Best Doctors in Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Dr. Sausan Abdul Rahman is an eminent Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, with 27 years of clinical leadership.

She specializes in high-risk obstetrics, complex repeat caesarean deliveries, operative vaginal births, and advanced open and laparoscopic surgeries.

Certified by the Arab Board, Dr. Abdul Rahman is celebrated for her clinical expertise, calm surgical manner, and patient-centered maternity care.

• Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Hamza is a renowned General Surgeon, based in Abu Dhabi with extensive 21+ years of experience.
• His areas of clinical expertise lie in breast-tumor surgeries, Laparoscopic repair of all types of hernia, Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Abdominoplasty, Abdominal wall reconstruction surgeries, Elective gastrointestinal surgeries, Colorectal surgeries, Pilonidal sinus surgery, Thyroid, and Salivary gland surgeries, Lymph-node excision, Anal canal surgeries, etc.
• Dr. Ahmed has completed his graduation and post-graduation from the reputed Cairo University. Later, he did super specialization in General Surgery from Ain Shams University, Cairo, followed by a diploma in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery from the World Laparoscopy Hospital in New Delhi, India.
• He has worked earlier in some of the top-notch institutes such as Dar Al Fouad Hospital, Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital, Burjeel Hospital. He is also a member of the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WALS) and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES).
• To date, he has operated on more than 1500+ laparoscopic procedures successfully.

• Dr. Alam Eldin Hamead is an Orthopedic Surgeon, based in Abu Dhabi with 8+ years of experience.
• His area of interest lies in poly-trauma, Orthopedic emergencies, Sports medicine, Arthroplasty, Hip replacements, Knee replacements, Knee pain, Joint pain, ACL reconstruction, Arthritis, etc.
• Dr. Alam has completed his graduation and post-graduation from the well-known Ain Shams University. He has worked earlier in  El Helmia Military Hospital, Sharm El Sheikh International Hospital, Egypt, Nasser Institute, and the Ministry of Health.
• He is a member of the Egyptian Medical Syndicate and has both national and international publications under his credit. Also, he actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific sessions, Meetings, CDE's and worldwide conferences to talk about Hip replacements.

Dr. Yassin Ibrahim M. El-Shahat is a distinguished Consultant Nephrologist & Chief Medical Officer at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, bringing over 38 years of specialized clinical experience.

He specializes in diagnosis and advanced clinical management of chronic kidney disease (ckd) stages 1 to 5; hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis prescription, access maintenance, and adequacy optimization.

Holding prestigious credentials including Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP), Dr. El-Shahat is dedicated to delivering evidence-based, compassionate care.

• Dr. Priyam Malhotra is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with 10+ years of experience.
• She has completed her graduation and post-graduation from the reputed Mumbai University.
• Dr. Priyam has worked earlier in some of the top-notch institutes such as Padmashree Dr. DY Patil Medical College, RN Cooper Hospital, KJ Somaiya Medical College and Research Centre, Mamata Maternity Home, a private specialty hospital in Dubai.
• She is a member of the FOGSI, Mumbai Obstetrics and Gynecological Society, Indian Medical Association, and Association of Medical Consultants, Mumbai.
• Her area of clinical interest lies in the management of Amenorrhoea (absent menstrual periods), Dysmenorrhoea (painful menstrual periods), Infertility, PCOS, Laparoscopy, Birth complications, etc.
• The Gynecologist has both national and international publications under her credit. Also, she actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific sessions, Meetings, CDE's and worldwide conferences to talk about women's reproductive health.

Dr. Nehad Halawa is a veteran Specialist Anesthesiologist and Head of Department at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, with 30 years of clinical experience.

He specializes in major general, orthopedic, laparoscopic, and bariatric anesthesia, regional nerve blocks, and acute postoperative pain therapy.

Holding doctorate credentials in anesthesia, Dr. Halawa ensures exceptional intraoperative patient safety and clinical leadership.

• Dr. Saule Davletova is an Ophthalmologist with 25+ years of experience.
• She has completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine from the Almaty State Medical Institute, followed by MD in Ophthalmology from Kazakh Scientific Research Institute of Eye Disease at Almaty, Kazakhstan.
• Dr. Saule has worked earlier in the Kazakh Scientific Research Institute of Eye Disease, Almaty, Regional Clinic, Taraz, Al Ain & Abu Dhabi, a reputed private hospital in Al Ain.
• Her areas of interest lie in the treatment of vascular pathology of eye organs, microsurgery of the eye, pathology of funds of the eye, intraocular correction, and phacoemulsification of cataracts.
• She is a member of the Society of Ophthalmologists of Kazakhstan, the Society Ophthalmologist of the Russian Federation, Professional Association of Physician of Kazakhstan.
• She has both national and international publications under her credit in accredited indexed journals. The Ophthalmologist is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific sessions, Meetings, CDE's and worldwide conferences to talk about microsurgery of the eye.

