BIOSCIENCE INSTITUTE - Key Persons


Dr Helge Schmitz

Job Titles:
  • Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr Shawket Alkhayal

Job Titles:
  • Consultant
Dr Shawket Alkhayal is a consultant urologist and andrologist with more than 25 years' experience. He earned his bachelor's degree in medicine, and, after his internship, moved to the UK, where he underwent further training and practiced as a UK Board-certified urologist.

Dr. Adeel Khan

Job Titles:
  • Expert
  • Expert in Musculoskeletal Medicine
Dr. Adeel Khan is an expert in musculoskeletal medicine, pain medicine and regenerative medicine. He specializes in Interventional Orthopedics, using orthobiologics with x-ray and/or ultrasound guidance to treat patients. He was the first Canadian doctor to perform and publish intraosseous infiltration of PRP. He is internationally-renowned treating patients around the world. He is currently doing a Health Canada approved clinical trial using stem cells for treating osteoarthritis. He is the CEO of REGENERATUS, a company dedicated to accelerating HealthCare's transition to regenerative medicine. Dr. Khan is also an assistant clinical professor and teaches resident physicians at the University of Toronto.

Dr. Adolfo Panfili

Job Titles:
  • Surgeon
  • Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Adolfo Panfili (born July 28, 1955) is an Italian surgeon, founder and director of the first Italian Robotic Spine Center. He is one of the world's leading robotic spine surgeons at International Academy for Robotic Spine Surgery where he developed with "Sapienza University of Rome" the master's degree for surgeons, biomedical engineers and paramedics in the field of minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgery, having pioneered many new techniques and technologies. Dr. Adolfo Panfili is a surgeon specializing in Orthopedics at the Catholic University Sacro Cuore in Rome. He is the author of numerous articles and books. He is honorary president of the International Association of Orthomolecular Medicine. He specializes in complex American techniques

Dr. Anis Haddad

Job Titles:
  • Specialist
Dr. Anis is a Specialist Urologist, Andrologist & Sexologist with over 17 years of experience in his field. With expertise in Sexual Health, Urinary Stones, Female Incontinence, Prostate and Varicocele surgery Dr. Anis is known across united Arab emirates as the top Urologist in Dubai. Having completed his post-graduation in France, Dr. Anis gained professional expertise whilst practicing in Paris. Over the years, he has worked in several global and regional hospitals both in the UAE and in France. He specialises in Radical Prostatectomy, Hypertrophy, Paediatric Urology, Incontinence Surgery - TOT, Urinary Stones and Sexology.

Dr. Ashok Kumar

Dr Ashok Kumar is a highly experienced and reputable Orthopedic Surgeon and Diplomat /Board Certified from American Academy of Regenerative Medicine with 20 years of experience in Orthopedics. He teaches and train the art of regenerative medicine as an invited speaker at local and international regenerative medicine conferences. He is chairman of education for American Academy of Regenerative Medicine -MENA region and International Regenerative expert for prestigious regenerative clinic. Dr. Kumar has Diplomat & Board Certified in Regenerative Medicine from American Academy of Regenerative Medicine (AARM/ABRAM), USA Dr. Kumar has Diploma in Sports Medicine from International Olympic Committee

Dr. Dimitrios Kafetzis

Job Titles:
  • Endocrinology / Infertility
Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility Consultant Specialty: Endocrinology/ infertility Languages Spoken: English, Greek Biography Medical School and Obs/Gynae Residency: Democritus University of Thrace - Greece Masters in Prenatal Genetics & Fetal Medicine, University College London. Dr. Dimitrios graduated from Democritus University of Thrace, Greece before moving to the UK and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. He completed the MSc in Prenatal Genetics and Fatal Medicine in University College London with Distinction. Dr Dimitrios has consulted in some of the most prestigious IVF clinics in Harley Street, London, including ARGC, London Women's Clinic and New life Fertility Clinic, assisting couples with complex fertility issues like recurrent pregnancy loss and recurrent IVF failures.

Dr. Elio Caccialanza

Plastic reconstructive and Aesthetic surgery Specialty: Plastic and reconstructive surgery Languages Spoken: Italian, French, English Biography In 1975 he obtained the Specialty in Plastic Surgery at the University of Milan. In 1980 he obtained the Specialty in Dentistry at the University of Verona. From 1987 to 2001 he was professor of Aesthetic Surgery of the Head and Neck in the Degree Course in Medicine and in the School of Specialization in Plastic Surgery at the University of Pavia. From 1988 to 1999 he was a professor of the specialization course in Aesthetic Surgery at the University of Pavia. He is a professor at the post-university School of Aesthetic Medicine in Milan. He is also the author of over 80 scientific publications on topics of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery. He has attended many National and International Congresses and Courses. He has been involved in Aesthetic Surgery for over twenty-five years and in recent years he has also specialized in regenerative medicine. His biography was included in 1999 in Who's Who in the World, the volume that every year brings together a selection of the most authoritative figures in the world.

