
MD
Emergency medicine physician skilled in trauma, critical care transport, and urgent stabilization
Experience
23 years
Languages
Arabic, English, Romanian
Location
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Sees
children, adults, seniors
Dr. Tarig Ahmed is a general practitioner in the Emergency Medicine Department at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's Integrated Hospital Care Institute. He brings 23 years of clinical experience, including 10 years as a flight physician with Abu Dhabi Police's Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) and roles at major acute-care facilities across the UAE. He trained at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Victor Babis in Romania and completed his internship at Alqassimi Teaching Hospital in Sharjah.
Dr. Ahmed specializes in the full spectrum of emergency care—from life-threatening medical and surgical crises to pediatric emergencies, critical care transport, and urgent walk-in cases. He holds advanced certifications in trauma (ATLS), resuscitation (ACLS, PALS), critical care (FCCS), and aeromedical transport. His procedural skills include emergency airway management, sedation, and pain control in high-pressure settings.
He is a good fit if you need rapid assessment and stabilization in an emergency, have a critical condition requiring transfer, or face a pediatric crisis. Dr. Ahmed's background in aeromedical retrieval and 10-year tenure in helicopter emergency services means he is comfortable managing the most time-sensitive cases.
Special interests: helicopter emergency medical services, critical care transport, aeromedical retrieval, procedural sedation.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
MD (General Medicine)
University of Medicine and Pharmacy Victor Babis, Romania · 1999
Internship (Medicine, Surgery, Orthopedic, Emergency, Pediatric)
Alqassimi Teaching Hospital, United Arab Emirates · 2000
CESAR Program (Emergency Medicine Fellowship)
Royal College of Emergency Medicine, United Kingdom · 2017
General Practitioner, Emergency Department
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
General Practitioner, Emergency Department
Al Rahba Hospital, United Arab Emirates · 2019-2022
General Practitioner, HEMS Department
Abu Dhabi Police Aviation Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS), United Arab Emirates · 2009-2019
General Practitioner, Emergency Department
Alqassimi Hospital, United Arab Emirates · 2006-2009
General Practitioner, Urgent Care Department
Middle East Specialized Medical Center, United Arab Emirates · 2003-2006
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, Romanian.
Cleveland Clinic — Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Acute Abdominal Pain, Acute Breathing Problems, Chest Pain, Heart Attack, Pediatric Emergencies, Poisoning, Seizures, Severe Allergic Reactions.
Profile compiled from Cleveland Clinic's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
59 Hamouda Bin Ali Al Dhaheri St - Al Maryah Island - Abu Dhabi Global Market Square - Abu Dhabi
+971 800 82223Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi: 4.4★ · 7,639 Google reviews — Google rating for the clinic, not this doctor.
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