Gemelli Medical Centre

Gemelli Medical Centre

Our Doctors

Meet specialists who carry the Gemelli standard into Dubai: academic background, multidisciplinary thinking, careful documentation, and care coordinated around the patient’s clinical question.

Meet Our Specialists

Gemelli Dubai is built around a high clinical bar: specialists with academic depth, multidisciplinary judgement, and patient pathways that connect assessment, diagnostics, and next-step planning.

Dr. Mohamed Sulaiman

Consultant Pediatric Cardiologist

Dr. Mohamed Sulaiman

Dr Mohamed Sulaiman is an American Board-certified cardiologist with over 20 years of experience in fetal and pediatric cardiology in the US and UAE. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Columbia University NY and the Co-founder and CEO of KidsHeart Medical Center.

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Clinical Expertise & What We Treat

  • Fetal Cardiology.
  • Simple and complex congenital heart diseases.
  • Pediatric Cardiac intensive care.
  • Cardiac MRI and Cardiac CT.

Education & Qualifications

  • Medicine degree from Damascus Medical University.
  • Pediatric residency at Columbia University.
  • Pediatric Cardiology fellowship, University of Illinois at Chicago.
  • Pediatric MRI fellowship, Harvard University, Boston.
  • Fellow at American College of Cardiology and American Academy of Pediatrics.

Languages Spoken

  • English
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Prof. Dr. Massimo Massetti

Specialist Cardiovascular Surgeon

Prof. Dr. Massimo Massetti

Prof. Dr. Massetti Professor Massetti is Full Professor of Cardiac Surgery, Director of the Institute of Cardiology, Director of the Cardiac Surgery Unit, and Director of the Cardiovascular Area at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart - Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS. He previously served as Full Professor of Cardiac Surgery at the Centre Hospitalier et Universitaire de Caen (France).

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Clinical Expertise & What We Treat

  • Video-assisted cardio-thoracic surgery.
  • Cardiocirculatory assistance and Resuscitation protocols.
  • Minimally invasive cardiac surgery and valvular repair.

Education & Qualifications

  • Graduated in Medicine and Surgery, University of Siena (1991).
  • Specialized in Cardiac Surgery in France (1996).
  • Full Professor qualification (2007).

Languages Spoken

  • Italian and English.
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Prof. Dr. Evis Sala

Specialist Radiologist

Prof. Dr. Evis Sala

Professor Evis Sala is a Full Professor of Radiology and Director of the School of Specialization in Diagnostic Radiology at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart. She is the Director of the Advanced Diagnostic Radiology Center (ARC) of the Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS. Previously, she was Professor of Oncology Imaging at the University of Cambridge, UK, and Professor of Radiology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

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Clinical Expertise & What We Treat

  • CT and MRI imaging in oncology.
  • Hepatobiliary and pancreatic system imaging.
  • Urogenital system imaging (uterus, ovary, kidney, and prostate).

Education & Qualifications

  • Graduated in Medicine and Surgery, University of Tirana (1991).
  • Masters and PhD in Epidemiology, University of Cambridge (2000).
  • Qualification in Diagnostic Radiology, Royal College of Radiologists of the UK (2005) and American Board of Radiology (2017).

Languages Spoken

  • Italian and English.
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Prof. Dr. Antonio Gasbarrini

Specialist Internal Medicine

Prof. Dr. Antonio Gasbarrini

Since November 1, 2022, Prof. Dr. Gasbarrini has been Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome. He is the Director of the Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology UOC at the Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS. He also serves as President of the Clinical, Educational and Scientific Advisory Committee at the hospital.

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Clinical Expertise & What We Treat

  • Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Digestive Endoscopy.
  • Steering Committee member for the Italian Foundation for Research in Hepatology (FIRE) and Center for Research and Training in Human Nutrition (CNU).

Education & Qualifications

  • Graduated in Medicine and Surgery with honors, University of Bologna (1988).
  • Clinical and Research Fellow in Gastroenterology and Liver Transplantation, University of Pittsburgh (1990-1993).

Languages Spoken

  • Italian and English.
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Dr. Antonio Liguori

Specialist Internal Medicine

Dr. Antonio Liguori

Dr. Antonio Liguori is a Specialist Internal Medicine physician at Gemelli Medical Centre. Public Gemelli Rome and academic profiles describe his background across internal medicine, hepatology, and gastroenterology.

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Clinical Role

  • Specialist Internal Medicine at Gemelli Medical Centre.
  • Consultation pathway coordinated through the clinic team.

Academic & Gemelli Rome Background

  • Official Policlinico Gemelli Rome profile lists Internal Medicine, Hepatology, and Gastroenterology.
  • Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore profile lists the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery A. Gemelli, Internal Medicine.
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Prof. Dr. Riccardo Marano

Specialist Radiologist

Prof. Dr. Riccardo Marano

About Prof. Dr. Marano Prof. Dr. Riccardo Marano is a Full Professor of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli". He is a Medical Director with the managerial role of Head of the Simple Operating Unit (UOS) "Cardiovascular Diagnostics" within the Agostino Gemelli IRCCS University Hospital Foundation in Rome.

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Clinical Expertise & What We Treat

  • Non-invasive cardiac diagnostics (CT and MRI).
  • Multidisciplinary care for Grown-Up Congenital Heart diseases (GUCH).
  • Sudden death prevention in athletes (via the "Benito Stirpe" Research Centre).

Education & Qualifications

  • National Scientific Qualification for the role of Full Professor in "Diagnostic Imaging, Radiotherapy and Neuroradiology" (2017).
  • Lecturer in the Degree Courses of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart.

