PRIME HOSPITAL

Dr. Shahid Gauhar ( MBBS DCH (RCPS Ireland); MRCPCH(U.K) Specialist Neonatologist Dr. Shahid Gauhar has vast experience in the field of pediatric & neonatology. He completed his medical graduation from Karachi Pakistan. Than he moved to Ireland & U.K where he completed his post-graduation qualification & training. He has an experience of more than twenty years in Middle East. Dr Shahid was affiliated with Ministry of health (U.A.E), Department of health Dubai for more than 15years. He also work as head of neonatology Medcare Hospital for almost 5years. Among his expertise he manages all sort of sick newborns, (Ventilation, intubation umbilical catheterization ,exchange transfusion, chest tube insertion metabolic disorder, seizure disorder Neonatal resuscitation)  Neonatal & pediatric clinics  growth &Development  assessment , immunization  all sort of respiratory, GI UTI,NUTRITIONAL Disorder etc. he is well known in the city for his professional attitude ,clinical approach  and management. Expertise Intubation & Ventilation Umbilical vessel catheterization Ventricular taping Exchange transfusion Chest tube insertion Metabolic disorder Lumbar Puncture Dr. Rajendra. M. Joshi  (M.B.B.S., MD (Paed), DCH, MRCP (Ireland), MRCPCH (London) FRCP (Ireland), FRCPCH (London) Specialist Pediatrician  Dr. Rajendra Joshi has over 20 years of experience in the field of Pediatrics & Neonatology having worked in premier institutions in Bombay, Australia, Oman and Dubai. Dr. Joshi had an outstanding academic career securing two gold medals in M.B.B.S and M.D (Pediatrics) examination from Bombay. He was also awarded a Gold medal from the Indian Academy of Pediatrics for the best research paper. He has published several articles and books in the field of Pediatrics. Expertise Paediatrics & New Born problems & Vaccinations Developmental Assessment Genetic Counseling Services Premarital Counseling Service Clinical Genetics and Dysmorphology Syndrome diagnosis and Chromosomal disorders  Dr. Rouba Manachi ( MBBS , MD Damascus University - Faculty of Medicine - Syria Specialist Pediatrician  Dr.Rouba Manachi has over 15 years of experience in pediatrics and neonatology, has worked in premier institutions in Syria. Dr.Rouba did her MBBS and MD in Damascus University and joined training program in Southampton General Hospital, United Kingdom. She worked in three prestigious hospitals looking after pediatric ward, outpatient clinic, joined the Central Maternity Hospital, MOH in Syria as specialist in neonatal intensive care and was involved in Pediatric Residency Training Program and was instructor in Neonatal Resuscitation Program. She participated as a lecturer in different national conferences and recently passed the pediatric advanced life support program. Expertise Resuscitation of high risk neonates and treatment of critically ill cases. Assessment of growth of premature, low birth weight babies. Management of mild and moderate asthma, eczema and allergies. Well baby care and assessment of development and cognitive disorders. Management of feeding disorders.   Dr. Waleed Abd Alkarim Dandan ( M.B.B.C.h, MD (Pediatrics) Specialist Paediatrics Dr. Waleed  has over 12 years of experience in the field of Pediatrics & Neonatology, He graduated with M.B.B.S  from Faculty of Medicine of Damascus University in Syria in 2002 , He did his pediatric training in Syria and has Master’s Degree in pediatrics since 2007, he practiced for 4 years  in reputed hospitals in Saudi Arabia before shifting to UAE in 2010, Dr. Waleed was working as a neonatologist at Tawam Hospital which is one of the largest and  best tertiary teaching hospital in UAE, He has good experience in neonatology, and he can manage any neonatal problem. Dr. Waleed is competent and knowledgeable in different types of ventilators, use of nitric oxide and nutrition of extremely low birth weight infants. In addition he is excellent in performing procedures and has been involved in resident teaching and in writing practice guidelines for different neonatal and pediatrics management pathways. Expertise Common pediatric diseases and Pediatric emergency care. Asthma & Allergy. Infectious diseases. Growth & development. Gastrointestinal diseases, Mal-absorptions, feeding difficulties and Failure to thrive. Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care. Immunization in Neonatal & Pediatric age group. Dr. Rouba Manachi ( MBBS , MD Damascus University - Faculty of Medicine - Syria Specialist Pediatrician Dr. Vidya Kanamkote Narayanan ( MBBS, MD Paediatrics (JIPMER), DNB Paediatrics, MRCPCH, CCT (Paed- UK), FRCPCH Specialist Paediatrician Dr Vidya K Narayanan has 18 years experience in paediatrics and four years tertiary level experience in paediatric endocrinology. She did MBBS at Government medical college, Thrissur with gold medals during the medical training and was the best outgoing student. She then completed MD Paediatrics in the prestigious institute, JIPMER, Pondicherry and is a Diplomate of the national board of examinations, India. She did senior residency in paediatrics in PGIMER, Chandigarh. She acquired MRCPCH in 2004 and undertook paediatric and paediatric endocrinology training in UK in tertiary centres in UK like the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, Royal hospital for sick children, Glasgow and Birmingham Children’s hospital. She also had training in subspecialities like paediatric nephrology, paediatric neurology, paediatric intensive care, neonatology and community paediatrics. She completed UK specialist paediatric training and is on the GMC(UK) specialist register since 2013. She undertook fellowship training in paediatric endocrinology and diabetes and has international presentations at the European society of paediatric endocrinology, Royal college of paediatrics and child health (RCPCH) and British society of paediatric endocrinology and diabetes (BSPED) meetings. She is also a member of the Indian academy of paediatrics, BSPED and is a fellow of the RCPCH. Expertise Assessment of problems of growth and puberty in children and growth hormone treatment including Turner syndrome Thyroid problems in children including hypo and hyperthyroidism Diabetes (type 1, type 2) including insulin pumps, CGMS and patient education Other endocrine problems including adrenal disorders Assessment of well babies for growth, development, feeding problems & vaccinations Management of common neonatal and pediatric infections   Vaccination and Diagnosis and treatment of general issues and problems

