Inflammatory and crystal joint diseases in adults:
Rheumatoid arthritis
Spondylarthritis
Psoriatic arthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis
Gout arthritis
Autoimmune connective tissue disease:
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Sjogren’s syndrome
Scleroderma
Polymyositis
Dermatomyositis
Vasculitis
Behcet disease
Mixed connective tissues disease
Fibromyalgia
Profile
Nationality
Swedish
Summary
Dr. Zaid Alrawi is a Swedish Board-Certified Consultant Rheumatologist in Dubai with over 20 years’ experience.
He completed his training at some of the most recognised Swedish institutions including Lund University Hospital and Blekinge Hospital. He has practised rheumatology in both Sweden and the UAE.
During his practice in Sweden, he gained excellent experience in treating inflammatory and crystal joint diseases in adults, such as rheumatoid arthritis, spondylarthritis (like ankylosing spondylitis and arthritis associated with inflammatory bowel disease) psoriatic arthritis, gout arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. He is an expert in treating autoimmune connective tissue disease like Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Sjogren’s syndrome, scleroderma, polymyositis and dermatomyositis and vasculitis.
He has a vast experience in the use of biologic agents in the management of auto-immune arthritis. He has a special interest in preventing and treating osteoporosis.
He is a keen interest in musculoskeletal ultrasonography as an efficient tool in diagnosis and management of rheumatic diseases. In addition, he is experienced in therapeutic local injections and ultrasound guided interventions. He served as the aeromedical rheumatology examiner for Emirates airline.
A part of his medical carrier engaged in research projects, teaching and training medical students and resident physicians
Qualification
Swedish board in Rheumatology
General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Certified Aeromedical Examiner
