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Dr. Mustafa Saif is an Internal Medicine Specialist with over 20 years of experience in the medical field.His journey began in the year 2001 with a medical degree from MGM Medical College Mumbai, India. Building upon this foundation, he pursued specialised training with post-graduation in Internal Medicine from Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai and a diploma in haematology and bacteriology from HN Hospital, Mumbai. Additionally, he holds a diploma in Critical Care from Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai.In 2019, Dr. Mustafa achieved Fellowship status with the Royal College of Physicians (UK), marking a significant milestone in his career. His expertise is particularly notable in managing acute medical emergencies, a skill honed during his tenure in the Emergency department at Rashid Hospital, Dubai. Before joining Dubai London Hospital, he worked for nine years at Aster Hospital Mankhool as a specialist in Internal Medicine and the Head of the Emergency department team including 12 emergency doctors and 30 nurses.His professional interests extend to diverse areas including diabetes, infectious diseases, and haematology. Dr. Mustafa is also deeply committed to medical education. He is a dedicated teacher and mentor for the core medical training program of the Members of the Royal College of Physicians, UK. Moreover, he is recognised as a certified ACLS instructor, further enhancing his contributions to medical training and emergency care.Dr. Mustafa has contributed to medical research by publishing a thesis on ‘Extrapyramidal Disorders in Chronic Liver Disease Patients with MRI and MR spectroscopic Correlation.’His memberships in the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) in the UK signify his commitment to healthcare excellence on national and global scales.Dr. Mustafa also expanded emergency protocols to cover acute coronary syndrome (ACS), stroke, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), and status asthmaticus, ensuring rapid responses and improved patient outcomes. Exemplifying his dedication to holistic patient care, beyond the hospital confines, he embarked on a remarkable journey to summit Mount Kilimanjaro, as a source of inspiration, physical and mental resilience for his patients. An article posted in Gulf News featured this accomplishment as a testament to promote fitness.Dr. Mustafa Saif was recognized as a UAE frontline hero during the COVID-19 pandemic, honouring his dedication and sacrifices in the fight against the virus. EXPERTISE:Emergency MedicineCommunicable and non-communicable diseasesDiagnosis, treatment and/or management of Hypertension, Diabetes with complications, High Cholesterol, Metabolic Syndromes, Thyroid Disorders, AnaemiaAcute infective conditions involving various systems"

Dr. Antonia Artigues-Barcelo is an Internal Medicine Consultant with more than 20 years of experience in the field of Internal Medicine.After completing her Medical Degree from Universitat Autonoma in Barcelona, Spain, she acquired her Specialisation in Internal Medicine from Hospital Universitari Son Dureta and Hospital Clinic in Barcelona, both in Spain. She has extensive experience in Internal Medicine in inpatient and outpatient settings.Before moving to the UAE, she was practicing in both private and government Hospitals in Spain, where she implemented different projects, including Autoimmune Systemic Diseases Unit, Palliative Care Unit, and a multidisciplinary management program of hip fractures in older patients. She was also the HOD in Internal Medicine Department.Since she moved to the UAE, she has been working as an Internal Medicine Consultant in well-known Clinics and Hospitals in Dubai. She has also been an Adjunct Associated Professor at Mohammed Bin Rashid University (MBRU).Her scope of expertise includes general internal medicine conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, respiratory diseases, anaemias, thyroid conditions, as well as, infection diseases, autoimmune systemic conditions and prevention, detection, and treatment of cardiovascular risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes, or dyslipidaemia. She also carries out general check-ups.She is a member of the Spanish Medical Council and the Internal Medicine Spanish Association, as well as, member of Middle East and North Africa Stroke Organization. EXPERTISE:Gastrointestinal DisordersRespiratory DiseasesAnaemiasThyroid ConditionsInfectious DiseasesAutoimmune Systemic ConditionsHypertensionDiabetesDyslipidaemia

Dr. Alaa Zedan is a Syrian Internal Medicine Specialist who is board-certified. He got a Master’s degree in Internal Medicine from Aleppo University’s Faculty of Medicine. His expertise in hospitals and clinics in Syria and the United Arab Emirates spans nearly 15 years. His areas of expertise include, Controlling diabetes and treatment of both types of diabetes Treatment of acute and chronic complications Primary and secondary hypertension High blood lipids and cholesterol Arthritis Asthma, bronchitis, acute and chronic chest diseases Kidney diseases and follow-up cases of kidney failure and urinary infections Gastrointestinal and liver diseases Treatment and prevention of deep venous thrombosis Follow-up and treatment of heart disease Diagnosis and treatment of anemia Treatment of headaches of all kinds Treatment of infectious diseases