
Specialist rheumatologist with 14 years' experience in autoimmune and connective tissue diseases
Experience
14 years
Languages
English, Urdu
Location
Al Nahda, Dubai
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Sadia Asif is a specialist rheumatologist with over 14 years of experience managing complex autoimmune and joint conditions. She trained as an Assistant Professor and Consultant Physician at Fatima Memorial Hospital and Mayo Hospital in Lahore, Pakistan, and completed a Fellowship in Rheumatology from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan. She is now a Specialist at Zulekha Hospital in Dubai, bringing a wealth of experience in both clinical practice and research.
Dr. Asif specialises in the full spectrum of rheumatological conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus), and rarer conditions such as scleroderma and vasculitis. She treats gout, osteoporosis, and muscle disorders, and takes a comprehensive approach to musculoskeletal and connective tissue diseases. Her practice is underpinned by active research interests in inflammatory arthritis, lupus complications, and treatment outcomes with modern biologic therapies.
She is a good fit for patients seeking expert diagnosis and long-term management of autoimmune joint diseases, those with complex lupus or systemic connective tissue conditions, and anyone looking for a rheumatologist who combines rigorous clinical assessment with evidence-based treatment strategies.
Special interests: rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and spondyloarthropathies, gout and hyperuricemia, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, vasculitis, and sjogren syndrome, inflammatory arthropathies and biologic therapy outcomes.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
MBBS
unknown
FCPS Rheumatology
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan, Pakistan
Fellowship in Rheumatology
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan, Pakistan
SCE Rheumatology
UK, United Kingdom
Assistant Professor, Consultant Physician and Rheumatologist
Fatima Memorial Hospital and Mayo Hospital (King Edward Medical University), Pakistan
Fellow Registrar Rheumatology
Sheikh Zayed Hospital
Specialist Rheumatology
Zulekha Hospital, United Arab Emirates
20 publications listed on their hospital profile.
Consultations are available in English, Urdu.
Zulekha Hospital — Dubai, Al Nahda, Dubai.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Ankylosing Spondylitis, Arthritis (Autoimmune), Arthritis (Wear-And-Tear), Dermatomyositis, Osteoporosis, Polymyositis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Scleroderma.
Profile compiled from Zulekha Hospital's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Zulekha Hospital Dubai: 4.5★ · 7,448 Google reviews — Google rating for the clinic, not this doctor.
No patient reviews yet — be the first.
Visited Dr. Sadia Asif? Your experience helps others choose with confidence.
Write the first reviewReviews are written by signed-in users who attest to a visit, screened before publication, and labeled “Patient-reported” until visit verification launches. They are opinions, not medical advice.