Dr. Hazem Rifaai
Specialist Rheumatologist
Specialist rheumatologist with over 25 years' experience, a member of the American College of Rheumatology.
LocationMediclinic Airport Road Hospital
Experience25-30
NationalityEgypt
About
Dr. Hazem treats inflammatory and autoimmune conditions including rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, lupus, and vasculitis, with a particular interest in newer biologic therapies for inflammatory arthritis, including arthritis linked to Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. He also cares for patients with gout, osteoporosis, back and neck pain, and widespread pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, with treatment aimed at protecting movement and daily function. He trained at Cairo University and helped establish and develop rheumatology services in the UAE.
Specialty
Sub specialty
Qualifications
MBBChEgypt
MCCEE (Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Examination) Certificate
Master's Degree of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation
Areas of expertise
JointsBonesMusclesTendonsLigaments
Special interests
Back and neck pain disordersConnective tissue diseases including systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, idiopathic inflammatory myositis, sjogren's syndrome, polymyalgia rheumaticaGeneralised pain syndromes including fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndromeGoutInflammatory arthritisKnee and other joint pain disordersOsteoporosisVitamin d deficiency
