syria, Poland, and the UAE.
He has performed more than 7200 cardio-vascular and thoracic operations of different types and in different situations (elective, urgent and emergent); 4000 coronaries, 1000 valvulars, 700 pediatrics under one year, 500 thoracic, 1000 vascular.
He has worked as Consultant Cardio-Vascular Surgeon with various Hospitals such as
- Al Sharq Hospital – Fujairah, UAE
- High Technology University Hospital – Tbilisi, Georgia
- Private Hospitals – Damascus, Syria
- American Hospital – Paris, France
- Center of Heart Diseases – Zabrze, Poland
- Al-Assad University Hospital – Damascus, Syria
- Tichrin Military Hospital, Syria
- Varicose veins treatment (sclerotherapy or surgery)
- Treatment of diseases of the arteries and veins
- Ischemia treatment
- Pre cardiac surgery consultation & Post cardiac surgery followup
- Care and treatment for congenital heart defects in children
- Aid in Thoracic Surgery
- English
- Arabic
- French
- Polish
Contact US
Appointment : +971 44 06 3000
Emergency :+971 44 06 33333
info@imh.ae
Working Hours
Weekdays (OPD) – 9:00 AM to to 7.00 PM
Pediatrics, OB/GY – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday – Friday Clinics (9 AM to 5 PM)
Emergency – 24*7
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Dr. Wael Richane
Specialist Cardiovascular Surgeon
Inter University Diploma of Medical Specialty in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery D.I.M (PhD. in medicine) Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Wael has over 20 years of rich experience in cardiovascular surgery from reputed hospitals in France, Syria, Poland, and the UAE.
He has performed more than 7200 cardio-vascular and thoracic operations of different types and in different situations (elective, urgent and emergent); 4000 coronaries, 1000 valvulars, 700 pediatrics under one year, 500 thoracic, 1000 vascular.
He has worked as Consultant Cardio-Vascular Surgeon with various Hospitals such as
- Al Sharq Hospital – Fujairah, UAE
- High Technology University Hospital – Tbilisi, Georgia
- Private Hospitals – Damascus, Syria
- American Hospital – Paris, France
- Center of Heart Diseases – Zabrze, Poland
- Al-Assad University Hospital – Damascus, Syria
- Tichrin Military Hospital, Syria
- Varicose veins treatment (sclerotherapy or surgery)
- Treatment of diseases of the arteries and veins
- Ischemia treatment
- Pre cardiac surgery consultation & Post cardiac surgery followup
- Care and treatment for congenital heart defects in children
- Aid in Thoracic Surgery
- English
- Arabic
- French
- Polish
Contact US
Appointment : +971 44 06 3000
Emergency :+971 44 06 33333
info@imh.ae
Working Hours
Weekdays (OPD) – 9:00 AM to to 7.00 PM
Pediatrics, OB/GY – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday – Friday Clinics (9 AM to 5 PM)
Emergency – 24*7
- Navigate Departments
Dr. Meera T. Anto
Specialist Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Meera Thekekkara Anto is a highly skilled Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist with a wealth of experience in the field. She has honed her surgical and medical expertise in obstetrics and gynecology over the course of 10 years, developing exceptional skills in the management of a wide range of issues. Her meritorious background and consistent dedication to her goal of helping women make her an exceptional choice for women seeking specialized medical care.
Dr. Meera’s impressive experience is not limited to her work in Dubai. She has worked with numerous reputable hospitals and medical colleges in India, where she has been successful with a range of procedures and a vast variety of cases. Her diverse experience includes working with both rural and urban populations, allowing her to develop a wide range of skills and expertise. Dr. Meera’s impressive career has also included working at prestigious institutions such as the Christian Medical College, Vellore in India, which is one of the best medical institutes in the country. Her experience in these top-tier healthcare facilities has further honed her skills and expertise. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Meera has also been a professor of gynecology, training and educating many students to become exceptional medical professionals. Her dedication to teaching and grooming future doctors is a testament to her leadership skills and commitment to the medical field. During her time as an assistant professor in India, she was actively involved in managerial and patient affairs, which helped her further develop her leadership skills. Dr. Meera’s ability to balance her clinical practice with academia has made her a well-rounded doctor with a vast pool of knowledge.
