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Dr. Prathima Munichandrappa is a clinical dermatologist with experience in treating a wide range of skin conditions. She manages cases such as acne, skin infections, psoriasis, and connective tissue disorders. She is skilled in procedures like electrosurgery and radiofrequency ablation for benign lesions. Dr. Prathima also performs laser therapies for hair reduction, scar treatment, pigmentation, and skin rejuvenation.

Her expertise includes scar revision, dermaroller and microneedling, and phototherapy. She is experienced in excising benign skin tumors and providing therapy for the scalp, scars, and facial rejuvenation. Dr. Prathima also offers chemical peels, mesotherapy, intralesional injections, and injection lipolysis for double chin. She performs vitiligo surgeries, earlobe repairs, and botulinum toxin injections as well.

Dr. Mouhamed Mounier Alwaw is a Medical Gastroenterologist with over 12 years of experience. He specializes in biliary and pancreatic diseases, early colon cancer detection, internal bleeding control, and obesity management with gastric balloon procedures.

He earned his MBBS in Syria and completed his MD and postgraduate studies in Paris. Dr. Alwaw speaks Arabic, French, and English. He has published widely in international journals, focusing on post-ERCP complications, celiac disease, and colon cancer. His practice combines advanced techniques with a strong academic background.

Dr Anjana Karunakaran is a Specialist Ophthalmologist with five years of experience. She completed her MBBS from Government Medical College, Trivandrum (2007). She received her MD in Ophthalmology from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (2015), and she went on to pursue a Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery from Narayana Nethralaya ,Bangalore (2018). She worked as Cornea Refractive Surgeon in Chaithanya Eye Hospital and Research Institute, Trivandrum, India, for four years before joining Medeor Hospital, Dubai. She has expertise in comprehensive ophthalmology, both anterior segment and posterior segment. She deals with ocular emergencies and trauma.

Research & Publications

• Titiyal. J, Karunakaran A, Rathi A, Kaur M, Sharma N, Agarwal T – Collagen Cross-Linked Therapeutic Grafts in Fungal Keratitis.- Ophthalmology(DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2018.04.005)
• Kumar, V., Karunakaran, A., & Valakada, J. (2017). Septo-optic dysplasia. International Ophthalmology. doi:10.1007/s10792- 016-0437-7
• Duraipandi, K., Gupta, N., Karunakaran, A., Kale, P., Dhaka, S., Verma, N., & Mirdha, B. R. (2016). Naso-Ophthalmic Myiasis and Pubic Louse Infestation of Nose. Journal of Case Reports, 1-3. doi:10.17659/01.2016.0001

Expertise

• Refractive Surgery Like Lasik, PRK
• Pterygium and Ocular Surface Disorders
• Dry Eye Evaluation and Thermal Pulsation Therapy
• Ocular Trauma
• Ocular Allergy and Infections
• Screening for Retinal Disorders
• Ocular And Extraocular Mass Lesions
• Nasolacrimal Obstructions
• Glaucoma
• Assessment of Keratoconus with Medical and Surgical Management
• Corneal Transplantation
• Mucous Membrane Graft and Limbal Cell Grafts
• Chalazion Excision, Eyelid and Conjunctival Mass Excision
• Medical Treatment
• Intravitreal Injections For Diabetic Retinopathy
• Age Related Macular Degeneration
• Macular Edema
• Vascular Retinal Disorders

Membership

• Indian Medical Association
• All India Ophthalmological Society
• Cornea Society, India
• Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh

Biography

Dr. Rahul Chaudhary is an Interventional Cardiologist at Burjeel Specialty Hospital, Sharjah. He has held positions at India’s most prestigious institutions, including AIIMS in New Delhi and PGI in Chandigarh. He was presented with the award by the President of India during his tenure as MD at AIIMS New Delhi. He has presented cardiac intervention cases at several international conferences, most recently at Euro PCR in Paris. His areas of expertise include,

• Coronary angiography 
• Coronary angioplasty (including bifurcation, LM, anterograde CTO) 
• Complex coronary intervention 
• Primary PCIPPI/AICD/CRTASD/PDA device closure 
• Renal artery embolization 
• PTRA/SMA intervention 
• IVC filter / pericardiocentesis 
• Coronary imaging FFR/IVUS/IVL /OCT 
• Carotid artery stenting 
• Perclose proglide 
• Vertebral artery stenting 

Awards & Achievements

• Awarded the Best House Physician at AIIMS, New Delhi, India by the President of India

Research & Publications

• Risk factor profiling and study of atherosclerotic coronary plaque burden and morphology with coronary computed tomography angiography in coronary artery disease among young Indians. R. Chaudhary, A. Chauhan, M. Singhal, S. Bagga. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2017.04.090.
• The curious case of slow flow, adenosine, and respiratory failure. R. Chaudhary, R Gupta, S. Bagga. IHJ Cardiovascular Case Reports (CVCR) 4(1). DOI: 10.1016/j.ihjccr.2020.05.004.

