Dr. Samah Allam
Chairman
Specialist Rheumatology
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Women's Rheumatology Alliance
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A rheumatologist at the MOHAP and a member of MOHAP rheumatology Committee (MRC). Dr. Samah is actively involved in all the rheumatology project of MOHAP. After receiving her M.B.B.S.from Faculty of medicine, – Ain Shams University, Dr. Samah obtained a Master of Rheumatology from Faculty of Medicine,_ Cairo University Graduation with Thesis About: Comparative Study Between Changes Detected By CT scan & That Detected By X-Ray In Hands & Wrists Of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients & Scleroderma Patients.
Dr. Hiba Khogali
Deputy Chairman
Consultant Rheumatology
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Dr Hiba Ibrahim Khogali is an established Rheumatologist working in the Rheumatology Department of Tawam Hospital since 2012. She holds multiple certificates including the
Sc Rheumatology UK achieved in 2012 as well as MRCP, the MRCPI in 2011, the MBBS , and The Ultrasound Musculoskeletal Diploma in 2015.
Dr. Hiba Ibrahim Khogali has founded several Specialized Rheumatology clinics at Tawam hospital such as The First Specialized SLE clinic established in Al Ain city since 2013 where numerous highly challenging cases have been managed with great success , as well as The Joint Rheumatology-OB clinic High Risk pregnancies care Clinic in which all Rheumatological pregnant cases with a special focal point directed towards Lupus patients are managed. Furthermore, a Co-joint clinic of Psoriatic Arthritis ( The first clinic of its type across the Gulf ) in collaboration with Dermatology Department which was established in the beginning of 2020.
Dr Hiba is greatly devoted and endorsed in research which is showcased in several pieces and occasions of her effort across the years which involves the publishment of Two Cases report “Myocarditis as a lupus challenge” , Article of “The Rate and Cause of Hospitalization of SLE Patients and Factors Associated with Increase Length of Admission”– ACR Scientific Meeting US (American College of Rheumatology) in 2018 + PedMed on the LUPUS Sage Journal.
She has set up a full SLE pathway care Including Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Well Women care at Tawam Hospital established in the year of 2018. Moreover, she is a vital participant in various care pathways for Early RA and Psoriatic Arthritis.
She is a core Faculty member of the Residency Programme in Tawam Hospital as well as a Clinical examiner helper for Medical students.
Sc Rheumatology UK achieved in 2012 as well as MRCP, the MRCPI in 2011, the MBBS , and The Ultrasound Musculoskeletal Diploma in 2015.
Dr. Hiba Ibrahim Khogali has founded several Specialized Rheumatology clinics at Tawam hospital such as The First Specialized SLE clinic established in Al Ain city since 2013 where numerous highly challenging cases have been managed with great success , as well as The Joint Rheumatology-OB clinic High Risk pregnancies care Clinic in which all Rheumatological pregnant cases with a special focal point directed towards Lupus patients are managed. Furthermore, a Co-joint clinic of Psoriatic Arthritis ( The first clinic of its type across the Gulf ) in collaboration with Dermatology Department which was established in the beginning of 2020.
Dr Hiba is greatly devoted and endorsed in research which is showcased in several pieces and occasions of her effort across the years which involves the publishment of Two Cases report “Myocarditis as a lupus challenge” , Article of “The Rate and Cause of Hospitalization of SLE Patients and Factors Associated with Increase Length of Admission”– ACR Scientific Meeting US (American College of Rheumatology) in 2018 + PedMed on the LUPUS Sage Journal.
She has set up a full SLE pathway care Including Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Well Women care at Tawam Hospital established in the year of 2018. Moreover, she is a vital participant in various care pathways for Early RA and Psoriatic Arthritis.
She is a core Faculty member of the Residency Programme in Tawam Hospital as well as a Clinical examiner helper for Medical students.
Dr. Adeeba Al Herz
Member
Consultant Rheumatology
Kuwait City, Kuwait
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Graduated from The Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University in 1993. Had the American Board in Internal Medicine and The Canadian Board in Internal Medicine during her training in McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. Had the Canadian Board in Rheumatology during her training in Vancouver University, British Columbia, Canada. Had a special training in lupus and vasculitis at The University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Is currently a consultant in internal medicine and rheumatology in Al-Amiri Hospital and in MedicalOne Polyclinic, Kuwait City. Member of Special Interest Group for rheumatoid arthritis (SIG-RA) at the Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR). Co-opt Executive member of The APLAR. Member of the higher council of The Arab League Against Rheumatism (ArLAR). Executive member of the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF). Founder of KRRD (Kuwait Registry for Rheumatic Diseases) and the team leader. Former president of Kuwait Association for Rheumatology (KAR). Former head of Osteoporosis Committee, Ministry of Health. Former member of the Higher Medical Council of persons with disabilities, Ministry of Health. Tutor in The Faculty of Medicine for undergraduate medical students. Tutor in Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialties for postgraduate medical studies in internal medicine and its subspecialties. Has more than 45 researches published in well recognized journals or presented in international conferences.