Dr. Meera’s expertise in Obstetrics and Gynecology extends to a wide range of areas, from normal to high-risk deliveries and antenatal and postnatal care to a diverse range of surgical procedures. She is experienced in handling large workloads and difficult cases, including cervical and ovarian cancers, cysts, tumors, and disorders of the female reproductive tract. Her expertise also extends to fertility and IVF, and she can conduct a fertility workup followed by infertility treatment and management. Dr. Meera’s skill set is not limited to these areas. She can provide all sorts of gynecological and obstetrical support, from contraceptive counseling to menopausal management. She is highly trained in minimally invasive surgery, a technique that allows for less scarring, less pain, and quicker recovery times. This expertise makes her an excellent choice for patients seeking surgical solutions to gynecological and obstetrical issues. Dr. Meera’s fellowship in cosmetic gynecology from Dubai and certification in minimally invasive surgery from India also make her highly skilled in the niche area of cosmetic gynecology. This area of specialization involves enhancement and reconstructive surgeries primarily for the vaginal structure, including labiaplasty, vaginoplasty, hymenoplasty, and clitoral hood reduction. Dr. Meera’s expertise in this area allows her to provide safe and effective solutions to patients seeking cosmetic gynecological procedures.
Overall, Dr. Meera Thekekkara Anto’s broad range of expertise, including her skills in minimally invasive surgery and cosmetic gynecology, make her an exceptional Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist in Dubai. Her dedication to patient care and her commitment to staying up to date with the latest medical advances make her a trusted choice for anyone seeking specialized medical care.
Dr. Meera has been practicing in Dubai for the past 5 years, where she has access to the latest medical equipment and technology in our facility. This enables her to provide her patients with the best possible care using the most advanced medical techniques. She works in close collaboration with a team of highly skilled nurses, anesthetists, technicians, and other medical professionals to ensure that her patients receive comprehensive and holistic care. Patients who seek her help can be confident that they are receiving the best possible care from a highly skilled and compassionate medical professional.
Spoken Languages:
English, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada & Tamil
Types of Physician:
Full Time
CREDENTIALS:
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MD, Higher Medical University, Plovdiv, Bulgaria -
MS Obstetrics and Gynecology, A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore, India
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
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Specialist Obstetrics and Gynecology, Modern Family Clinic, Dubai, UAE -
Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology, Holy Family Medical Centre, Trichur, India -
Asst. Professor, Mount Zion Medical College, Adoor, India -
Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology, New Priyadarshini Hospital, Mysore, India -
Visiting Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mediwave IVF and Infertility Centre, Mysore, India -
Senior Resident, CMC Medical College, Vellore, India -
Senior Resident, J.S.S. Medical College, Mysore, India
CLINICAL EXPERTISE & SERVICES OFFERED:
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Comprehensive gynecological workup -
Normal deliveries -
Instrumental deliveries (forceps and ventouse) -
C-Sections -
Antenatal management -
High-risk patient management -
Postpartum sterilization -
Vaginal hysterectomies -
Hysteroscopy -
Laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy -
Diagnostic laparoscopy -
Endometrial sampling -
Dilation and evacuation -
Fractional curettage -
IUCD insertion -
Colposcopy procedures -
Management of emergencies like eclampsia, post partum hemorrhage, ruptured ectopic pregnancies, obstetric shock -
IVF and fertility consultation
Dr. Meera T. Anto
Specialist Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Meera Thekekkara Anto is a highly skilled Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist with a wealth of experience in the field. She has honed her surgical and medical expertise in obstetrics and gynecology over the course of 10 years, developing exceptional skills in the management of a wide range of issues. Her meritorious background and consistent dedication to her goal of helping women make her an exceptional choice for women seeking specialized medical care.
Dr. Meera’s impressive experience is not limited to her work in Dubai. She has worked with numerous reputable hospitals and medical colleges in India, where she has been successful with a range of procedures and a vast variety of cases. Her diverse experience includes working with both rural and urban populations, allowing her to develop a wide range of skills and expertise. Dr. Meera’s impressive career has also included working at prestigious institutions such as the Christian Medical College, Vellore in India, which is one of the best medical institutes in the country. Her experience in these top-tier healthcare facilities has further honed her skills and expertise. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Meera has also been a professor of gynecology, training and educating many students to become exceptional medical professionals. Her dedication to teaching and grooming future doctors is a testament to her leadership skills and commitment to the medical field. During her time as an assistant professor in India, she was actively involved in managerial and patient affairs, which helped her further develop her leadership skills. Dr. Meera’s ability to balance her clinical practice with academia has made her a well-rounded doctor with a vast pool of knowledge.
