Dr. Rana Mahmood

Dr. Rana Irfan Mahmood is a British-trained Clinical and Radiation Oncologist with over 20 years of clinical experience. He worked at leading NHS hospitals in the UK and major hospitals in the Middle East. Dr. 

Mahmood specialises in image-guided radiotherapy, brachytherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted cancer treatments. He is committed to providing safe, personalised, and evidence-based cancer care.

Why Choose Dr. Rana Mahmood?

• Advanced Cancer Treatments: First and only specialist in the UAE to offer gynaecological hybrid interstitial brachytherapy and prostate HDR brachytherapy.
• International Experience: Previously served as Clinical Director of cancer services at Colchester and Ipswich hospitals in the UK and helped establish intra-operative radiotherapy services at King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh.
• Research Leader: Has been the principal investigator for several international cancer research trials, including STAMPEDE, RADICALS, CHHiP, PACE, RAIDER, and EMBRACE, helping improve cancer treatment.
• Academic and Teaching Role: Serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) and is a recognised expert for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
• Expert in Modern Radiotherapy: Uses advanced treatments such as Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT/SABR), molecular radiotherapy, and GRID-SFRT to treat complex and advanced cancers with precision.