SEHA SKMC Specialities

Endocrinology is a branch of medicine that focuses on hormones, endocrine glands and the related organs. Hormones are chemical messengers that travel through the blood from one part of your body to another. Many vital bodily functions are regulated by hormones, including sleep, metabolism, sexual function and growth.The Department of Endocrinology at SKMC offers comprehensive services for diabetes and the spectrum of endocrinological disorders. Our multidisciplinary endocrine team comprises consultants, diabetes educators, dieticians, podiatric foot care staff and retinal screening staff. Additionally, to best care for our patients, we also provide phlebotomy services on-site. Our highly specialized team consists of endocrinologists, pathologists, nuclear medicine specialists, radiologists and otolaryngologist (ENT) surgeons, who offer a range of thyroid cancer services.  Conditions We Treat DiabetesType 1 and type 2 diabetes managementDiabetes diagnosis, monitoring and treatment Medication reviews and prescriptionsImprovement of glycaemic control through monitoring and analysisDiabetic Retinopathy Screening (DRS)Diabetes educationDietetic supportPreventing, detecting and treating acute diabetes complicationsUse of technology in diabetes treatment (including pump management, real-time glucose monitoring (rtCGM), intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring (isCGM) EndocrineThyroid diseases: hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidismThyroid cancer diagnosis and management, including iodine ablationFNA, CT, MRI imaging and ultrasound Osteoporosis evaluation, treatment and fracture risk modificationManagement of all rare metabolic bone diseasesDEXA bone density scansCalcium disorders and vitamin D deficiencyPituitary disordersAdrenal disordersFemale hormone disorders – Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), menstrual disorders and menopauseTestosterone deficiency and male hypogonadismCancers of the endocrine glands Special TechnologyPatients with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) benefit from the latest technologies such as state-of-the-art insulin pumps and real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM).  Unique CasesWe treat a wide range of unique cases, including x-linked hypophosphatemic rickets, autosomal recessive vitamin D hydroxylation-deficient rickets type 1A (VDDR1A), pregnancy-related osteoporosis, polyostotic fibrous dysplasia as well as other rare secondary osteoporosis conditions. 

The General Surgery Clinic at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City provides comprehensive evaluation, hosting a wide variety of surgical treatments and procedures. Throughout every patient’s treatment journey, we deliver individualized care using a multidisciplinary, collaborative approach to ensure patient satisfaction by achieving optimal health outcomes and utilizing enhanced recovery after surgery protocol (ERAS). Services we provideAbdominal surgery for benign and malignant pathology Treatment for breast diseases Treatment for benign lumps, including cysts, lipoma and othersComplex and none complex hernia repair, including ventral, inguinal hernia and diaphragmatic herniaLaparoscopic surgeryUpper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopyUpper gastrointestinal and colorectal surgeryHepatobiliary surgeryVaricose veins treatmentDiabetic foot infection treatment Peripheral vascular diseaseDialysis access Special TechnologySKMC utilizes the most advanced medical technology during surgical procedures, including endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment (EPSIT), video-assisted anal fistula treatment (VAAFT), compartment separation and other unique repairs of complex ventral hernias, minimally invasive surgery for gastrointestinal (GI) cases.  Unique CasesAbdominal surgery unique service: Includes surgery of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, appendix, and bile duct.Hernia unique services: Complex and non-complex procedures including inguinal, ventral and component separations repair.Minimal invasive surgery unique service:  Benign and malignant colorectal surgeries, benign and malignant upper GI surgeries, Nissen fundoplication, heller myotomy and other procedures.Proctology unique services: Endoscopic treatment for fistulas and pilonidal sinuses.