Dr. Risana Basheer

Dr. Risana Basheer is a general practitioner based in Abu Dhabi with over 29 years of clinical experience. She completed her medical degree (MBBS) in 1996 from the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, and has worked across government hospitals in Sri Lanka as a Senior House Officer before joining NMC Healthcare. Her approach centres on understanding each patient's individual needs and building long-term relationships with families in her care.

Dr. Risana manages a broad spectrum of health concerns in primary care, from acute illnesses and emergency cases to chronic disease management. She provides routine check-ups, preventive health screening, and wellness counselling, with a focus on early detection and long-term health maintenance. She has completed professional training in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, enhancing her ability to respond to urgent medical situations.

She is a good fit for families and individuals seeking a continuity-of-care doctor who takes time to listen and build trust over time. Her multilingual capabilities (Arabic, English, Hindi, Malayalam, Sinhala, Tamil, and Urdu) make her accessible to diverse patient communities in Abu Dhabi.