Medical Professionals

Aahat Sajnani

Dietitian & Nutritionist

Ms. Aahat is a Registered Dietitian & Nutritionist with experience in medical nutrition therapy and consultations for patients with a wide range of nutrition related medical conditions like obesity, PCOS, diabetes, gestational diabetes, obesity, eating disorders & gastrointestinal conditions.

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April Villamar

Physiotherapist

Ms. April is a well-trained Physiotherapist with 9 years’ experience in the field. She specialized in treating all types of pre and post orthopedic, musculoskeletal and sports injuries of the wrist, hand and fingers. She establishes hand therapy programs and treatment goals based on the physical diagnosis specific to each patient needs and to their doctor’s plans of recovery using therapeutic modalities, manual therapy, mobilization, manipulation, dry needling and therapeutic exercises.

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Christina Newton

Physiotherapist

Christina is an Irish Physiotherapist with 5 years of experience in the field. Christina began her journey to physiotherapy by obtaining her undergraduate degree in Sports Science and Health at Dublin City University.

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Danielle Donnelly

Sports Therapist

Danielle is a British Sports Therapist with 16 years of experience in the field. She is one of the few medically licensed Sports therapists in the UAE.

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Demika Levy

Dental Hygienist

Demika is an American Dental Hygienist, with over 15 years’ experience in her field. She has spent years delivering quality, evidenced based, preventative oral care to her patients. Ms. Demika incorporates wellness into her oral hygiene education by discussing how diet, systemic conditions, heredity and medications play a role in oral health. She empowers patients to expand their understanding of these factors and their influence on the whole body.

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Dr. Abdulrahman

Consultant Gastroenterologist

Dr. Abdulrahman Saadeddin’s is a British Consultant Gastroenterologist with 13 years of experience in the field. His expertise lies in Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy and Pancreatico-biliary disease.

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Dr. Alexander Milson

Consultant Radiologist

Dr. Alexander is a UK educated and trained Consultant Radiologist with over 16 years’ experience spanning teaching, research and management.As a General Radiologist, Dr. Alexander’s expertise includes CT, MRI, ultrasound and plain film reporting, with a special interest in gastrointestinal imaging.

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Dr. Ayman Al Jundi

Specialist Pediatric Surgeon

Dr. Ayman is a UK Trained Pediatric Surgeon, with over 40 years of experience in the field. He has broad experience in treating various types of pediatric general surgical and urological disorders from infancy to 13 years of age. Prior to joining Valiant Clinic, Dr. Ayman worked in various renowned healthcare institutions in the UK and the UAE. Furthermore, for 14 years he had been a lecturer and pediatric surgical tutor at Dubai Medical College, UAE.

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Dr. Charalampos Harris Zourelidis

Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Harris graduated from Medical Institute of St. Petersburg, Russian Federation in 1996. In 1999, he moved to UK where he was trained in Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery. From 2010 till 2012, he completed extensive Fellowship in Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopic Surgery and Joint Replacements in University Hospital of Wales – 3rd largest in UK.

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Dr. Donatella Casiglia

Specialist Diabetes and Endocrinology

Dr. Donatella is an Italian Board Certified Specialist in Diabetes and Endocrinology with over 25 years’ experience in treating patients with complicated diabetes, gestational diabetes, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome PCOS,  thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodule, hypothyroidism, pituitary gland disease and adrenal gland disease.

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Dr. Emilia Saulle

Consultant Neurologist

Dr. Emilia is an Italian Board-Certified Neurologist with over 16 years of experience in the field. She has a wide range of experience in treating patients with acute and chronic neurological disorders.

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Dr. Enrica Falbo

Consultant Nephrologist

Dr. Enrica is an Italian Board-Certified Senior Consultant Nephrologist with long experience, over 29 years, in internal medicine, included emergency experience, sub-specialization nephrology.

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Dr. Fabrizio Facchini

Consultant Pulmonologist

Dr. Fabrizio is a European educated and trained Consultant Pulmonologist. He has 26 years’ experience in treating all aspects of pulmonary conditions including, but not limited to asthma, COPD, interstitial lung diseases and respiratory tract infections. He specializes in diagnosing lung cancer and providing smoking cessation and sleep medicine programs. He is a Designated Aeromedical Examiner – Specializing in Respiratory.

