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Dr. Saule Davletova

Dr. Saule Davletova

Ophthalmologist
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
28+ years of experience
Principal Consultant
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  • 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.
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  • 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

Dr. Sailaja Vuppu

Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
15+ years of experience
Head of Department
4.7 (171 Ratings)
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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.

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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

Dr. Pathukutty Mohammed

Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
13+ years of experience
Consultant
5.0 (22 Ratings)
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  • 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.
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  • 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. Ranjitha Sasilekha

Dr. Ranjitha Sasilekha

Paediatrician
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
25+ years of experience
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  • Dr. Ranjitha Sasilekha is a paediatrician who has worked in UAE for 22 years and is regarded as one of the finest doctors. 
  • She holds expertise in Infectious diseases, haematology, and developmental paediatrics. 
  • She earned her MBBS and MD degrees from a prestigious university.
  • She is a member of the very prestigious group of  Indian Academy of Pediatrics .
  • She has a wide range of publications in national and international journals.
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  • Dr. Ranjitha Sasilekha is a paediatrician who has worked in UAE for 22 years and is regarded as one of the finest doctors. 
  • She holds expertise in Infectious diseases, haematology, and developmental paediatrics. 
  • She earned her MBBS and MD degrees from a prestigious university.
  • She is a member of the very prestigious group of  Indian Academy of Pediatrics .
  • She has a wide range of publications in national and international journals.

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Dr. Venkat Sainaresh Vellanki

Dr. Venkat Sainaresh Vellanki

Nephrologist
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
24+ years of experience
Principal Consultant
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  • 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.
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  • 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. Roshan John

Dr. Roshan John

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
24+ years of experience
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  • Dr. Roshan John is an Internal Medicine Specialist in the United Arab Emirates with over 21 years of expertise.
  • His core interests are in the field of diabetology and hypertensive ailments and in metabolic syndrome. 
  • He also holds a Boston University diploma in atherosclerosis and works as a clinical associate in numerous UAE trials
  • He has numerous works published in national and international journals.
  • He graduated from a top university with a degree in general medicine and a doctorate in medicine.
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  • Dr. Roshan John is an Internal Medicine Specialist in the United Arab Emirates with over 21 years of expertise.
  • His core interests are in the field of diabetology and hypertensive ailments and in metabolic syndrome. 
  • He also holds a Boston University diploma in atherosclerosis and works as a clinical associate in numerous UAE trials
  • He has numerous works published in national and international journals.
  • He graduated from a top university with a degree in general medicine and a doctorate in medicine.
Dr. Ali Keivanjah

Dr. Ali Keivanjah

Vascular Surgeon
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
24+ years of experience
Principal Consultant
4.8 (23 Ratings)
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  • Dr. Ali Keivanjah is a Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon, based in Abu Dhabi with extensive 21+ years of experience.
  • He has completed his graduation from the prestigious University of Saarland, Germany, followed by post-graduation from Bad Berka Hospital, Germany. Later, he did a Specialization in Vascular Surgery from the EVK Hospital Herne, Germany.
  • Dr. Ali is well-trained in the management of vascular disease including Aortic Aneurysm therapy (EVAR & TEVAR), Acute Aortic Syndrome (AAS) including Aortic Dissection, Penetrating Aortic Ulcer (PAU), Aortic Intramural Hematoma (AIH), Dialysis catheter, and shunt procedures, Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) with varicose veins of GSV, SSV and perforator veins, Acute Embolism, etc.
  • To date, he has worked in Park Hospital Leipzig, Germany, Euregio Clinic in Nordhorn, Germany, a private hospital in Switzerland, and Germany, UAE.
  • He is a member of the German Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (DGG), Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCE), European Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (ESVS), American Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (SVS), Emirates Medical Association (EMA).
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  • Dr. Ali Keivanjah is a Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon, based in Abu Dhabi with extensive 21+ years of experience.
  • He has completed his graduation from the prestigious University of Saarland, Germany, followed by post-graduation from Bad Berka Hospital, Germany. Later, he did a Specialization in Vascular Surgery from the EVK Hospital Herne, Germany.
  • Dr. Ali is well-trained in the management of vascular disease including Aortic Aneurysm therapy (EVAR & TEVAR), Acute Aortic Syndrome (AAS) including Aortic Dissection, Penetrating Aortic Ulcer (PAU), Aortic Intramural Hematoma (AIH), Dialysis catheter, and shunt procedures, Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) with varicose veins of GSV, SSV and perforator veins, Acute Embolism, etc.
  • To date, he has worked in Park Hospital Leipzig, Germany, Euregio Clinic in Nordhorn, Germany, a private hospital in Switzerland, and Germany, UAE.
  • He is a member of the German Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (DGG), Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCE), European Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (ESVS), American Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (SVS), Emirates Medical Association (EMA).
Dr. Matthew Tytherleigh

