Best Doctors in King's College Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Dr. Bratislav Spica is a well-known General Surgeon with over 15 years of experience. 
• His expertise includes upper GI diseases, benign and malignant oesophagal and gastric disorders, and reconstructive oesophagal procedures.
• Dr. Spica received his medical degree (MD) from the Medical School of Belgrade University and completed his residency (General Surgery) at at the Department for Upper Digestive Surgery, Division for Oesophageal and Gastric Surgery.
• After that, he achieved the Serbian board exam from the Department of Upper Digestive Surgery, Division for Esophageal and Gastric Surgery at First Surgical University Clinic, Clinic for Digestive Diseases, Clinical Centre of Serbia.
• Dr. Spica has several publications in eminent journals. 
• He has reviewed articles for prominent journals such as the World Journal of Surgical Oncology, the European Journal of Surgical Oncology, the World Journal of Gastroenterology, and Surgery Today.
• He is fluent in Serbian and English.

• Dr. Layla Al Marzooqi is a Cardiology specialist with 15+ years of experience.
• Her area of expertise lies in Chest pain, Warfarin monitoring, Heartbeat problem, Follow up post coronary angioplasty and bypass surgery, General cardiology, Exercise ECG, Holter monitoring, 24 hour BP monitoring, Echocardiogram, etc.
• Dr. Layla has completed his graduation, followed by a Master's degree in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation from the University of Chester, UK, and a Ph.D. from the College of Medicine and Health Sciences in the UAE University.
• She provides patients with the required tools to live a heart-healthy life and spends satisfactory time listening, explaining, and discussing treatment options and procedures with her patients.
• Under her credit, there are both national and international publications.

• Dr. Shine Ashokan is a senior and skilled Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon with +18 years of experience in the field of orthopedic surgeries.
• His professional affiliations include an international membership of the European Hip Society and the International Cartilage Restoration Society (ICRS).
• In 1994, Dr. Ashokan completed his MBBS from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. Thereafter, he studied advanced trauma & life support at the American College of Surgeons, earned a fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland, completed yet another fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons, UK followed by a fellowship in hip & knee arthroplasty and sports medicine. 
• Dr. Ashokan works in collaboration with an advanced International stem cell research and lab, using stem cell research treatments for various bone and joint disorders. 
• He is a renowned orthopedic surgeon, specialised for joint replacements, trauma surgery, sports injuries and day-case surgery.  Dr. Ashokan also performs arthroscopic procedures of the knee & ankle including cartilage restoration procedures, ligament reconstructions and joint stabilisation surgeries. 

• Dr. Hermann Ulrich Honeymeyer is an experienced Gynaecologist working for almost 40 years.
• He has completed his master's degree in advanced ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• He holds the degree of masters in business and administration from Swiss Business School.
• He has experience in foetal medicine, Ultrasound procedures, and cases in obstetrics and gynecology. 
• He is an active member and participant in educational activities of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ISUOG), the Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Ultraschall in der Medizin (DEGUM), and the Foetal Medicine Foundation (FMF).
• He has been a well-known speaker at national and international scientific meetings and conferences.
• He has been an author and co-author of more than 30 peer-reviewed publications 
• Also an author and co-author of 15 book chapters about ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

• Dr. Joseph Sleiman is an ENT Surgeon with over 19 years of experience.
• His specialties include Otolaryngology cases in children and adults, Rhinology, Snoring, Neck Surgery, and Middle Ear Surgeries. 
• He is one of the rare surgeons who perform functional and aesthetical nose surgeries together and 
• He has performed over 500 combined nasal surgeries with great success.
• He is credited with successfully introducing the technique of opening the lacrimal duct through the nose.
• Dr. Sleiman graduated from St. Joseph University of Beirut and continued his post-graduate studies in otorhinolaryngology at Paris VII University. 
• He has authored several research papers and publications as part of the Emirates Medical Association, Lebanese Medical Association, and European Rhinology Society.

Dr. Shabeeha K. Rana is a distinguished consultant haematologist with over 20 years of experience in managing malignant and non-malignant blood disorders. Trained at prestigious medical institutions in the United Kingdom, she focuses on delivering compassionate, patient-centred care for both common haematological conditions and complex blood cancers. Dr. Rana seamlessly integrates her profound clinical expertise with active clinical research to continuously elevate the standard of haemato-oncology care locally and globally.

Why Choose Dr. Shabeeha Rana?

