Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Services
Rashid Hospital, home to some of the world’s best specialist physicians and surgeons, provides exceptional sports medicine and orthopedic care across key specialties.
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Meet the Doctors
Dr. Gaffar Jawdat
MD Consultant Orthopedic Surgery, Head of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Dr. Gaffar Jawdat is the Head of Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Rashid Hospitaland a specialist in all types of shoulder and elbow surgery....
Wissem Kamal
Head of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Wissem Kamal is the Head of the Physiotherapy Department at Rashid Hospital, a position he was appointed to in 2013. Following his Masters of Science degree...
Dr. Yacine Aya
General Practitioner, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Dr. Zokrait is a general practitioner and orthopedic surgeon, specializing in foot and ankle conditions, including sports injuries. He has 15 years experience...
Dr. Atikah Feminine
Consultant Orthopedics, MBBS FRCS(Eng) FCS(Orth)SA MCh
Dr. Atikah Feminine received his medical training in the cities of Bristol and London in the UK and Cape Town in South Africa, subsequently working as a...
Dr. Tayeb Osman
Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon, MD
Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Tayeb Osman has performed many successful knee and hip replacements and over 300 shoulder arthroscopic procedures....
Dr. Rasul Nader
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Rasul Nader is a consultant orthopedic surgeon at Rashid Hospital. The British national specializes in knee surgery and is trained in several...
Dr. Najib Salim
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, BSc, MBBS, FRCS (London), FRCS(Tr&Orth), MS, Diploma Sports Medicine
A UK-trained trauma and orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Najib Salim completed specialist fellowship foot & ankle training in Oxford, UK and Sydney, Australia, before...
Dr. Yunus Samad
Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon, MBBS, MD, PhD
Dr. Yunus Samad is a Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon specialising in joints degenerative diseases and sports-related injuries. Orthopedic surgeon with...
Dr. Turki Qudratullah
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, PhD, MSc
A German national who is an accredited Consultant of General Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Turki Qudratullah has many years’ experience in treating...
Dr. Sirajuddin Tufail
Specialist Orthopedic and Arthroscopic Surgeon, médico residencia en cirugía ortopédica
A Specialist Orthopedic and Arthroscopic Surgeon with 20 years’ experience, Dr. Sebastian Pablo Orduna’s clinical expertise in treating sports injuries...
Dr. Sherif Ban
Specialist Orthopedic Surgery, MBbch MSc Orthopedics MD Orthopedics
Born and raised in the UAE, Dr. Sherif Ban travelled to Egypt to study at the Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, where he was recognised for his scientific...
Dr. Zakariya Sadik
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Stefan von Gumppenberg is a German-board certified (Facharzt) consultant orthopedic surgeon at Rashid Hospital. Specializing in the shoulder, he gained...
Dr. Tawfik Rizqallah
General Practitioner, Orthopaedic Department
Dr. Tamer Omar attained a Bachelor degree in medicine and surgery from the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University. From 2005 to date he has worked...
Dr. Wael Chaaban Tarabay
Neurospinal Surgeon, MBBS, MD, Neurosurgery
A 10 years’ experienced neurosurgeon, Dr. Wael Chaaban Tarabay has developed his career around the specialism of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, in particular...
Nurullah Alhosani
Team Leader, Physiotherapy, (Female Ortho)
Nurullah Alhosani earned her Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy from Sharjah University in 2013, graduating as one of the few Emirati women to have completed...
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Health tips
Do you ever feel any foot pain whilst exercising? Whether your workout involves running, walking, sports or gym equipment, a decent sports shoe is a must.
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Simple stretching exercises can help you avoid joint pain and muscle damage.
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We believe in lifestyle medicine, which means being proactive and looking after your body. Think positive, feel good, exercise regularly and eat better.
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Go on a 15-minute walk outside for a daily dose of Vitamin D.
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Drink a glass of warm lemon water before your morning coffee or tea.
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Always bring a water bottle with you wherever you go. Hydration is vital to feeling great and energised all day.
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Sleep is the most important function for cell health. Adults need at least 6-8 hours to achieve cellular benefits.
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Laugh. Studies have shown that exposure to humor can boost mental health and reduce stress by lowering levels of cortisol and adrenaline.