Medical Professionals

April Villamar

Physiotherapist
BSc (Hons)

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.

Dr. Abdulrahman Saadeddin

Consultant Gastroenterology
MD, MRCP, CCT, FRACP

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.

Dr. Adnan Tahir

Consultant Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Adnan is one of the best celebrity plastic surgeons in Dubai. He is a UK-trained plastic surgeon and is registered with the UK General Medical Council as a Plastic Surgeon. For the past 10 years, Dr. Adnan has been practicing aesthetic surgery on a full-time basis as a consultant.

Dr. Alexander Milson

Consultant Radiologist
MBBS (UK), MRCS (UK), FRCR (UK)

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.

Dr. Alexandra Andras

Consultant Cardiologist

Dr. Alexandra Andras is a Swedish board-certified Cardiology Consultant. She was born in Slovakia, where she studied and obtained Medical Degree at Comenius University in Bratislava in 2004. Dr. Alexandra then moved to Sweden and continued her medical training from 2006 to 2019, receiving a specialist degree in Internal Medicine in 2012 and Cardiology in 2017. She passed the Swedish board exam in Cardiology in 2017. In 2019 Dr. Alexandra moved to the UAE, she is a non-invasive cardiologist with experience in out-patient Cardiology spectrum of diseases. She manages general cardiology clientele like Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Failure, and Valvular Heart Disease.

Dr. Amani Elghafri

Consultant Internal Medicine
MD, MMSc, ABIM

Dr. Amani is an American board certified and licensed Internal Medicine Consultant with 10 years of clinical experience. She completed her master’s degree of science in Medical Education from Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA. She completed her Internal Medicine training from the University of California San Francisco, UCSF, California, USA. She had served as an Internal Medicine Physician in many states in the USA including Texas, Michigan, and California both in outpatient and inpatient settings. She follows a patient centric approach and utilizes her extreme passion about her patients’ well-being and her great communication skills with the patients and their families to achieve the desired outstanding healthcare outcomes.

Dr. Amer Dardari

Consultant Endocrinologist
M.D

Dr. Dardari obtained his medicine Degree at Aleppo University, Syria in 1987. He did 3 years of Internal Medicine Residency at Aleppo University Hospital between 1987 & 1990. Then he moved to the USA where he did his Internal Medicine Residency at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cleveland, OH, after which he obtained his American Board Certification in Internal Medicine.

Dr. Amna Belhoul

Consultant Plastic Surgeon
MD

Dr. Amna Belhoul is an Emirati skilled Plastic Surgeon with over 26 years of hands-on experience in the public sector in Dubai. Dr. Amna brings vast experience in treating burns, reconstruction, and aesthetic surgical cases.

Dr. Arif Al Nooryani

Consultant Cardiologist
MD

Dr. Arif has been the CEO of Al Qassimi Hospital Sharjah – UAE (Since 2009), Head of Cardiac Cath Lab at Al Qassimi Hospital Sharjah – UAE (since 2004) & Head of Cardiac Centre (since 2012). He is the Member of National Committee with the objective of reduction of Mortality from the cardiovascular disease on National Level, under the Emirates National vision 2021 (since May 2016). He is also the Associate Professor of Cardiology at University of Sharjah (since Sept 2018)

Dr. Ayman Al Jundi

Specialist Pediatric Surgeon
MD, PFRCS-Glasgow, PSSD, MAAPS, MEUPSA, PEBPS

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.

Dr. Charalampos Harris Zourelidis

Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon & Medical Director
MD, MRCS (Edinburg) MRCS-Glasglow, CCTS-Trauma & Orthopedic UK(GMC) & Greece

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.

Dr. Edilson Forlin

Specialist Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. EdilsonForlin has over 25 years of experience as a Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon. He graduated and completed the residency program in Brazil and the Fellowship at Children’s Hospital in Curitiba (Brazil), Dupont Hospital for Children in Delaware (USA) and Children’s Hospital and Medical Center of Seattle (USA).

Dr. Emilia Saulle

Consultant Neurologist
MD, PhD, FRCP-UK

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.

