Medical Professionals

Dr. Ahmed is an American Board-Certified in both Internal Medicine & Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism with over 40 years’ experience in the field of Diabetes and Endocrinology.

Dr. Alexander is a UK educated and trained Consultant Radiologist with over 16 years’ experience spanning teaching, research and management.As a General Radiologist, Dr. Alexander’s expertise includes CT, MRI, ultrasound and plain film reporting, with a special interest in gastrointestinal imaging.

A passionate, accomplished, and patient-centered Interventional Cardiologist with more than 11 years of clinical experience in Invasive, Non-Invasive Cardiology, and Internal Medicine. Dr. Ashraf’s expertise includes leadership and guidance during critical treatment decisions as well as coordinating with healthcare professionals across all specialties

Dr. Ayman is a UK Trained Pediatric Surgeon, with over 40 years of experience in the field. He has broad experience in treating various types of pediatric general surgical and urological disorders from infancy to 13 years of age. Prior to joining Valiant Clinic, Dr. Ayman worked in various renowned healthcare institutions in the UK and the UAE. Furthermore, for 14 years he had been a lecturer and pediatric surgical tutor at Dubai Medical College, UAE.

Dr. Harris graduated from Medical Institute of St. Petersburg, Russian Federation in 1996. In 1999, he moved to UK where he was trained in Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery. From 2010 till 2012, he completed extensive Fellowship in Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopic Surgery and Joint Replacements in University Hospital of Wales – 3rd largest in UK.

Dr. Christiana is an American trained Hand and Upper extremity Orthopedic Surgeon and specializes in numerous conditions associated with the hand, wrist and elbow. She offers both surgical and non-surgical treatment for the variety of conditions, such as wrist ligament injury, wrist fracture or upper extremities, nerve damage, carpal tunnel or cubital tunnel syndrome, trigger finger/ thumb, tendon damage, hand tumors and rheumatoid arthritis in the hand. Additionally, she specializes in pediatric hand surgery, working with children with musculoskeletal deficiencies (inducing congenital and acquired upper limb deformities). Other areas of expertise include cerebral palsy, branchial plexus and other soft tissue hand abnormalities (including syndactyly, finger hypoplasia and tumors).

Dr. Donatella is an Italian Board Certified Specialist in Diabetes and Endocrinology with over 25 years’ experience in treating patients with complicated diabetes, gestational diabetes, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome PCOS,  thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodule, hypothyroidism, pituitary gland disease and adrenal gland disease.

Dr. Emilia is an Italian Board-Certified Neurologist with over 16 years of experience in the field. She has a wide range of experience in treating patients with acute and chronic neurological disorders.

Dr. Fabrizio is a European educated and trained Consultant Pulmonologist. He has over 16 years’ experience in treating all aspects of pulmonary conditions including, but not limited to asthma, COPD, interstitial lung diseases and respiratory tract infections. He specializes in diagnosing lung cancer and providing smoking cessation and sleep medicine programs. He is a Designated Aeromedical Examiner – Specializing in Respiratory.

Dr. Faye is a U.K. trained Consultant Family Physician, with over 9 years of clinical experience within the National Health Service (NHS) in England. She completed her medical degree at the University of Liverpool and went on to do her post-graduate GP training in rural Hampshire, U.K.

Dr. Finn is a Danish trained and Board-certified consultant with extensive experience in minimal invasive surgery (laparoscopy) and treats a wide range of conditions such as hernia, gallstones, gastrointestinal ulcers and IBD. In addition to General – and Gastrointestinal Surgery he has a lot of experience with gastroenterological disease.

Dr. Gehad is a European Board Cardiology with over 14 years’ experience. Dr. Gehad’s career has seen him work not only as a cardiologist but also as a leading educator in his field of work. His continued contribution to heart-studies has also seen him co-author a wide variety of scientific papers in the world’s foremost medical journals.

Dr. Haroon is a UK trained and Board-Certified Consultant Rheumatologist with over 18 years of experience in the field. He treats all aspects of general rheumatology conditions like Inflammatory Arthritis including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Lupus, Vasculitides, Gout, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Inflammatory Muscle Disorders, Osteoporosis, and Chronic Pain Conditions. Furthermore, he also specializes in the use of Ultrasound for diagnostic purposes and various joint and soft tissue injection for both big and small joints except the spine, and a wide range of experience in the use of Biological therapies including infusions, TNF inhibitors, and the newer JAK and TyK inhibitors.

Dr. Iman is a US-trained Consultant in Internal Medicine with over 10 years of clinical experience. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. A certified American Board of Internal Medicine and a member of the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians.

Dr. Linda is an American educated, licensed and trained General Dentist with 16 years’ experience in General and Esthetic Dentistry. Dr. Linda is an expert in smile design. She is also certified to provide both Invisalign and inman aligner teeth straightening methods.

Dr. Michael is a British educated and trained Consultant ENT and Cochlear Implant Surgeon with over 20 years’ experience treating children and adults. His expertise includes performing all types of sinus surgery and corrective rhinoplasty, all ear surgeries including stapes surgery, correction of protruding ears and cochlear implants, and treating vocal cord lesions. He uses the Coblation technique to remove tonsils and adenoids which means less pain and quicker recovery for patients.

