American Hospital, Dubai, UAE

A premier private healthcare provider in the Middle East, American Hospital, part of Mohamed & Obaid Al Mulla Group, was established in 1996 with the goal of providing world-class medical service to the community. The 254-bed, acute care, general medical/surgical private hospital has state-of-the-art facilities and an experienced team of healthcare professionals specialized in more than 40 medical and surgical specialties assuring comprehensive care. All physicians at American Hospital are American Board Certified or equivalent ensuring that patients receive an international standard of care in the UAE.

American Hospital is the first hospital in the Middle East to be awarded the JCI while its laboratory is the first in the private sector in the region to be accredited by the College of American Pathologists. The hospital is also the inaugural member of the prestigious Mayo Care Network. Further, American Hospital's cancer program was the first to offer comprehensive one-stop care in Dubai. The Life Support Training Centre at American Hospital Dubai is the first in a private hospital in the UAE to be an American Heart Association (AHA) International Training Center.

To ensure the highest standards of care, American Hospital has implemented the Service Excellence Programme while its Clinical Education Department offers multidisciplinary education programs for clinical staff.

Additionally, the American Hospital has been recognized as the only medical facility out of the USA to be awarded the ultrasound practice accreditation in the areas of Abdomen/General, Breast – Diagnostic, and Breast – Interventional from the Ultrasound Practice Accreditation Council of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM). The accreditation comes to align with American Hospital's vision of making the region healthier and more sustainable through quality care, innovation, and medical excellence.

Recently, American Hospital is the first medical facility in Dubai to offer the fourth generation of da Vinci Xi surgical system to conduct robotic surgery services, solidifying the Emirate’s position on a regional scale as a hub for medical tourism for patients seeking world-class professional care. The first facility to execute robotic surgery in Dubai, American Hospital cements its position as a pioneer of digital transformation.

Aamerah Shah
Dr. Aamerah Shah is a Primary Care Physician and has worked as a General Practitioner at the National Health Service in London. She is a member of Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP), UK and Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (MRCP). She holds various diplomas from UK, including obstetrics and gynecology from Royal College of obstetrics and gynecology, UK and internal medicine from the Royal Postgraduate Medical School, London.

Ailie Pigott
Dr.Ailie Pigott is a general and pediatric anesthetist and specializes in preoperative care and administration of anesthetics. She holds 15 years of experience in the field of anesthesia and has clinical experience in all areas of surgery. Dr Pigott has served some of the United Kingdom’s renowned hospitals. She has most recently worked as Consultant Paediatric Anesthetist in the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, Scotland’s largest pediatric tertiary teaching hospital.

Alina Vasilache

Alina Vasilache
Ms. Alina Vasilache is a leading Clinical Psychologist based in Dubai who specializes in emotional instability, mood problems, eating disorders, personality issues, and traumas. She offers psychotherapy assessments, consultations, and treatments for children, adults, and families suffering from the following personal challenges