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Dr. Samina Dornan

Obstetrics Gynaecology Dubai

Dr. Samina Dornan

14 years of experience

8,687+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Samina Dornan at a glance

Dr. Samina Dornan is an Obstetrics Gynaecology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 35+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Samina Dornan is an Attending High-Risk Obstetrician specialising in Maternal and Foetal Medicine at Al Zahra Hospital in Dubai.
Dr Dornan qualified in medicine in 1991 at the University of Punjab, Pakistan. She then completed a MD at Queen's University Belfast in Northern Ireland subsequently completing 5 years of training. She spent part of her training at St George's Hospital, London and was appointed as a Consultant there in 2009.
Dr Dornan also held the post of Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist as well as Lead Clinician at the Royal Maternity Hospital Belfast. She became a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists London in 2017. Prior to moving to the UAE, she also served as a subspecialty trainer in Maternal and Foetal Medicine in the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Northern Ireland training program.
Dr Dornan is the first female Specialist in Maternal and Foetal Medicine from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in Dubai.
Her passion for foetal medicine developed during her residency and training program due to its multidisciplinary nature and comprehensive approach to problem solving.
Dr Dornan has expertise in several areas of maternal and foetal medicine, including: prenatal counselling, prenatal diagnosis, foetal therapy, genetic foetal disorders and foetal growth restriction. She has several years of experience delivering complex twin pregnancies, in particular monochorionic, as well as assessing and treating twin-twin transfusion syndrome. She also has expertise in the management of other high-risk pregnancies and cares for both mother and baby.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr Dornan is an active teacher and trainer of safe deliveries both nationally and internationally in conjunction with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. She has recently implemented RCOG examination programs in Pakistan.
Dr Dornan regularly speaks at national and international meetings about several maternal issues and uses her platform to improve maternal and foetal health on a global scale.

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

— Dr. Samina Dornan

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Obstetrics Gynaecology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Obstetrics Gynaecology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-115267 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Obstetrics Gynaecology
#EB-35CA7B87 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,014
Annual physical exam 99395 1,360
Vaccination administration 90471 2,000
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 247

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 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Samina Dornan in consultation
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Samina Dornan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

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Meet Samina Dornan

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Obstetrics Gynaecology across AE
    Samina Dornan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7335/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30611336 · cited by 166
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Obstetrics Gynaecology
    Samina Dornan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1865/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32226243 · cited by 164

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Obstetrics Gynaecology 2026-03-11 · 6 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a obstetrics gynaecology? 2026-01-10 · 10 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · samina.dornan@euroclinics.example

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
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    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. Samina Dornan's Areas of Specialty

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Obstetrics Gynaecology

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