Dr. Houd Al Shanqiti
Consultant Family Medicine
Specialist in family medicine for patients of all ages, trained at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and holding the Arab Board of Family Medicine.
LocationMediclinic Airport Road Hospital
Experience5-10
LanguagesArabic, English
NationalityUnited Arab Emirates
About
Dr. Houd looks after patients of every age, from well-baby checks to the everyday and long-term conditions families face: diabetes, thyroid problems, high blood pressure, asthma, COPD, and common skin and mental health concerns. He offers preventive care, vaccinations, contraception and family planning, travel and sports medicine, support to stop smoking and lose weight, and minor procedures such as wound stitching and skin treatments. He completed his family medicine residency in Abu Dhabi and is a member of the Emirates Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Specialty
Sub specialty
Qualifications
Bachelor of Medicine, Surgery and ObstetricsRCSIIreland
Arab Board of Family Medicine (ABFM)UAE
Emirates Medical Association (EMA)
American Association of Family Medicine (AAFP)
Emirates Family Medicine Society (EFMS)
Areas of expertise
General health
Special interests
Diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases (hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidaemia, thyroid problems, copd, asthma)Diagnosis and treatment of common dermatological and mental health problemsHealth advice for men and womenContraceptive counselling and prescriptionPreventive servicesPremarital screening and counsellingOccupational health and pre-employment assessmentTravel medicineSports medicine adviceVaccinations for adults and childrenWell-baby clinicTobacco addiction treatmentWeight loss advice and medications
