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Family Medicine focuses on providing primary healthcare for you and your family, whatever stage you and your loved ones are in life - from infancy to adolescence to senior years. Family doctors specialise in treating a wide range of common health issues, including illnesses, injuries, and chronic conditions, as well as advising on preventative care and general health.

General Surgery handles surgeries for a wide range of medical conditions. These include abdominal surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, breast surgery, thyroid surgery, hernia repair, and wound management. at conditions such as hernias, gallbladder problems, appendicitis, and more.

Ophthalmology is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of all eye and vision conditions and injuries, your opthalmologist can also provide you with prescription glasses and contact lenses to correct your vision.

Otolaryngology, or ENT Surgery, is a surgical specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions related to the ear, nose, throat, and parts of the head and neck. Our Otolaryngologists or ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialists, can help you with issues like hearing loss, sinus problems, tonsillitis, and voice or throat disorders.   We know that some of these more common ear, nose and throat conditions can really interfere with your daily life - and quality of sleep. Our...

Orthopedic Surgery focuses on surgical procedures to treat conditions affecting your bones, joints, muscles, and ligaments. These conditions include bone fractures, sports injuries, spinal conditions and joint issues like arthritis. Orthopedic Surgeons also perform surgeries to replace joints, such as hip or knee replacements.

Vascular Surgery focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the blood vessels,  which have the important task of carrying blood throughout your body. Vascular Surgeons specialize in surgically repairing conditions such as blocked arteries, varicose veins and aneurysms to restore proper blood flow.

Internal Medicine is a specialty that provides comprehensive medical care for adults. It focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory disorders.

Infectious Diseases is a medical specialty that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.

Clinical genetics involves studying your DNA to identify genetic disorders or risks for certain diseases. This helps you understand your genes and how they can impact your health, so that you can make informed decisions about prevention, treatment, and family planning.

Obstetrics and Gynecology, often called OB-GYN, focuses on women’s health related to pregnancy, childbirth, and the reproductive system. Obstetrics focuses on caring for women and their babies during and after birth, ensuring safe and healthy deliveries. Gynecology focuses on women’s reproductive health, covering menstrual health, hormone issues, fertility, and conditions of the uterus and ovaries. 

Our Minimally Invasive Surgery program offers advanced, minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries for diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of women’s health conditions. Often, these surgical procedures can be life-changing for women living with gynecologic conditions, providing effective treatment for conditions including endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and ovarian cysts amongst others. We understand both physical pain and emotional distress that having a gynecologic condition causes, and...

Our Gynecologic Oncology department treats women of all ages for all types of gynecologic cancers, including uterine, ovarian, endometrial, cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. We know that a cancer diagnosis can affect you emotionally just as deeply as your physical health, and that's why we are here to provide not only the latest, most effective treatments and advanced techniques, but also the comfort and support you need at this time. 

At our Obstetrics Department, our dedicated team of experts is here to support you through every stage of your pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. Nurturing and welcoming a new baby is an incredible journey filled with unique moments and needs, and we are glad to be part of it with you.   From routine prenatal care and your baby’s delivery, to specialized services for high-risk pregnancies within our Maternal Fetal Medicine center, we are here to provide compassionate,...

Epilepsy is a neurological condition that causes you to have repeated seizures. A seizure happens when there is a sudden burst of unusual electrical activity in your brain, which can cause uncontrollable body movements, unusual sensations, stiffness and loss or altered consciousness. Epilepsy affects people to different degrees, some may have mild seizures that are hard to notice, while others may have more intense experiences with uncontrollable jerking and loss of consciousness. 

Clinical Chemistry and Immunology involves a range of routine and specialized clinical blood and urine tests to check chemical compounds within your body.

Transfusion Medicine involves collecting, testing, and storing blood and blood products like red blood cells, platelets, and plasma, to make sure they’re safe to use. 

