Infectious Diseases at SKMC

Comprehensive Care for Complex Infections with Expertise and Compassion

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) provides specialized care for infectious diseases in both adults and children. Our infectious diseases program is built on a collaborative, multidisciplinary model that ensures safe and effective management. Our expert physicians deliver evidence-based treatment, ensuring accurate diagnosis and management of various infections. We offer a multidisciplinary approach, coordinating with specialists to enhance patient outcomes.

Why SKMC?

Structured protocols for infection control and transfer of patients

Promoting rational use of antibiotics to prevent resistance

Seamless coordination between infectious diseases, critical care, and subspecialty teams

Scope of Services

COVID-19 and Communicable Diseases: Specialized management of COVID and other infectious diseases
HIV and Opportunistic Infections: Comprehensive HIV care and prevention
Tuberculosis: Diagnosis, treatment, and screening for pulmonary and extra-pulmonary TB
Endocarditis and Bloodstream Infections: Diagnosis and management of cardiac infections
Osteomyelitis and Joint Infections: Management of complex bone and joint infections
Hemorrhagic Fevers and Brucellosis: Specialized care for rare and endemic infections
Pre- and Post-Transplant Infections: Infection prevention and management for transplant patients
Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs): Identification and prevention of infections in healthcare settings
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs): Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment

COVID-19 and Communicable Diseases: Specialized management of COVID and other infectious diseases
HIV and Opportunistic Infections: Comprehensive HIV care and prevention
Tuberculosis: Diagnosis, treatment, and screening for pulmonary and extra-pulmonary TB
Endocarditis and Bloodstream Infections: Diagnosis and management of cardiac infections
Osteomyelitis and Joint Infections: Management of complex bone and joint infections
Hemorrhagic Fevers and Brucellosis: Specialized care for rare and endemic infections
Pre- and Post-Transplant Infections: Infection prevention and management for transplant patients
Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs): Identification and prevention of infections in healthcare settings
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs): Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment

Service for Adult Infectious Diseases

Inpatient Service

• Infectious Diseases consultations across all hospital units
• Antimicrobial stewardship and restricted antibiotic approvals
• Collaborative management with critical care and subspecialty teams
• Regular antimicrobial stewardship rounds in ICU and telemetry wards

Outpatient Service

• ID clinics run by three consultants with eight weekly sessions
• Management of HIV, TB, latent TB, and STDs
• Vaccination services for at-risk patients

Inpatient Service

Outpatient Service

• ID clinics run by three consultants with eight weekly sessions
• Management of HIV, TB, latent TB, and STDs
• Vaccination services for at-risk patients

Service for Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Inpatient Service

• Comprehensive consultations across all pediatric wards, including PICU and cardiac units
• Post-operative care for surgical subspecialties
• Management of complex infectious diseases requiring hospitalization

Outpatient Service

• Six weekly clinics at SKMC for infectious diseases management
• Weekly clinics at Al Rahba for follow-up and specialized care
• Comprehensive outpatient management for chronic and complex infections

Day Care Services

• IV antibiotic infusion and chronic infection care
• Pre- and post-procedure management
• Short-stay services for infection control

Inpatient Service

Outpatient Service

Day Care Services

• IV antibiotic infusion and chronic infection care
• Pre- and post-procedure management
• Short-stay services for infection control

Conditions We Treat

General Infectious Diseases

Comprehensive diagnosis and management
Congenital Infections

Assessment and treatment of infections present at birth
HIV and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

Care for children with HIV and preventive measures
Tuberculosis (TB)

Screening, diagnosis, and management of TB
C. Difficile Infections

Evaluation and treatment of recurring infections
CNS Infections

Diagnosis and management of meningitis and encephalitis
Fungal Infections

Expert care for rare and complex fungal diseases
Travel Medicine

Preventive care and immunizations for international travel
Bone and Joint Infections

Management of complex musculoskeletal infections
Ventilator-Associated Infections

Prevention and treatment for ventilated patients
Antibiotic Stewardship

Promoting responsible use of antibiotics
BMT Patients

Post-bone marrow transplant infection care

Scope of Rehabilitation

Physiotherapy: Chest physiotherapy and bronchial hygiene therapy

Speech Therapy: Dysphagia assessment and tracheostomy management

Occupational Therapy: Motor function assessment and discharge planning

Physiotherapy: Chest physiotherapy and bronchial hygiene therapy

Speech Therapy: Dysphagia assessment and tracheostomy management

Occupational Therapy: Motor function assessment and discharge planning

Meet Our Experts

Adult Infectious Diseases

Infectious Diseases at SKMC

Comprehensive Care for Complex Infections with Expertise and Compassion

Why SKMC?

Scope of Services

Service for Adult Infectious Diseases

Inpatient Service

Outpatient Service

Inpatient Service

Outpatient Service

Service for Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Inpatient Service

Outpatient Service

Day Care Services

Inpatient Service

Outpatient Service

Day Care Services

Conditions We Treat

General Infectious Diseases

Congenital Infections

HIV and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

Tuberculosis (TB)

C. Difficile Infections

CNS Infections

Fungal Infections

Travel Medicine

Bone and Joint Infections

Ventilator-Associated Infections

Antibiotic Stewardship

BMT Patients

Scope of Rehabilitation

Physiotherapy: Chest physiotherapy and bronchial hygiene therapy

Speech Therapy: Dysphagia assessment and tracheostomy management

Occupational Therapy: Motor function assessment and discharge planning

Physiotherapy: Chest physiotherapy and bronchial hygiene therapy

Speech Therapy: Dysphagia assessment and tracheostomy management

Occupational Therapy: Motor function assessment and discharge planning

Meet Our Experts

Dr. Mohamad Said Nouh

Dr. Mahmood Ahmad

Dr. Faisal Fayyaz

Tehmina Kha

Jehad Abdalla

Farhan Fazal

Dr. Mohamad Said Nouh

Dr. Mahmood Ahmad

Dr. Faisal Fayyaz

Tehmina Kha

Jehad Abdalla

Farhan Fazal