• Pioneer in Stem Cell Transplant: She successfully established Dubai's first Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation Centre at the American Hospital Dubai, revolutionising regional haemato-oncology care.
• World-Class International Training: She brings international expertise to the UAE, having trained and practised at prestigious UK institutions, including the Royal Marsden Hospital and University Hospitals Birmingham.
• Comprehensive Cancer & Blood Care: She delivers exceptional care tailored to patients with highly complex conditions, spanning leukaemia treatments, obstetric haematology, and severe bleeding disorders.
• Active Clinical Researcher: Deeply involved in advancing modern treatments, she regularly publishes in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and participates in critical clinical trials across the UK and UAE.

Dr. Lisa Sharkey is a distinguished, UK-trained Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with over 22 years of clinical excellence. She holds a subspecialty focus in intestinal rehabilitation, clinical nutrition, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and multi-visceral transplantation. Passionate about empowering patients through personalized, evidence-based care, she strongly integrates nutritional education into her therapeutic treatment plans. Dr. Sharkey's philosophy centers on holistic, comprehensive gastrointestinal management, leveraging her world-class academic background from the University of Cambridge to dramatically improve patient quality of life and long-term clinical outcomes.

Why Choose Dr. Lisa Sharkey?

• World-Class Academic Pedigree: Dr. Sharkey has graduated with First Class Honours from the prestigious University of Cambridge and awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of London (FRCP) in 2019.
• Pioneer in Intestinal Rehabilitation: She has spearheaded the highly successful intestinal transplant program at Cambridge University Hospitals (Addenbrooke's) for seven years, driving it to achieve some of the world's best clinical outcomes.
• Global Nutrition Authority: She serves as an invited member of the NNedPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, an international speaker on clinical nutrition, and was the national nutrition representative for the British Society of Gastroenterology for over five years.
• International Leadership in Transplant: Elected as a council member of the International Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplant Association (IRTA), Dr. Sharkey directly influencing global protocols for intestinal failure and multi-visceral transplantation.
• Comprehensive Diagnostic Expertise: She is exceptionally proficient in managing complex GI complications arising from organ transplants, cancer treatments, and systemic diseases, providing top-tier, specialized care tailored to complex patient needs.

• Dr. Christelle Abboud is a Gynecologist and Obstetrician, based in Dubai with 12+ years of experience.
• Her area of expertise lies in high-level laparoscopic surgeries such as myomectomy or hysterectomy, Breast plastic surgery, Oncologic and reconstructive surgery for cancer, etc.
• Dr. Abboud has completed her graduation from the reputed Saint-Joseph University, Beirut, followed by post-graduation from Hotel-Dieu de France Hospital, Lebanon. Later, she pursued her sub-specialties in leading healthcare institutions in France, such as Institut Curie in Paris (oncologic gynecology and breast surgery), Antoine Bécleère Hospital in Clamart (management of high-risk pregnancies), and Lyon Sud Hospital in Lyon (oncologic gynecology and vaginal surgery).
• The breast surgeon has both national and international publications under her credit in accredited indexed journals.
• She is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, Conferences, CDE's, worldwide conferences to talk about the diseases of the reproductive system and their management.

• Dr. Nidhi Sapolia is a reputed Obstetrician and Gynecologist with over 15 years of experience.
• She specializes in reconstructive surgery after childbirth, laparoscopic surgery for ovaries, and vaginal tightening surgery.
• She has done MBBS, MD, Diploma, and fellowships from renowned organizations.
• She is a respected member of the American Aesthetic Association, European Society of Endoscopy, and Indian Obstetrics and Gynecology Society.

• 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. Dragana Spica is a renowned Plastic Surgeon with 19 years of experience.
• She specializes in Aesthetic Surgeries of the Face, such as Upper blepharoplasty, Lower blepharoplasty, Face and neck lift, Smile dimple creation, and Double chin correction.
• She graduated from the University of Belgrade in Serbia in 2005 and did a Masters in Surgical Anatomy in 2010.
• Later, she completed her postgraduate specialized study in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery in 2014.

• Dr. Britt Clausson is an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist with over 24 years of experience.
• Her services include high and low-risk obstetrics, complex cesarean delivery, safe multiple births, etc.
• She trained in Sweden, developing an early interest in pregnancy and childbirth, and became a Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 1996. 
• During training, she was offered participation in an international research project on caffeine consumption in pregnancy. 
• Interest in perinatal epidemiology led to a Ph.D. from the Faculty of Medicine, Uppsala University, Sweden, 2000.
• Her gynecology practice is focused on women’s health, particularly abnormal smears. 
• She is still a Colposcopist accredited by the British BSCCP.
• Dr. Britt Clausson is fluent in English.