Prof. Milan is the orthopedic surgeon with more than 35-years practice in orthopedics and traumatology for patients of all ages. He graduated from the most historic University in Europe, Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. He has been working at, the leading Orthopedic Clinic of University Hospital Motol as the Deputy Head of the clinic since 2008, performing routinely around 400 surgeries per year.

Dr. Mohamed El Toukhy is the head of the Pain Department at Valiant. He is also the chairman for anesthesia and Critical care. He trained in the UK and practiced as a consultant at Poole Hospital for almost 16 years. During his career he was awarded a fellowship in pain medicine from the faculty of pain medicine, London ,UK. He also gained an impressive array of qualifications, including an MBChB, an MRCP, an FRCA and a Masters in Critical Care. Dr. El Toukhy is a fellow of the faculty of pain medicine, London, UK. His special interests include early diagnosis and management of acute and chronic back pain and neck pain. He specializes in interventional pain medicine with expertise in neuromodulation and radio frequency denervation. In 2018, He moved to Dubai and started his career at Kings college Hospital as a clinical director for critical care and the lead for acute and chronic pain services.

Dr. Mustapha is a Specialist Family Physician with over 22 years’ of experience in the health sector with a wide scope of practice in a diverse and multicultural work environment. Have been working in the UAE for more than 10 years in various reputable clinics and hospitals.

Dr. Rowena is a Specialist in Family Medicine with over 28 years’ experience in a variety of clinical settings with a broad scope of practice in her field. Prior to joining Valiant Clinic, Dr. Rowena practiced in various reputable organizations in South Africa, UK, and UAE.

Dr. Ruprai has over 20 years’ experience providing functional, endoscopic, laparoscopic, reproductive, and aesthetic gynecological treatments. Her holistic approach is very popular with patients and extends to anti-aging medicine that incorporates hormonal balance control, nutrition and optimal health and well-being. She has many publications to her credit and is on the editorial board of International Medical Journals.

Dr. Sergio is an Italian educated and trained Consultant Urologist with over 10 years’ experience. As a General Urologist, Dr.Sergio’s expertise includes treating all types of kidney disease. He specializes in laparoscopic treatment for kidney disease, endoscopic procedures for prostate (TURP and HoLEP) and bladder disease, stone disease (SWL and flexible ureteroscopy – RIRS), DH activity, radical and partial nephrectomy and radical prostatectomy.

Dr. Shadan is an experienced Dermatologist with more than 15 years of experience in the field. In addition to her extensive experience treating skin conditions, she performs a wide range of aesthetic procedures including dermabrasion, deep chemical peeling, fillers, Mesotherapy, PRP and thread lifting. Moreover, Dr. Shadan is skilled in the use of a wide range of lasers for hair reduction, treatment of vascular lesions, skin resurfacing, and the use of radiofrequency for rejuvenation and skin tightening. Dr. Naji is also well-experienced in the use of Ulthera for face & neck non-surgical lifting. In addition, Dr. Naji is a leader in the region in the use of cryolypolisis with the Coolsculpting machine for face and body reshaping.

Dr. Silvian is a European Board-Certified Specialist Plastic Surgeon with more than 10 years’ experience in Italy and the United Arab Emirates. He specializes in aesthetic procedures such as Botox, fillers, mesotherapy, bio-revitalization, threads lift, and non-invasive facelift treatment like Profound needles radiofrequency, laser therapy, and vascular laser therapy- spider veins. Additionally, he also performs cosmetic surgeries such as ultrasound-assisted liposuction, abdominoplasty, and breast surgery.

Dr. Stéphan is a Dutch and French trained sports physician and osteopath, with over 20 years’ experience in the field. He has extensive expertise in the management and treatment of sports injuries and musculoskeletal complaints.

Dr. Zbigniew Brodzinski is a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon (Spine) at Valiant Clinic & Hospital, specializing in spine treatments. He has a fellowship & Ph.D. from the US and received his doctorate in Poland. Trained in the United States and previously working in Washington D.C. He speaks English, Polish, Russian, French and Danish, opening possibilities for many patients at the Valiant Clinic & Hospital. Professionally, he has experience in adult spine elective & trauma procedures, which have been Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved in the USA and have the CE mark of approval in the European Economic Area. 12 years spine surgery practice in Dubai.

Dr. Ziad is an American Board-Certified Pediatrician with more than 27 years of experience in the field. Dr. Ziad offers treatment to general pediatric case from childbirth up to 18 years of age with a focus on child growth and development. He is also specialized in treating chronic conditions such as asthma, allergies, digestive system issues, skin problems as well as vaccinations, and newborn care.

Prof. Dr. Ashok completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and his Master’s Degree in General Surgery at the Gajra Raja Medical College, India. Subsequently, he obtained his Master’s in Surgery and Plastic Surgery at the Post-graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, India.

Professor Dr. Uwe Klima, one of the world’s leading cardiac specialists, joined the German Heart Centre in 2015 and took over the clinic as Managing and Medical Director in July 2017. Professor Klima was a resident and fellow in some of the world’s most prestigious hospitals and clinics including the Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, the Max Kade Foundation, and the Hannover Medical School in Germany. As one of the foremost cardiac - thoracic and vascular surgeons, Professor Klima performs advanced surgical procedures at affiliated hospitals in Dubai and provides valuable second opinions for patients considering invasive surgery.