Communication assists in the performance of accurate, consistent, safe and quality nursing work, ensuring both the satisfaction of the patient and the protection of the health professional.
Evidence-based and best nursing practices highlighted in every featured ARISE Nursing article is hoped to convey and communicate the most credible health information.
Guided by our core values of accountability, respect, integrity, service, and excellence (ARISE Nursing), the nursing department of UHS strives to walk its mission of delivering high standards of patient-centered care, with a commitment to meeting the individual needs of our customers ensuring safety and quality at all times.
The Gastroenterology Department of UHS is renowned for providing an integrated multi-disciplinary program that incorporates comprehensive care of patients having GI problems. The medical and surgical teams work in sync to manage patients’ medical issues. The Centre offers the most advanced, safest, and evidence-based medical and surgical treatment. We take pride in our Endoscopy Unit that is equipped with the latest devices for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, colonoscopy, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), including emergency procedures and management of gastrointestinal bleeding.
UHS’ Family Medicine department is committed to its mandate. The Doctors of this Department are qualified with plausible experience. Most of them are certified Consultants in Family Medicine, with extensive training obtained from prestigious medical institutions across the globe. There are a considerable number of Family Medicine Specialists in UHS.
The UHS Department of ENT is well equipped with the latest technologies and Medical procedures. It is also armed with the best ENT Specialists with more than two decades of experience and expertise. Our doctors specialize in ENT Head & Neck Surgery. They are experienced in dealing with routine and complicated surgical cases, as well as pediatric otolaryngology. They also have experience in dealing with routine and complicated surgical cases, as well as pediatric otolaryngology. Our Doctors are well versed in ENT operative procedures such as tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, septal surgery, aero-digestive tract endoscopies, microlaryngoscopy, microsurgery of the ear and larynx, endoscopic sinus surgery as well as cancer surgery of the head and neck. They have expertise in ENT operative procedures such as tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, septal surgery, aero-digestive tract endoscopies, microlaryngoscopy, microsurgery of the ear and larynx, endoscopic sinus surgery as well as cancer surgery of the head and neck.
The Emergency Department of UHS has a pool of experienced Doctors and other healthcare professionals. We have 32 highly qualified general practitioners in UHS. Most of our Doctors have more than ten years of experience in Emergency Medicine. Our Doctors specialize in Accidents and Emergencies and management and stabilization of critically ill patients. Apart from this, our Doctors also specialize in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Trauma Life Support provider.
Diabetes and Endocrine Center at University Hospital Sharjah offers patients fast access to a highly specialized, comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for diseases and complications related to the body’s endocrine system and metabolic disorders. A multidisciplinary team at the center are dedicated to provide compassionate and high quality medical care which is based on contemporary treatment guidelines and solid medical science.
Our team of Endocrinology experts (board-certified endocrinologist) evaluate and manage endocrine-related diseases that are common in the United Arab Emirates such as diabetes; disorders of the adrenal, thyroid, and pituitary glands; metabolic bone disease; and obesity. Our Certified Diabetes Educators and Registered Dietitians provide expert advice on Diabetes self-management education and support. Moreover, our Certified Diabetes Educators are expert in dealing with all diabetes management technologies available in UAE such as insulin pumps therapy and continuous glucose monitoring systems. Our Diabetes and endocrine services provided through different clinic all under one roof, including:
Diabetes and Endocrine Center use a multidisciplinary approach to diagnose and treat endocrine diseases and metabolic disorders. At the first visit, the patient is asked to provide a thorough medical history and has a physical examination. Depending on the patient’s symptoms. Laboratory studies may include:
Follow-up visits are tailored according to each patient’s condition. Laboratory studies and repeat imaging may be ordered in the follow-up period if needed.
We have partnered with our Multi-disciplinary team to provide our patients with wide range of high-quality services based on latest evidence-based practice guidelines. With an integrated multi-disciplinary approach delivered by the first of its kind in the UAE, we offer initial assessments, investigations, and management in the field of endocrinology and metabolism.
Caregivers involved in patient care for this center are:
UHS Department of Dermatology is run by versatile and experienced Doctors who can help you diagnose and heal all skin related anomalies. Our Doctors, most of them, are board-certified dermatologists with special expertise in skin cancers — especially Melanoma. Our experts knowledge encompasses but is not restricted to - Treatment of severe Psoriasis by using Biological therapy, Treatment of severe chronic skin diseases which need admission e.g. Pemphigous Pemphigoid, Dermatomyositis, Scleroderma and Lupus Erythematosus, Excision of skin nevi and swellings using advanced laser technique. Our Doctors are members of prestigious boards such as MOH.
UHS Department of Cardiology is full-fledged with professors and doctors who serve the patients. The field of cardiology is associated with diagnosis and treatment of heart failure, congenital heart defects, valvular heart disease, coronary artery disease, and electrophysiology. Our Cardiologists have academic credentials that absolutely justify their presence in this department. UHS’ Cardiologists work closely with heart surgeons, supervise drug and other heart related therapies, perform studies of basic heart-functions and also provide an on-going care for heart patients.
Obesity is a medical condition that requires treatment to avoid long-term health issues. Weight-loss surgeries known as bariatric surgery involve making changes to your digestive system to help you lose weight. At UHS, we offer outstanding surgical outcomes and superior expertise in the treatment of obesity and all its related health problems.
Diet and exercise are the first option for obesity and reducing weight; however, if they fail to provide suitable outcomes, weight-loss surgery can be the appropriate procedure to help those people lose weight and improve their health condition.
Why it's done?
Bariatric surgeries help you lose excess weight and reduce your risk of potentially weight-related health problems as:
While bariatric surgery can offer many benefits, all weight-loss surgery are major procedures that can also pose risks and side effects.
Is Bariatric Surgery Right for Me?
Generally, bariatric surgery could be a good option for you when:
If weight loss surgery isn’t right for you, we offer other treatments including our weight loss program.
Why UHS?
Bariatric Surgery department at the University Hospital of Sharjah is preeminent among this specific critical service in UAE. At UHS, we are committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive patient care. We take extra precautions while catering to the requirements of the patient with surgical needs. UHS surgeons are internationally recognized in weight loss surgeries and know how to give their patients the best treatment and advice during and post-surgery. Also,they are work hand in hand with other specialists over a broad spectrum of surgical requirements.
Patient Testimonial
Hear from Kathryn about her experience with bariatric surgery at Melbourne Regional Medical Center.
Hear from Kathryn about her experience with bariatric surgery at Melbourne Regional Medical Center.
Hear from Kathryn about her experience with bariatric surgery at Melbourne Regional Medical Center.
Hear from Kathryn about her experience with bariatric surgery at Melbourne Regional Medical Center.
Hear from Kathryn about her experience with bariatric surgery at Melbourne Regional Medical Center.
Hear from Kathryn about her experience with bariatric surgery at Melbourne Regional Medical Center.
Hear from Kathryn about her experience with bariatric surgery at Melbourne Regional Medical Center.
Hear from Kathryn about her experience with bariatric surgery at Melbourne Regional Medical Center.
Hear from Kathryn about her experience with bariatric surgery at Melbourne Regional Medical Center.
