Rheumatology Clinic | Best Rheumatologists in Dubai

At Emirates Hospitals Group, our Rheumatology Department is dedicated to diagnosing and managing complex autoimmune and musculoskeletal conditions. Our board-certified specialists utilise the latest diagnostics and personalised care plans to help you regain mobility, reduce pain and improve quality of life.

Why Choose a Rheumatology Specialist at Emirates Hospitals Group

Our rheumatology team brings together internationally trained consultants, advanced biologic therapies and a multidisciplinary approach all delivered within modern, convenient Dubai locations. Whether you’re living with arthritis, lupus or other rheumatic conditions, we focus on tailored treatments and long-term support.

Overview - Rheumatology Service in Dubai & Abu Dhabi

Symptoms of Rheumatic Conditions

Recognizing the symptoms of rheumatic conditions is crucial for early intervention and effective treatment:

• Joint Pain: Persistent pain and stiffness in the joints, often worse in the morning or after periods of inactivity.
• Swelling: Visible swelling and tenderness around affected joints.
• Limited Mobility: Difficulty moving the affected joints, leading to reduced range of motion.
• Fatigue: Persistent tiredness and lack of energy, often associated with autoimmune forms of arthritis.
• Fever and Malaise: Systemic symptoms indicating inflammation and immune system activation.
• Pain in other parts of the body such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
• Rheumatic diseases can sometimes affect and cause symptoms in the body’s internal organs, such as the kidneys, heart, lungs, vessels or nervous system.

Common Causes of Rheumatology Conditions

• Autoimmune reaction where the immune system attacks joint or connective tissue
• Genetic predisposition combined with environmental triggers (smoking, infections)
• Degenerative changes such as osteoarthritis or bone thinning (osteoporosis)
• Metabolic disorders (e.g., gout)
• Chronic inflammation or untreated joint damage leading to altered biomechanics

Treatment Options for Rheumatology Conditions

Effective management of rheumatic conditions focuses on symptom control, controlling disease activity and slowing the progression of the disease, preventing joint damage, and improving overall quality of life:

Conservative & medical care:

• Anti-inflammatory medications, analgesics and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
• Lifestyle modification: diet, exercise, weight-management, stress reduction
• Physiotherapy for joint mobility, strength and function

Advanced & targeted therapies:

• Biologic therapies for autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus
• Joint injections, aspiration and soft-tissue interventions
• Osteoporosis treatments and metabolic bone-disease management

Long-term management and rehabilitation:

• Regular monitoring of disease activity, imaging and lab tests
• Patient education and self-management strategies
• Multidisciplinary follow-up involving rheumatology, physiotherapy and lifestyle coaching

Specialised Clinics

• Rheumatoid Arthritis & Inflammatory Arthropathy Clinic
• Lupus & Connective Tissue Disease Clinic
• Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Clinic
• Gout & Crystal-Arthropathy Clinic
• Osteoporosis & Metabolic Bone Disease Clinic

Diagnosis of Rheumatic Conditions

Accurate diagnosis is key to developing a personalized treatment plan. Our rheumatology specialists employ a variety of diagnostic techniques:

• Medical history: Obtaining a detailed medical history of the patient’s past and present symptoms is key to the diagnosis.
• Physical Examination: Assessment of joint tenderness, swelling, and range of motion.
• Blood Tests: Detection of specific antibodies and inflammatory markers.
• Imaging Studies: X-rays, MRI, and ultrasound to visualize joint damage and assess disease progression.
• Synovial Fluid Analysis: Examination of fluid from inflamed joints to identify underlying conditions.

Second Opinions

If you have a complex rheumatic condition, unclear diagnosis or need a fresh treatment perspective, our team at Emirates Hospitals Group welcomes second-opinion consultations. We provide detailed review of your case, imaging, prior therapies and design a customised care plan with you.

Rheumatology Services in Dubai

Our services include the diagnosis and treatment of the following conditions:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Psoriatic Arthritis
• Spondyloarthritis such as ankylosing spondylitis
• Osteoarthritis
• Fibromyalgia
• Gout & Pseudogout
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
• Sjogren’s Syndrome
• Scleroderma (systemic sclerosis)
• Anti-phospholipid syndrome
• Inflammatory muscle diseases (Dermatomyositis & Polymyositis)
• Vasculitis
• Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
• Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)
• Osteoporosis

Rheumatology Procedures Offered

At Emirates Hospitals Group, we offer a variety of cutting-edge procedures designed to alleviate rheumatic symptoms and promote long-term joint health:

• Joint Injections: Administered to reduce inflammation and relieve pain directly at the affected joint.
• Joint Aspirations: Procedure to remove excess fluid from the joint to alleviate pain and analyse the fluid to help find the cause of swelling.
• Biologic Therapies: Targeted treatments that inhibit specific molecules involved in the inflammatory process.

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Last update date: 23-05-2024

Written by

Dr. Nathalie E. Chalhoub +

Consultant Rheumatologist

Dr. Nathalie E. Chalhoub is an American Board-Certified Consultant Rheumatologist who has worked in the USA, UAE and Lebanon.