Biography

Dr. Mehdi Afrit is a Medical Oncologist who practices at Burjeel Specialty Hospital in Sharjah. He has over 11 years of experience caring for and managing cancer patients. He has extensive experience providing chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy to patients. He earned a Certificate of Medical Oncology from the Gustave Roussy Institute in Paris, France, where he received training in antitumor chemotherapy and cancer medical treatment. Additionally, he holds an international certificate in breast diseases. He also has a certificate in Good Clinical Practice from Trans Celerate Biopharma Inc. and a certificate in Clinical Trial Management: Good Clinical Practice from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians. He previously worked for over five years as an Assistant Professor of Medical Oncology at Tunis’s Faculty of Medicine. He later practiced as a Consultant, Medical Oncologist for six years at Arianna’s hospital in Tunisia. He later worked for two years as a Specialist Medical Oncologist at Zulekha Hospital. He was also an investigator in three international clinical trials and holds clinical trial auditing and CRO certifications and a GCP Training Certificate from 2016. He is a member in good standing of the Emirates Oncology Society (EOS), the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO), and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). His clinical expertise includes but is not limited to the following:

• Oncology care and treatment for chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, immune therapy, and target therapy
• Breast cancer
• Solid tumor diagnosis
• Digestive cancer
• Gynecological cancer
• Lung cancer
• Genitourinary cancer
• Sarcoma

Awards & Achievements

• Award from Himaya Foundations and University of Sharjah

Research & Publications

• Clinicopathological Features of Gastric Cancer in a Cohort of Gulf Council Countries' Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study of 96 Cases. Journal of Oncology Research Reviews & Reports Volume 2(2): 1-3.
• The Burden of Gynecologic Cancers in the UAE. Journal of Oncology Research Reviews & Reports Volume 2(4): 1-6.
• The Emirates Oncology Task Force Clinical Practice Guideline on Screening for SARS-CoV-2 in Asymptomatic Adult Cancer Patients Before Anti-Cancer Therapy. Journal of Oncology Research Reviews & Reports Volume 2(4): 1-6.
• The State of Cancer Care in the United Arab Emirates in 2020: Challenges and Recommendations, A report by the United Arab Emirates Oncology Task Force. Humaid Al-Shamsi, Humaa Darr, Ibrahim Abu-Gheida , Jawaher Ansari, Martine, Mehdi Afrit, Mohamad H Masri, Mohamed Abuhaleeqa. Gulf J Oncology 2020 Jan;1(32):71-87.
• Primary Bone Lymphoma: Tunisian Multicentric Retrospective Study About 32 Cases. Ben Ayed C, Laabidi S, Said N, Afrit M, Ben Ahmed S, Boussen H. Tunis Med. 2018 May;96(5):269-272.
• First Site of Recurrence After Breast Cancer Adjuvant Treatment in the Era of Multimodality Therapy: Which Imaging for Which Patient During Follow-up? Nesrine M, Mehdi B, Houda EB, Soumaya L, Mehdi A, Bechir Z, Hamouda B. Breast Dis. 2017 Nov 21

Biography

Dr. Sagimole Tojichen is a Specialist Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Medeor Hospital in Dubai and a Gynae Laparoscopic Surgeon. With over 16 years of experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology, including 11 years in the United Arab Emirates. In 2002, she began her career as a Voluntary Lecturer at Alleppey Government Medical College in Kerala, India. She then joined Mother Hospital in Thrissur, Kerala, India, as a Specialist cum DNB Trainee. Later, she relocated to the United Arab Emirates, where she worked as a GP Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Medcare Hospital in Dubai. She trained in the same hospital as a Specialist Obstetrician and Gynecologist. She then accepted a position as a Specialist Obstetrician and Gynecologist, and Laparoscopic Surgeon at the International Modern Hospital (IMH) in Dubai, UAE. She earned a certificate in basic obstetric sonography and targeted sonography, including doppler and fetal diagnosis, basic and intermediate colposcopy training, focusing on vaginal surgeries, and diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy and laparoscopy training. 