Dr. Amel Al Ginawi
Member
Consultant Rheumatology
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Consultant Rheumatologist-Mediclinic City Hospital-Dubai, UAE . Clinical Associate Professor Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and health sciences (MBRU).Dr. Ginawi has more than 20 years’ experience in Rheumatology in the United Kingdom and Dubai. She has graduated from Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum in Sudan. Dr. Ginawi has completed internal medicine training and specialist training in Rheumatology in the Eastern Region (UK).She obtained her training in osteoporosis in the Metabolic Bone Unit in Cambridge University hospitals. She has a master’s degree in Rheumatology from King’s College. Prior to moving to Dubai, in 2014 she worked as Consultant Rheumatologist in the NHS hospitals in the United Kingdom. She has established early inflammatory arthritis clinic and was Clinical Lead for the osteoporosis services in Essex.
Dr. Beena Hameed
Member
Consultant Rheumatology
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Dr Beena Hameed, Consultant rheumatologist, King’s college Hospital, Dubai, UAE Dr Beena obtained MBBS from Pakistan and received fellowship in internal medicine from college of physicians and surgeons, Pakistan. She completed specialist training in Rheumatology and General Medicine from London deanery. She undertook a Masters in Rheumatology from King’s college London, UK. She has been actively involved in research, teaching, training and lecturing as an invited speaker at local and international meetings. She has published a number of articles in renowned medical and rheumatology journals.
Dr. Eman Haji
Member
Consultant Rheumatology
Kuwait City, Kuwait
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Consultant rheumatologist and internal medicine at Al_Amiri hospital – Kuwait
• Graduate of The Royal College of Surgeons – Dublin Ireland RCSI
• Fellowship of the royol college of physicians London FRCP London (UK)
• Member of the british society of Rheumatolgy BSR
• Fellowship of Rheumatology KIMS kuwait Institute for medical specialization .
• Rheumatology Clinical attachment at the academic rheumatology unit , Bristol Royal Infirmary , University of Bristol , University of West of England , Bristol , Uk .
• Member of Kuwait Medical Association KMA
• Member of Kuwait Association of Rheumatology KAR
• Clinical Tutor At faculty of Medicine , Kuwait University
• Clinical tutor for post graduate residents KIMS
• Certified Musculoskeletal Ultrasound sonography of European League against Rheumatism EULAR
• Postgraduate University of Barcelona Degree of Expert in MSK-US 2019.
• Graduate of The Royal College of Surgeons – Dublin Ireland RCSI
• Fellowship of the royol college of physicians London FRCP London (UK)
• Member of the british society of Rheumatolgy BSR
• Fellowship of Rheumatology KIMS kuwait Institute for medical specialization .
• Rheumatology Clinical attachment at the academic rheumatology unit , Bristol Royal Infirmary , University of Bristol , University of West of England , Bristol , Uk .
• Member of Kuwait Medical Association KMA
• Member of Kuwait Association of Rheumatology KAR
• Clinical Tutor At faculty of Medicine , Kuwait University
• Clinical tutor for post graduate residents KIMS
• Certified Musculoskeletal Ultrasound sonography of European League against Rheumatism EULAR
• Postgraduate University of Barcelona Degree of Expert in MSK-US 2019.
Dr. Fahda Al Okaily
Member
Chief of Rheumatology
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Dr. Ghita Harifi
Member
Consultant Rheumatology
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Dr Ghita Harifi, Rheumatologist, has been practicing in Dubai since 2012. Prior to joining the Humeira Badsha Medical Center she was at Dubai Hospital where she set up a Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Clinic, with the rheumatology team, beside the General Rheumatology and Early Arthritis clinics.
Dr Harifi is a board certified rheumatologist, a Fellow of the Université de Strasbourg, one of France’s best research universities specialized in auto-immune diseases. She completed her Post-Graduate Certificate in Interventional Rheumatology, and her French Certificate in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound from L’Université Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC), Sorbonne Universités, Paris.
