Dr. Ashok Lodha is a Specialist Pediatrician & Specialist Neonatologist with over 35 years of work experience, including 20 years in Dubai, UAE.  Dr Ashok has served as Head of Department of Pediatric Medicine for major hospitals in both the UAE and India. He also gained experience in the UK where he was associated with the Level three NICU at Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital

Special Interests

• Acute and chronic illness in children and neonates
• Special Interest in Childhood asthma , allergies , Endocrinal and Metabolic disorders
• Developmental Assessment and Immunization in Children
• Adolescent Pediatrics
• Health Education / Counselling to Parents
• Enhancing IQ/ EQ Oriented Scholastic Performance of Children
• Fitness and Healthy Lifestyle Promotor

Education & Awards

• M.B.B.S. (Gold Medalist and University Topper) & M.D. (Pediatrics)
• Gold Medal for best paper presentation in India Academy of Pediatrics, State Branch Conference Jodhpur, India (1998)
• Keshwabai Kushveer award by Rajasthan University for highest marks in Medicine (1985).

Dr. Yara Latifah is a Specialist Endocrinologist currently practicing at Emirates Hospital Day Surgery – Motor City Dubai. With extensive experience in managing diabetes, obesity, thyroid disorders, and conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), she provides comprehensive care for her patients. Dr. Latifah also treats hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and endocrine disorders in surgical patients. Her expertise includes both outpatient care and post-surgical management, focusing on improving the health and well-being of her patients. Dedicated to providing personalized, high-quality care, Dr. Latifah is committed to achieving optimal outcomes for her patients’ endocrine health

Education

• Graduated from Damascus University faculty of Medicine in 2012.
• Specialist in Endocrinology in April 2019.
• Authorization to work as an endocrinologist from MOH Syria in 2019.
• DHA Endocrinology License – 2024
• MOH Endocrinology License – 2024

Expertise

• Comprehensive Diabetes Care: Diagnosis, management, and patient education for all age groups (Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes).
• Thyroid & Parathyroid Disorders: Management of thyroid diseases, parathyroid disorders, and osteoporosis.
• Pituitary Gland Disorders: Including short stature in children.
• Emergency Diabetes Management: Referral, treatment, and follow-up for Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA).
• Gonadal Disorders: Treatment for males, females, and children, including delayed puberty, precocious puberty.
• Adrenal Gland Disorders: Diagnosis and treatment in adults and children, including hormonal stimulation and suppression.
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
• Erectile Dysfunction & Impotence.
• Weight Management: Obesity, overweight, underweight, and various eating disorders.
• Dyslipidemia: Diagnosis and management of lipid disorders.
• Advanced Diabetes Technology: Expertise in Insulin Pump Therapy and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM).
• NAD+ IV drip treatment for Chronic Disease, Chronic Fatigue, Vitamin Deficiency and Weight loss or weight gain