Languages Spoken

  • Italian and English.
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Prof. Dr. Luigi Natale

Specialist Radiologist

Prof. Dr. Luigi Natale

Prof. Luigi Natale is the Director of the Thoracic and Cardiovascular Radiology Unit of the Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS. His scientific production is characterized by 123 Publications, 1920 citations, and an H Index of 22. Among the most prestigious international recognitions is his role as President of the European Society of Cardiovascular Radiology (ESCR).

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Clinical Expertise & What We Treat

  • CT and Body Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
  • Thoracic Radiology and Cardiac Radiology.
  • Oncological Radiology and Emergency Radiology.

Education & Qualifications

  • Graduated in Medicine and Surgery (1985).
  • Specialization in Radiology at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (1989).
  • Fellow at the Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Unit at the Royal Brompton in London (1991).
  • Fellow at the Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Unit at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (2001).

Languages Spoken

  • English
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Dr. Alberto Tosoni

Specialist Internal Medicine

Dr. Alberto Tosoni

Dr. Alberto Tosoni is an Internal Medicine Specialist with over 7 years of experience. He provides care for patients with complex clinical pictures, particularly gastrointestinal and liver diseases. Dr. Tosoni works with current research findings and established diagnostic and treatment techniques. He is currently a Consultant for the Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology Department at the Gemelli Hospital of Rome.

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Clinical Expertise & What We Treat

  • Digestive disorders, abdominal pain, and bowel changes (diarrhea, constipation).
  • Gastroesophageal reflux, acute/chronic gastritis, and infectious gastroenteritis.
  • Malabsorption, intestinal dysbiosis, and functional disorders of the digestive system.
  • Irritable bowel syndrome and alteration of the gut-brain axis.
  • Liver diseases, jaundice, diseases of the biliary tract and gallbladder, and pancreatic diseases.
  • Deficiency anemia and asthenia.
  • Abdominal ultrasound.

Education & Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D), Catholic University of Rome, Italy (2012).
  • Italian Board Certificates in Internal Medicine (2018).
  • Master of Science in Internal Medicine Ultrasound, Sapienza University of Rome (2018).
  • Master of Science in Antibiotic stewardship, Catholic University of Rome (2019).
  • Fellow of the European Federation of Internal Medicine (FEFIM, 2022).

Languages Spoken

  • English and Italian (fluently).
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Dr. Leonardo Stella

Internal Medicine & Liver Disease

Dr. Leonardo Stella

Dr. Leonardo Stella is an Internal Medicine physician with expertise in liver diseases. He has experience in the diagnosis and management of chronic liver conditions, hepatocellular carcinoma, and metabolic liver diseases. Trained in academic hospitals in Italy and France, Dr. Stella provides evidence-based care across hepatology and internal medicine.

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Clinical Expertise & What We Treat

  • Chronic liver diseases (MASLD/MASH, viral hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, cholestatic disease)
  • Liver cirrhosis and its complications
  • Hepatocellular carcinoma
  • Systemic diseases with hepatic involvement
  • Metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors in liver patients
  • Ultrasound-based liver assessment

Education & Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) with honors, University of Florence (2016).
  • Residency in Internal Medicine, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome (50/50 cum laude, 2022).
  • PhD in Internal Medicine Hepatology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (2025).
  • Medical training and specialist background in Internal Medicine.

Languages Spoken

  • Italian, English, and French.
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Dr. Valentin Calvez

Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology & Ultrasound

Dr. Valentin Calvez

Dr. Valentin Calvez is trained in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Rome La Sapienza and specialized in Internal Medicine at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome. His areas of research and clinical interest include inflammatory bowel disease, hepatology, gastrointestinal tract diseases, intestinal ultrasound, liver ultrasound and elastography.

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Clinical Expertise & What We Treat

  • Crohn's disease.
  • Ulcerative colitis.
  • General hepatology.
  • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and steatohepatitis.
  • Intestinal ultrasound.
  • Liver ultrasound and elastography.
  • Gastrointestinal tract diseases.

Education & Qualifications

  • Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Rome La Sapienza, with honors (2016).
  • Specialization in Internal Medicine at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome, with honors (2023).
  • Master's Degree in Intestinal Loop Ultrasound, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Society, University of Rome Tor Vergata (2023).
  • Master's Degree in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome (2024).
  • PhD Student in Nutrition, Metabolism, Aging and Gender-Related Pathologies Sciences, Cycle XXXVII, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome.
  • Clinic Ultrasound National Diploma SIUMB, Italian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology.

Research Activities

  • Author of numerous abstracts presented at national and international conferences.
  • Author and co-author of publications in national and international scientific journals related to gastroenterology, ultrasound and hepatology.
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Your Coordinated Care Journey

At Gemelli Medical Centre, your health journey is designed to be structured and fully supported. The goal is not more complexity; it is clearer clinical reasoning, better coordination, and an actionable plan.

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Seamless Booking & Arrival

Your journey begins by simply booking your appointment via WhatsApp or a direct phone call.

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Targeted Evaluation & Diagnostics

You meet specialists working to the Gemelli clinical standard, with careful assessment and diagnostics chosen around the question that brought you in.

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Collaborative Medical Review

For complex cases, your health profile can be reviewed collaboratively so important aspects of your condition are considered together.

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Clear Results & Next Steps

We reduce confusion around medical terminology. Your structured reports are delivered digitally and explained by your consultant.

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Italian academic-hospital standards in Dubai. Book a consultation with a team built around specialist depth, coordinated pathways, and clear next steps.

Contact Details Villa 79 Jumeira St - Jumeirah 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Email Us info@gemellimedicalcentre.ae
Call Us +971 56 666 0984
Working Hours Mon-Sat: 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
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