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Psychiatry

ADHD or Anxiety? How to Tell the Difference in Adults

Difficulty concentrating, procrastinating or feeling overwhelmed can occur with both ADHD and anxiety. Learn how psychiatrists distinguish adult ADHD from anxiety and why both can occur together.

September 12, 20268 min readDr. Indira Priyadarshini
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Rheumatology

Rheumatoid Arthritis With Normal Blood Tests: When the Joints Tell a Different Story

Can rheumatoid arthritis be active even when ESR, CRP and rheumatoid factor are normal? A Dubai consultant rheumatologist explains what blood tests can and cannot show — and what to do next.

September 11, 20269 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Rheumatology

Does Rheumatoid Arthritis Always Need Expensive Treatment?

Rheumatoid arthritis treatment does not always require expensive medications or repeated investigations. Learn how treatment can be tailored to disease activity, response, safety, and individual needs.

September 8, 20269 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Rheumatology

Lupus in Arab and Middle Eastern Women: Symptoms, Risks and When to See a Rheumatologist

Lupus can affect women of any background. Learn about lupus in Arab and Middle Eastern women, symptoms, kidney involvement, pregnancy and treatment in Dubai.

September 6, 20269 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Psychiatry

Depression in Indians Living in Dubai: Recognizing the Signs and Seeking Help

Learn common signs of depression among Indians living in Dubai, how expatriate pressures may contribute, and when to seek professional mental health support.

September 5, 20268 min readDr. Indira Priyadarshini
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Rheumatology

Gout in Filipinos: Why Is It Common and What Can You Do About It?

Why is gout common among Filipinos? Learn about genetics, high uric acid, diet, recurrent attacks and gout treatment for Filipinos living in Dubai.

September 5, 20268 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Psychiatry

Mental Health Treatment: Myths vs. Facts

A Dubai consultant psychiatrist separates common myths about psychiatric medication and seeking help from the facts, so patients can make informed decisions without stigma.

September 2, 20269 min readDr. Indira Priyadarshini
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Psychiatry

OCD Isn't Always Visible: Understanding Intrusive Thoughts and "Pure O"

OCD doesn't always look like handwashing or checking locks. A Dubai consultant psychiatrist explains intrusive thoughts, "Pure O," and why these thoughts don't mean what you fear they mean.

September 2, 20268 min readDr. Indira Priyadarshini
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Psychiatry & Counselling

Dealing With Mental Disorder Within the Family: A Caregiver's Guide

How families in Dubai can cope with a loved one's serious mental illness — caregiver burnout, coping strategies and where to find professional support.

September 2, 20266 min readMs. Fariha Khan
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Psychiatry & Counselling

The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace and Ways to Enhance It

What emotional intelligence is, what the research actually shows about EI at work, and 7 practical ways to develop it in Dubai. By Ms Fariha Khan.

September 2, 20268 min readMs. Fariha Khan
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Psychiatry & Counselling

Insights Into Mental Health Challenges and Therapeutic Solutions

A clinical guide to depression, anxiety, mood disorders, psychosis, schizophrenia, ADHD and ASD — plus evidence-based treatments available in Dubai.

September 2, 202610 min readDr. Indira Priyadarshini
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Psychiatry & Counselling

Stress vs. Anxiety: What's the Difference and When Should You Seek Help?

Stress vs. anxiety in Dubai: the clear differences, where they overlap, and when to seek counselling or psychiatric help. By Ms Fariha Khan.

September 2, 20268 min readMs. Fariha Khan
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Psychiatry & Counselling

Work-Related Burnout in Dubai: Recognising the Signs and Seeking Early Help

Recognise work-related burnout early. Dr Indira Priyadarshini, British-trained psychiatrist in Dubai, explains signs, support and when to seek help.