Dr Harifi is an expert in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and she has been leading many teaching programs in this field in the UAE. She is also certified in interventional Rheumatology and performs different Ultrasound guided joints and tendons injections.
Dr Harifi is actively involved in research and education, and has been published in numerous peer reviewed journals.
In 2018, she has been nominated as the Chairperson of educational affairs for the APLAR young rheumatologists committee.
Dr. Maryam Ali Al Nesf
Member
Senior Consultant Allergy and Immunology
Doha, Qatar
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Maryam Ali Al-Nesf Al-Mansouri received the MD degree from Sultan Qaboos University, Oman in 1999, and the Arab Board of Internal Medicine in 2005. She pursues her higher education by doing the fellowships in Pulmonary Medicine, followed by Allergy, and Clinical Immunology in Qatar-HMC & Cambridge, UK March 2006- Feb. 2010. She passed EAACI/UEMS Exam in Allergology and Clinical Immunology in 2014. She granted her Master by research (MSc R) from University of Bristol/ UK (School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine) in 2019 and currently doing PhD in Molecular Medicine with University College of London/ UK. She received multiple grants under MRC-IRGC cycles and QNRF (worth of more than 3 M QAR) and has multiple publications in high impact peer reviewed journals and books. Also, participated in writing multiple local protocols and guidelines for the hospitals. She is leading the establishment of pollen & fungal calendar and atlas of Qatar since 2016. She is granted the following academic positions: Clinical Assistant Professor, Qatar University College of Medicine since August 2016. She is the Program Director for the combined Allergy and Immunology Fellowship training in Qatar since 2014 to date and the past PD for pulmonary fellowship (A&I fellowship program received ACGME-I accreditation on 2018. She is appointed head of the Adult A&I service in Qatar since 2016 to date
Dr. Maysam Musgrave
Member
Consultant Rheumatology
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Maysam Musgrave is a Uk trained and certified Consultant Rheumatologist. Dr. Musgrave currently working at The American Hospital in Dubai. Dr. Musgrave completed her specialist Rheumatology training at the Wessex deanery in the United Kingdom and worked as a Consultant Rheumatologist in England and Scotland before moving to Dubai in 2016.
Dr. Musgrave has a keen interest in inflammatory arthritis and teaching and obtained a post Graduate Diploma in Clinical education from University of Leeds . Dr. Musgrave done research with the MRC ( Medical Research Council under the University of Southampton ,UK and published in various international peer reviewed journals. And, Dr. Musgrave is a fellow of Royal college of Physicians in London and a member of The Australian Rheumatology Association.
Dr. Musgrave has a keen interest in inflammatory arthritis and teaching and obtained a post Graduate Diploma in Clinical education from University of Leeds . Dr. Musgrave done research with the MRC ( Medical Research Council under the University of Southampton ,UK and published in various international peer reviewed journals. And, Dr. Musgrave is a fellow of Royal college of Physicians in London and a member of The Australian Rheumatology Association.
Dr. Nada Hassan
Member
Consultant Rheumatology
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Dr. Nada Hassan, a consultant rheumatologist in UAE. Dr. Hassan obtained her MRCP (Ireland on 2001), MRCP (UK) on 2002, MSc in Rheumatology from king’s College, London with distinction. After which, Dr. Hassan obtained the CCST in Rheumatology and General Medicine on 2011. Dr. Hassan has a special interest in Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant cell arteritis -and she served as s 3rd Author- British Society of rheumatology guidelines for the treatment of both conditions. Dr. Hassan hood previously consultant posts in the UK as a Consultant Rheumatologist at East Lancashire NHS trust, Burnley General hospital, Casterton Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2PQ, (From March 2014 – July 2016) and a Consultant Rheumatologist at Basildon and Thurrock Hospital, Essex (Feb 2011 – Feb 2014). Dr. Hassan has many publications and special interest in research.
Dr. Reem Abdwani
Member
Senior Consultant Pediatric Rheumatology
Muscat, Oman
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Dr. Reem Abdwani; a senior Consultant of Pediatric Rheumatology at the Sultan Qaboos University-Sultanate of Oman. Dr. Abdwani hold many highly prestigious medical academic qualifications; Bachelor of Science –from SQU-Oman, MD from SQU-Oman, FAAP – (American Board of Pediatrics), FRCPC (Pediatric) – McGill University, FRCPC (Pediatric Rheumatology) – University of British Columbia, and FRCPCH (UK).
