Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery Dubai

Specialist in cardiology Dr. Ahmed T. A. Gabroun began his career in 1994 after earning his medical degree from Tripoli Medical University in Libya. He received his membership from the Scottish and British Royal College of Physicians. In 2008, he earned a certificate and a diploma in health care management. His other degree is an SMBA in Business and Management from the Metropolitan School of London. He has been a member and fellow of the American Heart Association since 2003 and a professional associate since 2010, and he serves as the Middle East region's faculty member. He serves as the faculty physician for the cardiology department's final year at Dubai Medical College. He teaches at MBRU as an Associate Professor. His accomplishments include cardiac rehabilitation programmes and echo-online initiatives that helped the department at Rashid Hospital improve its standard of care. His areas of expertise include preventive cardiology, ischemic heart disease, hypertension management, and cardiac non-invasive diagnostic procedures. Dr. Gabroun has a background in research and teaching, and he has presented his work at national and international meetings and in peer-reviewed journals. His interests also include health care accreditation and quality management. View Profile

After completing his residency and earning a Master's Degree in Surgery - Neurosurgery, Prof. Amr El Shawarbi left Alexandria University with an MBBch in 1992. He then started working as an assistant lecturer in 1998. Later, he finished his Ph.D., Fellowship, and Scholarship at Hannover's Nordstadt Hospital. He graduated from Lower Saxony, aka Niedersachsen, with a Ph.D./MD in Neurosurgery and the Facharzt in 2003. (German Board for Neurosurgery). He served as a Consultant Neurosurgeon at the International Neuroscience Institute in Hannover, Germany, from October 2006 to the present. In November 2006, Prof. El Shawarbi joined Tawam Hospital as the department's head of neurosurgery. Later, he was appointed Medical Director for Neuroscience at SEHA, where he pioneered complex spine surgery, skull base surgery, the creation of the organization's first stroke programme, paediatric neurosurgery, and neuromodulation. Additionally, Professor El Shawarbi has held the positions of President of the Emirates Neuroscience Society, Vice President of the World Federation of Neuroscience Societies, and President of the Pan Arab Neurosurgical Society. He has published widely both domestically and internationally. ed View Profile

A consultant orthopaedic surgeon trained in the UK, Andrew Foggitt attended Liverpool University Medical School before completing his orthopaedic and surgical residency in the Wessex area of the South of England. In November 2002, he accepted a Consultant position in Winchester, UK, as a General Orthopedic Surgeon with a specialty interest in foot and ankle surgery after passing the orthopaedic exit exam in 2000. This was a new position, so he established a foot and ankle service. Because it was so successful, he had to give up his general orthopaedic practise to focus solely on foot and ankle surgery. He did this for more than 19 years before moving to the Burjeel Hospital in Dubai full-time to serve the local population's foot and ankle needs. In addition to nurses, physiotherapists, podiatrists, orthotists, and a committed back-room team, he is supported by an integrated hospital team that offers a holistic service. They will help you through your hospital stay. He is looking forward to offering you individualised care for your foot and ankle issues. View Profile

Board-certified in orthopaedic trauma surgery and sports medicine, Prof. Dr. Erik Hohmann is a German. He received his education and training in South Africa and is a consultant orthopaedic and trauma surgeon. In Munich, Germany, he finished a fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine under the tutelage of Prof. Andreas Imhoff. He has a higher academic Medical Doctorate in Orthopedic Sports Medicine Biomechanics in addition to a PhD in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow and board-certified in orthopaedics, trauma surgery, and sports medicine (FRCS, FRCS Tr & Orth). Previously, Dr. Erik held positions as both a Consultant Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeon at Rockhampton Hospital and a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Queensland in Australia, where he specialised in arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, and complex knee and shoulder reconstructions. He is presently a Professor at the School of Medicine at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. Additionally, he has been an editor for the Journal of Arthroscopy and Related Research (Editor in Chief James Lubowitz) for the past seven years, a member of the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sports' Editorial Board for the past ten years, and a member of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery's review committee (JAOOS). He has written five books, ten book chapters, and more than 200 journal articles in the area of orthopaedic sports medicine. He has worked as a team doctor for a number of professional and semiprofessional sports organisations over the past 22 years, as well as for individual athletes. View Profile

At Burjeel Hospital Dubai, Dr. Ashkan is a vascular surgeon with more than 35 years of experience. With a focus on varicose veins, diabetic feet, chronic wounds, and vascular and endovascular procedures, his clinical practise covers all facets of vascular surgery. He is an expert in both conventional surgical methods and minimally invasive and laser techniques. View Profile