Expertise

Obstetrics and Women Health:

• Normal and High-Risk Pregnancy Care and Delivery, Including Caesarean and Instrumental Deliveries
• Special Interest in Vaginal Birth after Caesarean
• Recurrent  Pregnancy Loss Care
• Adolescent Health
• Contraception, Including Copper T Insertion
• Preconception and Premarital Counselling
• Well Women Checkup and Cancer Screening of Breast and Uterus
• Treatment of Menopausal Problems
• In Evaluation and Treatment
• Cerclage for Cervical Incompetence

Laparoscopic and Gynae Procedures:

• Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)
• Laparoscopic  Myomectomy (Fibroid Removal)
• Laparoscopic Surgery for Ovarian Cyst Removal
• Laparoscopic Treatment of Endometriosis
• Laparoscopic Surgery for Ectopic (Tubal) Pregnancy
• Enhancing Surgeries
• Surgical Correction of Urinary Incontinence
• Pelvic Floor Repair (Surgery for Uterine Prolapse and Vaginal Laxity)
• Colposcopy and LLETZ (Cervical Biopsy)
• Vaginal Surgeries
• Diagnostic Hysteroscopy (Endometrial Biopsy, Polypectomy Etc.)
• Operative Hysteroscopy – Synechiolysis, Myomectomy, Septal Resection

Membership

• Member of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (UK)
• Dubai Health Authority
• Ministry of Health, UAE

Dr. Ajith Kumar is an Endocrinologist with 18 years of experience as a Consultant. He began his career as an Endocrinology Senior Resident at PGIMER, Chandigarh. After obtaining a DM in Endocrinology, he completed 15 years of clinical practice. He served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Endocrinology at medical colleges associated with NTR University of Health Sciences for two years. Andhra Pradesh, India. He has served as a Consultant Endocrinologist for three years in multiple multispecialty hospitals in Kerala, India. He has been practicing as an Endocrinologist in Dubai for the past nine years.

Expertise

Type 2 Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, And Diabetes in Pregnancy (GDM)

Thyroid Function Abnormalities

Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer Management, and Follow-Up

Pituitary Gland Disorders, Including Tumors

Hormone Induced Hypertension

Adrenal Gland Disorders

Growth Disorders

Disorders of Puberty

PCOS and other Ovarian Disorders

Testicular Disorders

Obesity

Hyperlipidemia, Hyperuricemia, and Other Metabolic Conditions

Osteoporosis, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Other Metabolic Bone Disorders Including Parathyroid Abnormalities

Membership

American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE)

The Endocrine Society

Endocrine Society of India and Indian Thyroid Society

Indian Association of Physicians

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

Andrew Foggitt is a UK-trained Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon who studied at Liverpool University Medical School, before undertaking his surgical and orthopedic training in the Wessex region of the South of England. He passed the orthopedic exit exam in 2000 and took up a Consultant post in November 2002 in Winchester, UK, as a General Orthopedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in foot and ankle surgery. This was a new post, and he set up a foot and ankle service, which was sufficiently successful, that he had to give up his general orthopedic practice to concentrate on purely foot and ankle surgery, which he continued, for over 19 years before moving to the Burjeel Hospital in Dubai, full-time, to provide foot and ankle services to the local population. He is supported by an integrated hospital team, providing a holistic service, including nurses, physiotherapists, podiatrists, orthotics, and a dedicated back-room team who will assist you through your hospital journey. He looks forward to providing you with personalized service to look after your foot and ankle problems. His areas of expertise include, 

• Arthritic conditions of the foot and ankle
• Sports injuries of the ankle
• Ankle arthroscopy
• Tendon transfers
• Reconstructive surgery
• Achilles tendon disorders
• Plantar fasciitis
• Curly toes, bunions, and ingrowing toenails

Dr. Azza Gouda Ibrahim is an experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist with over 37 years in clinical practice. She specializes in high-risk pregnancies, , PCOD, and minimally invasive laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries. Dr. Ibrahim is known for her expertise in operative and aesthetic gynecology. She has performed many successful procedures and is dedicated to positive patient outcomes.

Dr. Ibrahim is a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FRCOG), UK. She is also a member of the American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists (AAGL) and the European Society for Gynecological Endoscopy (ESGE). She holds several diplomas in minimally invasive surgery and gynecological endoscopy from leading international institutions.

Dr. Mohamad I M El Naggar is an experienced Otolaryngologist with over 34 years in clinical practice. He specializes in various otolaryngology surgeries. He earned his medical degree and postgraduate qualifications from Ain-Shams University in Cairo, Egypt. He also completed a fellowship at The Royal College of Surgeons of England in London.

Dr. El Naggar is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), Emirates Medical Association (EMA), and British Association of Otolaryngologists (BAOL). He is often invited to speak at international conferences, especially on middle ear microsurgery. His expertise is well recognized in the field.