Dr. Abdwani is a Fellow of American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP), Fellow of Royal College of Physicians in Canada (FRCPC) and a Fellow of Royal College of Pediatric and Child health (FRCPCH (UK). As well, Dr. Abdwani served as Member of Curriculum committee in OMSB (2007-2010), Vice-Chairperson of Faculty Development Committee in OMSB (2009-2014), the Pediatric Rheumatology Curriculum OMSB (2016), and the General Foundation Program Curriculum (Dec 2018).
Dr. Andwani participated in many projects development at the national level of Oman such as the National: National Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Guidelines. Where she served as Chairperson of OMSB CPD Committee (2007- 2015) and as Vice chairperson of OMSB CPD committee (2007-2010). AS well, Dr. Abdwani is College of Medicine, SQU Medical Research Committee (2015-2020). Dr. Abdwani has an extensive experience in research and she presented her research work at many national and international conferences.
Dr. Saadeya Naji
Member
Consultant Rheumatology
Manama, Bahrain
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Dr Saadeya Naji Abdulkarim, is the first Bahraini female consultant in Rheumatology in Bahrain. . Currently she is a Consultant in Internal medicine and Rheumatology , Head of Rheumatology unit in MOH . She is a senior lecturer in RCSI, and part of the Arab board training program in Bahrain. Previously held positions as a member in the mortality &morbidity committee, deputy of the head of accreditation of medical department, a supervisor in TNA ( Training Need Assessment ) committee for internal medical department , FPRP coordinator . Currently a member in the autonomy team selected by the supreme council of health and a reviewer in the Saudi journal . She is the founder and the president of ABRC (annual Bahrain rheumatology conference), started in 2017. Also actively involved in many conferences in the gulf region as in SSR ( Saudi society of rheumatology conference ), and GCC conference.She has interest in SLE and vasculitis. Has many publications on that regard , last one was published in BSR journal 2019, (Takayasu Arteritis ,presenting as bilateral popliteal artery aneurysm ) She has on -going research work related to rheumatic diseases in Bahrain, (APS among migraine patients, prevalence of sacroilitis among psoriatic patients in Bahrain .etc.)
Dr. Sahar Saad
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Professor and Consultant Rheumatologist
Manama, Bahrain
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Dr. Sahar is professor and consultant Rheumatologist she is the Head of rheumatology Unit at King Hamad University Hospital, Bahrain. Professor in rheumatology , Assiut University, Egypt
She obtained her doctorate degree from Sheffield University, UK. She is also serving as board member in ADARRC UAE. Dr. Sahar is also a member of GRAPA and PRINTO organization. Dr. Sahar has special interest in early diagnosis of RA , Spondyloarthropathy and she represents Bahrain in the Adult Arthritis Awareness international Group
Dr. Sahar has multiple international publications in different international journals.
Dr. Samar Al-Emadi
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Senior Consultant Rheumatologist
Doha, Qatar
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Dr. Samar Al-Emadi is a Senior Consultant Rheumatologist, Head of Rheumatology Division at Hamad Medical Corporation.
Fellowship Program Director in Rheumatology, Hamad Medical Corporation. an Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar and is a faculty member for Clinical Teaching Program in Hamad Medical Corporation and Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, and Stanford Faculty Development Center for Clinical Teachers.
Fellowship Program Director in Rheumatology, Hamad Medical Corporation. an Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar and is a faculty member for Clinical Teaching Program in Hamad Medical Corporation and Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, and Stanford Faculty Development Center for Clinical Teachers.
Dr. Al-Emadi received her medical degree from the King Abdul Aziz University in Jeddah, KSA.1995.
Double board certified in internal medicine (American board of internal Medicine and Royal college of physician and surgeon of Canada ) also double board certified in Rheumatology from American college of rheumatology and Royal College Of Physician Canada 2005 .Had special interest in Pregnancy and Rheumatic disease ,where she had extended fellowship in Toronto with Prof Karl Laskin .Established the first structured pregnancy and rheumatic disease clinic in Hamad General Hospital. Qatar
She has also completed Executive Master of Business Administration degree from London Business School (London -UK-LBS) 2018.
Currently, Dr. Samar Al-Emadi is a member of multiple corporate committees, member of the Governance and Strategy of Hamad Medical Corporation Research Committee, and Steering Committee for OPD Development. She is also a member of multiple committees locally and regionally, multiple advisory boards.