Dr. Francesco Tentoni

Job Titles:
  • Surgeon
  • Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Francesco Tentoni is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with a prevailing interest for hip and knee joint replacement, sport medicine and regenerative medicine.

Dr. Francisco Manuel Falcão de Melo

Job Titles:
  • Plastic Surgeon
Consultant Plastic Surgeon Specialty:Plastic Surgery Languages Spoken:English, Italian Biography Senior Consultant Plastic Surgeon specialized with over 20 years of proven experience in both the public and private sectors. His fields of expertise include reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery of the head, neck and breast, body contouring, hand surgery, oncoplastic surgery and the treatment of chronic scars. Recently, experience has been added as a speaker in ECM courses in aesthetic medicine for medical professionals. Senior Plastic Surgeon specialized since 1996. Invited speaker at numerous international courses and conferences. Provider of training services, including audio-visual lectures and practical courses in a clinical setting in Dubai to illustrate non-invasive aesthetic procedures to medical practitioners. Authorization to practice as a Plastic Surgeon Specialist / Consultant issued by the Portuguese Medical Association (Ordem dos Medicos), Dubai Health Authority, Abu Dhabi Health Authority, Dubai Healthcare City and General Medical Council (UK).

Dr. Giulia Svizzero

Dr Svizzero holds a specialization degree in plastic reconstructive and Aesthetic surgery and is a member of multiple Societies including the SICPRE Association of plastic surgeons affiliated with the American society of plastic surgeons ASPS and the ISAPS International society of plastic surgeons. Winner of University scholarship Erasmus to attend the Institute of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Henri Mondor Hospital-Creteil University-Paris France, where she wrote the Pilot thesis:" Face Transplantation: technique and ethical issues" and she was in the surgical team of one of the first face transplantation in the world. Doctor in Tissue and Transplant engineering, Department of Hystology and Medical Biotechnology, University of Padova. Involved in several studies' in vitro reconstruction of an endothelial skin substitute. Expert in wound management and prevention. She was one of the supervisors in the clinical introduction of VAC therapy. Consultant Plastic Surgeon in Italy and UAE with 16 years of experience mostly in the field of post-bariatric plastic surgery, breast reconstruction, and Skin Oncology and she performed more than 2200 surgical procedures. She was the supervisor and project manager of Melanoma Prevention and Skin Cancer for LILT Association. She is a member of a Humanitarian Charity Foundation in Singapore and she directly attends medical and surgical missions in developing countries. She was the general manager of a company in Uae in the field of healthcare advanced technological tools research. She had an executive master's MBA in management of Health and Social Care Organizations. She pursues her passion for aesthetics with her position as a Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeon in several clinics and Hospitals in Dubai. Dr Svizzero has a special interest in aesthetic surgery and medicine and believes in using a global approach combined with surgery and medical devices and new trend technologies to optimize patient outcomes. Dr. Svizzero has an interest in study work and continues her focus on evidence-based medicine throughout her professional journey she has been and she is a trainer for pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies with a focus on both plastic& aesthetic surgery and aesthetic medicine. She speaks Italian, English, and French fluently.

Dr. Mario Russo

Job Titles:
  • Plastic Surgeon
  • Surgeon
Dr Mario Russo is a plastic and cosmetic surgeon working in Dubai, who has gained global experience working at several hospitals that are fully dedicated to cosmetic surgery, he specialises in cosmetic procedures and has a special interest in breast, facial and body surgeries. His career milestones include his previous role as Medical Director of Aesthetic Surgery of Dolan Park Hospital, the largest hospital for Cosmetic Surgery in England. Dr Russo has been one of the most reputed and prolific cosmetic surgeons in the UK for several years and has performed over 9,000 cosmetic surgeries

Dr. Marlain Mubarak

Dr Marlain Mubarak completed postgraduate training at the Oxford Deanery UK obtaining RCOG/BSGE Laparoscopic/Hysteroscopic surgery accreditation in 2004. Following that she spent a year working at Oxford Radcliff Hospital endometriosis centre as a senior registrar and was awarded CCT UK in 2005.

