Dr. Ibtihal Hussein
Certificate of Completion of Training, South Yorkshire Deanery, UK; Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners, UK; Diploma in Diabetes, University of Warwick, UK; Certificate in Intrauterine Contraceptive Device and Subdermal Implants, Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health Care, UK
Consultant family medicine doctor with 18 years' experience in UK and UAE healthcare
Family DoctorConsultantGeneral & Family Care
Experience
18 years
Languages
Arabic, English, Urdu
Location
Downtown Dubai, Dubai
Sees
children, adults
- ✦18 years of clinical experience in UK and UAE healthcare systems
- ✦Primary care tutor at Imperial College London; Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences
- ✦Recipient of Excellence Award for dedication to medical education
- ✦Active member of the Royal College of General Practitioners and British Medical Association
About Dr. Ibtihal Hussein
Dr. Ibtihal Hussein is a British-trained Consultant in Family Medicine with 18 years of clinical experience across the UK and UAE. She is registered with the General Medical Council (UK) and holds active membership in the Royal College of General Practitioners and the British Medical Association, reflecting her commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professional practice.
Dr. Hussein takes a patient-centered approach, working closely with each person to encourage proactive health management through education and lifestyle guidance. She has particular expertise in acute presentations (rashes, infections, headaches, back pain), chronic disease management (asthma, high blood pressure, thyroid disorders, diabetes), dermatology (eczema, acne, psoriasis), mental health (stress, anxiety, depression), musculoskeletal problems, women's health and contraception, cancer screening, and vaccination and travel advice. She is passionate about preventive care and comprehensive health checkups for both men and women.
Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Hussein is an accomplished educator, serving as a primary care tutor for medical students at Imperial College London and as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences. Her dedication to teaching has been recognised with an Excellence Award.
Special interests: contraception and sexual health, diabetes management, weight management and health education, cancer screening.
A good choice if you…
- ✓need ongoing primary care and health management in a preventive-focused approach
- ✓want a doctor who specializes in women's health, contraception, and sexual health
- ✓require management of chronic conditions like diabetes, asthma, or high blood pressure