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Dr Waleed AlShehhi (MSc, MD, RCSI, FRCPI)

Rheumatologist

Specialist Rheumatology & Internal Medicine

Locationsموقعنا
CMC Hospital – DHCC 2
Languagesاللغات
English Arabic

Bio

السيرة

Dr Waleed AlShehhi has built a reputation as one of the most distinguished Rheumatology Experts in the UAE, having practiced at several prestigious hospitals both in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. His status as one of the best Rheumatologists in Dubai has been confirmed by numerous awards and achievements including the Best Physician in UAE award.

Dr Alshehhi is an accredited EULAR trainer in musculoskeletal ultrasound and an Examiner for the RCPI- Ireland. He was privileged to be the founder and elected twice as the president of the Emirates Society for Rheumatology (ESR) and the Chairman of the Asia Pacific League against Rheumatism (APLAR) in Dubai. His sterling achievements include chairing the ACR- ESR meeting in Dubai in collaboration with the American College of Rheumatology and being elected as the Secretary-General for Arabic League against Rheumatism (ARLAR). Dr Alshehi has chaired and presented at over 200 national, regional and international rheumatology meetings.

Treatments
العلاجات

Dr Waleed has extensive clinical expertise in:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Lupus
  • Connective tissue diseases
  • Vasculitis
  • Juvenile arthritis / pediatric rheumatology
  • All general inflammatory arthritis conditions
  • Therapeutic intra-articular injections
  • Soft tissue injections and aspirations
  • Musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound
  • Infusion therapy using biologics and biosimilars
Education
التعليم

Dr. Waleed Alshehhi’s education and training in medicine were obtained in Ireland.

  • Fellow of Royal College of Surgeon’s in Ireland (1995)
  • Completed CCST Rheumatology training at Saint Vincent’s Hospital Ireland
  • Fellow of the American College for Rheumatology
  • Member of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, UK
  • Accredited EULAR trainer in musculoskeletal ultrasound and an Examiner for the RCPI- Ireland

Achievements:

  • Founder and elected twice as the president of the Emirates Society for Rheumatology (ESR) and the Chairman for the Asia Pacific League against Rheumatism (APLAR) in Dubai
  • Chairing of the ACR- ESR meeting in Dubai in collaboration with the American College of Rheumatology
  • Elected as the Secretary-General for Arabic League against Rheumatism (ARLAR).
  • Alshehi has chaired and presented at over 200 different national, regional and international rheumatology meetings and events
  • Awarded the Best Physician in UAE in 2014

FAQ's

Dr Waleed AlShehhi practices his Rheumatology clinic at Clemenceau Medical Center Hosptial Dubai located conveniently in Al Jaddaf, only 10 minutes from Downtown, Jumeirah, Mirdiff and only 15 minutes from Dubai South areas such as Dubai Hills.

Dr Waleed treats a wide spectrum of rheumatoid conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and general inflammatory arthritis conditions and connective tissue diseases.

Yes Dr Waleed AlShehhi does consult and treat pediatric rheumatology cases.

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