Specialist Family Medicine

Dr. Winnie Uchendu

Dr. Winnie Uchendu is a UK-trained family medicine consultant and health coach, who earned her medical degree from The University of Bristol and her psychology degree from King’s College London University.

Dr. Winnie is a qualified health and wellness coach who is passionate about empowering her clients to create attainable and realistic health goals, in line with their values and interests. She uses her interpersonal skills and expertise in human behaviour to support her clients in transforming their daily habits and their overall health in a sustainable way.

Dr Winnie believes that healthcare should focus on finding the root cause of disease and addressing contributory lifestyle factors. She seeks to take a collaborative, individualised and holistic approach to her management in order to yield the best outcomes for her clients. 

Dr Winnie is a member of the UK Royal College of General Practitioners. She is registered with both the UK General Medical Council (GMC) and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Health Coaching and Lifestyle Medicine (physical activity, nutrition, sleep, stress management)
• IV Vitamin Infusion Therapy
• Weight Management
• Chronic Disease (diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol)
• Acute Illness (coughs, infections, headaches)
• Mental Health (anxiety, depression)
• Sexual Health
• Travel Health and Vaccinations

Consultant ENT and Rhinoplasty

Dr. Peter Loizou

Bringing aesthetics and plastic surgery expertise to Dubai from London, Dr Peter Loizou is highly sought for his specialism in Facial Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery, especially for his rhinoplasty and dermal filler procedures where the majority of his patients come by referral.
Dr Peter completed his post-graduate training in Facial Aesthetics at the prestigious Harley Street, London UK. He’s well known for his subtle enhanced yet natural results, and his preservation rhinoplasty techniques that improve both nose form and function.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Facial plastic surgery
• Rhinoplasty
• Non-surgical facial aesthetics
• Endoscopic sinus surgery

Specialist Gynaecologist Obstetrician

Dr. Ghada Al Batran

Dr. Al Batran has over 20 years of experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She is also proficient in the management of recurrent miscarriages, early pregnancy complications, menstrual disorders, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome and post-menopausal problems.
Dr Al Batran takes great pride in providing a focused and holistic care to her clients in a comfortable and professional environment. She aims to provide client tailored treatments and care according to their needs and always involves clients in the decision making process whilst at the same time respecting their dignity.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• General Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Sexual and reproductive medicine
• Colposcopy and cervical pathology

Beauty and Laser Therapist

Lara Ibrahim

Lara is a passionate and experienced licensed Beauty and Laser therapist with more than 13 years’ experience in Europe and the Middle East with Arab origin growing up abroad between Europe and US . She got her Cidesco diploma, world’s prestigious qualification for aesthetics and beauty therapy in Denmark.

With the love for helping others, Lara wants to help you achieve your goal in reaching beautiful, healthy glowing skin by tailoring and customising the perfect treatment plan and most importantly a correct skincare regime. She is committed to providing clients with the highest level of customer service.

Eating healthily and an active lifestyle are very important factors in her life because she is a true believer that it’s the way to achieve beauty and feel your best inside out by looking after both your skin care and daily lifestyle routine.

Consultant Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Ammar Al Dhamin

Dr. Al Dhamin is a board certified plastic surgeon with a Jordanian Medical Council certificate in Plastic Surgery, with more than 24 years of experience. He is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, holds a clinical Fellowship in Advanced General and Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction, a clinical Fellowship in Hand Surgery – Microsurgery and a clinical Fellowship in General Reconstructive Surgery and Body Contouring from Dalhousie University, Canada, and an MBA in Healthcare Management from Geneva Business School. Dr. Al Dhamin is an adjunct assistant professor in the Faculty of Medicine, United Arab Emirates University and Plastic Surgery Specialist at Tawam Hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine, in addition to his position at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital.

