Consultant rheumatologist specializing in systemic inflammatory conditions and bone disorders
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Dubai
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adults, seniors
Dr. Wafae Rachidi is a consultant rheumatologist practicing at Dubai Health in the United Arab Emirates since 2019. He completed his medical doctorate at University Mohammed 5 in Morocco in 2003, followed by specialist training in rheumatology at University Hassan Morocco, where he obtained his board certification (Diplôme de Spécialité Médicale) in 2008. Prior to joining Dubai Health, he spent 14 years at University Hospital Center in Morocco from 2004 to 2018, building extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of rheumatological conditions.
Dr. Rachidi has a clinical interest in systemic inflammatory diseases and metabolic bone disorders. His published work includes research on treatment adherence in patients on long-term corticosteroid therapy and investigation of bone manifestations in hyperparathyroidism, reflecting his focus on how chronic conditions affect patients' lives and how to optimize their care.
He is well suited for patients seeking specialist evaluation of complex inflammatory joint diseases and those requiring coordinated care for systemic conditions affecting bones and connective tissues.
Special interests: treatment adherence in chronic disease, systemic glucocorticoid therapy, bone manifestations of systemic disease.
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Medical Doctorate (MD)
University Mohammed 5, Morocco · 2003
Diplôme de Spécialité Médicale in Rheumatology
University Hassan Morocco, Morocco · 2008
Consultant Rheumatologist
Dubai Health, United Arab Emirates · 2019–Present
Rheumatologist
University Hospital Center, Morocco · 2004–2018
2 publications listed on their hospital profile.
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This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Arthritis (Autoimmune), Connective Tissue Disease, Systemic Inflammatory Conditions.
Profile compiled from Dubai Health's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
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