One of the top consultants in medical oncology and clinical haematology in the United States is Dr. Ed Ashtar. He has more than 20 years of experience and is triple American Board Certified. He completed a Residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Kentucky Medical Center before earning his Diploma of Human Medicine with honours from Aleppo University's Faculty of Medicine (UKMC). At Whitesburg Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation, he received awards for Outstanding Resident Performance of the Year 1997 and Best Physician of the Year 1999–2000. (MCHC). He eventually relocated to Bethesda, Maryland's National Cancer Institute (NCI) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) where he finished his fellowship and conducted clinical research in hematology/oncology. During his fellowship, he received numerous honours, including the ASCO Foundation Merit Award in 2007. He also rose to the position of Chief of Fellows. He participated in a number of US research studies and served as a co-investigator on several cancer treatment protocols. He contributed significantly to a number of ASCO presentations and publications at NIH/NCI. In 2008, Dr. Ed Ashtar finally transitioned to a private practise. He was the leader of two significant organisations: the Cancer Professionals of Greater Washington in Northern Virginia/Maryland and the Hematology and Oncology Professional Association in Pennsylvania. In 2017, he eventually relocated to Dubai where he has since worked in a number of oncology clinics and hospitals, practising and offering cutting-edge care. View Profile

Currently, Dr. Alrawi oversees Burjeel Holdings' oncology services in the MENA and UAE. He is in charge of palliative care, research, and tertiary referral cancer centres for the entire UAE. Dr. Alrawi oversaw highly specialised surgical oncology subspecialties like colorectal, breast, head and neck, urology, gynaecological, sarcoma/melanoma, and peritoneal surface malignancy at Alzahra Hospital in the centre of Dubai, which served as the hospital's tertiary referral cancer centre for the entire UAE. Dr. Alrawi held the positions of Interim Chair of the Department of Surgery and Chief of the Surgical Oncology Division at Tawam Hospital from October 2013 to September 2015. Tawam Hospital is associated with John Hopkins Medical System. Gastrointestinal oncology, which includes surgery of the oesophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, colon, and endocrine systems like the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenals, is Dr. Alrawi's primary area of interest. The Royal Free Hospital at the University of London, Ninewells Hospital at the University of Dundee, and Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo are just a few of the academic institutions across the nation where Dr. Alrawi completed his surgical oncology training. Dr. Alrawi is a medical professional with the American Board of Certification who finished his fellowships in head and neck surgery and surgical oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (NCI) in 2006. View Profile

Consultant Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Sameer Diwale practises at Saudi German Hospitals in Dubai's Department of Cardiac Surgery. He has performed about 7000 successful heart surgeries and has almost two decades of experience in this field. In bypass surgery (CABG), he excels at performing total arterial grafts and beating heart (off pump) grafts, which results in superior graft patency for many years. He had been a guest physician at the Mayo Clinic in the United States. Dr. Sameer treats a lot of patients from other countries and is highly regarded by patients from the CIS (Central Asian) and South-Central African nations. View Profile

Neurology and neuroscience expert Dr. Sarmad is also a well-respected consultant. With more than 40 years of experience, he is one of the top neurologists in the area. He gained his clinical and teaching experience in the United Kingdom at some of the most renowned hospitals and clinics in the entire world. His all-encompassing approach to patient care guarantees that they get the best possible diagnosis and course of action for their pathology, allowing them to thrive despite their difficult conditions. Each year, he helps tens of thousands of patients with neurological diseases and strokes. View Profile

Nephrology specialist Dr. Rachna Sahityani, MD, practises in Poughkeepsie, New York, and has over 24 years of experience. In 1998, she received her degree from Dr. SN Medical College at the University of Rajasthan. She has ties to hospitals like St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center and Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall. She is presently working in Dubai's Saudi German Hospital. She specialises in the assessment and treatment of proteinuria and nephrotic syndrome, hematuria, kidney transplant and related diseases, glomerular diseases, diabetic kidney disease, all stages of chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), difficult-to-control blood pressure, management and prevention of recurrent kidney stones, and cystic kidney diseases and hereditary kidney diseases. Expert in all forms of dialysis, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, SCUF, SLED, and CRRT, Offer an ultrasound-guided kidney biopsy so that various kidney diseases can be managed effectively. View Profile