Dr. Omar Shafie

Dr. Omar Shafie is a Consultant in Family Medicine at Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group in Dubai. He is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and the American Medical Association (AMA). He provides comprehensive care across the full lifespan, from newborns through elderly patients, and specializes in helping patients navigate complex health challenges that may involve multiple conditions at once.

Dr. Shafie's clinical focus includes managing patients with several chronic diseases simultaneously—such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart failure, and chronic lung disease—as well as evaluating patients with unclear or complex symptoms to guide appropriate specialist referral. He integrates mental health support into his physical care, addressing depression and anxiety in the context of a patient's overall wellbeing. He also performs minor procedures including biopsies and joint injections, and conducts thorough preoperative assessments for patients facing surgery.

He takes a coordinated approach to care, ensuring that recommendations from multiple specialists are woven into a single, coherent treatment plan aligned with what matters most to the patient. Dr. Shafie also helps patients achieve sustainable weight loss through evidence-based obesity medicine, and provides end-of-life and palliative care when needed.