Dr. Catherine Sanaani
General Practitioner
General practitioner with over 15 years' experience, currently completing a fellowship-level programme in diabetes.
LocationMediclinic Deira
Experience15-20
LanguagesTagalog (Filipino), English
NationalityPhilippines
About
Dr. Catherine treats a broad range of illnesses, from everyday acute problems to controlled chronic conditions, in adults and children aged 12 and over. She performs minor procedures such as wound suturing and simple incision and drainage, carries out and interprets laboratory and radiology results, and recognises serious illness early, referring on to a specialist when needed. She gives patients clear health advice and education so they understand their condition, earned her medical degree at Southwestern University in the Philippines, and sees patients in English, Tagalog, and Bisaya.
Specialty
Sub specialty
Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine
Areas of expertise
Family medicinePrimary careAcute illnessesChronic disease managementAdult healthcareAdolescent healthcareMinor surgical procedures
Special interests
Treatment and management of a broad range of illnesses across all ages (adults and children 12 years and above)Basic surgical skills (wound suture, suture removal, wound care, simple incision and drainage)Carrying out and interpreting laboratory and radiology reportsRecognising serious illness and referring to specialistsHealth advice and education for patientsOngoing treatment of controlled adult chronic cases
Awards and recognitions
BS Biology - Velez College (Cebu, Philippines)
Doctor of Medicine - Southwestern University-MHAM College of Medicine
Post Graduate Internship - Sacred Heart Hospital, Cebu, Philippines