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Dr Ghita Harifi

Rheumatology Dubai

Dr Ghita Harifi

2 years of experience

3,259+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
7
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ghita Harifi at a glance

Dr Ghita Harifi is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 20+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2022). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Ghita Harifi stands as an accomplished Consultant Rheumatologist at The HBG Medical Center, making remarkable strides in the field. As a French certified Musculoskeletal Ultrasonographer, she brings a unique blend of expertise to her practice. Her dedication to medical education is evident through her role as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), where she imparts knowledge to aspiring medical professionals. Notably, she also serves as a General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Specialist Aeromedical Examiner since 2018, further showcasing her diverse contributions.
Practicing in Dubai since 2012, Dr Harifi holds a distinction as a board-certified rheumatologist and a Fellow of the esteemed Université de Strasbourg, a renowned research university specialising in auto-immune diseases. Her academic pursuits have led her to attain a Post-Graduate Certificate in Interventional Rheumatology, as well as a French Certificate in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound from L’Université Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC), Sorbonne Universités, Paris.
Dr Harifi has carved a niche as an expert in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, spearheading numerous teaching programs across the UAE and the APLAR region. Her commitment to research and education shines through her contributions to various peer-reviewed journals.
Representing the UAE in the APLAR Young Rheumatologists (AYR) Committee, Dr Harifi's dedication has led her to be nominated as Vice-Chairperson. Recognising her exceptional achievements, she was honoured with the prestigious Emirates Women Award in 2022, a testament to her thriving contributions to the medical field within the UAE.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Ghita Harifi

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universitat de València, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-790362 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-E440E3F5 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,658
Annual physical exam 99395 2,508
Vaccination administration 90471 1,772
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 395

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Ghita Harifi in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ghita Harifi with the team
WITH TEAM
Ghita Harifi at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 84s
Meet Ghita Harifi

Research & publications

h-index: 20 · i10: 5

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
    Ghita Harifi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7682/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33803375 · cited by 114
  2. Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across AE
    Ghita Harifi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2359/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36309148 · cited by 152
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
    Ghita Harifi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6021/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35234828 · cited by 142
  4. Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across AE
    Ghita Harifi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4678/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 32426306 · cited by 124

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Rheumatology European Annual Congress (Rheumatology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Rheumatology National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Rheumatology
  • Awareness When should you see a rheumatology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ghita.harifi@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Ghita Harifi's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Ghita Harifi treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Rheumatology

Joint, muscle and autoimmune disorders including RA, lupus, gout and chronic pain.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dubai matters

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  • What does Ghita Harifi specialise in?

    Ghita Harifi specialises in Rheumatology in Dubai, AE. 20 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Ghita Harifi treat?

    Ghita Harifi treats conditions within Rheumatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Ghita Harifi practise?

    Ghita Harifi practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Ghita Harifi speak?

    Ghita Harifi speaks English, Arabic, French.

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