Dr. Enrica Falbo

Consultant Nephrologist
MD, CSST, MSc

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.

Dr. Fabrizio Facchini

GMC Specialist Register
MD, CCST, MRCP, Italian Board for Medicine and Surgery

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.

Dr. Faisal Baddar

Consultant Family Medicine
MDCM, CCFP

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.

Dr. Gehad El Gergawy

Cardiologist
MDDM
Director of Preventive Cardiology

Dr. Gehad is a European Board Cardiology with over 14 years’ experience. Dr. Gehad’s career has seen him work not only as a cardiologist but also as a leading educator in his field of work. His continued contribution to heart-studies has also seen him co-author a wide variety of scientific papers in the world’s foremost medical journals.

Dr. Imad Hashim Ahmad

Consultant Neuro & Spine Surgery
M.B, Ch.B., FRCS Ed, FRCS Ed (SN)

Dr. Imad Hashim is a consultant neuro and spine surgeon with more than 35 years of experience. He received his medical degree from Mosul Medical College, Iraq in the year 1977. He got his F.R.C.S. in General surgery in 1982 & FRCS, in Neurosurgery in 1986 at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh. He is an Adjuvant Professor of Neurosurgery, Sharjah Medical College. He was the President of the Emirates Neuroscience Society. He is currently an education advisor for the AO Spine Middle East. He is a reviewing editor for The Global Spine Journal.

Dr. Iman Abisourour

Consultant Internal Medicine
MD, US Board Certified - 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.

Dr. Khaled Mabruk Faraj

Sr. Consultant Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon
MD, M.B.B.CH, FRCS (Canada)

Dr. Khaled Mabruk Faraj is a leading Senior Consultant Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon with 29+ years of experience in the field of treating complicated orthopedic and spine conditions. He holds several professional memberships with the world’s leading medical societies like the North America Spine Society (NASS), Cervical Spine Research Society (CSRS), Canadian Spine Society (CSS), North America Spine, Deformity Society (NASDS), AO Spine, and AO Trauma, Canadian Orthopedic Society (COS), North America Orthopedic Society (NAOS), European Orthopedic Spine Society and the Middle East Spine Society.

Dr. Kurian Ninan

Consultant Radiologist
M.D (Radiology), Fellowship in Cross Sectional Imaging and Musculo-skeletal Imaging

Trained at some of the finest hospitals in India and North America, Dr. Kurian Ninan is a Consultant Radiologist with more than 12 years of experience in the field of Radiology.

Dr. Levente Deak

ENT & Rhinoplasty Surgeon
MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Levente Deak is a world-known recognized ENT surgeon who specializes in nose-related problems including the field of Rhinoplasty. Due to his firm belief that form could not be complete without function and the art and science of restoring the symmetry and the functionality of the nose, makes him one of the very few ENT Surgeons in this region who also hold sway over the field of cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Linda Raskansky

General Dentist
DMD, Ms in Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry
American board certified

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.

Dr. Luisa M. Sastre

Consultant Ophthalmologist
Specialist in Medical Retina and Cataracts

Dr. Luisa Sastre is a Consultant Ophthalmologist in Medical Retina and Cataract Surgery. Dr. Luisa holds a Spanish degree in medicine from the Universidad Autonoma Medical School in Madrid, Spain, and completed her ophthalmology residency at Hospital Universitario Gregorio Maranon Madrid, Spain. She is board certified in Intensive Care medicine and in ophthalmology.

Dr. Mansoor Anwar Habib

Consultant Family Medicine & Occupational Health
MBBS(Ireland), RCGP(Int), MSc OH (UK), ABFM(PhD)

Dr. Mansoor is a pronounced Emirati Consultant family medicine and occupational health with over 20 years’ experience in managing patients with a focus on prevention, screening, and healthy habits coaching. He is an advocate of mental wellbeing with a special interest in workplace stress management

Dr. Marc Sinclair

Consultant Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Marc Sinclair has over 20 years of experience working as a Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon. He offers surgical and non-surgical treatments for a wide range of juvenile bone and joint conditions. In addition, He also has expertise in the treatment of clubfeet using the Ponseti method and has lectured extensively on the topic in countries worldwide.