Dr. Sailaja Vuppu is Head of Department and Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, with 15 years of surgical experience.

She specializes in advanced urogynecology, minimally access laparoscopic surgery, high-risk labor ward management, and pelvic floor reconstruction.

Holding UK CCT and MRCOG credentials, Dr. Vuppu is celebrated for her clinical excellence, leadership, and compassionate maternal-fetal care.

• Dr. Pathukutty Mohammed is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist based in Abu Dhabi with 10+ years of experience.
• She has completed her Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Calicut Medical College, India, followed by Post- Graduation Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynecology from the reputed Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. 
• Dr. Mohammed has worked in some of the largest top-notch private and government hospitals throughout India and the UAE.
• Under her credit, there are both national and international publications in accredited indexed journals. Her area of expertise lies in the management of cancer and pre-cancerous diseases of the reproductive organs including ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, vagina, and vulva. 
• She is also actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific conferences, CDE's, Conferences, and worldwide meetings to talk about the different types of women's reproductive disorder and their management.
• The Gynecologist is also a part of organizations promoting women's health.

• Dr. Venkat Sainaresh Vellanki is a Nephrologist with extensive 21+ years of experience.
• His area of expertise lies in Chronic Renal Failure, Renal Transplant Recipients, Glomerular and Vascular Diseases, Peritoneal dialysis, Diabetic Nephropathy, Kidney Biopsy Service, Extracorporeal redressal of Sepsis patients, etc.
• Dr. Venkat has completed his graduation from the University of Mysore, India, followed by post-graduation from the reputed Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, India. Later, he did DM Nephrology in Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), India.
• He is fluent in 5 languages and is a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Canada.
• To date, he has worked in some of the top-notch institutes such as Gujarat University of Transplantation Sciences, Govt of Gujarat, India, SVIMS University Hospital, Govt of AP, India, NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Manipal Hospitals, India, University of Toronto, Toronto Canada.
• The known Nephrologist has more than 30+ national and international publications under his credit.

• Dr. Matthew Tytherleigh is a General Surgeon, based in Abu Dhabi with extensive 20+ years of experience.
• He has completed his studies at the reputed St. Bartholomew's Hospital, UK, followed by surgical training at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford under Professor Neil Mortenson.
• His areas of clinical expertise lie in the management of colorectal cancer, laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, proctology (such as haemorrhoids, fissures, and fistulas), fecal incontinence, prolapse, hernia surgery, advanced colonoscopy, etc.
• Dr. Matthew received the Covidien Laparoscopic Colorectal Travelling Fellowship from the reputed Concord Hospital in Sydney, Australia. He was also awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, England.
• The known surgeon has co-authored the Colorectal Surgery chapter in The New Aird's Companion in Surgical Studies, the recommended UK surgical trainee textbook.
• Under his credit, there are more than 25+ national and international publications. He has worked earlier in Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, and Ipswich Hospital.

• Dr. Mahmood Al-Majmuei is an Australian & New Zealand-trained Rheumatologist with 18+ years of experience.
• He has completed his graduation from the University of Basrah, Iraq followed by post-graduation from one of the reputed universities of Australia.
• Dr. Majmuei received 2 Fellowships from the Australian Royal College of Physicians in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine. He has also been granted a Fellowship of the American College of Rheumatologists.
• To date, he has worked in some of the top-notch institutes such as The Royal Hobart Hospital, Auckland City Hospital, Middlemore Hospital, North Shore Hospital, Hamilton Hospital, and The Goulburn Valley Health.
• His areas of interest lie in the management of  Inflammatory Arthritis like Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, and all other Peripheral Spondyloarthropathies,  Connective Tissue Diseases like Lupus, Scleroderma, Inflammatory Myositis, Crystal Induced Arthritis like Gout, Axial Spondyloarthritis, and Inflammatory Back Pain, Vasculitis, Autoinflammatory Disorders, Musculoskeletal problems, etc.
• The well-trained Rheumatologist is a member of the Australian Rheumatology Association (ARA) and New Zealand Rheumatology Association (NZRA).