Specialties & Services

Valiant clinic and hospital offers state of the art medical services targeted at aviation professionals, including:

• UAE GCAA Class 1,2(pilots) and Class 3(ATC)medical renewal.
• UAE GCAA Cabin Crew initial medical and renewal.
• Specialist Aeromedical Examiner for UAE GCAA in ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat).
• Specialist Aeromedical Examiner for UAE GCAA Cardiology.

Assessment and management includes but are not limited to:

• Cardiovascular check-up – Short and lifelong risk score, education to ensure a heart healthy lifestyle
• Family history of heart condition, stroke or early death
• Risk factors: hypertension and high cholesterol
• Coronary artery disease
• Heart failure, cardiomyopathy
• Valvular disease, rheumatic heart, infections of the heart
• Rhythm disorders, including slow, fast, irregular, palpitations, pacemaker/ICD management
• Fainting (syncope), dizziness, fluctuating blood pressures
• Heart disease in women, including during pregnancy
• Heart evaluation before any surgery
• Adult congenital heart disease
• Carotid artery disease: leading to stroke
• Dilated aorta (Aneurysm): leading to rupture
• Peripheral artery disease: leading to pain and cramps in the leg
• Vein diseases: clots (DVT), varicosities (reflux)
• Use of blood thinners because of clotting issues
• Heart problems associated with other medical diseases: diabetes, rheumatism, kidney or lung diseases, etc.

Dentists aim to improve the quality of life for their patients by preventing and treating oral disorders.

Treatments include but are not limited to:

• Diagnosing dental disease such as tooth decay, gum disease and oral cancer
• Providing health care to prevent and treat tooth decay and gum disease
• Restoring teeth that are decayed or damaged and improving function and appearance
• Replacing lost teeth

Patients are commonly seen for the following conditions:

• Acne
• Eczema and dermatitis
• Psoriasis
• Skin cancer screening
• Mole checks/mole mapping
• Rosacea
• Warts
• Skin and nail infections
• Patch testing for contact dermatitis
• Skin surgery for benign and malignant skin lesions
• Aesthetic treatments

Endocrinology Services include, but are not limited to:

• Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
• Thyroid diseases – hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
• TMetabolic disorders
• Menopausal and female hormone disorders – PCOS, fracture risk modification
• MOsteoporosis
• Calcium levels and vitamin D deficiency
• Testosterone deficiency and male hormone disorders
• Cancers of the endocrine glands
• Diabetic Retinopathy Screening (DRS)
• Diabetes education
• CDietetic support
• Diabetes pump services, CGMS
• Bone density by DEXA
• FNA, CT and MRI imaging
• Ultrasound
• WHEN SHOULD YOU SEE AN ENDOCRINOLOGIST?
• COMMON ENDOCRINE CONDITIONS.

ENT specialists, or Otolaryngologists, are physicians trained in the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat (ENT) and related structures of the head and neck. If you are experiencing symptoms of dizziness, earaches, sinus drainage, hearing impairment, speech or swallowing difficulties, our team of specialists can help.

Treatments by an ENT include but are not limited to:

• Hearing impairment
• Ear Infections
• Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
• Congenital disorders of the ear
• Conditions that affect the nose, nasal cavity and sinuses
• Conditions that affect speech, eating and swallowing
• Tumors and deformities of the head, neck and face

Family physicians and internists apply scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness.

They manage a broad and comprehensive range of conditions and are not limited to one type of medical problem or organ system. If you have a health issue that requires specialized care, your family physician or internist will refer you to a doctor who provides the expertise you need.

Care provided by a Family Physician and Internist includes but is not limited to:

• Management of chronic illnesses such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension and high cholesterol
• Treatment of Infections, viruses, bacteria and parasites
• Headaches, back pain and other acute pain
• Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
• Depression and anxiety
• Adult and travel vaccinations
• Health check-ups, health promotion and disease prevention

Gastroenterology services include, but are not limited to:

• Gastric Balloon
• Gastro oesophageal reflux
• Screening for gastrointestinal carcer
• Functional bowel disorders
• Celiac disease
• Gastritis and Helicobacter pylori infection
• Intestinal parasites
• Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
• Diverticular disease
• Management of acute and chronic pancreatic diseases
• Management of Liver fibrosis and liver cirrhosis
• Management of Fatty Liver and steatohepatitis
• Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (gastroscopy) with biopsy
• Chromoendoscopy and removal of polyps
• Rectosigmoidoscopy with biopsy
• Ileocolonoscopy with biopsy
• Chromoendoscopy and removal of polyps
• Capsule endoscopy
• WHEN SHOULD YOU SEE A GASTROENTEROLOGIST?
• COMMON GASTROINTESTINAL CONDITIONS:

Not all medical conditions can be diagnosed through a physical examination; sometimes it’s necessary to look inside the body. Whether you need an X-ray for a broken bone or a CT scan to determine the cause of seizures, Valiant Clinic and Hospital radiology is here to support you with advanced imaging services.

