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Dr. Habiba Darafshian

Dermatology Dubai

Dr. Habiba Darafshian

11 years of experience

8,331+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Habiba Darafshian at a glance

Dr. Habiba Darafshian is a Dermatology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on dermatology consultation, full-body mole mapping, biopsy (skin), cryotherapy lesion, mohs surgery. Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Habiba Darafshian is a skilled Dermatologist. Her areas of specialism are dermatology and venereology and she has many areas of interest/offers many treatments including allergic contact dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, complex skin disorders, skin infections, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, pre-cancerous skin lesions and hair and scalp disorders.
Dr Darafshian has 12 years' professional experience and a Doctor of Medicine qualification. She has many professional memberships including The Swedish Medical Association, The Swedish Society for Dermatology and Venereology and Privatpraktiserande Dermatologers Forum. In addition, she is certified by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare in Dermato-Venereology.
She has also worked at many hospitals in Sweden including Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Uppsala University Hospital, Danderyd Hospital and Södersjukhuset.


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Cyst Removal
Mole Check
Mole Mapping
Patch Test
Skin Biopsy
Anti Fungal Therapy
Dermabrasion
Dermoscopy
Skin Tag Removal
Acne
Contact Dermatitis
Cysts
Dermatitis
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Psoriasis
Rash
Rosacea
Scarring
Impetignised Eczema
Measles

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

— Dr. Habiba Darafshian

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Dermatology
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Dermatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-869275 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Dermatology
#EB-ED91EDD8 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Dermatology consultation 99203 745
Full-body mole mapping 96904 1,381
Biopsy (skin) 11102 2,336
Cryotherapy lesion 17000 243
Mohs surgery 17311 1,241
Laser hair removal 17999 1,741

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 190.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 95.00 EUR
Biopsy (skin) 90 min in_clinic 285.00 EUR
Cryotherapy lesion 60 min in_clinic 760.00 EUR
Mohs surgery 120 min in_clinic 190.00 EUR
Laser hair removal 120 min in_clinic 570.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Habiba Darafshian
HEADSHOT
Habiba Darafshian in consultation
IN OFFICE
Habiba Darafshian with the team
WITH TEAM
Habiba Darafshian at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 124s
Meet Habiba Darafshian

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 10

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Dermatology
    Habiba Darafshian, et al. · British Journal of Dermatology, 2026
    DOI: 10.7712/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34506994 · cited by 8
  2. Long-term follow-up of Dermatology across AE
    Habiba Darafshian, et al. · JAMA Dermatology, 2025
    DOI: 10.8599/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32942462 · cited by 74

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) — Member · Since 2016
  • International Society of Dermatology — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Dermatology
  • Awareness When should you see a dermatology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · habiba.darafshian@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. Habiba Darafshian's Areas of Specialty

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

Dermatology

Skin, hair and nail conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, mole checks and skin-cancer screening.

Dr. Habiba Darafshian is one of 975 dermatology doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse dermatology doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Habiba Darafshian specialise in?

    Habiba Darafshian specialises in Dermatology in Dubai, AE.

  • What conditions does Habiba Darafshian treat?

    Habiba Darafshian treats conditions within Dermatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Habiba Darafshian practise?

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

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    Habiba Darafshian speaks English.

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