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.

Dr. Martain Loonen

Consultant Plastic Surgeon
M.D., Ph.D., FCCP

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.

Dr. Mazen Abou Chaaban

Chief Medical Officer
Consultant Paediatrician / Consultant Paediatric Nephrologist
German Board Certified

Dr. Mazen Abou-Chaaban is a senior Consultant in the field of Pediatrics and Pediatrics Nephrology in the region. He has Fachartz in Pediatrics (Highest Specialty in Pediatrics) and Fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology from University Children’s Hospital Colonge Germany. He received his undergraduate college and medical degrees from the prestigious Ain Shams University Cairo/Egypt (1978) after which he was relocated to Germany – Cologne. Dr. Mazen Abou-Chaaban had the chance to work in the most prestigious Children's University Hospital in Cologne where he successfully finished his German Board in Pediatrics.

Dr. Michael Timms

Consultant ENT Surgeon
MBChB Leeds, FRCS Edinburgh,
FRCS England, CCST RCS England,

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.

Dr. Mohammad Al Olama

Consultant Neurosurgeon
MD, PhD.

Dr. Mohammad Al Olama is an Emirati Consultant Neurosurgeon with 16 years of experience in the field. He is a Swedish-board certified Neurosurgeon with vast experience in pediatric and adult neurosurgery.

Dr. Monica Mendes

Clinical Psychologist
ClinPsyD, MSc(ClinPsy) Associate Professor of Development Psychology

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.

Dr. Moujahed Hammami

Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist

Dr. Moujahed Hammami is an Obstetrics and Gynecology Consultant with over 30 years of experience in medical, surgical and academic fields of this specialization.

Dr. Mouna Mohamdioua

Specialist Cardiologist

Dr. Mouna Mohamdioua is a Specialist Cardiologist with more than 13 years of experience. She has worked in several leading hospitals in UAE, France & Algeria. Dr. Mouna specializes in all cardiovascular and chronic disease, Internal Medicine disease, Hypertension & diabetes.

Dr. Moutaz El Kadri

Consultant Cardiologist/Electrophysiologist

Dr El Kadri obtained his medical degree from the University of Aleppo-Syria in 1996. He then moved to the United Kingdom for postgraduate medical training and completed his cardiology and electrophysiology training fellowships at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital in 2012.

Dr. Muhammad Usman Khan

Specialist General & Bariatric Surgeon

Dr. Khan has joined the Valiant family as an Upper GI / Bariatric and Laparoscopic General Surgeon with a special interest in the surgical management of Reflux and Obesity (Bariatric Surgery), including primary and revision cases. Apart from Bariatric and Upper GI, he is well trained in minimally invasive (Laparoscopic) General surgical cases, including Gall bladder surgeries, hernia repair with abdominal wall reconstruction, Appendectomies, Acute General Surgical emergencies, and other GI Procedures.

Dr. Nils D. Haberland (Prof.h.c. Dr. Dr.h.c.)

German Consultant Neurosurgeon
Pioneer of Spine Navigation with Intraoperative CT

Prof.h.c. Dr. Dr.h.c. Nils D. Haberland is German spine and brain surgeon with over 35 years of experience in the management of all spinal and brain pathologies. He is an expert in minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) and the pioneer of spine navigation with intraoperative computed tomography (CT). This technique is state of the art in image guided spine surgery and was first published worldwide in 2000 in the United States by himself. He was also one of the first in Germany who performed brain robotic surgeries. He developed the Spongioplasty procedure for percutaneous vertebral body stabilization in osteoporotic /pathological fractures.

Dr. Paul Jairaj

Consultant Orthopaedic Hip & Knee Surgeon
MB ChB, FRCS (Eng) FRCS (Tr&Orth)
UK Board Certified

Dr.Paul Jairaj is a world class Orthopaedic Surgeon who is British and Internationally trained, with seventeen years’ consultant orthopaedic experience leading the way with the most advanced proven treatment options. He consultants in private practice predominantly in Central London, based in the Financial district but also with clinics in Chelsea and on the world renowned Harley Street. Dr.Paul is one of UK’s first surgeons to pioneer the use of 3D planned patient specific prostheses for Hip and Knee replacements which are customised to the individual and he has the largest experience of this.

