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Dr Wasen Alkhafaji

Rheumatology Dubai

Dr Wasen Alkhafaji

5 years of experience

13,364+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
4
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Wasen Alkhafaji at a glance

Dr Wasen Alkhafaji is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 27+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Wasen AlKhafaji is an Iraqi-Swedish Consultant Rheumatologist with 10 years of experience in the diagnosis and management of rheumatic diseases. She is Swedish Board-Certified and currently practises at Clemenceau Medical Center Dubai.
She has worked in paediatric rheumatology through her experience at the Norwegian National Advisory Unit of Rheumatic Diseases in Children and Adolescents. As a Consultant with the Trust South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority (Betanien Hospital), she was responsible for overseeing the care of patients with rheumatic diseases across Telemark and Vestfold, serving a population of more than 425,000 people.
Dr. AlKhafaji has collaborated with the National Competence Service for Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases at St. Olavs Hospital in Trondheim, where she played a significant role in treating pregnant women with rheumatic conditions. She has developed broad expertise in the diagnosis and management of rare and complex rheumatic diseases, including systemic sclerosis, IgG4-related disease, Behçet’s disease, Löfgren syndrome, systemic sarcoidosis, vasculitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren’s syndrome, inflammatory myopathies, and lung manifestations of rheumatic conditions.
Her clinical work is complemented by advanced training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, ultrasound-guided interventions, immunological medicine, and imaging diagnostics.

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

— Dr Wasen Alkhafaji

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-432925 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-B31F06B2 · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,863
Annual physical exam 99395 2,817
Vaccination administration 90471 2,209
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 486

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 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Wasen Alkhafaji in consultation
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CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 87s
Meet Wasen Alkhafaji

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 5

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
    Wasen Alkhafaji, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5735/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37373998 · cited by 191
  2. Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across AE
    Wasen Alkhafaji, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1149/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33547400 · cited by 189
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
    Wasen Alkhafaji, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4710/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37104017 · cited by 131
  4. Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across AE
    Wasen Alkhafaji, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8380/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 31495053 · cited by 129

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Rheumatology
  • Awareness When should you see a rheumatology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · wasen.alkhafaji@euroclinics.example

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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 Wasen Alkhafaji's Areas of Specialty

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

Rheumatology

Joint, muscle and autoimmune disorders including RA, lupus, gout and chronic pain.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Wasen Alkhafaji specialise in?

    Wasen Alkhafaji specialises in Rheumatology in Dubai, AE. 27 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Wasen Alkhafaji treat?

    Wasen Alkhafaji treats conditions within Rheumatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Wasen Alkhafaji practise?

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

  • What languages does Wasen Alkhafaji speak?

    Wasen Alkhafaji speaks English, Arabic, Norwegian.

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