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Dr. Iman Aboubakr Hobeldin

Head of Rheumatology Department Senior Consultant Rheumatologist

Dr. Iman Aboubakr Hobeldin is a distinguished Senior Rheumatology Consultant with over 30 years of experience.

Languages spoken: English, Arabic

Years of experience: 30

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Dr. Iman holds a Master’s and Doctor of Medicine in Rheumatology and Rehabilitation. She trained in pediatric rheumatology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and osteoporosis at the University of Aberdeen, UK. Furthermore, she has worked at notable facilities across the UAE, including Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), VPS Healthcare, and the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center (ADSCC). Specializing in treating over 100 types of arthritis and connective tissue conditions, Dr. Iman diagnoses and treats autoimmune and inflammatory diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system. She develops personalized care plans following international guidelines, ensuring effective therapies and positive outcomes.

Expertise

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Axial spondyloarthropathy (SPA)
  • Psoriatic arthritis
  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Enteropathic arthritis associated with Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis
  • HLA-B27 related uveitis
  • Reactive arthritis
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Systemic sclerosis/scleroderma
  • Sjögren’s syndrome
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Bechet’s disease
  • Inflammatory myositis and dermatomyositis
  • Vasculitis:
    • Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA) vasculitis
    • Non-ANCA vasculitis (Giant-Cell Arteritis (GCA) and Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR))
    • Small vessel vasculitis (IgA vasculitis)
  • Crystal-induced arthropathy:
    • Gout
    • Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition (CCPD) arthritis
    • Osteoarthritis/degenerative joint disease
    • Innovative autoimmune targeted therapies
    • Non-biologic disease-modifying drugs (DMARDs)
    • Intra-articular and soft tissue injections
    • Osteoporosis screening and treatment.
    • Post-fracture bone health care
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