Trust score 8/100
Dr Wasen Alkhafaji
👤 5 years of experience
13,364+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
4
Publications
3
Languages spoken
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.
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
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2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2017–2021 Residency · Reumatologia
Career & appointments
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2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Reumatologia
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,863 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,817 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,209 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 486 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 13 · i10: 5
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Validation of clinical scoring in Reumatologia
DOI: 10.5735/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37373998 · cited by 191
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Long-term follow-up of Reumatologia across AE
DOI: 10.1149/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33547400 · cited by 189
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Validation of clinical scoring in Reumatologia
DOI: 10.4710/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37104017 · cited by 131
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Long-term follow-up of Reumatologia across AE
DOI: 10.8380/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 31495053 · cited by 129
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Reumatologia European Annual Congress (Reumatologia) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Reumatologia National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Reumatologia — 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 Reumatologia
- Awareness When should you see a reumatologia?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · wasen.alkhafaji@euroclinics.example
Location
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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