Areas of expertise
General Plastic Surgery practice with special interest in microsurgery hand surgery
Head and neck reconstruction
Paediatric congenital anomalies
General reconstructive procedures
Post-cancer breast reconstructive surgeries
Cosmetic surgery and body contouring

Qualification
MRCSI, Board certified Plastic Surgeon (JMC), Fellowship Hand Surgery – Microsurgery (Canada), Fellowship Breast Reconstruction Surgery (Canada), Fellowship General Reconstruction and Body Contouring (Canada)

Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist / Aesthetic Gynaecology

Dr. Zenat Nazzal

Dr Zenat Nazzal is a UK board-certified obstetrician and Gynaecologist with more than 20 years of experience.  She has extensive experience and knowledge in a wide range of women’s health issues including high-risk pregnancy, benign gynaecology, minimally invasive gynaecological surgery, peri-menopause, menopause, aesthetic and functional gynaecology

Being aware of the importance of women’s health care at all stages of life, Dr Zenat is dedicated to following upon her patients to provide them with the appropriate individualized healthcare plan.

Before joining Mediclinic, Dr Zenat was a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist / aesthetic gynaecology at Tawam hospital and Novomed Academy, UAE. Prior to this she worked at Sheffield Teaching hospitals NHS trust in the UK. Her specialist training in obstetrics and gynaecology took place in South Yorkshire and Humber Deanery where she obtained membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG), followed by her Certificate of Completion of specialist training (CCT).

To keep abreast with the latest gynaecological advancements, Dr Zenat has clinical fellowship in minimal invasive gynaecological surgery, outpatient hysteroscopy, and other training programmes including robotic surgery, aesthetic and functional gynaecology and medical education.

As a dedicated educator, Dr Zenat is proud of her current role as an examiner for the membership exam of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in the UK, and previously a faculty member in the residency training programs at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals in the UK, and Tawam Hospital in the UAE. She is also an active participant in gynaecological studies and research projects, and attends international conferences on innovative technologies in obstetrics and gynaecology.

Dr Zenat is fluent in English & Arabic.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Benign gynaecological surgery
Laparoscopic surgery
Advanced hysteroscopic surgery
Pelvic floor reconstruction
Pelvic organ prolapse
Urinary incontinence
Endometriosis
Pelvic pain
menstrual disorders
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Ovarian cysts
Uterine fibroids
Contraception and family planning
colposcopy
infertility
Adolescent gynaecology
Perimenopause,  post menopause and HRT
Recurrent miscarriages
Early pregnancy problems (miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy)
Management of normal and high-risk pregnancy
Assisted vaginal delivery
Caesarean section
Morbid adherent placenta disorders
Vaginismus
Sexual dysfunction
Aesthetic and functional gynaecology

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor degree of Medicine.
Membership of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG), UK
Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCT), UK

Specialist Dermatologist

Dr. Anna Lisniak

Dr Anna Lisniak is an accomplished dermatologist with extensive experience in both clinical and aesthetic dermatology. With more than 16 years in the field, she excels in diagnosing and treating patients with dermatological conditions and aesthetic concerns, catering to both local and international patients.

She received her medical degree from the prestigious Bogomolets National Medical University in Ukraine in 2007. She further pursued a master’s degree in dermatology at the renowned Shupyk National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education (NMAPE). In addition, she completed her PhD in dermatology in 2020, focusing on the application of Platelets Rich Plasma (PRP) in complex regenerative therapy for patients with acne scars and post-acne discoloration.

Having worked at leading aesthetic centres in Dubai, Dr Anna has honed her expertise in various dermatological procedures. Her previous roles encompassed dermatoscopy, radio surgical dermatology, TCA peelings, PRP, thread lifts, mesotherapy, and laser treatments.

She is adept at effectively communicating with patients from diverse backgrounds, and is fluent in English, Russian, and Ukrainian.

