4 years of experience·★★★★★5.0(10 verified reviews)
3,317+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
3
Publications
2
Languages spoken
PROFILE SUMMARY
About Dr Samira Hassan at a glance
Dr Samira Hassan is a Family Medicine practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 14+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.
VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026
About
Dr. Samira Hassan is a dedicated and compassionate Consultant in Family Medicine, with over 13 years of clinical experience across the UK and the UAE. She specialises in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care with a focus on acute and chronic disease management, preventive medicine, women's health, mental health, and menopause care. Her approach combines clinical excellence with a deep commitment to holistic, culturally sensitive, and accessible healthcare.
Throughout her career, Dr. Hassan has demonstrated strong leadership in clinical practice, public health initiatives, and quality improvement. She is particularly passionate about community engagement and health education, having led several impactful programs. Notably, she established the UK’s first mosque-based COVID-19 vaccine clinic, a nationally recognised initiative that helped improve vaccine confidence in underrepresented communities.
Currently, Dr. Hassan practices at the American Hospital Dubai, Jumeirah Clinic, where she also serves as an educational supervisor and clinical tutor for family medicine residents. Her previous roles in the UK included Digital Health GP at Doctor Care Anywhere, Family Physician at various practices in Leicester, and Urgent Care Physician at University Hospitals Leicester. She has developed menopause care guidelines, delivered national health campaigns, and served in multiple leadership positions such as Clinical Lead for Community COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics, Antibiotic Stewardship Lead, and Palliative Care Lead.
Her academic contributions include teaching through the King’s College–Tropical Health and Education Trust (THET) partnership, providing clinical education to medical students in Somaliland. Dr. Hassan is co-founder and Vice President of the British Somali Medical Association and a frequent public speaker on global health, diversity in healthcare, and health equity.
She is multilingual, speaking English and Somali fluently, with intermediate proficiency in Arabic, Hindi, and Urdu. In addition to her clinical and educational roles, she has been a visible advocate in the media, appearing on BBC News, ITV, and international channels to raise awareness about healthcare issues.
Dr. Hassan holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBCh) from Cardiff University, and her postgraduate training includes a Certificate of Completion of Training from the RCGP, a DRCOG qualification in women’s health, and courses in medical leadership, quality improvement, and infection control. She remains actively licensed with the General Medical Council (UK) and is committed to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.
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Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES
Dr Samira Hassan's Areas of Specialty
Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Samira Hassan treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.
Medical practice in United Arab Emirates is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Arab Emirates medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Dubai carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.
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What does Samira Hassan specialise in?
Samira Hassan specialises in Family Medicine in Dubai, AE. 14 years of clinical experience.
What conditions does Samira Hassan treat?
Samira Hassan treats conditions within Family Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.
Where does Samira Hassan practise?
Samira Hassan practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.
What languages does Samira Hassan speak?
Samira Hassan speaks English, Somali.
How do I book an appointment with Samira Hassan?
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What do patients say about Samira Hassan?
Samira Hassan has a verified rating of 5/5 from 10 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.
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