You can think of Prosthodontics as ‘smile restoration’. Our Prosthodontists specialize in restoring and replacing missing or damaged teeth and oral structures. Prosthodontics procedures include dental crowns, bridges, cosmetic veneers, dental implants, removable dentures and occlusal splints to improve oral health, and help you gain back full functionality and confidence in your appearance.

General Dentistry focuses on your overall teeth and gums health. General Dentists provide routine check-ups, teeth cleaning, fillings for cavities, and treating common dental problems like gum disease. 

General Anesthesia is the term used for the sleep-like state induced by a combination of anesthetic drugs that anesthesiologists administer before and during surgeries. These make you completely unconscious so you don’t feel any pain or remember your procedure.

Medical Toxicology is a specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating people who have been exposed to harmful substances, such as poisons, chemicals, drugs, or environmental toxins. 

Emergency Medicine focuses on providing urgent care within emergency departments to people who have sudden or severe illnesses or injuries. Our emergency doctors and nurses are specialized in providing rapid assessment and treatment for patients arriving at the emergency department with conditions including heart attacks, broken bones, severe allergic reactions, or accidents. Their goal is to stabilize, relieve pain, and provide life-saving treatments when needed.

Surgical Critical Care is a specialty within Dubai Health's Critical Care Units. Our Critical Care doctors (intensivists) provide highly specialized medical treatment and management for people who are recovering from major or complex surgery, or traumatic injuries, and need close monitoring and support.

Hematologic (blood) cancers and blood-related conditions are different from other types of cancer as they are caused by mutations in the blood cells rather than forming tumors. Hematology Oncology is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of these conditions, including leukemia, multiple myeloma, Hodgkin lymphoma and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is a surgical specialty focused on helping you both look and feel your best through elective cosmetic procedures, and through reconstructive surgery to restore function, your confidence - and your quality of life. 

Dermatology is the study and treatment of a wide range of conditions affecting the skin, hair, nails, and even the membranes in your mouth and genital areas. Whether you’re dealing with a chronic skin condition such as eczema, psoriasis or acne, seeking solutions for cosmetic concerns, or looking for ways to address the signs of aging, our Dermatologists are here to help.

Pulmonology is a specialty that focuses on the lungs and the respiratory system, and specializes in diagnosis, treatment and management of various breathing-related and sleep disorders. These include asthma, COPD, interstitial lung diseases, IPF, pulmonary vascular disease, pleural diseases, infectious lung diseases such as viral, fungal and bacterial pneumonias.

Geriatrics is a medical specialty that focuses on the health care of older adults to help them stay healthy, active and independent as they age. Geriatricians specialize in diagnosing and treating age-related health issues, chronic diseases and unique geriatric syndromes that can come with getting older.

Gastroenterology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of digestive system conditions. These conditions can relate to the stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, colon and pancreas.

Rheumatology is a medical specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating inflammatory and autoimmune conditions that affect the joints, muscles and tendons. Our rheumatologists specialize in conditions like arthritis, lupus, and gout, and work to help people manage pain, improve mobility, and maintain their quality of life. 

Endocrinology is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of the hormones and the endocrine system. Your body produces over 50 types of hormones, and these act as messengers in our bodies that help control many important functions, like growth, metabolism, sleep and mood. When your hormone levels are too high, too low, or imbalanced this can create disruption in your body’s functions. These conditions are diagnosed and treated by endocrinologists, and include amongst...

Allergy and Immunology is a medical specialty that focuses immune system conditions including allergies, autoimmune conditions, and the symptoms and reactions related to these conditions. There are a broad range of allergic and immune conditions that affect people of all ages, and can cause symptoms and discomfort in many ways. 

At our Maternal Fetal Medicine Center at Latifa Hospital, we specialize in caring for women with complex or high-risk pregnancies, offering compassionate care and advanced treatment for both mother and baby.