September 2, 20268 min readDr. Indira Priyadarshini
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Psychiatry & Counselling

Psychological Support for Bariatric Surgery in Dubai: Why Mental Readiness Is the Key to Long-Term Success

Pre- and post-bariatric surgery counselling in Dubai Healthcare City. CBT, psychological assessment and long-term support with Ms Fariha Khan.

September 2, 20267 min readMs. Fariha Khan
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Rheumatology

The Suffering Little "Princess": A Familial Mediterranean Fever Case

A 3½-year-old girl with 3 years of recurrent fever and severe pain, finally diagnosed with Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) and treated successfully in Dubai.

September 2, 20263 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Rheumatology

When Lifestyle Changes Aren't Enough: Medical Support for Weight & Joint Health

How body weight, mobility and joint symptoms can interact—and how individualized, multidisciplinary support may help when lifestyle measures alone are insufficient.

September 2, 20265 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Rheumatology

Osteoarthritis Treatment in Dubai: A Complete Guide to Managing Knee, Hip, Hand, and Spine Osteoarthritis

A consultant rheumatologist’s guide to osteoarthritis in Dubai: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, lifestyle treatment, injections, PRP, and when surgery is needed.

September 2, 202611 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Rheumatology

What Is Rheumatism? Causes, Symptoms & When to See a Doctor in Dubai

Rheumatism covers many joint, muscle and connective-tissue conditions. Causes, symptoms and when to see a rheumatologist in Dubai.

September 2, 20268 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Rheumatology

Juvenile Arthritis: Signs Your Child Needs a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Dubai

Persistent joint pain, limping or swelling in a child may be juvenile arthritis. Warning signs and when to see a Dubai specialist.

September 2, 20267 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Rheumatology

Could Vitamin D Deficiency Be Contributing to Your Joint Pain?

How clinically significant vitamin D deficiency affects muscles and bones, when testing may be appropriate, and why persistent joint pain needs a broader assessment.

September 2, 20266 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Psychiatry & Counselling

Teen Mental Health in Dubai: A Parent's Guide to Warning Signs & Support

A practical guide for parents in Dubai on adolescent mental health — warning signs, common conditions, when to seek counselling, and how to talk to your teen.

September 2, 20269 min readMs. Fariha Khan
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Psychiatry & Counselling

Psychiatrist vs Counsellor in Dubai: Which One Should You See?

Not sure whether to see a psychiatrist or a counsellor in Dubai? Learn the difference, who treats what, and when medication vs talk therapy is appropriate.

September 2, 20268 min readDr. Indira Priyadarshini
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Rheumatology

When an Ear Infection Isn't an Ear Infection: A Real Case of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Wegener's Disease)

A Dubai case where sinusitis, an unresponsive ear infection and joint pain turned out to be granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener's granulomatosis).

September 2, 20267 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Psychiatry & Counselling

How to Choose a Therapist or Psychologist in Dubai: A Patient's Checklist

Find the best psychologist or therapist in Dubai: a patient checklist covering credentials, therapy styles and clinic reputation.

September 2, 20269 min readMs. Fariha Khan
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Psychiatry & Counselling

Supporting the Carer No One Talks About

Confidential counselling in Dubai for family members caring for a loved one with OCD, psychosis, schizophrenia or borderline personality disorder.

September 2, 20265 min readMs. Fariha Khan
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Counselling

Coping with Pregnancy Loss and Miscarriage: When Can Counselling Help?

Counselling in Dubai for miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth and termination for medical reasons — when therapy can help.

September 2, 20265 min readMs. Fariha Khan
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Counselling

Do I need a psychological assessment before bariatric surgery in Dubai?

Why bariatric surgery programmes in Dubai recommend a psychological assessment, what it involves, and how it supports long-term results.

September 2, 20264 min readMs. Fariha Khan
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Rheumatology

Why Did My Gout Medication Make My Gout Worse?

A Dubai rheumatologist explains why starting urate-lowering therapy can trigger a gout flare, and how to reach the uric acid target safely.

