DR. KHADIJA SALEEM
MBBS, DHA-Licensed General Practitioner
Dr. Khadija Saleem is a U.S.-trained, DHA-licensed General Practitioner with extensive experience in Family Medicine, Preventive Health, and Comprehensive Patient Care. She has trained and worked in leading healthcare systems in the United States (Riverside Community Hospital, California) and Pakistan, and currently practices at the American Heart Center, Dubai Healthcare City.
She provides holistic medical care for patients of all ages — from children to seniors — with a special focus on chronic disease management, women’s health, pediatric care, preventive check-ups, and family wellness.
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Khadija believes in a patient-centered, holistic approach: listening carefully, involving families in decision-making, and providing long-term continuity of care. Her mission is to be “your family’s trusted doctor” — delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare in Dubai.
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USA-Trained | Family Medicine | Preventive Health | Women’s & Children’s Care
Areas of Expertise
- General & Preventive Medicine – Hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, metabolic syndrome, routine health check-ups, vaccinations.
- Women’s Health – Antenatal care, contraception, Pap smears, menopause management.
- Pediatrics & Family Care – Childhood infections, asthma, growth monitoring, school check-ups, immunizations.
- Elderly Care & Screening – Osteoporosis, dementia screening, cardiovascular risk assessment.
- Comprehensive Screening Packages – Annual wellness exams, heart health check-ups, full body assessments.
- Emergency & Primary Care – Infections, minor injuries, acute care, referral coordination.
Special Interest in Cardiology & Preventive Heart Care
Working closely with cardiology specialists at the American Heart Center, Dr. Khadija emphasizes early detection and prevention of heart disease. She provides cardiac risk factor screening (blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, obesity), lifestyle counseling, and family-centered preventive programs.
Training & Experience
- House Jobs/Internship Rotations: Doctor Gynecology & Obstetrics, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Internal Medicine (Pakistan).
- U.S. Experience: physician assistant roles at Riverside Community Hospital, California.
- Medical QA Specialist Roles: U.S.-based companies (QTC Management, LEIDOS, Deloitte) – medical quality assurance and clinical documentation.
- General Practice: Multiple years of outpatient and family medicine clinical experience in Pakistan and Dubai.
Languages
- English
- Urdu / Hindi
- Basic Arabic (patient communication)