We know living with pelvic floor conditions causes pain and discomfort, with many women embarrassed to talk about it or see their doctor for help. Our Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstruction program at Latifa Hospital offers women a friendly and discreet environment to discuss their symptoms with our expert urogynecologists, and receive diagnosis and an effective treatment plan to get back their quality of life. Pelvic floor conditions are very common, with one in three women experiencing...

At our Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Clinic we offer treatment and counseling to couples who want to become parents or expand their family. We know that sometimes becoming pregnant can take time or be challenging for some couples, and our specialists are here to offer the latest medical treatments and support on your journey to successfully conceiving.

Neuropsychiatry is a medical specialty that focuses on how the brain and nervous system affect your emotions, behavior and mental health. People who may have mood changes, memory problems, or behavioral changes that are linked to brain conditions, such as brain injuries, stroke, tumors, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, or dementia, can benefit from neuropsychiatric medical treatment.

Neurology is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to your nervous system - your brain, spinal cord, and nerves throughout your body. These neurological conditions include everything from headaches and dizziness to more complex conditions like epilepsy, strokes, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease. 

A stroke is a life-threatening emergency, and getting immediate medical attention is critical to help prevent serious or permanent damage and improve recovery outcomes. Stroke Medicine is focused on the urgent treatment of people who have had a stroke, through diagnostic imaging and neurological tests to determine the type and severity of stroke before administering the most appropriate treatment.

Anatomic Pathology (histopathology) focuses on the studying of cells, tissues and organs to diagnose medical conditions. Pathologists examine patient tissue and cell samples to help identify conditions like infections, cancer or other abnormalities in the body.

Hematopathology supports doctors in diagnosing and understanding conditions affecting your blood by examining blood and bone marrow samples.  Hematopathology tests help diagnose conditions like anemia, leukemia, lymphoma, and other conditions that affect blood cells. 

Endodontics is a dental specialty focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of issues related to the inside of your teeth, mainly the pulp and roots. These issues can range from tooth decay and tooth abscesses, as well as tooth injuries from trauma or wear and tear.

Periodontics is a dental specialty focusing on the care and treatment of your gums, the bone that supports your teeth, and dental implants. Just as your teeth need care, healthy gums are really important too, they're the foundation for keeping your teeth strong and in place.

Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics is a branch of dentistry that focuses on straightening teeth and guiding the proper growth of the face and jaw. Orthodontists use braces, clear aligners, and other oral appliances to fix crooked teeth, gaps, and bite problems, while also focusing on facial and jaw growth. The goal is to create a beautiful smile and ensure healthy teeth, for better overall oral health.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery covers a wide range of procedures - from wisdom teeth removal and dental implants, to more complex treatments including jaw correction and facial reconstruction.

Occupational Medicine is a specialty that focuses on diagnosis and treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses. Its role is also preventative and educational, helping workplaces, business owners and employees maintain a safe working environment to minimise health risks.   Everyone has the right to work in a safe and healthy environment, and our Occupational Medicine specialists provide both preventative medical care, and practical guidance to keep everybody safe at work. Whether...

Our blood and cord bank facilities safely collect, store, and manage blood and umbilical cord-related materials for medical emergencies, and for potential future treatment.

Medical Microbiology involves the study of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites that can cause infections in humans. Our microbiologists work to identify the microorganisms making you feel unwell, in order to determine the most effective course of treatment.

At our Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program, we’re dedicated to getting you back to your regular life as swiftly as possible. Across our specialties, our team is here to help you restore your mobility, movement or function that might have been impacted by medical conditions or injuries. We understand the impact that experiencing physical challenges has on your daily life, and we work one-on-one with you to help you recover your physical mobility and strength as fully as...

Our Pediatric department extends across many Dubai Health network facilities, offering extensive and comprehensive specialised healthcare for infants, children and teens. Many of our hospitals and ambulatory health centers provide you and your family access to expert pediatric care, from routine check-ups and preventative care, to specialized clinics for specific childhood conditions.   Our state-of-the-art pediatric facility - Al Jalila Children's Hospital - is the UAE's first...

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