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Dr Ghita Harifi

Consultant Rheumatologist
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Short Biography

Dr. Ghita Harifi is a leading Consultant Rheumatologist in Dubai and a French-certified Musculoskeletal Ultra sonographer. She is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor at MBRU and a GCAA Specialist Aeromedical Examiner. Practicing in Dubai since 2012, Dr. Harifi is a top choice for patients seeking an expert rheumatologist in Dubai for the diagnosis and management of complex autoimmune and rheumatic diseases. Her practice is distinguished by her advanced expertise in musculoskeletal ultrasound for both precise diagnosis and image-guided interventional procedures.

As an expert in musculoskeletal ultrasound in Dubai, Dr. Harifi provides highly accurate diagnoses and performs minimally invasive, image-guided treatments. Her clinical expertise covers a wide range of conditions, including:

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis & Psoriatic Arthritis
  • Gout and Crystal-Induced Arthritis
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Lupus (SLE) and other Connective Tissue Diseases
  • Osteoporosis and Bone Health
  • Ultrasound-Guided Injections for joint and tendon pain relief.

Dr. Harifi has been leading many teaching programs in musculoskeletal ultrasound in the UAE and the APLAR region, establishing her as a foremost authority in the field.

Dr. Harifi is actively involved in research and education and has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. She represents the UAE in the APLAR Young Rheumatologists (AYR) Committee, where she was nominated as Vice-Chairperson. In 2022, she received the prestigious Emirates Women Award, a distinction for women who thrive in the UAE.

Education & Experience

Education

– Certified MSK Ultrasonographer | L’Université Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC), Sorbonne Universités – France 
Post-Graduate Certificate in Interventional Rheumatology | L’Université de StrasbourgFrance

Field of expertise
Consultant Rheumatologist & Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

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