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Dr. Faisal Baddar

Family Medicine Consultant

I am a Canadian-trained Family Physician, having practiced in Canada caring full-time for hospitalized patients, prior to moving to the United Arab Emirates, where I currently maintain a family medicine practice.

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Dr. Feyruz Sufi

Consultant Family Medicine

Dr. Feyruz Sufi is a U.K. trained Consultant Family Physician, with over 9 years of clinical experience within the National Health Service (NHS) in England. She completed her medical degree at the University of Liverpool and went on to do her post-graduate GP training in rural Hampshire, U.K.

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Dr. Haroon Iqbal Khan

Consultant Rheumatologist

Dr. Haroon is a UK trained and Board-Certified Consultant Rheumatologist with over 18 years of experience in the field. He treats all aspects of general rheumatology conditions like Inflammatory Arthritis including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Lupus, Vasculitides, Gout, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Inflammatory Muscle Disorders, Osteoporosis, and Chronic Pain Conditions. Furthermore, he also specializes in the use of Ultrasound for diagnostic purposes and various joint and soft tissue injection for both big and small joints except the spine, and a wide range of experience in the use of Biological therapies including infusions, TNF inhibitors, and the newer JAK and TyK inhibitors.

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Dr. Iman Abisourour

Consultant Internal Medicine

Dr. Iman is a US-trained Consultant in Internal Medicine with over 10 years of clinical experience. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. A certified American Board of Internal Medicine and a member of the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians.

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Dr. Linda Raskansky

General Dentist

Dr. Linda is an American educated, licensed and trained General Dentist with 16 years’ experience in General and Esthetic Dentistry. Dr. Linda is an expert in smile design. She is also certified to provide both Invisalign and inman aligner teeth straightening methods.

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Dr. Luisa M. Sastre

Specialist Ophthalmologist

Dr. Luisa Sastre is a Specialist Ophthalmologist in Medical Retina and Cataract Surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City.

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Dr. Marek Sepiolo

Specialist Vascular & General Surgeon

Dr. Marek Sepiolo, a Polish Board Certified Vascular Surgeon, with 28 years of experience in the field. He has dedicated himself to the treatment of varicose and spider veins since early in his professional career.

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Dr. Martain Loonen

Consultant Plastic Surgeon & Medical Director

Dr. Martain is one of the well-known and experienced Board-Certified Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Hair Transplant experts across Europe, with 14 years’ experience in the field. He has extensive experience in plastic, reconstructive, cosmetic, and hand surgery. He has additional expertise in post-bariatric surgery, hair restoration surgery, burn management, and medical management. He has experience in 3D surgical simulation and planning. He is involved in the development of new cartilage regenerative surgical treatments.

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Dr. Michael Timms

Consultant ENT and Cochlear Implant Surgeon

Dr. Michael is a British educated and trained Consultant ENT and Cochlear Implant Surgeon with over 20 years’ experience treating children and adults. His expertise includes performing all types of sinus surgery and corrective rhinoplasty, all ear surgeries including stapes surgery, correction of protruding ears and cochlear implants, and treating vocal cord lesions. He uses the Coblation technique to remove tonsils and adenoids which means less pain and quicker recovery for patients.

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Dr. Miguel Morcillo

Consultant Ophthalmology

Dr. Miguel Morcillo is a Consultant Ophthalmologist, specialised in Cornea, Cataract and Refractive (Vision Correction – LASIK, LASEK, TransPRK, Intraocular Multifocal and Phakic Lenses) Surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City.

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Dr. Mohamed Salah El Toukhy

Consultant Pain Medicine

Dr. Mohamed El Toukhy is the head of the Pain Department at Valiant. He is also the chairman for anesthesia and Critical care. He trained in the UK and practiced as a consultant at Poole Hospital for almost 16 years. During his career he was awarded a fellowship in pain medicine from the faculty of pain medicine, London ,UK. He also gained an impressive array of qualifications, including an MBChB, an MRCP, an FRCA and a Masters in Critical Care. Dr. El Toukhy is a fellow of the faculty of pain medicine, London, UK. His special interests include early diagnosis and management of acute and chronic back pain and neck pain. He specializes in interventional pain medicine with expertise in neuromodulation and radio frequency denervation. In 2018, He moved to Dubai and started his career at Kings college Hospital as a clinical director for critical care and the lead for acute and chronic pain services.