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.

Dr. Rami Neemtallah

Cardiovascular Imaging Specialist
MD . M.SC

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

Dr. Robert Kempers

Consultant Sports Medicine
MD, MSc.

Dr. Robert Kempers is a Sports Medicine Consultant with 13 years of experience in the field. He is a specialist in exercise physiology and human movement. Dr. Kempers treats all musculoskeletal concerns such as neck-shoulder pain, back pain, tension headache, hip, knee, and foot problems.

Dr. Rory McGoldrick

Consultant 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.

Dr. Rowena Eadie

Specialist Family Medicine
MBBCh, FCFP (SA)

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.

Dr. Rupinder Kaur Ruprai

Specialist Obstetrics and Gynecology
MBBS, MD (Ob-Gyn), Assoc-RCOG, F.MAS, D.MIS,
D.Repr Med, M.Cosmetic-Gyne, MBA

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.

Dr. Sameer Al-Awadhi

Consultant Gastroenterologist
MD, MRCP, MRCPS, FRCPE, FRCPI, FASGE, FACG

Dr. Sameer Al-Awadhi is a well experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist with 15 years of experience in the field. His expertise lies in treatment of diseases of the digestive system, such as diseases affecting esophagus, stomach, colon, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. He is a leading physician who is keen to provide unique and high-quality service, including high quality endoscopy procedures.

Dr. Sergio Valenti

Consultant Urologist
M.D. CCST Urology, FEBU

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.

Dr. Stephan Ortner

Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon
MD, PhD

Dr. Stephan Ortner is an Austrian board-certified Facharzt for Traumatology/Orthopaedics with over 20 years of experience in his field. After studying Biology/Genetics and later Medicine at the Medical University Vienna he received his training at several University Clinics at the General Hospital Vienna (AKH Wien). Before he moved to the UAE in 2011, he gained knowledge in his field as a consultant in other ma-jor hospitals in Austria.

Dr. Talal Mohan

Urgent Care Team Lead
MRCP, MBChB

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.

Dr. Walid Mahmood

Consultant Pulmonologist
M.D

Dr. Walid Mahmood is a well-established, American-Board Certified, Senior Consultant Pulmonologist with more than 15 years of experience in the field of Adult pulmonology. His special focus is on Asthma, Chronic Obstructive lung disease, Interstitial Lung disease, Sleep Disordered Breathing , Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) and Polysomnography interpretation. He has a solid approach in the diagnosis of breathing difficulties and chronic cough.

Dr. Yaser Saeedi

Consultant Urologist and Minimal Invasive Surgeon (Robotic)

Dr. Yaser Saeedi is a European-educated and highly qualified Consultant Urologist and Minimal Invasive Surgeon. Trained in Strasbourg, his main interest lies in Robotic Surgery. With exemplary knowledge in the latest techniques and technologies in this field, he is committed to ensure best outcome inpatient care.

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.

Dr. Zbiggy J. Brodzinsky

Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon & Head of Spine Department
USA & German Fellowship
M.D., Ph.D.

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.

Dr. Ziad King

Consultant Pediatrician
MD,FAAP, American Board of Pediatrics

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.

Hanan Moubarak

Wound Care Specialist

Hanan Moubarak is a well-known and experienced Wound Care specialist with a master’s degree of science in wound management and skin integrity from the University of Hertfordshire-England.

Michael Mefo

Physiotherapist
BSc. (Hons.), MSc.

Michael is a British Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with over 15 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.

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.

Simona Miotti

Dental Hygienist

Simona is a passionate and professional Dental Hygienist with over 9 years of experience in oral health promotion. She is an approachable and caring professional who can communicate well with all types of patients and help put them at ease as possible before their oral examination and screening procedures.