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Dr. Sakina Farhat

Gastroenterology Dubai

Dr. Sakina Farhat

2 years of experience

9,619+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Sakina Farhat at a glance

Dr. Sakina Farhat is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 30+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2022). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Sakina Farhat is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatology certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. She is based in Dubai and currently practices at Northwest Clinic, Medeor 24X7 Hospital and Medcare Hospital.
Dr Farhat completed her medical degree at the University of Health Science, India in 1996. She then moved to the USA to complete her specialist training in Internal Medicine and further research and training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. She practiced as a Consultant Gastroenterologist in the USA then moved to Dubai. Prior to her current positions, Dr Farhat at Emirates Hospital and American Hospital Dubai.
Dr Farhat is a trusted choice for many people in the region due to her compassionate and evidence-based approach to all her procedures and treatments. She is passionate about the wellbeing of her patients and so is extremely thorough and precise during her consultations to ensure she makes accurate diagnoses and develops effective treatment plans.
She has expertise in common digestive conditions such as indigestion, constipation and diarrhoea, as well as complex GI conditions. and is one of few consultants in the Middle East fellowship trained in hepatology.
She has interest in bridging the gap between healthcare and clinical research in order to provide preventative and personalised medicine services. She uses a compassionate and evidence-based approach to all her procedures and treatments.

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

— Dr. Sakina Farhat

Education & training

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

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-989218 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-39726303 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,993
Annual physical exam 99395 1,495
Vaccination administration 90471 903
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,048

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 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Sakina Farhat
HEADSHOT
Sakina Farhat in consultation
IN OFFICE
Sakina Farhat with the team
WITH TEAM
Sakina Farhat at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

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Meet Sakina Farhat

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 5

  1. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across AE
    Sakina Farhat, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2771/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36012163 · cited by 17
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
    Sakina Farhat, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1778/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37413450 · cited by 115
  3. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across AE
    Sakina Farhat, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2723/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39797875 · cited by 189

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — 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 Gastroenterology
  • Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · sakina.farhat@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. Sakina Farhat's Areas of Specialty

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

Gastroenterology

Digestive-tract conditions including reflux, IBS, IBD, liver disease and colorectal screening.

Dr. Sakina Farhat is one of 301 gastroenterology doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse gastroenterology doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dubai matters

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  • What does Sakina Farhat specialise in?

    Sakina Farhat specialises in Gastroenterology in Dubai, AE. 30 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Sakina Farhat treat?

    Sakina Farhat treats conditions within Gastroenterology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Sakina Farhat practise?

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

  • What languages does Sakina Farhat speak?

    Sakina Farhat speaks English.

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