
Consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology specialising in endometriosis and minimally invasive surgery
Experience
36 years
Languages
Arabic, English, Finnish, French, Norwegian, Russian, Swedish
Location
Sharjah
Sees
adults
Dr Ghassan Lotfi is a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with 36 years of clinical experience. He trained in Russia, completing his MBBS at the First Medical Institute in St. Petersburg and a PhD in Gynaecological Oncology at the Institute of Oncology, where he researched hormonal receptors in endometrial cancer. He holds specialist accreditation from Sweden (1998), Finland (1998), and Norway (2000), and is recognized as a Master Surgeon in minimally invasive gynaecological surgery (MIGS) with AAGL-SRC accreditation.
Dr Lotfi has extensive experience managing endometriosis and complex gynaecological cases using keyhole surgical techniques. He founded the Emirates Endometriosis League in 2014 to raise awareness of endometriosis among patients and doctors, and established centres of excellence for minimally invasive gynaecological surgery across Dubai hospitals. He has led departments in Finland, Sweden, and Norway, and held senior roles at major private hospitals in the UAE before joining NMC Healthcare in Sharjah.
He is a good fit for patients seeking specialist care for endometriosis, gynaecological cancer concerns, or complex cases requiring advanced minimally invasive techniques. His multilingual background and international training make him well-positioned to manage diverse patient populations.
Special interests: deep endometriosis management, multidisciplinary care for complex gynaecological cases, minimally invasive surgical training and accreditation, endometriosis awareness and education.
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MBBS
First Medical Institute, Russia
PhD in Gynaecological Oncology
Institute of Oncology, St. Petersburg, Russia
Specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
First Medical Institute, Russia
Fellowship in minimally invasive gynaecological surgery
HYKS, Finland · 1995
Fellowship in minimally invasive gynaecological surgery
IRCAD/EITS, France
Fellowship in minimally invasive gynaecological surgery
Leuven, Belgium
Fellowship in minimally invasive gynaecological surgery
M.D. Anderson Cancer Centre, USA
Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
HYKS, Finland · 1990-1995
Head of Department
Jakobstad Regional Hospital, Finland · Until 2002
Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Various university hospitals, Finland, Sweden, Norway · Until 2010
Head of Women's Health Department
Al Zahraa Hospital, Fakeeh University Hospital, Saudi German Hospital, IMH Hospital, United Arab Emirates
Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
NMC Healthcare, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, Finnish, French, Norwegian, Russian, Swedish.
NMC Healthcare — NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah, Sharjah.
This doctor primarily sees adults.
Commonly treated: Deep Endometriosis, Endometrial Cancer, Endometriosis, Gynecological Cancer, Placental Abnormalities.
Profile compiled from NMC Healthcare's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah
Al Zahra St - near Clock Tower - Al Ghuwair - Hay Al Gharb - Sharjah
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