
MBBCh
Section Head of Allergy & Immunology with 38 years' experience in immune and allergic diseases
Experience
38 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Mohamed Abuzakouk is Section Head of the Allergy & Immunology Department at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, where he leads the clinical immunology service. He trained in Ireland and the UK, earning his medical degree from Tripoli University for Medical Science and completing specialist training in immunology at Trinity College Dublin, followed by a PhD in Immunology. Over nearly four decades, he has built a distinguished career as both a clinician and educator, serving as a consultant immunologist and allergist at Hull Royal Infirmary in the UK and holding academic roles at Trinity College Dublin and Hull-York Medical School.
Dr. Abuzakouk treats a comprehensive range of allergic and immune disorders, from common conditions like asthma and allergic rhinitis to complex diseases including primary immunodeficiency disorders, anaphylaxis, and hereditary angioedema. He uses immunotherapy for inhalant allergies and manages eosinophilic conditions, chronic urticaria, and allergic skin and eye diseases. His expertise encompasses both common presentations and rare immunological disorders, supported by published research in peer-reviewed journals and leadership of European multicenter research studies.
He is a good fit for patients seeking expert assessment of allergies, asthma, or suspected immune disorders, particularly those with uncommon or complex presentations. His academic background and research involvement mean he stays current with advances in immunology and brings evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and management.
Special interests: primary immunodeficiency disorders, eosinophilic conditions, immune-mediated skin diseases, autoimmunity.
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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBCh)
Tripoli University for Medical Science, Libya · 1987
Registrar training in Immunology
St. James Hospital, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland · 2004
PhD in Immunology
Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
Staff Physician, Medical Specialty Institute and Section Head of Allergy & Immunology Department
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Clinical Lead and Chief, Clinical Immunology and Allergy Department
Hull & East Yorkshire Hospitals National Health Service Trust, United Kingdom · 2012–2014
Director of Clinical Studies and Senior Clinical Tutor
Hull-York Medical School, United Kingdom · 2009–2013
Consultant, Clinical Immunology and Allergy Department
Hull & East Yorkshire Hospitals National Health Service Trust, United Kingdom · 2008–2012
Lecturer, Clinical Immunology and Allergy
Trinity College Dublin, Ireland · 2004–2008
Registrar, Department of Immunology
St. James Hospital, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland · 1996–2004
Consultations are available in Arabic, English.
Cleveland Clinic — Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Contact Dermatitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Atopic Dermatitis, Chronic Sinusitis, Chronic Urticaria.
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
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