September 2, 20268 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Psychiatry

How Trauma Can Affect Your Mental Health: Why Early Recognition Matters

Learn how trauma affects mental health, recognize early signs of PTSD, and discover why early diagnosis and treatment can improve recovery.

September 2, 20266 min readDr. Indira Priyadarshini
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Psychiatry

Psychiatrist vs Psychologist in Dubai: What's the Difference and Who Should You See?

Psychiatrist vs psychologist vs counsellor in Dubai — training, what they treat, when to see each. A clear guide from Health Call Clinic.

September 2, 20269 min readDr. Indira Priyadarshini
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Psychiatry

Adult ADHD and Autism Assessments: What to Expect

What actually happens during an adult ADHD or autism assessment in Dubai? A consultant psychiatrist explains the DISCO interview, how long it takes, and what to prepare.

September 2, 202610 min readDr. Indira Priyadarshini
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Psychiatry

Adult Autism Assessment in Dubai: Why Many People Aren't Diagnosed Until Later in Life

Learn why autism is often missed until adulthood, how a standardised adult autism assessment is performed, and how a diagnosis can improve quality of life.

September 2, 20266 min readDr. Indira Priyadarshini
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Rheumatology

When Rest Makes Your Joints Worse: An Important Sign of Inflammatory Arthritis

Morning stiffness and pain that worsens after rest can be clues to inflammatory arthritis — but duration alone cannot diagnose or exclude it. What to look for.

September 2, 20265 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Rheumatology

Do You Need to See a Rheumatologist?

A Dubai consultant rheumatologist shares the conversations he hears every week — and the clues that suggest it may be time for an assessment.

September 2, 20267 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Psychiatry

Eating Disorders: When Food Becomes More Than Food

A Dubai consultant psychiatrist on anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder — the signs to watch for, how they are treated, and where to get help.

September 2, 20265 min readDr. Indira Priyadarshini
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Psychiatry

Why Can't I Sleep? Conversations About Insomnia

Can’t sleep? Consultant psychiatrist Dr. Indira Priyadarshini explains common causes, CBT-I, medication, and when to seek insomnia help in Dubai.

September 2, 20265 min readDr. Indira Priyadarshini
A patient standing in a clinic corridor between two consultation rooms, deciding whether to see a rheumatologist or an orthopaedic surgeon
Rheumatology

Which Specialist Do You Need? A Rheumatologist or an Orthopedic Surgeon?

Not sure whether to see a rheumatologist or an orthopedic surgeon for joint pain? A Dubai consultant explains how the two specialties differ, when each is appropriate, and where they overlap.

September 2, 20265 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Counseling

Couples Counselling in Dubai: When to Seek Support and What to Expect

Is couples counselling only for relationships in crisis? A UK-trained counsellor in Dubai explains when to seek support and what happens in sessions.

September 2, 20265 min readMs. Fariha Khan
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Rheumatology

GLP-1 Medications and Rheumatic Diseases

What current evidence shows—and does not show—about GLP-1 medications, obesity, knee osteoarthritis, cardiovascular risk and autoimmune rheumatic diseases.

September 2, 20265 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Rheumatology

When the Disease Is Quiet, It Is Easy to Forget It Is There

A rheumatologist's case story on juvenile idiopathic arthritis, uveitis screening and why treatment decisions need individual assessment, not just how a child feels.

September 2, 20266 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Rheumatology

Biologics for Lupus (SLE): When Are They Needed?

When are biologics such as belimumab or rituximab considered for lupus? A Dubai consultant rheumatologist explains how these treatments fit alongside standard SLE therapy.

September 2, 20267 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Psychiatry

Moving to Dubai While Taking ADHD Medication? Here's What You Need to Know

Relocating to Dubai while taking ADHD medication? Learn about current UAE medicine rules, EDE personal-use guidance, documentation and continuity of psychiatric care.

September 2, 20266 min readDr. Indira Priyadarshini
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Rheumatology

Seven Years of Back Pain — And the Diagnosis That Changed Everything

A Dubai rheumatologist explains how axial spondyloarthritis hides behind normal blood tests, why MRI matters, and when back pain needs specialist assessment.