Radiology involves taking and reading medical images of the body in order to diagnose and treat disease.

Valiant Clinic and Hospital offers state-of-the-art, comprehensive diagnostic imaging services, including general:

• X-ray
• Bone densitometry (DEXA)
• Multi-slice computed tomography (CT)
• High-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Digital diagnostic and screening mammography
• Comprehensive ultrasound

Nephrology services include, but are not limited to:

• Management of acute and chronic kidney disease
• Hypertension
• Diabetes mellitus with kidney complications
• Abnormal urine conditions
• Hyperlipidemia
• Systemic autoimmune nephropathy disease
• Polycystic kidney disease a congenital inherited condition
• Anemia and Vitamin D deficiency
• Hyperparathyroidism in chronic kidney disease and kidney transplant
• Kidney stones prevention and diagnosis
• Urinary tract infections
• Immunosuppression of patients with renal disease
• Maintenance transplant therapy
• Diagnosis and treatment of rejection and disorders of transplant function
• Medical nutrition replacement therapy in chronic kidney failure
• Ultrasound
• CT scan
• MRI Imaging
• WHEN SHOULD YOU SEE A
  NEPHROLOGIST?
• COMMON CONDITIONS
  REQUIRING NEPHROLOGY:

We at Valiant Clinic and Hospital provide comprehensive, expert care for women in every stage of life. Regular health exams and tests can identify problems before they begin, when your chances for treatment are better. As a woman, you need some specific exams and screenings.

During your check-up, your health care provider will usually do:

• A pelvic exam – an exam to check if internal female organs are normal by feeling their shape and size
• A Pap test – a test to check for cancer of the cervix, the opening to a woman’s uterus. Cells from the cervix are examined under a microscope
• A clinical breast exam – to check for breast cancer by feeling and looking at your breasts

Obstetrics is the area of medicine and surgery concerned with childbirth. We take into full consideration you and our baby to customize a plan of care.

Ophthalmologists assist you in maximizing your sight and help you with your entire eye care needs. Your vision is extremely important and our eye health experts will help you prevent damage and treat conditions while repairing and restoring vision.

Treatments by an Ophthalmologist include but are not limited to:

• Serious eye conditions
• General eye examinations
• Prescribing corrective lenses, and dispensing contact lenses

Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons have the knowledge and expertise that uniquely qualifies them to diagnose and treat a number of functional and aesthetic conditions of the bone, skin, and muscle of the face, mouth, and jaw.

This includes but is not limited to:

• Dental implant surgery
• Wisdom teeth extraction
• Other extractions
• Endodontic surgery
• Facial aesthetic surgery
• Facial trauma
• Cleft lip/palate
• TMJ/TMD and facial pain
• Oral cancer

Orthopedics is the medical specialty that focuses on injuries and diseases of your body’s musculoskeletal system. This complex system includes your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves and allows you to move, work, and be active. Pain should not hold you back from doing what you love, at Valiant Clinic and Hospital we promise to get your body back in motion and feeling great. For patient convenience and continuity of care, we offer state-of-the art physical therapy too.

Orthopedic Services include but are not limited to:

• Arthroscopic Surgery
• Cartilage Restoration
• Direct Anterior Hip Replacement
• Elbow Surgery
• Foot and Ankle Surgery and Reconstruction
• Fracture Care
• Hand Surgery
• Hip Surgery
• Joint Replacement
• Knee Surgery
• Shoulder Surgery
• Spine Surgery
• Trauma Surgery
• Wrist Surgery

Pediatricians are the doctors who manage the health of y children, including their physical, mental and behavioral health problems. They are trained in diagnosing and treating diseases in children, from minor to serious illnesses. Pediatric specialists treat children from birth until they turn 18 or the age of 21 years in some countries, as adolescent medicine is considered a subspecialty of pediatrics. The pediatrician is considered the general practitioner for children, as he detects and treats complex cases. He can refer them for more specialized health care, but he will maintain the complete picture of the child’s health to help provide comprehensive medical care.

Our qualified physiotherapists will assess you for injury, functional fitness, postural alignment and musculo-skeletal imbalances. They will identify areas requiring treatment and will formulate a plan for you to allow you to optimize physical functionality and fitness and to rehabilitate following injury. They will work with you to ensure that you have a clear understanding of the recommended exercises and program developed for you.

At Valiant Clinic and Hospital, our Cosmetic, Reconstructive, Hair Restoration and Plastic Surgery Center offer a wide variety of surgical and cosmetic procedures to help enhance your appearance and build your self-confidence.

