Best Organ Transplant Surgeons in United Arab Emirates

• Dr. Mohammed Ayub Siddiqui is a well-known Urologist with 32 years of experience.
• He has successfully performed numerous surgeries, including Radical Prostatectomy, Radical Cystectomy, Radical Nephrectomy, and Kidney Transplant surgeries.
• His areas of interest and expertise include dialysis, stone removal through Ureteroscopy, PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy), Endourology, and Laparoscopic Urology.
• He holds an MBBS degree from Grant Medical College and Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, earned in 1992, an MS in General Surgery from Seth G S Medical College and K E M Hospital, Mumbai, completed in 1998, and an MCh in Urology from Grant Medical College and Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, awarded in 2001.
• Dr. Siddiqui has received various awards and recognitions throughout his career, including his role as Editor in Chief of the British Journal of Urology International.
• He has published numerous papers in esteemed medical journals, contributing to the field of urology.
• He is actively involved in teaching and mentoring, serving as an examiner and guide for the postgraduate MCh Urology course.

• Dr. Kaiser Raja is a Hepatologist with 13+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in complex liver disease, liver failure, liver cancer, liver transplants, chronic viral hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, metabolic liver disease, cirrhosis, hepatitis B and C, autoimmune liver disease, alcoholic liver disease, Endoscopy, and ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
• Dr. Raja has completed his MBBS from the prestigious Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal followed by MD in Internal Medicine from the well known Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh. Later, he did his DM in Gastroenterology and Clinical Fellowship in Advanced Liver Diseases and Transplant Hepatology from reputed Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, USA.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications in the indexed journals and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, worldwide conferences to talk about Liver failure.

• Dr. Rakesh Rai is one of the renowned Hepato-Pancrato-Biliary & Transplant Surgeons.
• He has an experience of over 15+ years of and has worked with some of the most renowned transplant centres in the world.
• Dr Rai has completed his MBBS from Patna University & MS (General Surgery) from the University of Mumbai. Following which he did his MD from the University of Newcastle.
• He has received training in HPB surgery and abdominal organ transplantation from some of the eminent centres in the UK like Royal Free Hospital, London, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham. 
• His areas of specialization are Liver resection for benign and cancerous liver tumors, gall bladder cancer, Surgeries of the stomach, duodenum, small and large intestine, kidney transplants, etc.
• Dr Rai has finished his American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS) & an accredited fellowship at Methodist Transplant Institute at Memphis.
• He also has experience in living donor liver transplantation at Asan Medical centre, Samsung Medical centre in Seoul, Korea.
• Dr Rai is regularly invited to speak in some of the well-known scientific meetings in India as well as abroad.
• Dr Rai has his expertise in hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery and solid organ transplantation (liver, kidney and pancreas).
• He has multiple publications in eminent journals and has reviewed articles for eminent journals.

• Dr. Mohamad Azzam Ziade is a skilled Medical Oncologist and Hematologist with 25 years of experience.
• His areas of specialization are treating bleeding disorders, hemoglobinopathy, and solid tumors, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hemophilia, and thrombophilia.
• He earned a diploma in Medical Oncology from the University of Padova, Italy, 1999 and a Master's in Bone Marrow Transplant from the School of Clinical Hematology in 2003 in the UK.
• Later, he completed an M.R.C Path program at King's College Hospital in the Clinical Hematology Department, London, in 2012.
• He is a member of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation and European Bone Marrow Transplant.

• Dr. Mohammad Houssien Kassem is a trained Nephrologist with +10 years of experience.
• He's skilled in the management of kidney disease, Diabetic nephropathy, Hypertension, Chronic Kidney diseases, Glomerulonephritis, Acute renal failure, Kidney transplantation and more.
• He is a member of the Syrian Medical Association, the Dubai Health Authority and the MRCP, UK.
• He acquired an MD from the Syrian Board of Medical Specialties.
• He obtained a Master in Nephrology (Dialysis) from a prestigious college in Syria.

• Leading Nephrologist Dr Bassam Hasan has more than 18 years of experience in medicine.
• He's an expert in treating Acute and Chronic kidney disease, Renal replacement therapy, Hypertensive and Diabetic Nephropathy. 
• He is a member of the Slovenian Society of Nephrology and the Emirates Medical Association.
• Dr Bassam Hasan graduated from Pavol Jozef Safarik University, Slovak Republic with MBBS (2001).
• He obtained MS (2006) and MD (2007) from Slovak Health University, Slovak Republic.