Dr. Meera’s expertise in Obstetrics and Gynecology extends to a wide range of areas, from normal to high-risk deliveries and antenatal and postnatal care to a diverse range of surgical procedures. She is experienced in handling large workloads and difficult cases, including cervical and ovarian cancers, cysts, tumors, and disorders of the female reproductive tract. Her expertise also extends to fertility and IVF, and she can conduct a fertility workup followed by infertility treatment and management. Dr. Meera’s skill set is not limited to these areas. She can provide all sorts of gynecological and obstetrical support, from contraceptive counseling to menopausal management. She is highly trained in minimally invasive surgery, a technique that allows for less scarring, less pain, and quicker recovery times. This expertise makes her an excellent choice for patients seeking surgical solutions to gynecological and obstetrical issues. Dr. Meera’s fellowship in cosmetic gynecology from Dubai and certification in minimally invasive surgery from India also make her highly skilled in the niche area of cosmetic gynecology. This area of specialization involves enhancement and reconstructive surgeries primarily for the vaginal structure, including labiaplasty, vaginoplasty, hymenoplasty, and clitoral hood reduction. Dr. Meera’s expertise in this area allows her to provide safe and effective solutions to patients seeking cosmetic gynecological procedures.
Overall, Dr. Meera Thekekkara Anto’s broad range of expertise, including her skills in minimally invasive surgery and cosmetic gynecology, make her an exceptional Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist in Dubai. Her dedication to patient care and her commitment to staying up to date with the latest medical advances make her a trusted choice for anyone seeking specialized medical care.
Dr. Meera has been practicing in Dubai for the past 5 years, where she has access to the latest medical equipment and technology in our facility. This enables her to provide her patients with the best possible care using the most advanced medical techniques. She works in close collaboration with a team of highly skilled nurses, anesthetists, technicians, and other medical professionals to ensure that her patients receive comprehensive and holistic care. Patients who seek her help can be confident that they are receiving the best possible care from a highly skilled and compassionate medical professional.
Spoken Languages:
English, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada & Tamil
Types of Physician:
Full Time
CREDENTIALS:
-
MD, Higher Medical University, Plovdiv, Bulgaria -
MS Obstetrics and Gynecology, A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore, India
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
-
Specialist Obstetrics and Gynecology, Modern Family Clinic, Dubai, UAE -
Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology, Holy Family Medical Centre, Trichur, India -
Asst. Professor, Mount Zion Medical College, Adoor, India -
Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology, New Priyadarshini Hospital, Mysore, India -
Visiting Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mediwave IVF and Infertility Centre, Mysore, India -
Senior Resident, CMC Medical College, Vellore, India -
Senior Resident, J.S.S. Medical College, Mysore, India
CLINICAL EXPERTISE & SERVICES OFFERED:
-
Comprehensive gynecological workup -
Normal deliveries -
Instrumental deliveries (forceps and ventouse) -
C-Sections -
Antenatal management -
High-risk patient management -
Postpartum sterilization -
Vaginal hysterectomies -
Hysteroscopy -
Laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy -
Diagnostic laparoscopy -
Endometrial sampling -
Dilation and evacuation -
Fractional curettage -
IUCD insertion -
Colposcopy procedures -
Management of emergencies like eclampsia, post partum hemorrhage, ruptured ectopic pregnancies, obstetric shock -
IVF and fertility consultation
Dr. Pranjali Singh
Specialist Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Pranjali Singh is an exceptional veteran in Obstetrics and Gynecology and renowned Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgeon. With more than 15 years of experience, she is one of our most established and prodigal doctors.
Dr. Pranjali finished her MBBS from the esteemed Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India in 2005, following her MS in Obstetrics and Gynecology from the prestigious Byramjee Jeejabhoy Medical College, Ahmedabad, India in 2010. She further pursued DNB in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2013.
Following her passion in this field, Dr. Pranjali underwent vigorous training in minimally access gynecological surgery and successfully obtained her Diploma in “Advanced Minimal Access Surgery’ from Sunrise Hospital, India. She has further enhanced her clinical acumen and laparoscopic operative skill by obtaining her fellowship in Minimally Access Surgery at World Laparoscopy Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Dr. Pranjali has practiced in various luminary medical institutes in India such as the B.J. Medical College in Ahmedabad; District Women Hospital in Dehradun; Queen Mary Hospital and Era’s Lucknow Medical Hospital in Lucknow.
Dr. Pranjali has attended numerous workshops, conferences and has affiliations with various medical organizations and communities. Her medical expertise is diverse ranging from providing basic life support to carrying complex procedures. Vaginal deliveries, C-Sections, hysterectomies are all examples of her vast skillset.
Dr. Pranjali believes that each woman deserves the opportunity to have a natural childbirth experience and always encourages natural birth. For this very reason and her caring nature, she is liked by all her patients.