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Dr. Monica Mendes

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Mendes is a doctorate and consultant in Clinical Psychology with more than 18 years' of experience in Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy and academic research in the field of Clinical and Health Psychology. Dr. Mendes works with adults and teenagers suffering from a variety of emotional and behavioral problems, and is highly recognized for her humanistic and compassionate approach.

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Dr. Mustapha Rashid

Specialist Family Medicine

Dr. Mustapha is a Specialist Family Physician with over 22 years’ of experience in the health sector with a wide scope of practice in a diverse and multicultural work environment. Have been working in the UAE for more than 10 years in various reputable clinics and hospitals.

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Dr. Nathalie Bouffioux

Consultant Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Nathalie is a Belgian Orthopedic Surgeon, who is an ankle-foot dedicated specialist with 20 years of experience in the field. She holds a Master’s degree in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology.

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Dr. Nevenka Milosavljevic

Specialist Anesthesia

I am anesthesia specialist with more than 15 years of experience . Graduated from Medical School University of Belgrade, Serbia. Board Certificated in Anesthesiology and resuscitation at University of Belgrade, Serbia.

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Dr. Patrick Noel

Consultant General Surgery

With more than 6000 bariatric procedures within 1000 were revision procedures, Dr Patrick Noel has become a cornerstone of bariatric surgery with the first world series published of re-sleeves and of sleeves after gastric banding failure.

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Dr. Polyvios Pavlidis

Specialist Vascular Surgeon

Dr. Polyvios Pavlidis is a Greek Consultant Vascular Surgeon with over 25 years of experience in the field. He has worked as a Consultant Vascular Surgeon in NSH Hospital in Athens, Greece, a tertiary hospital with level one trauma center and one of the biggest in the region.

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Dr. Rafik Abu Samra

Consultant Cardiac Surgeon

Dr. Rafik Abu Samra is a well-established senior Consultant Cardiac Surgeon with 26 years’ experience in the field of Cardiac Surgery.

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Dr. Rami Neemtallah

Cardiovascular Imaging Specialist

I am Dr. Rami Neemtallah. I have been working for most of my professional life in Non invasive advanced cardiovascular imaging.

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Dr. Rory McGoldrick

Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Rory McGoldrick holds 20 years of experience in Plastic and Reconstructive surgery. He has trained in the NHS in London’s teaching hospitals and many others across major cities in England and the United States, Canada, and Europe. He is an English board-certified plastic surgeon who passed the Fellowship Examination (FRCS) in 2013 at the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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Dr. Rowena Eadie

Specialist Family Medicine

Dr. Rowena is a Specialist in Family Medicine with over 28 years’ experience in a variety of clinical settings with a broad scope of practice in her field. Prior to joining Valiant Clinic, Dr. Rowena practiced in various reputable organizations in South Africa, UK, and UAE.

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Dr. Rupinder Kaur Ruprai

Specialist Obstetrics And Gynecology

Dr. Ruprai has over 20 years’ experience providing functional, endoscopic, laparoscopic, reproductive, and aesthetic gynecological treatments. Her holistic approach is very popular with patients and extends to anti-aging medicine that incorporates hormonal balance control, nutrition and optimal health and well-being. She has many publications to her credit and is on the editorial board of International Medical Journals.

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Dr. Saima Khan

General Practitioner

Dr. Saima is a Family / Acute Care physician with 17 years of experience. She is the Member of Royal College of General Practitioners, UK (MRCGP).

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Dr. Sergio Valenti

Consultant Urologist

Dr. Sergio is an Italian educated and trained Consultant Urologist with over 10 years’ experience. As a General Urologist, Dr.Sergio’s expertise includes treating all types of kidney disease. He specializes in laparoscopic treatment for kidney disease, endoscopic procedures for prostate (TURP and HoLEP) and bladder disease, stone disease (SWL and flexible ureteroscopy – RIRS), DH activity, radical and partial nephrectomy and radical prostatectomy.

