Dr. Kiran Shende is a highly experienced Specialist Anesthesiologist at Emirates Specialty Hospital, bringing over 25 years of expertise in anesthesia and perioperative care. Having worked in India, Fiji Islands, and the UAE, he has gained extensive experience in managing anesthesia across diverse healthcare systems and multicultural environments. For the past decade, Dr. Shende has been in a lead role, demonstrating dedication, precision, and a commitment to patient safety.
He has actively participated in national and international conferences to stay updated with the latest advancements in anesthesia and critical care. His expertise spans general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, ICU management, and operating theater coordination, ensuring the highest standards of perioperative and pain management care.
Expertise and Treatments
- General Anesthesia – Major surgical, obstetrics & gynecology, ENT, orthopedic, bariatric, vascular, and plastic surgery procedures
- Regional Anesthesia – Peripheral nerve blocks, epidural and facet blocks for pain relief and surgery, labor analgesia
- ICU Management & Critical Care Procedures
- Operating Theater & Perioperative Management
Education & Certifications
- M.D. in Anesthesia – Dr. VMGMC Solapur, Maharashtra, India (1996)
- M.B.B.S. – Dr. VMGMC Solapur, Maharashtra, India (1991)
Dr. Samih Tarabichi is recognized as the premier orthopedic consultant in the UAE, specializing in Asian knee arthroplasty. With a distinguished career spanning 35 years, Dr. Tarabichi has been at the forefront of advanced orthopedic surgeries in both the USA & UAE, performing over 25000 joint replacement surgeries worldwide. He is the innovator behind the full flexion knee implant and holds 7 patents in total knee replacement and revision surgery.
Dr. Samih Tarabichi received his orthopedic training at McGill University, where he completed his residency in the Department of Orthopedics from July 1984 to June 1987. Prior to that, he held positions as a research fellow at the University of Illinois, a resident in the Department of Surgery at Mt. Carmel Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, and a graduate student at Ohio State University. He also completed a residency at the Medical College of Ohio. He is contributing significantly to medical literature, publishing so far over 35 articles in the world’s most prestigious medical journals on joint replacements in USA & EU. Moreover, he is pioneering the development of the custom-made implants for patients using cutting-edge 3D printing technology.
Dr. Samih Tarabichi played a major role in the development of the Persona knee implant by Zimmer in the USA, revolutionizing the field of knee replacement surgery by enabling patients to fully bend and sit on the ground post-operation. Recently, Dr Tarabichi introduced the new Zimmer Knee revision system to the rejoin that he was working on with a group of elite surgeons globally for over a decade, elevating revision surgeries to completely new levels. This innovative system has been implemented outside the USA and EU exclusively in the UAE, due to Dr. Tarabichi’s significant contributions to the field.
Dr Samih Tarabichi is the Founder & Chairman of the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction (ICJR ME) in the Middle East since 2011.
Global Patents:
Dr Tarabichi gained 7 patents so far from the United States & Europe that cover various aspects of joint replacement surgery as the following.
Education & Qualifications
- American Board certified orthopedic surgeon since 1990
- Canadian Board certified orthopedic surgeon since 1988
Specializations:
- Conservative and surgical knee treatment
- Rapid recovery knee replacement surgery
- Revision and Re-Revision knee replacement surgery
- Conservative and surgical Hip treatment
- Rapid recovery hip replacement surgery
- Revision and Re-Revision hip replacement surgery
- Shoulder pain treatments
- Meniscus Injuries treatment
- ACL repair
- Revision of failed ACL reconstruction surgery
- Minimally invasive sport injuries surgeries
Dr. Mohamed Haj Ali is a dedicated Specialist Pediatrics at Emirates Specialty Hospital, committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care for children of all ages. With extensive experience in newborn care, general pediatric diseases, emergency pediatric cases, and child nutrition, he ensures the growth, development, and well-being of his young patients.
Dr. Mohamed has worked at renowned pediatric hospitals in Syria, including New Arab Hospital, Almouasat Association Hospital, and Children’s University Hospital in Damascus, where he gained expertise in managing pediatric emergencies, asthma and allergy treatment, vaccination protocols, and cleft lip and palate counseling.
Expertise and Treatments
- Newborn Care & Growth Monitoring
- Management of General Pediatric Diseases
- Emergency Pediatric Cases & Critical Care
- Asthma & Allergy Treatment
- Child Nutrition & Development Assessment
- Vaccination & Preventive Pediatric Care
- Cleft Lip & Palate Counseling and Care
Education & Certifications
- Arab Board Certificate in Pediatrics – The Arab Board of Health Specialization, Syria
- Master’s Degree in Pediatrics – Ministry of Higher Education, Syria
- M.B.B.S – University of Aleppo, Syria