Spoken Languages:
English & Hindi
Types of Physician:
Full Time
CREDENTIALS:
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MBBS, K.M.C, Manipal, India -
MS Obstetrics and Gynecology, B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, India -
DNB Obstetrics and Gynecology -
Diploma in “Advanced Minimal Access Surgery’ , Sunrise Hospital, India -
Fellowship in Minimally Access Surgery at World Laparoscopy Hospital, New Delhi, India.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
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B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, India -
District Women Hospital, Dehradun, India -
Queen Mary Hospital KGMU, Lucknow, India -
Civil Hospital, Lucknow, India -
Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Lucknow, India
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
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European Society of Gynecological Endoscopy (ESGE) -
The Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecological Societies of India (FOGSI) -
Lucknow Obstetrics and Gynecology Society (LOGS) -
Uttar Pradesh Medical Council (UPMC)
CLINICAL EXPERTISE & SERVICES OFFERED:
- gynecology
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Laparoscopy:
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Laparoscopic Myomectomy for fibroids -
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy for abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Fibroids, Endometriosis -
Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy -
Laparoscopic Endometriosis Surgery -
Emergency laparoscopic procedures for Ectopic Pregnancy and Ovarian Torsion -
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
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Hysteroscopy:
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Diagnostic Hysteroscopy -
Hysteroscopic Polypectomy -
Hysteroscopic Myomectomy for intrauterine fibroids -
Hysteroscopic Septal Resection
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Other Gynecological Problems:
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) – Medical management and laparoscopic drilling -
Abnormal Menstrual Bleeding -
Menopausal Symptoms & Hormone Replacement Therapies -
Recurrent Genital Tract & UTI Infections -
Adolescence Gynecology -
Investigation and Management of Infertility -
Contraception Services -
Screening for Gynecological Malignancies -
Cervical Screening (Pap Smear), Colposcopy, cervical Biopsy, Cryotherapy, LEEP -
Transabdominal & Transvaginal Gynecological Surgery
- obstetrics
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Normal Vaginal Delivery, Forceps & Vacuum Delivery, Caesarean Section Delivery -
Vaginal Birth After C-Section -
High Risk Pregnancy (Pregnancy Induced Hypertension, Diabetes in Pregnancy, IUGR, Twins) -
Cervical Cerclage to Prevent Preterm Labor -
Antepartum, Intrapartum & Postpartum Management of High Risk Pregnancy -
Management of Hemorrhage, Ruptures, Eclampsia
Headache Clinic: Different Types Of Headaches, Symptoms, and Treatment
Most of us have experienced headaches from time to time. It is a very common ailment that happens for different reasons. There are many types of headaches that require specific treatments. While some headaches are minor and can be managed with home remedies, there are a few that require immediate medical attention.
Headache or head pain is often difficult to describe. You may experience symptoms like throbbing or squeezing that is constant or intermittent, mild or intense. Headaches can be located to one part of the face or head or maybe spread out, involving the whole head.
If you regularly suffer from headaches, doctors recommend getting it checked. Once the type of headache is identified, our specialists can recommend the right treatment to manage and prevent them.
So what causes headaches? Let us find out.
Understanding headaches
People experience headaches as a result of a mix of signals between their brain, nerves, and blood vessels. The pain originates from the tissues surrounding the skull or brain. When the tissues, bones, and muscles that encase the skull, eyes, ears, or the meninges tissue covering the brain are inflamed or irritated, it switches on and sends pain signals to the brain.
Headaches are generally classified into 3 categories-
- Primary headaches
- Secondary headaches
- Cranial neuralgias, facial pain, and other headaches
People may experience one or more types of headaches at a time. Through a series of tests, our specialists will diagnose the reason for your headache and accordingly proceed with the treatment plan.
People generally experience headaches due to illness, stress, or genetic factors. Illnesses like the common cold, fevers, infections of the throat, nose, ear, or teeth, inflammation of the sinuses can cause throbbing headaches requiring a variety of treatments.
Common causes of headaches include infections, colds, and fevers. Headaches are also common with conditions like sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses), throat infection or an ear infection, or rarely, a sign of a more serious medical problem. Sometimes, headaches can also be a sign of more serious infection like meningitis (inflammation of the meninges) requiring immediate attention and treatment.
Stress headaches are simpler and can be effectively managed with lifestyle changes. According to WHO 1 in 20 people in developed nations suffer from daily tension headaches. Work stress, poor posture, changes in sleeping patterns, etc are the usual causes of stress headaches. However, people suffering from emotional stress, depression, and substance addiction may also experience severe headaches, which can only be managed by tending to the underlying mental and emotional issues.
