The 20 Best Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Doctors in The United Arab Emirates

Find the Top Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) near The United Arab Emirates. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Suad M. Hannawi
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Suad M. Hannawi
    Referral may be required
    Dubai, DU, AE 

    Suad Hannawi practices practicing medicine in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Hannawi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Kidney Transplant, and Thymectomy.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Haifa Hannawi
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Haifa Hannawi
    Referral may be required
    Dubai, DU, AE 

    Haifa Hannawi practices practicing medicine in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Ms. Hannawi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, COVID-19, and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Ghita Harifi
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Ghita Harifi
    Referral may be required
    Dr. Humeira Badsha Medical Center, 
    Dubai, DU, AE 

    Ghita Harifi practices practicing medicine in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Ms. Harifi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Cranio Osteoarthropathy, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Livedo Reticularis.

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    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Noha M. Elemam
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Noha M. Elemam
    Referral may be required
    Sharjah, SH, AE 

    Noha Elemam practices practicing medicine in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Ms. Elemam is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Cerebral Hypoxia.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Mahmood Y. Hachim
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Mahmood Y. Hachim
    Referral may be required
    Dubai, DU, AE 

    Mahmood Hachim practices practicing medicine in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Mr. Hachim is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, COVID-19, Asthma, and C Syndrome.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Azzam A. Maghazachi
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Azzam A. Maghazachi
    Referral may be required
    Sharjah, SH, AE 

    Azzam Maghazachi practices practicing medicine in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Mr. Maghazachi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Krabbe Disease, CACH Syndrome, Pertussis, and Cerebral Hypoxia.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Gianfranco Pintus
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Gianfranco Pintus
    Referral may be required
    University City Rd, 27272, 
    Sharjah, SH, AE 

    Gianfranco Pintus practices practicing medicine in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Mr. Pintus is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Scleroderma, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Roberta Giordo
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Roberta Giordo
    Referral may be required
    University City Rd, 27272, 
    Sharjah, SH, AE 

    Roberta Giordo practices practicing medicine in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Ms. Giordo is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Rabih Halwani
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Rabih Halwani
    Referral may be required
    Sharjah, SH, AE 

    Rabih Halwani practices practicing medicine in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Mr. Halwani is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Asthma, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Celiac Disease.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Khalid A. Alnaqbi
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Khalid A. Alnaqbi
    Referral may be required
    Al Ain, AZ, AE 

    Khalid Alnaqbi practices practicing medicine in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. Mr. Alnaqbi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Jamal A. Saleh-Al
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Jamal A. Saleh-Al
    Referral may be required
    Dubai, DU, AE 

    Jamal Saleh-Al practices practicing medicine in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Mr. Saleh-Al is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Sarah S. Al Qassimi
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Sarah S. Al Qassimi
    Referral may be required
    Abu Dhabi, AZ, AE 

    Sarah Al Qassimi practices practicing medicine in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Ms. Al Qassimi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Athlete's Foot, Perniosis, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Frostbite.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Ahmed S. Zayat
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Ahmed S. Zayat
    Referral may be required
    Sharjah, SH, AE 

    Ahmed Zayat practices practicing medicine in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Mr. Zayat is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Synovitis, Tenosynovitis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Multicentric Castleman Disease (MCD).

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Fatemeh Askari-Sharif
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Fatemeh Askari-Sharif
    Referral may be required
    Sharjah, SH, AE 

    Fatemeh Askari-Sharif practices practicing medicine in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Ms. Askari-Sharif is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Celiac Disease, Malabsorption, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and COVID-19.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Kashif B. Naeem
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Kashif B. Naeem
    Referral may be required
    Dubai, DU, AE 

    Kashif Naeem practices practicing medicine in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Mr. Naeem is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Jamal A. Al Saleh
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Jamal A. Al Saleh
    Referral may be required
    Dubai, DU, AE 

    Jamal Al Saleh practices practicing medicine in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Mr. Al Saleh is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

    While we make every effort to provide the best results possible, data is currently limited outside of the United States. Doctors listed may include both clinicians and researchers, and individuals relocate frequently. We recommend contacting doctors directly to confirm their location and areas of focus. Contact information is provided when available. Learn more about our expert tiers.
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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?

    Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease that mainly affects the lining of joints of the hands, wrists, and knees, eventually causing chronic pain and swelling, decreased movement, with the erosion of bones and the development of joint deformities.  Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common type of autoimmune arthritis, most often affecting women (75%) who are between 20 and 50 years of age. The disease can also affect other parts of the body, such as the blood vessels, skin, eyes, lungs, and heart.   There are two main types of rheumatoid arthritis: 1) seropositive rheumatoid arthritis, and 2) seronegative rheumatoid arthritis. While both types of rheumatoid arthritis have the same symptoms, the seropositivity or negativity of the disease refers to the presence of anti-CPP antibodies in the blood, for which their presence means that the immune system is attacking normal cells. Most rheumatoid arthritis is seropositive.

    When should I see a Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor in The United Arab Emirates?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor in The United Arab Emirates?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor in The United Arab Emirates?

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    How does MediFind rank Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctors in The United Arab Emirates?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctors in The United Arab Emirates?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor in The United Arab Emirates?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor in The United Arab Emirates?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctors in The United Arab Emirates?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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