September 2, 20266 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Psychiatry

Bipolar Disorder vs. Depression: Why Getting the Diagnosis Right Changes Everything

A Dubai consultant psychiatrist explains why bipolar disorder is often mistaken for depression, how they differ, and why the diagnosis changes treatment.

September 2, 20266 min readDr. Indira Priyadarshini
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Counselling

Supporting Children Through Relocation to Dubai: When Counselling Can Help

How children adjust after relocating to Dubai, signs your child may be struggling, the Third Culture Kid experience, and when counselling can help.

September 2, 20266 min readMs. Fariha Khan
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Rheumatology

Psoriatic Arthritis in Children: When Joint Pain Gets Blamed on a Fall

A swollen knee in a child is usually a bump. Sometimes it is juvenile psoriatic arthritis. Signs, why eye screening matters, and how treatment evolves.

September 2, 20265 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Rheumatology

Osteoporosis in Post-Menopausal Women: Why Screening Matters Before a Fracture Happens

Osteoporosis rarely causes symptoms until a bone breaks. Why post-menopausal screening matters, and how heel ultrasound and DEXA scans differ.

September 2, 20268 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Psychiatry

Panic Attacks vs. Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference (and When to Get Help)

A Dubai consultant psychiatrist explains how panic attacks differ from anxiety, why they mimic heart problems, and which treatments actually work.

September 2, 20267 min readDr. Indira Priyadarshini
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Psychiatry

Is It Stress, Depression, or Perimenopause? Understanding the Emotional Changes Before Menopause

A Dubai consultant psychiatrist explains perimenopause mood changes, anxiety, brain fog and sleep problems — and when emotional symptoms need assessment.

September 2, 20267 min readDr. Indira Priyadarshini
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Rheumatology

Regenerative Medicine for Arthritis: What Is Proven, What Is Promising, and What Is Marketing?

A Dubai consultant rheumatologist on PRP, stem cells and exosomes for arthritis — what the evidence actually shows, and which claims go too far.

September 2, 202611 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Rheumatology

When Should You See a Rheumatologist? 10 Signs You Should Not Wait

Ten symptoms that mean you should see a rheumatologist in Dubai — from morning stiffness and symmetrical swelling to unexplained fatigue and JIA red flags.

September 1, 202610 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Rheumatology

What Does a Rheumatologist Treat? A Complete Guide for Patients in Dubai

A rheumatologist diagnoses and treats arthritis, autoimmune diseases, gout, osteoporosis and musculoskeletal conditions in Dubai. Learn what to expect.

September 1, 202614 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Rheumatology

Lupus vs Rheumatoid Arthritis vs Fibromyalgia: Know the Difference

Joint pain and fatigue can be lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia. How a Dubai rheumatologist tells them apart.

September 1, 20268 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
Biologic medications for rheumatoid arthritis: injection pen, tablets, and vial on a clinic table
Rheumatology

Biologic Medications for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Powerful Tools, But Not Always the First Choice

A Dubai rheumatologist explains biologics, conventional DMARDs and JAK inhibitors for RA — and why the newest treatment is not always the best one.

September 1, 20269 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
A woman rheumatologist discussing a pregnancy planning guide for rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and APS with a female patient in a bright clinic room
Rheumatology

Planning a Pregnancy with Rheumatoid Arthritis or Lupus in Dubai: What Changes, What to Ask Your Rheumatologist

Planning a pregnancy with RA or lupus in Dubai? How pregnancy affects rheumatic disease, what to plan for in advance, and what to ask your rheumatologist.

September 1, 20269 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
Animated guide to everyday mental health and emotional wellbeing
Psychiatry

Mental Health Matters: A Short Animated Guide to Everyday Mental Wellbeing

Watch a calm animated guide to anxiety, depression, sleep, stress, CBT skills, psychiatric medication, daily wellbeing, and when to seek mental health support.