Headaches triggered by genetics, especially migraine headaches tend to run in families. Such headaches may appear during childhood or early adolescent years. 90% of these children or teens suffering from migraines have immediate family members suffering from similar headaches. For instance, children born to a couple who has a history of migraines have a 70% chance of having them too.
Primary headaches
A primary headache occurs due to overactivity or when there is an issue with pain-sensitive structures in your head. These aches are not a symptom of other underlying diseases. Headaches due to tension, migraine, and cluster headaches are some of the common types of primary headaches. Hormonal headaches and exercise headaches also fall under this category. Let’s learn more about them-
Tension headache
Tension Headaches are one of the most common types of headaches affecting adults and teens. People experiencing mild to moderate pain that comes and goes without other symptoms are diagnosed with tension headache. Studies also show that women are more prone to tension headaches than men.
Migraine
People suffering from migraine headaches describe it as a pounding, throbbing pain that lasts from 3 to 4 hours. Patients usually experience this severe pain one to four times a month along with other symptoms like nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach troubles, and sensitivity to light, noise, or smells. Migraine is found to affect both adults and children. Before reaching puberty, both boys and girls are equally affected by this condition. However, after puberty, women are once again more prone to pain than men.
Cluster headaches
Cluster headaches appear as an intense, piercing, and burning pain behind or around the eye. These headaches are quite severe and can be constant or throbbing, making the person suffering from it quite restless during an attack. They are called cluster headaches as they appear in groups. People suffering from cluster headaches experience it 1 to 3 times a day, lasting from 2 weeks to 3 months. Each attack may be 15 minutes to 3 hours long. This type of headache is more common among men in their late 20s. Children and women are also prone to it, although it’s not very common.
Chronic Daily Headaches
Chronic headaches are the type of headaches that occur 15 days or more in a month for 3 months or longer. These headaches may last up to 4 hours a day, rendering the patient unable to carry on with their work or routines. Chronic migraine, chronic tension headache, daily persistent headache, sinus headaches, and Hemicrania continua are types of aches that fall under this category.
Exercise Headaches
As the name suggests, exercise headaches occur as a result of working out. When a person is active, the muscles on their neck, neck, and scalp require more blood. To meet this new demand, the associated blood vessels swell. As a result, they may experience pulsating pain on both sides of their head that can last anywhere between 5 minutes to 48 hours.
Hormone Headaches
Shifting hormone levels in a person’s body can trigger headaches. Hormones generally occur during periods, pregnancy and menopause. Treatments like hormone replacement therapy and taking birth control pills can also trigger this kind of headache. Some women experience headaches 2 days before their period or during the first 3 days after it starts. This particular headache is termed menstrual migraines.
Secondary headaches
Secondary headaches occur due to an underlying structural or infectious problem in the head or neck. Headaches can occur due to a broad group of medical conditions ranging from infected sinus, infected ears, or teeth to life-threatening situations like brain infections like encephalitis or meningitis.
Traumatic headaches that occur post-concussion also fall under secondary headaches. Headaches that occur as a result of substance abuse and excessive use of pain medications are also grouped under secondary headaches. For instance, the “hangover” headaches people experience due to the consumption of too much alcohol is a secondary headache. Here alcohol is broken down into ethanol in your body, which enters your bloodstream and causes headaches through vasodilation. It also causes dehydration, which can also trigger a headache.
Cranial neuralgias, facial pain, and other headaches
The word neuralgia translates as ‘nerve pain’, which is exactly what this kind of headache is about. Cranial neuralgia is caused due to the inflammation of one of the 12 cranial nerves originating from the brain, that control the muscles and carry sensory signals such as pain to and from the head and neck. One of the most commonly recognized cranial neuralgia is the trigeminal neuralgia that affects the cranial nerve V. As it is the sensory nerve that supplies the face, any irritation or inflammation of this nerve can cause intense facial pain.
Diagnosis and treatment of headaches
If you are a person who regularly experiences headaches, we recommend you to visit our neurology hospital in Dubai for a comprehensive checkup. Our doctors can expertly diagnose the type of headache you are suffering from with or without the need for tests. Tests like CT scan, MRI, or EEG are prescribed in case of possible cranial issues. During your appointment, our doctors will also listen to your pain descriptions and take your personal and family’s medical history into consideration for error-free diagnosis.
Most primary headaches can be effectively managed through home remedies and basic pain medications. You may also have to make some lifestyle changes like reducing the use of caffeine or maintaining a healthy sleep routine. In case of secondary headaches or cranial neuralgia, you may have to undergo longer treatments or surgical intervention as needed.
So book your appointment at our headache clinic in Dubai today and get your condition checked at the earliest. Improve the quality of your life by saying goodbye to painful and irritating headaches.
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