Dr. Maheen Farooq

Family Medicine Consultant

Dr. Maheen Farooq is a UK-trained Family Medicine Consultant with extensive experience in comprehensive primary care. Prior to relocating to Dubai, she practiced within the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), providing high-quality, evidence-based care to patients of all ages, from infants to older adults.

Dr. Maheen is deeply passionate about preventive healthcare and lifestyle medicine, emphasizing early detection, therapeutic lifestyle modifications, and personalized treatment plans. She is currently working toward her International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (IBLM) certification (sitting the diploma exam this October), allowing her to integrate advanced nutrition, metabolic health, and wellness strategies into standard clinical practice for long-term health optimization.

Women’s Health & Hormonal Wellness

Comprehensive, compassionate medical support for women through every life stage, including:

• Gynecological consultations and preventative care

• Cervical screening (Pap smears)

• Menopause management and hormonal health optimization

• Antenatal care and family planning guidance

• Management of menstrual disorders and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Children’s & Family Health

Gentle, family-centered medical care tailored to the unique needs of infants, toddlers, and young school-aged children:

• Management of common childhood illnesses, allergies, and skin conditions

• Developmental screening and pediatric health surveillance

• Preventive care, immunization guidance, and childhood nutrition

• Parental reassurance and guidance for overall family wellness

Chronic Disease Management

Evidence-based, structured care and ongoing monitoring to prevent complications and maximize quality of life:

• Comprehensive care for Diabetes, pre-diabetes, and Hypertension

• Cardiovascular risk assessments and lipid management

• Thyroid disorders and metabolic health monitoring

• Asthma, COPD, and long-term respiratory care

Lifestyle Medicine & Weight Management

Root-cause focused programs utilizing the pillars of lifestyle medicine for sustainable wellness:

• Evidence-based medical therapy for weight management

• Nutritional counseling and insulin resistance management

• Stress management, sleep hygiene, and physical activity prescription

• Chronic disease reversal and risk-reduction strategies

Acute & Preventive Care

Prompt assessment and treatment of acute medical illnesses and infections.

Comprehensive routine health checks and preventive health screenings

Continuity of care for the entire family, ensuring every patient is guided through their health journey.

Personal Approach

Dr. Maheen combines rigorous British medical training with a compassionate, patient-centered approach. She believes in empowering her patients through education, active listening, and collaborative care. By bridging the gap between traditional family medicine and cutting-edge lifestyle interventions, her goal is to help individuals and families achieve true, lasting wellness.