Dr. Al-Emadi has received multiple research grants. She already has several publication in peer reviewed journals, and is also involved in multiple RCT as a PI and Co-PI. Dr. Al Emadi is a speaker in multiple local and regional conferences. Had several awards, Best Team Research Award 2015 and recently Chairman Recognition Award 2018.
Dr. Shazia Abdullah
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Consultant Rheumatology
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Dr Shazia Abdullah is a UK trained rheumatologist working at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi as a consultant in Rheumatology.
Dr Abdullah underwent her general medical training in the Yorkshire Deanery in UK and completed her MRCP from the Royal College of Physicians of London, UK in 2001. Following that she entered the specialist rheumatology training program in the Health Education North East, England. She obtained her CCT in rheumatology in 2009 and then successfully completed a Masters in rheumatology from King’s College, London in 2010 with a distinction/merit. After obtaining her CCT, she moved to Cambridge, UK where she worked as a consultant in rheumatology for 8 years before relocating to UAE.
As a consultant in rheumatology, she was the chair of the rheumatology service for 3 years and established the early inflammatory arthritis pathway which was ranked as one of the top services in UK on the BSR audit.
She has an ongoing interest in teaching and has received formal training in teaching from the University of Cambridge. She is an Associate Lecturer of the Higher Academy of England. She was the lead of the undergraduate training programme (medicine) for medical students at her Trust. At a post graduate level, she was the training Lead for Musculoskeletal Primary Care physician. She has been an examiner for Cambridge medical school, UK and has been worked in various teaching roles, affiliated with the University of Cambridge.
She is a member of the British Society of Rheumatology and holds a Fellowship with the Royal College of Physicians.
Dr Abdullah is an excellent national and international speaker, her research interests are inflammatory arthritis and she has published in peer reviewed journals.
Dr Abdullah underwent her general medical training in the Yorkshire Deanery in UK and completed her MRCP from the Royal College of Physicians of London, UK in 2001. Following that she entered the specialist rheumatology training program in the Health Education North East, England. She obtained her CCT in rheumatology in 2009 and then successfully completed a Masters in rheumatology from King’s College, London in 2010 with a distinction/merit. After obtaining her CCT, she moved to Cambridge, UK where she worked as a consultant in rheumatology for 8 years before relocating to UAE.
As a consultant in rheumatology, she was the chair of the rheumatology service for 3 years and established the early inflammatory arthritis pathway which was ranked as one of the top services in UK on the BSR audit.
She has an ongoing interest in teaching and has received formal training in teaching from the University of Cambridge. She is an Associate Lecturer of the Higher Academy of England. She was the lead of the undergraduate training programme (medicine) for medical students at her Trust. At a post graduate level, she was the training Lead for Musculoskeletal Primary Care physician. She has been an examiner for Cambridge medical school, UK and has been worked in various teaching roles, affiliated with the University of Cambridge.
She is a member of the British Society of Rheumatology and holds a Fellowship with the Royal College of Physicians.
Dr Abdullah is an excellent national and international speaker, her research interests are inflammatory arthritis and she has published in peer reviewed journals.
Dr. Suad Hannawi
Member
Consultant Rheumatology
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Suad Hannawi, BhSc, MD, MRCP (UK), FRCP (UK), MIPH (AUS), PHD (AUS), a consultant of Rheumatology at the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) of UAE. Chairman of Rheumatology at MOHAP, Deputy Chairman of the Central Research Ethic Committee (REC), and the Chairman of Dubai Health District REC.After receiving her Bachelor of Science (BhSc), and the Medical Diploma (MD), Dr. Hannawi obtained the fellowship of Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and completed her clinical training of Rheumatology in Australia. Dr. Hannawi proceeded with her academic attainment by obtaining a PhD in Rheumatology.Her Interest in the Public Health motivated her to proceed with getting a Master of International Public Health from University of Queensland, Australia, with Dean’s Commendation for High Achievement.Dr. Hannawi has been awarded as best young investigator in Australia “Princess Alexandra” Research Week in 2007 and awarded by the MOHAP for six consecutive years (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 2019, and 2020) for her Scientific Achievements and contributions. In 2017 Dr. Hannawi was chosen as one of the best 5 physicians in the Federal health institutes for the Prime Minister Medal.Dr. Hannawi has published in number of journals and has presented at different national and international conferences. As well, Dr. Hannawi is a reviewer for many international Rheumatology journals.