• Dr. Gihan Salah El Din Othman is a trained Pulmonologist with +20 years of rich experience.
• Her area of Interest is Bronchial asthma, Bronchiectasis, COPD, Sleep breathing disorders, Bronchoscopy, Respiratory problems and more.
• She is a member of the European Respiratory Society, the Egyptian Society of Chest Diseases and TB, the Egyptian Scientific Society of Bronchology and the Emirates Medical Association.
• She obtained an MBBS and MD (1987) from the prestigious colleges of Egypt.
• She acquired PhD (1995) from a prestigious college in Egypt.
• She has supervised more than 30 research in medical journals on many scientific theses.

• A noted Nephrologist with more than 25 years of experience, Dr Hany Bahy Gad.
• His interests are Chronic and Acute kidney disease, Hemodialysis, Renal transplant, Glomerular diseases, Peritoneal dialysis and more.
• He is a member of the Egyptian Board of Nephrology and the Emirates Medical Association.
• Dr Hany Bahy Gad graduated from Ain Shams University, Egypt with MBBS and MD.
• He completed a clinic Fellowship in Adult Nephrology from the Egyptian Board in Nephrology in 2007.

• Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Khan is a renowned Ophthalmologist with over 24 years of experience.
• His areas of interest include Cataract surgery / Phacoemulsification with IOL implantation, Refractive surgery LASIK, PRK, SMILE, Management of keratoconus, Pediatric ophthalmology including medical management of squint, Glaucoma management, Laser treatment of Retina and YAG capsulotomy, Management of Retina problems, etc.
• After completing his MBBS from the Nishtar Medical University, Multan, he also completed a postgraduate residency at King Edward Medical University, Lahore. 
• Additionally, he earned his International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) certification in the United Kingdom and obtained his FRCS from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow, UK. 
• He is fluent in English, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Haryanvi, Suraiki, and Hindko.

Dr. Eiman Alkhatib is a distinguished Haematologist with over 33 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. With a focus on both benign and malignant blood diseases, she has established a reputation for precision and excellence in the field of hematology.

Why Choose Dr. Alkhatib?

• Extensive Haematological Expertise: With 33+ years of experience, Dr. Alkhatib has a proven track record in treating a wide range of blood disorders, including sickle cell anaemia and thalassaemia.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: She is recognised for her expertise in managing blood transfusions and their complications, as well as bone marrow aspiration and bone biopsies. Her treatments include plasmapheresis and iron infusions.
• Pioneer in Haematology: Dr. Alkhatib was the former chief of Haematology Interns Exams in the Syrian Board Association, demonstrating her leadership and influence in medical education and practice.
• Leader in Blood Disorder Treatment: She has significant experience from her time at the Thalassaemia and Haemoglobinopathy Centre in Damascus, showcasing unparalleled expertise in advanced techniques for these conditions.

• Dr. Rachna Sahityani is a Nephrologist with more than 14 years of expertise.
• She offers services in managing Cystic kidney diseases and Hereditary kidney diseases, Glomerular diseases, etc.
• Her qualifications include American Board Certified Nephrology certificates and American Board Certified Internal Medicine.
• She offers kidney biopsy – (Ultrasound guided) to enable appropriate management of various kidney diseases.
• She is an expert in all Dialysis modalities-hemodialysis/peritoneal dialysis/SCUF/SLED /CRRT.

• Dr. Ghassan Altawil is an Ophthalmologist and Vitreo Retinal Surgeon with over 30 years of experience.
• He is proficient in a wide range of complex ocular conditions, including in-vitreo retinal surgery, intra-vitral injection, retinal detachment, retinal laser treatment, diabetic retinopathy, traumatic injuries, intracorneal ring implantation, epiretinal membrane, etc. 
• He has conducted thousands of eye surgeries globally in various cities in Syria, Lebanon, Germany, and the United States. 
• Dr. Ghassan has been recognized as the first doctor in the MENA region to perform macular rotation surgery, a groundbreaking technique that has revolutionized the management of macular pathologies.
• He is the Head coordinator of the UK ophthalmology examination for the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) and the Head of the Board of Trustees at the International University for Science and Technology in Syria.
• After completing his MD from Aleppo University in Syria in 1987, he also received a specialization in vitreo retinal surgery from the Ministry of Health in Syria in 1999.
• Dr. Ghassan is currently a research assistant for an ongoing retina study at the University of Toronto.
• He is fluent in Arabic and English.