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Dr. Shadan Nadji

Specialist Dermatologist

Dr. Shadan is an experienced Dermatologist with more than 15 years of experience in the field. In addition to her extensive experience treating skin conditions, she performs a wide range of aesthetic procedures including dermabrasion, deep chemical peeling, fillers, Mesotherapy, PRP and thread lifting. Moreover, Dr. Shadan is skilled in the use of a wide range of lasers for hair reduction, treatment of vascular lesions, skin resurfacing, and the use of radiofrequency for rejuvenation and skin tightening. Dr. Naji is also well-experienced in the use of Ulthera for face & neck non-surgical lifting. In addition, Dr. Naji is a leader in the region in the use of cryolypolisis with the Coolsculpting machine for face and body reshaping.

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Dr. Silvian Stanciu

Specialist Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Silvian is a European Board-Certified Specialist Plastic Surgeon with more than 10 years’ experience in Italy and the United Arab Emirates. He specializes in aesthetic procedures such as Botox, fillers, mesotherapy, bio-revitalization, threads lift, and non-invasive facelift treatment like Profound needles radiofrequency, laser therapy, and vascular laser therapy- spider veins. Additionally, he also performs cosmetic surgeries such as ultrasound-assisted liposuction, abdominoplasty, and breast surgery.

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Dr. Stephan Jacolino

Consultant Sports Medicine Physician and Osteopath Practitioner

Dr. Stéphan is a Dutch and French trained sports physician and osteopath, with over 20 years’ experience in the field. He has extensive expertise in the management and treatment of sports injuries and musculoskeletal complaints.

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Dr. Talal Mohan

General Practitioner

Dr. Talal is a British-Iraqi General Physician with 12 years of experience in the United Kingdom; spent working in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital of Glasgow, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, and Ninewells Hospital Dundee.

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Dr. Yasmeen Ajaz

Specialist Endocrinologist & Internal Medicine

Dr. Yasmeen has over 20 years of experience in his field. He is a fellow of the American College of Endocrinology, a Certified Specialist from the Royal College of Physicians in Endocrinology & Diabetes.

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Dr. Zbiggy J. Brodzinsky

Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Zbigniew Brodzinski is a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon (Spine) at Valiant Clinic & Hospital, specializing in spine treatments. He has a fellowship & Ph.D. from the US and received his doctorate in Poland. Trained in the United States and previously working in Washington D.C. He speaks English, Polish, Russian, French and Danish, opening possibilities for many patients at the Valiant Clinic & Hospital. Professionally, he has experience in adult spine elective & trauma procedures, which have been Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved in the USA and have the CE mark of approval in the European Economic Area. 12 years spine surgery practice in Dubai.

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Dr. Ziad King

Consultant Pediatrician

Dr. Ziad is an American Board-Certified Pediatrician with more than 27 years of experience in the field. Dr. Ziad offers treatment to general pediatric case from childbirth up to 18 years of age with a focus on child growth and development. He is also specialized in treating chronic conditions such as asthma, allergies, digestive system issues, skin problems as well as vaccinations, and newborn care.

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Faraz Sethi

Physiotherapist

Senior Physiotherapist with over 15 years experience working in UK, Azerbaijan, UAE and The US.Faraz specializes in sports injury treatment, prevention and rehabilitation and has spent several years working with a variety of foo..

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Lauren Turner

Physiotherapist

Lauren Turner is an Australian Physiotherapist with 5 years of experience in the field. Lauren graduated from The University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy).

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Michael Mefo

Physiotherapist & Team Lead

Michael is a British Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with over 10 years’ experience in the field of Sports Medicine Rehabilitation. This experience has been gained in the NHS and Private healthcare facilities in the U.K., Australia and the UAE. He specializes in the management of acute and chronic Musculoskeletal injuries, and in post-operative rehabilitation. Michael utilizes a variety of evidence based manual therapy techniques to help with pain relief and to facilitate tissue healing. He also uses exercise based rehabilitation to ensure the restoration of normal movement and function back to pre-injury levels.

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Professor Dr. Ashok Govila

Consultant Plastic Surgeon

Prof. Dr. Ashok completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and his Master’s Degree in General Surgery at the Gajra Raja Medical College, India. Subsequently, he obtained his Master’s in Surgery and Plastic Surgery at the Post-graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, India.

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Sheena Lakhani

Optometrist

Ms. Sheena is an Optometrist, with 9 years’ experience, practicing across distinguished eye centers in the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. Ms. Sheena examines, diagnoses, treats eye diseases and vision disorders. She tests vision and prescribes spectacles, including single vision, bifocals and varifocals, contact lenses or eye exercises if needed.

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