As a team, our plastic surgeons collaborate with physicians from other medical and surgical specialties to give our patients comprehensive care of their aesthetic and reconstructive needs. This multidisciplinary approach allows us to provide each patient with seamless integrated care.

Our internationally renowned surgeons are available for a consultation to give you an honest surgical opinion. You can be confident that these specialists are leaders in the field of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

Our clinical psychologist will work with clients to gain a clearer understanding of psychological influences on health and behavior, and to work through any problem areas identified. The psychologist will identify links between clients’ past experiences, personality traits and challenging areas encountered in life, and provide direction in how to address such areas

At Valiant Clinic and Hospital, our Pulmonary Medicine department provides the best prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders and diseases affecting the respiratory system by way of combining highly skilled western trained medical staff, with cutting edge technology and the latest in medical practice.
Our Pulmonologists are Western Board Certified or Equivalent.
Valiant Clinic and Hospital is a Philip and Respiratory Care Center of Excellence.

Pulmonology Services include, but are not limited to:

• Asthma
• Chronic cough
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Lung masses bronchitis
• Lung cancer
• Pneumonia
• Smoking cessation therapy
• Acute respiratory issues
• Chronic respiratory disease
• Emphysema
• Respiratory infections treatments
• Snoring
• Sleep apnea

Rheumatology is a branch of medicine that deals with diseases or disorders of joints, muscle, bone, blood vessels and connective tissue (musculoskeletal system). It also deals with autoimmune conditions that affect the body which includes internal organs, skin and blood vessels.

Rheumatology services include, but are not limited to:

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Reactive arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis/scroiliitis
• Systemic lupus
• Behcet’s disease
• Sjogren’s syndrome
• Scleroderma
• Raynaud’s disease
• Familial mediterranean fever
• Vasculitis
• Osteoporosis/ osteopenia
• Gout and pseudo Gout
• Polymyalgia rheumatica
• Fibromyalgia

At Valiant Clinic and Hospital, our sports medicine team provides focused health services to athletes and sports and fitness enthusiasts. By providing high quality, holistic and patient-centered sports medical care, we enable individuals to recuperate effectively and recover their strength and athletic performance. Our team has a qualified and experienced team of doctors and surgeons dedicated to providing the healthcare services according to strict international standards of quality.

Sports Medicine Services include but are not limited to:

• Functional assessments
• Referral for further imaging (e.g. X-ray, MRI, CT), review of previous imaging
• Concussion assessment (baseline testing and post injury)
• Blood testing and analysis
• Diagnostic ultrasound
• Injection therapy
• Dry needling
• Advice on complimentary therapies
• Health screening
• Exercise prescription
• Pre-event Medicals

At Valiant Clinic and Hospital, our well-trained Sports Therapists are dedicated to providing personalized care to our patients, specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and rehabilitation to get back to the optimum levels of functional, occupational and sport specific fitness, regardless of age and ability.

We utilize the principles of sport and exercise sciences incorporating physiological and pathological processes, to prepare individuals to return to a higher level of functioning than pre-injury, where possible. Sports therapy supports the rehabilitation program, acting as a bridge to enable the patient to transition from injury treatment to achieve their goals in a safe and progressive manner.

Ports therapy services include, but are not limited to:

• Exercise prescription
• Varied stretching techniques
• Biomechanics analysis
• Patient education
• Assessment and diagnosis of injuries
• Deliver a personalized treatment plan to maximize movement and physical independence
• Teach patients how to reduce pain and manage chronic injuries
• Rehabilitation programs
• Teach patients how to stay fit and maintain their wellness

At Valiant Clinic and Hospital, our western trained Urologists are committed to the treatment of the entire Genito-urinary tract serving both women’s and men’s needs when it comes to diseases and disorders that affect the function of the urinary tract, the genital tract and the reproductive system. The department is equipped with state-of- the-art technologies to provide minimally invasive diagnostic and an advanced computerized urodynamics.

Urology Services include, but are not limited to:

• All urological cancers
• Benign conditions of the urogenital system
• Kidney stones, disease, cancer
• Erectile dysfunction and impotence
• Urinary incontinence
• Neurogenic bladder
• Prostate disease and cancer
• Testicular disease and cancer
• Colon cancer
• Benign prostatic (BPH)
• Cystocele (fallen bladder) and bladder cancer
• Neurogenic bladder
• Male infertility
• Interstitial cystitis
• Peyronie’s diseases
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)

Our wellness services comprise of life coaching, weight management, balanced body and healthy mind programs, including behavior change programs such as smoking cessation.

Valiant features on-site genetic counselors, wellness coordinators and biometric screening facilities to determine individual risk for certain diseases and medical conditions.