
Critical care medicine consultant with expertise in intensive care, mechanical ventilation, and medical education
Experience
22 years
Languages
Arabic, English, Punjabi, Urdu
Location
Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Saqib Iqbal Dara is a critical care medicine consultant at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi, where he serves in multiple leadership roles including interim program director for the internal medicine residency and critical care fellowship, director of education for ICU residents, and medical director of supply chain. He trained in internal medicine and critical care medicine at Mayo Clinic in the USA after graduating from King Edward Medical College in Pakistan. With 22 years of experience, Dr. Dara brings deep expertise in managing critically ill patients, mechanical ventilation, and clinical research.
He specializes in intensive care medicine and internal medicine, with particular focus on simulation-based training and medical education. His credentials include certification from the American Board of Critical Care Medicine and the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dara is an adjunct clinical professor at Gulf Medical University and has received recognition including Teacher of the Year at Mayo Clinic for his contributions to healthcare education.
Dr. Dara is a strong fit if you need expert critical care management in an ICU setting, seek a physician with deep experience in complex medical cases, or value clinicians actively involved in training the next generation of doctors. His combination of clinical excellence, educational leadership, and research focus makes him well-suited to managing seriously ill patients with multifaceted medical needs.
Special interests: mechanical ventilation, clinical research, simulation-based medical education, healthcare education, critical care training.
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Medical degree
King Edward Medical College, Pakistan
Internal medicine training
Mayo Clinic, USA
Critical care medicine training
Mayo Clinic, USA
Consultant, Critical Care Medicine
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, United Arab Emirates
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, Punjabi, Urdu.
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City — Abu Dhabi, Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Acute Organ Failure, Deteriorating Surgical Patients, Multi-Organ Dysfunction, Respiratory Failure, Severe Sepsis, Shock.
Profile compiled from Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)
Ghweifat International Highway Next to Mafraq Hospital, Al Mafraq area - Abu Dhabi
+971 800 7762Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)
Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi
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