Dr. Mustafa Khalid Al Izzi

Dr. Mustafa Khalid Al Izzi is a senior rheumatologist with over 30 years' experience in rheumatology and internal medicine. He trained in the UK and is registered with the UK General Medical Council and the British Society of Rheumatology. His career includes serving as Professor and department head of Rheumatology at the University of Baghdad (1989–2002), followed by leadership roles at Mafraq Hospital and Zayed Military Hospital in Abu Dhabi (2003–2011). He joined Mediclinic Dubai in October 2011, where he now practises across multiple locations.

Dr. Al Izzi treats a broad range of rheumatic conditions, from inflammatory arthritis and lupus (SLE) to osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and soft-tissue disorders. He is highly skilled in joint and soft-tissue injection techniques and has played a key role in introducing several biologic therapies in the UAE for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. His expertise also extends to osteoporosis and metabolic bone diseases.

He is a cofounder and vice president of the Emirates Osteoporosis Society since 2006, and has presented research at regional and international conferences. Dr. Al Izzi is a good fit for patients seeking specialist management of complex inflammatory joint conditions, autoimmune rheumatic diseases, or bone-health issues, particularly those considering or already on biologic treatment.