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Dr. Shafir Kassim

Internal Medicine Dubai

Dr. Shafir Kassim

9 years of experience

9,080+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Shafir Kassim at a glance

Dr. Shafir Kassim is an Internal Medicine practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 10+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Shafir Kassim is a highly skilled Specialist in Internal Medicine with over 8 years of comprehensive experience. His career began in South India at the esteemed Kasturba Medical College Hospital, Mangalore, where he made significant contributions to patient care and medical education.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Shafir served as a dedicated teaching faculty member, mentoring both undergraduate and postgraduate medical students. His leadership extended to his roles as the hospital’s Infection Control Officer and Nodal Officer for Covid-19, where he demonstrated exceptional commitment to maintaining healthcare excellence and patient safety during critical times.
Dr. Shafir’s areas of expertise include managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid disorders, as well as treating acute illnesses like infections and respiratory issues. He is also passionate about promoting preventive care and providing health education to empower patients and enhance their overall wellness.
With his patient-centred approach and dedication to achieving the best outcomes, Dr. Shafir Kassim ensures comprehensive care tailored to the needs of every individual. His blend of clinical expertise and focus on preventive health makes him a trusted partner in long-term health management.

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

— Dr. Shafir Kassim

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Internal Medicine
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Internal Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-400524 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Internal Medicine
#EB-B58D97D3 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,298
Annual physical exam 99395 2,428
Vaccination administration 90471 2,764
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 435

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

Shafir Kassim
HEADSHOT
Shafir Kassim in consultation
IN OFFICE
Shafir Kassim with the team
WITH TEAM
Shafir Kassim at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 101s
Meet Shafir Kassim

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 13

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Internal Medicine
    Shafir Kassim, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8098/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36933766 · cited by 114
  2. Long-term follow-up of Internal Medicine across AE
    Shafir Kassim, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9831/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32651382 · cited by 16
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Internal Medicine
    Shafir Kassim, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3412/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30127197 · cited by 134
  4. Long-term follow-up of Internal Medicine across AE
    Shafir Kassim, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3761/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 34973954 · cited by 164

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Internal Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a internal medicine?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · shafir.kassim@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. Shafir Kassim's Areas of Specialty

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

Internal Medicine

Dr. Shafir Kassim is one of 823 internal medicine doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse internal medicine doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dubai matters

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  • What does Shafir Kassim specialise in?

    Shafir Kassim specialises in Internal Medicine in Dubai, AE. 10 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Shafir Kassim treat?

    Shafir Kassim treats conditions within Internal Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Shafir Kassim practise?

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

  • What languages does Shafir Kassim speak?

    Shafir Kassim speaks English.

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