Dr Anna’s Expertise:

Advanced Aesthetic Dermatology
Clinical Dermatology
Advanced Laser Procedures
wrinkle reduction
Dermal Fillers
Thread lifting
Acne and acne scars
Melasma and hyperpigmentation
Hair loss treatments
Advanced laser treatments

Subspecialties

Cosmetic Dermatology
General Dermatology

Qualifications

PhD Dermatology, NMAPE – 2020
Master’s Dermatology, NMAPE – 2012

Laser Therapist

Vannessa Jane Juanillas

Vannessa Jane Juanillas is a laser therapist at Enhance by Mediclinic and comes with almost 10 years of experience in her speciality. She has practiced at well-known aesthetic clinics in Dubai and has wide experience with various energy based machines for laser hair removal, body contouring and skin rejuvenation. She is also well versed with face treatments such as rejuvenating facials, microdermabrasion, lymphatic drainage and microneedling.

With an eye for beauty and arts, in addition to her nursing background; becoming a Laser therapist and an aesthetic nurse was a natural career choice for Vannessa. Treating all her patients with passion and making them feel better about themselves has always been her goal. She believes that beauty is enhancing what you have and letting your uniqueness shine through.

With her immense understanding in nursing and aesthetics, alongside the rest of the Enhance team, she is dedicated to helping you achieve your aesthetic needs.

Key Competencies

Laser hair removal
Hydrafacial
Cleansing facials
Body contouring
Microneedling
Hair bleaching

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree
Sharjah University Laser Training and Research Center (SULTARC)

Consultant Urologist

Dr. Ali Al Thwaini

Dr Thwaini is a urologist with specialist interest in urological cancers, namely in renal cancers. He was the lead for renal cancers at the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (Belfast City Hospital). His main skills are in advanced laparoscopy and renal cancer and renal reconstruction procedures. Dr Thwaini is also an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at Queens University, Belfast. He is known for his academic contributions throughout his career with over 40 Medline publications in the field.

After graduating from medical school at Baghdad University in 1994, Dr Thwaini relocated to Jordan where he started his career in Urology at the Royal Medical Services, which is a national tertiary referral centre. He acquired FRCS (Ireland) in 1999 and the Jordanian Board in Urology in 2000. He then moved to Abu Dhabi where he worked for three years as a specialist at SKMC. He acquired the Arab Board in Urology in 2001. In 2004 he moved to the UK, where he finished his MD degree from Queen Mary University of London. His thesis was on prostate cancer. In 2007 he entered the UK national higher training scheme in urology. This took place in Northern Ireland, where he worked in Belfast City Hospital, Altnagelvin Hospital and Craigavon Hospital, working with regional and national experts in the field. During his training, Dr Thwaini developed specialist interest in urological cancers. He completed his training in 2012 by acquiring the Intercollegiate Specialty Board Certificate in Urology (FRCS-Urology) and he acquired the CCT UK-wide accreditation.

Core competencies

Uro-oncology and laparoscopy
Infertility
Renal cancer
Prostate cancer
Bladder cancer
Stone disease (endoscopic management including LASER)
Prostate disease: minimally invasive including LASER and UroLift and procedures
Andrology – male sexual dysfunction (including the application of regenerative medicine and penile prosthesis), enhancement (penile enlargement)
Female urinary incontinence

Qualification

MBChB (Baghdad), MD (London), Arab Board-Urology, Jordanian Board-Urology, European Board-Urology, FRCS (Urology), CCT-UK

Laser Therapist

Iryna Markovych

Iryna is a specialised beauty therapist with more than nine years of experience in Ukraine and the UAE. She is an articulate and capable therapist with a proven ability to provide the necessary service and care required to ensure overall client satisfaction.

She speaks English, Russian and Ukrainian.

Key Competencies

Rejuvenation facials
Chemical peels
Micro-needling
Non-invasive skin lifting and tightening treatments
Laser skin rejuvenation treatments
Laser hair removal
Body contouring

Qualifications

General Nurse – Medical College in Ukraine
Beauty therapist – Academy of cosmetology in Ukraine
Laser therapist – IMA in Dubai

Laser Therapist

Mary Rose Umali

Mary Rose is a registered nurse and expert laser therapist who excels in the art of laser hair reduction and body contouring. With a strong medical background and advanced training in laser technology, Mary Rose is dedicated to helping her patients achieve their desired body shape and smoother, hair-free skin.

