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 Dr.Carole
Wehbe Chidiac, M.D.
- Specialisation degree in Family Medicine
Fluent in French, Arabic & English
As the Medical Director of The French Medical Centre, Dr.Carole
Chidiac has been practicing medicine in Dubai for over seven
years, and has developed an extensive base of loyal families
and individuals who have come to rely on her individual philosophy
to patient care.
Manifested in a friendly personable approach, combined with
a pro-active attitude to continuous improvement and public
health education, her vision is to extend this philosophy
of care through a team of expert physicians.
She believes strongly in:
Continuous education for doctors
A holistic approach to medicine
Individualised care benchmarked against international standards
Patient education to allow for informed choices
Preventive medicine
Along with overseeing & managing her busy practice, Dr.Chidiac
is an extremely active face within the Dubai community helping
to spread the message of preventive health. Among other things
she;
is the Biology & Community Health Instructor at the American
University of Dubai
regularly provides lectures & talks to both corporates
and individuals alike on school health, occupational
medicine, patient education, holistic medicine
frequently attends international medical seminars & continuous
education sessions
is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians
is a wife & mother to 2 young children
She graduated from medical school in 1994 from Saint Joseph
University, Lebanon and after an additional 4 years training,
at the Hotel Dieu de France Hospital, Lebanon obtained her
specialisation in Family Medicine.
Where she can help…
Her Family Medicine specialisation allows her to provide
expert care on all aspects of family health from newborns
right through to the elderly, for both males and
females (including gynaecologic primary care). Not only will
she work with you to address your immediate physical symptoms,
her holistic approach involves exploring the other inter-related
areas in your life which may be contributing to the problem.
In other words, a focus on complete
mental & physical well-being.
 Dr.Issam
Karaki, M.B.B.S.
Fluent in French, Arabic & English
A relatively recent recruit to Dubai, Dr.Karaki is a Lebanese
national with nearly 20 years of experience in general medicine.
He is a well respected and highly regarded practitioner and
has occupied key roles in both the government & public
hospitals along with running his own extremely successful
private practice.
After graduating from medical school in 1982, the American
University, Lebanon, he has continued his love of learning
through the attainment of both a Bachelor of Science in Biology
Chemistry and a Masters Degree in Immunology. During the course
of his career, Dr.Karaki has also gained exposure to a myriad
of common & not so common ailments allowing him to quickly
& effectively diagnose the problem & recommend the
most appropriate plan of treatment.
His skill in languages, allows him to really connect and
communicate with his patients. If you are looking for a doctor
with a great 'bedside manner', someone who will listen to
you, someone you can talk to freely & openly, and someone
who respects your needs & concerns, then Dr.Karaki certainly
fits the bill.
Where he can help….
As a general practitioner (GP) he can provide advice on all
aspects of primary care including diagnosis & treatment
of illnesses, prevention education including vaccinations
& general health & wellbeing.
 Nathalie
Haddad, Dietician, MSc, RD
Fluent in French, Arabic & English
A well known local identity, Nathalie has been helping Dubai-based
families and individuals for many years to get a grip on healthy
eating habits & nutrition. In fact it's her innovative,
user-friendly approach to this area, which has won Nathalie
an ever-growing list of loyal & satisfied patients.
Along with her regular one-on-one clinic sessions, Nathalie
has been instrumental in working with schools to help review
& implement their nutritional education programmes. She
has also worked with Spinneys & Oasis water to bring together
a series interactive cooking sessions, launched her own side
business the 'Right Bite' to deliver nutritious & healthy
meals on the go, & regularly conducts supermarket shopping
tours to help decipher the mysteries of food labels.
She has a Bachelor degree from the American University of
Beirut, Lebanon and a Masters degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
from McGill University, Canada & is Registered Dietitian
in Canada.
Where she can help…
Whether it's for general well being, weight loss, osteoporosis,
pregnancy, or to reduce your risk of heart disease or diabetes,
Nathalie will work with you to develop a personalised plan
to match your target lifestyle goals.
 Carine
El Khazen Hadati, MA, DESS, DEA - Clinical Psychologist
Fluent in French, Arabic & English
Carine El Khazen Hadati is the newest member to the French
Medical team and as the group's first clinical psychologist
provides individuals with effective tools and advice on how
to come to terms with many of life's stresses and strains.
She brings with her a wealth of experience and learning to
her chosen speciality including eight years of clinical experience
in a variety of reputable general health care and psychiatric
facilities in the UK, Paris & Lebanon. She has a Masters
Degree in Clinical & Psychopathological Psychology (University
of Saint Joseph, Lebanon), a post-graduate degree (DESS) in
Clinical & Psychopathological Psychology (University of
Sorbonne, Paris V), and a diploma in Profound Studies (DEA)
in Experimental & Clinical Psychopathology (University
of Jussieu, Paris VI). She is also a member of the French
Psychology Society (Societé de Française de
Psychologie) and the Lebanese Psychological Association.
Where she can help…
She specialises in addictive behaviours and family issues
with a special interest in working with adolescents. In fact
her latest research project focuses on ways to assess and
detect adolescents who are at 'very high risk' of developing
mental disorders. She can also work with younger children
experiencing behavioural problems.
Her training in psycho-dynamic therapy, an intensive process
of self-realisation, allows individuals to develop ways to
manage with: stress, isolation, confidence problems, depression,
mood swings, identity issues, apathy, lack of motivation,
and relationship problems (family, partner, children).
Some of the services she is able to provide include:
One-on-one counselling
Clinical assessments
Psychometric evaluations
Psychodynamic psychotherapy
Parent/child counselling
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