Dr. Matthew Tytherleigh

Colorectal Surgeon
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
23+ years of experience
Senior Consultant
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  • 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.
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  • 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. Subbian Krishnamurthy

Dr. Subbian Krishnamurthy

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
23+ years of experience
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  • Dr. Subbian Krishnamurthy is a U.A.E.-based specialist histopathologist with over 20 years of experience.
  • He holds expertise in Anatomic Pathology , Immunohistochemistry and the frozen section , Immunofluorescence.
  • He earned his MBBS, MD (Pathology) degree from a prominent university.
  • He has authored numerous articles that have appeared in national and international journals.
  • He is multilingual and can speak in Hindi, English, Malayalam, and a little bit  Arabic.
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  • Dr. Subbian Krishnamurthy is a U.A.E.-based specialist histopathologist with over 20 years of experience.
  • He holds expertise in Anatomic Pathology , Immunohistochemistry and the frozen section , Immunofluorescence.
  • He earned his MBBS, MD (Pathology) degree from a prominent university.
  • He has authored numerous articles that have appeared in national and international journals.
  • He is multilingual and can speak in Hindi, English, Malayalam, and a little bit  Arabic.
Dr. Mohan Kumar

Dr. Mohan Kumar

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
23+ years of experience
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  • Dr. Mohan Kumar is a Dermatology Specialist in UAE with over 20 years of experience and is widely regarded as one of the best in the field.
  • He holds expertise in Preventive skin care , Diagnosis & Management of common disease of skin , Dandruff Management and Skin Allergies .  
  • He holds the degrees of MBBS, Dip. Dermatology, and MD (Dermatology) from a  very prestigious college.
  • He has numerous articles published in national and international publications.
  • He is fluent in Hindi, English, and a little of Arabic.
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  • Dr. Mohan Kumar is a Dermatology Specialist in UAE with over 20 years of experience and is widely regarded as one of the best in the field.
  • He holds expertise in Preventive skin care , Diagnosis & Management of common disease of skin , Dandruff Management and Skin Allergies .  
  • He holds the degrees of MBBS, Dip. Dermatology, and MD (Dermatology) from a  very prestigious college.
  • He has numerous articles published in national and international publications.
  • He is fluent in Hindi, English, and a little of Arabic.
Dr. Farooq Ahmad Bacha

Dr. Farooq Ahmad Bacha

General Surgeon
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
21+ years of experience
Senior Consultant
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  • Dr. Farooq Ahmad Bacha is a General Surgeon with 18+ years of experience.
  • His areas of clinical expertise lie in Laparoscopic surgeries, Appendectomy, Abdominoplasty, Elective gastrointestinal surgeries, Colorectal surgeries, Pilonidal sinus surgery, Thyroid, and Salivary gland surgeries, Trauma, etc.
  • Dr. Ahmed has completed his graduation and post-graduation from the well-known J.N. Medical College and Hospital, Aligarh Muslim University.
  • To date, he has worked in some of the eminent institutes such as J.N. Medical College and Hospital, A.M.U. Aligarh, KSA, and Burjeel Hospital.
  • He is a member of the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WALS) and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES).
  • Under his credit, there are both national and international publications.
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  • Dr. Farooq Ahmad Bacha is a General Surgeon with 18+ years of experience.
  • His areas of clinical expertise lie in Laparoscopic surgeries, Appendectomy, Abdominoplasty, Elective gastrointestinal surgeries, Colorectal surgeries, Pilonidal sinus surgery, Thyroid, and Salivary gland surgeries, Trauma, etc.
  • Dr. Ahmed has completed his graduation and post-graduation from the well-known J.N. Medical College and Hospital, Aligarh Muslim University.
  • To date, he has worked in some of the eminent institutes such as J.N. Medical College and Hospital, A.M.U. Aligarh, KSA, and Burjeel Hospital.
  • He is a member of the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WALS) and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES).
  • Under his credit, there are both national and international publications.
Dr. Rajeev Gopalakrishnan

Dr. Rajeev Gopalakrishnan

General Surgeon
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
21+ years of experience
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  • Dr. Rajeev Gopalakrishnan is a General and Laparoscopic Surgeon with over 18 years of experience in the UAE. 
  • He also has experte in a variety of areas, including general surgery and trauma cases, as well as minimally invasive surgery and endoscopy.  
  • He graduated from a prestigious university with an MBBS and an MD degree.
  • He has written numerous medical journals that have appeared in a variety of national and international publications.
  • He is multilingual, speaking Hindi, English, and Arabic.
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  • Dr. Rajeev Gopalakrishnan is a General and Laparoscopic Surgeon with over 18 years of experience in the UAE. 
  • He also has experte in a variety of areas, including general surgery and trauma cases, as well as minimally invasive surgery and endoscopy.  
  • He graduated from a prestigious university with an MBBS and an MD degree.
  • He has written numerous medical journals that have appeared in a variety of national and international publications.
  • He is multilingual, speaking Hindi, English, and Arabic.

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