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Physiotherapy Department - Prime Hospital Physiotherapy helps restore your movement and function when you are affected by injury, illness or disability. It uses movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice that are tailored to your individual needs to promote, maintain and restore your physical health. Our Physiotherapy department is providing the most advanced care with high quality devices. - We have highly qualified experienced Physiotherapy staff who provides following Services Spinal disorders (neck or black disorders) Sports injuries Shoulder pain Hip conditions Knee arthritis Foot injuries Muslo-Skeletal disorders Neurological conditions Post-surgical rehabilitation Stroke Geriatric rehabilitation Respiratory rehabilitation Women’s health rehabilitation Pediatric rehabilitation Facial nerve palsy - Equipment’s Electrical stimulations Ultrasound Lumbar and Cervical traction Heat modality Shortwave therapy Continuous Passive movements Electrical leg trainer Electrical corm trainer Shoulder wheel Exercises  therapy (stretching, strengthening and mobilizing techniques) Dr. Mohamed Rafique. P  MBBS, DTCD, DNB (Pulmonary Board) ,EDRM (Europe), FCCP(USA). HERMES European Diplomate ( Resp Medicine) Specialist Respiratory Medicine Dr. Rafique completed both his DNB Pulmonary Board degree in 2000 & postgraduate Diploma in chest diseases DTCD, from Madras Medical college. He got the European Diploma in Respiratory medicine from the ERS European Respiratory Society in association with EBAP (European Board for accreditation in Pneumology),at Austria,Vienna.  One among the few pulmonologists worldwide awarded with the HERMES Diplomate Title (European standard of excellence in field of Respiratory Medicine for European Specialists) in 2009  Received his FCCP, Fellowship from the American college of Chest physicians. Experience of nearly 15 yrs as Senior Pulmonologist /Chest physician in many JCI, joint commission International ,USA accredited Institutions in the UAE, both in the Government Hospitals of Abudhabi health authority namely Al Ain hospital (JCI,SEHA Gold winner hospital under HAAD), also at Rashid and Dubai Hospitals under DHA,Dubai health authority & as Head of Pulmonology and Allergy at NMC Specialty Hospitals,Dubai. Had also started the Chest Medicine Department at a 300 bedded tertiary Multispecialty Hospital in south India and worked as Consultant Pulmonologist & Head of the Pulmonary Medicine Unit. He is a well renowned speaker delivering numerous CME programmes ,conducting workshops and addressed many international conferences., faculty for various bodies ,UAE medical colleges ,active in Research with many recent publications in peer reviewed journals in field of asthma & COPD. Expertise: Diagnosis & treatment of all Chest ailments (Packages for asthma & allergy, Smokers & Occupational Lung DiseasesDiagnosis & management of Asthma & Allergy (allergy  testing & immunotherapy,Exhaled Nitric oxide) Smokers lung diseases screening for COPD & smoking cessation. Lung function assessments (PFT,Lung Volumes,Diffussion)  Sleep apnoea diagnosis,& Sleep studies with treatment

