Archives: Specialized Doctors

Dr. Faraz Khalid qualified with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from the Foundation University Medical College, Islamabad, Pakistan and further added to his expertise a string of qualifications including Dubai Health Authority (DHA) License, Healthcare Professional Registration Certificate (DHA) License, and has a qualification from Stanford University School of Medicine for Hypertension in Primary Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS), to name a few. Dr Khalid’s five years of experience, he has worked on a wide portfolio of patient cases which commenced with accurate observances in the trauma and surgery unit, assistance and performance in minor surgical practices, active involvement in the ER, and evolved through working on presentations, investigations, differentials, diagnosis and management of patients to larger assignments in ICU, ICCU, referring and correct diagnosing of cases for specialization, and other intrinsic areas of the practice. He is well-known for his opinions in accurate diagnosis, precise lab tests and for pre-operative conditions and in the management of co-morbid illnesses, IP and OP cases, counselling and follow up of patients, etc. His notable milestones included being the advisor at international sports events, government expositions, conferences, etc. Dr. Khalid was working in Acute Trauma and Life Care, Military Hospital Pakistan before joining to Burjeel Medical City facility as a General Practitioner.

Dr. Seemab Gul received her Bachelor’s in Medicine and Bachelor’s in Surgery from Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Pakistan. She has more than 5 years of clinical experience as General Practitioner in internal medicine, emergency, and oncology specialties. After her internal medicine residency, she started working in UAE as GP in Internal Medicine. Her main expertise includes management of patients with chronic illness like diabetes, hypertension, asthma, ischemic heart diseases, chronic kidney diseases, and emergency care to adults and children.

Dr. Thasleena Kizhakkethodi is a General Practitioner at Burjeel medical City. She is an MBBS qualified and experienced GP and having a vast exposure to medical specialty areas including the diagnosis, management and treatment of acute trauma and emergency care, respiratory tract illness, diabetes and hypertension management, thyroid, and other endocrine illness treatment, to name a few. At Burjeel Medical City, Dr. Thasleena assists the senior management in the treatment of endocrine illnesses, minor surgeries and procedures, abdominal digestive track problems and similar areas, apart from the disciplines mentioned above as her first specialty exposures.

After completing her FSc. (pre-medical) at Army Burn Hall School, Abbottabad, Dr. Komal Durrani gained her MBBS Degree from the Khyber Medical University, Pakistan. She then started her career after attending several training workshops and training programs in the profession. Dr. Komal Durrani also participated in several voluntary medical camps and helped provide relief to flood and earthquake victims in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan when the calamities struck. This she did as part of the efforts of Red Cross Society, CWS and the AIMC. Dr. Komal has worked as Medical Officer in various medical programs in immunization, psychological disorders, counselling of drug abusers. From 2012-13 she served as House Officer at Ayub Teaching Hospital Abbottabad in the psychiatry, gynecology and obstetrics and general surgery wards.

Dr. Jaseela Iqbal is an MOH License holder with five years of experience as General Practitioner and Resident Doctor. She has been a high performer during her academic life right from secondary school level and through medical school. In both these levels, she emerged with distinction in her educational performance. After gaining her medical graduation (MBBS) from Yenepoya Medical College Hospital, Mangalore. India, she worked General Practitioner and Family Physician at Shetty’s Clinic, Mumbai, India and managed various primary responsibilities of patient investigations, prescription of medication and treatment, follow-up, and counseling. Dr. Jaseela then joined the reputed Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai and worked in the Cardiology Depton larger-scale assignments including the application of advanced equipment to assess cardio-vascular diseases, diagnostic interpretation of EKG’s, exercise stress testing, and echo cardiograms, assistance in performing right and left heart cardiac catheterization, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), management of STEMI and similar clinical cardiac interventions. Her next career position was Resident Doctor (Nephrology), Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai where she acquired the expertise in Nephrology – related ailments and case management at the 383-bed multi-specialty, tertiary hospital. She participated in the diagnosing and treatment of a diverse renal diseases and managed a daily intake of two hundred patients with stage 5 chronic kidney diseases. From Lilavati Hospital, she re-located to the UAE and worked as General Practitioner, Al Shams Medical and Diagnostic Centre, Sharjah where she was able to put into practice all her knowledge and experience in the multi-specialty facility. Dr. Jaseela moved to Burjeel Medical City from this last position in her career at Al Shams, Sharjah

Dr. Abrar Malik Ahmed received her MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) Degree from the National Ribat University, Khartoum, Sudan, with high-grade performance. Dr. Abrar Malik Ahmed has also worked as a volunteer with the Ministry of Health in Sudan and participated as a trainer of healthcare providers during the Covid-19 national prevention program. She worked as General Practitioner at the Ribat University Hospital, Khartoum, Sudan covering OP and IP wards. She did internship in general surgery, pediatrics, internal medicine, gynecology, and obstetrics in the Soba University Hospital, Ibrahim Malik Teaching Hospital, and the Police University Hospital, and the Jabal Awlea Teaching Hospital, respectively.

Dr. Rayan Osman Ibrahim received her MBBS -Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Sudan, International University of Africa. She is an experienced NICU and pediatrics GP Practitioner with more than 6 years in UAE and Sudan. Dr. Rayan Osman was working with Zulekha Hospital, Sharjah before joining Burjeel Medical City as a General Practitioner in NICU.

Sara Musallam Suhail Alkatheeri is a DOH Abu Dhabi Licensed Nutritionist with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Public Health and Nutrition from Zayed University, UAE. She completed an internship with Human Health Education and Research Foundation (HHERF) in London, United Kingdom.. After completing her professional studies, she did her post-graduate internship in NutriCenter and Abu Dhabi Stem Cell Center.. After joining Burjeel Medical City, She is involved in clinic duties in chemotherapy infusion center, medical oncology and weight and management clinic outpatient.

Dr. Haifaa Fadl Mohamed Nourin is an enthusiastic and dedicated General Practitioner with strong leadership and decision-making skills. She holds an MBBS degree from the Faculty of Medicine, Al-Zaiem Al-Azhari University, Sudan. In addition, she also holds a Diploma in Infection Control from Nottinghill College and has also successfully qualified the first part Membership of Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, UK. As an upgradation to her skills, Dr. Haifaa has also qualified in the additional courses of advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS). Dr. Haifaa has bagged permanent registration in Sudanese Medical Council and Department of Health License, UAE, allowing her to practice in both Sudan and UAE. She began her clinical practice by completing internships at various hospitals in Sudan from 2003-2005. She was further appointed as Medical Officer at Bahry Military Hospital and Al Sheikh Specialized Hospital. Dr. Haifaa was last practicing at Burjeel Hospital as a General Practitioner. During her 18 years in General Medicine, Dr. Haifaa gained sound experience in managing cardiac, respiratory, infectious, neurological, renal, diabetic and dehydration cases as well as malnutrition beside the management of acute & emergencies situation. She is highly skilled in procedures such as insertion of venous cannulation and blood collection, nasogastric tube placement, insert urinary catheter, pleural and peritoneal paracentesis, chest drain insertion, and applying plaster of Paris.