Trust in her knowledge and precision to transform your confidence, enhancing your natural beauty through her specialised treatments.

Areas of Expertise

Laser hair removal
Body contouring
Microneedling
Non-invasive skin lifting and tightening
Rejuvenation facial

Qualifications

Registered Nurse
Registered Laser Therapist

Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Dr. Iraj Ahmadi

Dr Iraj Ahmadi is fully qualified plastic, cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon from Melbourne, Australia. After graduating from Monash University medical school in 2009, he pursued his passion through a career in surgery and after completing a rigorous selection and training process, was awarded recognition as a fellow of the prestigious Royal Australian College of Surgeons in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Dr Iraj’s further training has involved completing a Master of Surgery from the University of Sydney, his dissertation looking at improving the surgical outcomes of complex microsurgical procedures for cancer and trauma reconstruction. He has maintained his professional development not only presenting ongoing research at international meetings and conferences but also teaching anatomy at the University of Melbourne and being a supervisor for plastic surgeons in training.
Dr Iraj has a passion for all aspects of plastic, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery and enjoys having a broad yet balanced scope of practice. He has worked as a consultant plastic surgeon at tertiary hospitals in Australia performing complex head/neck and breast cancer reconstruction as well as general plastic surgery. He has also completed further aesthetic surgery training with eminent surgeons in Australia to provide an extensive range of procedures for his patients.
He is dedicated to building positive therapeutic relationships with his patients to provide the best possible care in all aspects of their treatment

Core Competencies
Breast augmentation
Breast lift/mastopexy
Breast reduction
Gynecomastia surgery
Abdominoplasty
Body lift post weight loss
Liposuction
Arm/thigh reduction
Mommy makeover
Facelift/neck lift
Brow lift
Blepharoplasty
Fat grafting
Non-surgical treatments (Botox, HLA fillers)

Qualifications
FRACS in Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery – Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
MS – University of Sydney
MBBS – Monash University
Post Grad Dip of Surgical Anatomy – University of Melbourne

Medical and Aesthetic Dermatologist

Dr. Ali Halawi

Dr Ali Halawi is a certified medical and cosmetic dermatologist. He has more than 10 years of experience in treating disorders of the skin, hair and nails, in addition to using injectables, chemical peels and energy-based devices for skin rejuvenation.

Dr Halawi received his Bachelor of Science in Biology, Doctor of Medicine, and Dermatology degree from the American University of Beirut, Lebanon. As part of his speciality training, he studied under Dr Suzan Obagi, an authority in dermatology and cosmetic surgery, at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre, USA, Dr Anthony Benedetto, renowned dermatologic and Mohs surgeon, at the University of Pennsylvania, USA, and Dr Diya Mutasim, acclaimed dermatologist and dermatopathologist, at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, USA. In addition, he presented his research at the 23rd World Congress of Dermatology in Vancouver, Canada.

Through his immersive training in the various fields of dermatology, and driven by his commitment to excellence, Dr Halawi stays abreast of the latest advancements in dermatology through continuous participation in and attendance of annual international conferences and webinars, and endeavours to provide the highest standard of care in his practice.

Core Competencies:

Neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin)
Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers (Teosyal, Restylane, Juvéderm)
Calcium hydroxyapatite (Radiesse) and poly L-lactic acid (Sculptra)
Other skin-enhancing injectables (Profhilo and Skin Boosters)
Mesotherapy (injections and microneedling)
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma), growth factors and exosomes
Microneedling and radiofrequency (Morpheus8)
Ultrasound-based skin tightening (Ultra former)
Lasers, IPL, and BBL (tattoo removal, sun damage, redness, and veins)
Chemical peels
Fat-dissolving injections

Qualifications

B.Sc. Biology, M.D., Dermatology degree – American University of Beirut (Beirut, Lebanon)