Dr. Bipin Valchandji Daga S, MS, MNAMS, FICS, DNBE Specialist Urologist Dr Bipin V. Daga, MD, DNB, FRCR (London) has more than 8 years of experience in radiology and Imaging. After the postgraduation in radiodiagnosis from the Govt medical college, Solapur, India, for more experience he worked as assistant professor and radiologist in the same institute for six years during which he had extensive exposure to various radiological investigations like various radiographic techniques (x-rays) , contrast studies (e.g. barium study done for stomach, etc), ultrasonography, color Doppler , Computerized Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). During this period, Apart from him being responsible for reporting of many cases in radiology, he was teaching and guiding the students pursuing their post graduation in the department of radiology. He has keen academic interest and has presented international articles in journals and published books in radiology. Meanwhile, he also cleared and got the Diplomat of national Board (DNB) certification from New Delhi, India and the fellowship of the Royal College of the radiologists, London (FRCR, UK). Two years back he moved to UAE and worked in the International modern Hospital, Dubai as specialist radiologist working and covering all modalities including MRI, CT, Mammography, OPG, contrast / Gastrograffin studies, Ultrasounds and Color Dopplers). With his very good experience in the subject now he is with our organization, serving to his best for all services under radiology and imaging in the Prime Hospital, Dubai. Expertise: All imaging modalities including radiography, contrast studies, Ultrasonography, Color Doppler, CT scanning and MRI, with special interest in Cross-sectional and MSK imaging and image guided-biopsies .    Dr. Dima Kassabji MBBS MD, MSc, DIU. Specialist Radiology Dr. Dima in specialist radiologist jointed Prime Healthcare group in June 2013 having wide and extensive experience since 2001  after her graduation she was trained in London and France where she got her both Master degree and Diploma with distinction  honor degree for both She had another Master degree from Aleppo University with teaching experience of medial holding an  assistant professor degree in her specialty  Dr. Dima was involved in many research in her field both in her home country Syria  and London  She got advanced experience in Neuro radiology as she worked in the National Hospital for Neurology in London.  Expertise •             General radiology •             Ultrasound / Adult and pediatric •             Doppler study •             Special radiology procedure •             Women and breast imaging              •                Neuro Imaging               •             Neuro Imaging

Dr. Dilip Raja  MBBS, MS, MNAMS, FICS, DNBE Specialist Urologist Dr. Dilip Raja is a specialist urologist and will be available for consultation and Surgeries in Deirah, Jumeirah and Mirdiff branches. Dr. Dilip Raja is a practicing Urologist and Andrologist for more than 25 years at Mumbai, India. He is a Gold Medalist and recipient of various  scholarships during his under and post-graduate training. He has been trained extensively in his specialist at Mayo Clinic USA, St. Peter’s  Hospital at Leuven, Belgium and at Australia. Dr. Dilip Raja has done pioneering work in India in the field of treating kidney stone patients by Extra Corporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy  (ESWL). He has large experience in treating stone patients with all the modalities like Per-Cutaneous Lithotripsy (PCNL) and  ureterorenoscopy (URS) as a complete management of stone disease. He is also one of the first few urologist and Andrologist to start  newer technologies like Electro vaporization of Prostate, Penile Implants, Microsurgery in Urology etc. in India. Endo – Urology, Stones,  Prostate, Impotence and Urinary Cancers are his all-time favorites. Dr. Raja has a large number of national and international publications to his credit. He has delivered many guest lectures, conducted  surgical workshops and has been instrumental in setting up kidney units at national and international levels. Dr. Dilip Raja has trained  many young urologists in Mumbai, India who have been successfully practicing all over the world. Dr. Dilip Raja is member of Urology Society of India, Mumbai Urology Soceity, American Urology Association, Endo-Urology Society,  Socie’te’ Internationale d’Urologie, Aging, Gender, Andrology & Sexual (Sciences) Society of India (AGASSI), International Society for  Sexual Medicine (ISSM), Andrology Society of India, National Academy of Medical Sciences, India, and almost all prestigious international  urology & Andrology societies in the world.  Affiliated with Mumbai Hospitals · Dr. Raja’s Urology & Andrology Center, Bandra (W), Mumbai · Lilavati Hospital -  Saifee Hospital - · Fortis Hospital   Email : drdilipraja@gmail.com / drdilipraja@yahoo.com   Website : www.dilipraja.com    Dr. Ismail Alkhalidi M.B.ch.B, F.I.B.M.S.( Urology) Specialist Urology Dr Ismail has done his M.B.ch.B. From the College of Medicine -University of Baghdad ( 1993-1999). Dr Ismail completed his fellowship in Urology in 2006 which was authorized by the Iraqi Board for Medical Specializations. Dr Ismail had 7 years post MD experience working as Specialist Urology in Gazi Al Harriri hospital for Surgical Specialities, Medical City Complex, Baghdad/ Iraq doing various urological procedures. Dr Ismail alkhalidi is member in the teaching staff in the college of Medicine -University of Baghdad since 2008 & trainer in the Iraqi & Arab board committee for Urology since 2008. Expertise •  Cystoscopy ( prostatectomies, resection of bladder tumor, stone crashing ) •   Ureteroscopy for ureteral stone removal and opening ureteral strictures. •   Beside other conventional surgeries, Dr Ismail had special interest in treating male infertility and erectile dysfunctions.