August 31, 20265 min readDr. Indira Priyadarshini
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Rheumatology

Biologic Treatments in Rheumatology: How They Work & When They're Used

Learn how biologic medicines target inflammation in arthritis and autoimmune disease, when they are considered, and what screening and monitoring involve.

August 31, 20264 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Rheumatology

Gout: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention of Future Attacks

Learn what causes gout, why attacks return, and how gout is treated. A consultant rheumatologist in Dubai explains acute attacks and long-term uric acid control.

August 30, 20265 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Rheumatology

Autoimmune & Inflammatory Arthritis: What It Means and When to See a Rheumatologist

Joint pain, swelling and morning stiffness may be signs of inflammatory arthritis. Learn about autoimmune arthritis and when to see a rheumatologist in Dubai.

August 29, 20269 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Psychiatry

Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health: What's Normal, and When to Get Help

Baby blues, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, or something more urgent? A Dubai consultant psychiatrist explains what's common, what's treatable, and when to seek help right away.

August 26, 20268 min readDr. Indira Priyadarshini
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Practice Philosophy

Compassion Without Judgement

A consultant psychiatrist in Dubai reflects on why feeling heard — without judgement — is often the first step toward healing in mental healthcare.

July 28, 20265 min readDr. Indira Priyadarshini
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Practice Philosophy

The Person Before the Problem

A UK-trained counsellor in Dubai reflects on respect, trust, and person-centred care — why good counselling begins with the person, not just the problem.

July 28, 20265 min readMs. Fariha Khan
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Practice Philosophy

Why We Practice Medicine This Way

Reflections from Health Call Clinic on trust and the human side of healthcare — how science, conversation and clinical judgement shape good care.

July 25, 20265 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Practice Philosophy

When Medicine Doesn't Fit Inside a Rule Book

A consultant rheumatologist in Dubai explains how clinical guidelines and classification criteria fit into good, individualised patient care.

July 25, 20265 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Rheumatology

How I Choose the Right Treatment

A Dubai consultant rheumatologist explains how he chooses the right treatment for each patient — balancing evidence, experience and shared decisions.

July 22, 20265 min readDr. Bassel Darwish
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Psychiatry

Adult ADHD Assessment in Dubai: How It's Diagnosed, What to Expect, and Treatment Options

Comprehensive adult ADHD assessment in Dubai. Learn how ADHD is diagnosed, what to expect during testing, and treatment options with Dr. Indira at Health Call.

July 19, 20266 min readDr. Indira Priyadarshini
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News & Events

DHA-Approved Online Psychiatry at Health Call Clinic, Dubai Healthcare City

DHA-approved online psychiatry consultations across the UAE with Dr. Indira Priyadarshini — secure, confidential mental health care.

November 13, 20253 min readHealth Call Clinic
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News & Events

Health Call Clinic — A Founding Member of Dubai Healthcare City

Health Call Clinic is recognised as a founding member of Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), reflecting more than two decades of expert care in the UAE.

November 12, 20252 min readHealth Call Clinic
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News & Events

Health Call Joins the Middle East Arthritis Foundation's Walk for Arthritis 2025

Health Call Clinic took part in the Middle East Arthritis Foundation's Walk for Arthritis 2025 in Dubai to raise awareness of autoimmune joint disease.

March 15, 20252 min readHealth Call Clinic
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News & Events

Bone Density Screening with Filipino Runners United

Health Call Clinic partnered with Filipino Runners United to offer free bone density screening and osteoporosis education to the Filipino community in Dubai.

November 5, 20242 min readHealth Call Clinic
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News & Events

Celebrating Kalayaan 2024 with the Filipino Community in Dubai

Health Call Clinic joined the Filipino community in Dubai to celebrate Kalayaan 2024 (Philippine Independence Day) with health awareness activities.

June 15, 20242 min readHealth Call Clinic