Prime Hospital Hosts 1st International Surgical Gastroenterology Conference in the Region

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 24 February, 2015 

Prime Hospital Hosts 1st International Surgical Gastroenterology Conference in the Region   

Experts from 19 countries will converge in Dubai to discuss new techniques and treatments focusing on minimally invasive surgery

The leading healthcare provider, Prime Hospital, part of Prime Healthcare Group, will host the DubaiGastrosurg Conference 2015, the first of its kind international surgical gastroenterology meet in the region, to discuss the latest innovations and treatments in gastroenterology, focusing more on minimally invasive surgery.

The conference taking place on Thursday 26 February and for 3 days at Hotel Le Meridien - Dubai, will bring together 25 renowned specialist doctors and professors from across the world, and will be attended by a pool of medical experts from the region and abroad. Key topics will include scar-less procedures in gastro and bariatric surgery which involves high-end equipment, and organ transplant. Speakers will share their expertise and experiences in weight reduction and gastrointestinal with negligible morbidities.

Dr. Jamil Ahmed, Managing Director of Prime Healthcare Group, said: "DubaiGastrosurg is particularly important for the regional healthcare industry, governments, patients and their families. The global insights and experiences that will be shared during the conference will help us enhance the value we create for all stakeholders by optimising patients' access to new scar-less procedures in treating gastrointestinal diseases prevalent in the region".

"Every year, a huge number of patients from the region seek minimally invasive treatments abroad and this conference will help create the right awareness among local, regional and international patients of the accessible and affordable medical capabilities and treatments available in Dubai. Governments in the region subsidise their citizens' treatment abroad, and local capabilities will help reduce governments and patients' financial burden and bring in more convenience for all", elaborated Dr. Jamil Ahmed.

Throughout the three days, market leaders will showcase their equipment and techniques related to the gastro and bariatric surgery to help visitors understand the operation process and results. Moreover, delegates from the National Health Service in the United Kingdom will demonstrate their extensive research work and results to the audience.

The conference is being held in association with the European Surgical Society, European Board of Surgery, European Union of Medical Specialists, as well as being endorsed and given local support from the American College of Surgeons (UAE Chapter) and Emirates Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Interest Group.

"On this occasion, we are pleased to launch the Department of Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery at Prime Hospital, with a commitment to develop it into a center of excellence in our region, which would further consolidate the standing of Dubai as a favourite destination for healthcare tourism", added Dr. Jamil.

Keen on the participation of patients in the conference Prime Healthcare has scheduled a QnA session during the conference where patients and families will meet with experts to get direct insights and opinions on their cases. Also, founders and senior members of the European Board of Surgery (EBS) will explain in detail the process of undergoing the EBS Qualification, which will help surgeons and medical students shape their surgical career with international degrees.