Dr. Mohamed Ismail

Graduated 2004 MBBCH medical school in Egypt has post graduate orthopaedic surgery and followed by American diploma in wellness and aesthetics, Dr. Mohamed has 16 year's experience in general and lifestyle medicine, his main experience through regenerative medicine, cellular therapy treatments, general body wellbeing, bio identical hormones balance and peptides therapy

Dr. Piero Crabai

Dr. Piero Crabai graduated in Medicine and Surgery in 1987 at the "Università degli Studi di Firenze" after a period of 2 years of fellowship in the Dermatology Department with a thesis about the Cutaneous Melanoma. In 1988 enters in the school of Specialisation in Plastic Surgery in Milan supervised by Prof. Luigi Donati attending the clinic at the "Niguarda Ca Granda e Centro Ustioni". In 1993 he ends the specialisation with a thesis on Tissue Engineering. In the same year he enrolled at "University of Grenoble" (France) to achieve "Diplome d'Université in Chirurgie de la Face" supervides by Prof Bernard Raphael at the hospital in the same city. Since 1993 he has performed cosmetic surgery of the face and body developing over the years, according to innovations, less invasive surgical techniques and less aggressive technologies and biomaterials being up-to-date. His surgical activity has always been joined to global attention that allowed him to develop from the very beginning of its activity also great results in the field of Aesthetic Medicine.

Dr. Roberto Viel

Job Titles:
  • Surgeon
  • Specialist Plastic Surgeon
Specialist Plastic Surgeon Specialty:Plastic surgery Languages Spoken:English, Italian Biography Dr. Roberto Viel is a world-renowned plastic surgeon with expertise brought about my more than three decades of experience in the field of plastic surgery. He acquired his medical degree from the University of Milan in Italy and continued his studies in aesthetic plastic surgery in London, UK. He is one of the first surgical practitioners in the world to introduce VASER liposuction as a viable procedure to remove unwanted fat from target areas of the body. Aside from pioneering this ground-breaking procedure, he is also one of the leaders in breast augmentation and facial rejuvenation. Today, he has successfully established practices in Dubai Health Care City and London Harley Street. He has obtained license to practice in numerous countries, including the UAE, the UK, Ireland, Norway, and Italy, and has a certificate of full registration as a medical practitioner in the UK and Ireland.

Dr. Sahar Qazzaz

Dr. Sahar Qazzaz is known as one of the best plastic surgeons in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates. She has 27 years of experience as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, with 21 years dedicated to cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures. She specializes in cosmetic breast surgery, body sculpting and body lift after significant weight loss. Dr. Sahar Al-Qazzaz obtained her Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery in 1988, then obtained her Specialty and Board Degree in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (FICMS) in 1995. She also obtained a Subspecialty Degree in Plastic Surgery, a Postgraduate Diploma in Plastic Surgery, and an MSc in Plastic Surgery. Plastic Surgery with Distinction from the University of London/Queen Mary and Westfield College. She started her practice in Dubai/UAE 1999, as the first full-time plastic surgeon in the UAE and received the Appreciation Award in June 2004, which was given by EPSS (Emirates Plastic Surgery Society) for her involvement in starting plastic surgery in the UAE. EPSS community in the UAE.

Dr. Sherif Hantash

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Editorial Board of the International Microsurgery Journal
  • Specialist - Plastic Surgery
  • Specialist Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Sherif Hantash, Specialist - Plastic Surgery, completed his M.B.Ch.B & M.Sc. at the Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Egypt. He also obtained his MD, PhD in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with special interest in Aesthetic Surgery. He is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Tanta University. Dr. Sherif was appointed as a member of the editorial board of the International Microsurgery Journal (IMJ) & is an active member of the Egyptian Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ESPRS). Also, he was awarded with the best case performance by the Interactive Plastic Surgery Network in 2017.

Dr. Shine Ashokan

Job Titles:
  • Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Shine Ashokan is a Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine & Joint Replacement Specialist with more than 12 years' of experience in trauma and orthopaedic surgery in the United Kingdom and 10 years experience within the United Arab Emirates.

Dr. Valentina Giaccaglia

Job Titles:
  • Consultant
  • General Surgeon
Dr. Valentina Giaccaglia is a consultant general surgeon with particular interest in colorectal surgery, proctology and pelvic floor diseases. She has been focusing her clinical activity on the latest minimally invasive techniques for treating haemorrhoids, rectal prolapse, rectal bleeding, pelvic floor dyssynergia, chronic anal and pelvic pain, anal stenosis, anal fistula, rectovaginal fistula, fecal incontinence, anal stricture and pilonidal sinus. These new approaches allow patients to experience less pain and a very quick return to daily activities. In addition, she performs anoscopy, rectoscopy, endoanal ultrasound and anorectal manometry. She graduated from ‘Sapienza' University of Rome, Italy, where she also undertook her residency in General Surgery and a PhD. She also did a clinical clerkship at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University, Boston.

Prof. Dr. Massimo Piracci

Job Titles:
  • Surgeon
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgeon Languages Spoken: English, Italian Biography Professor Piracci was trained in Orthopaedic Surgery in Roma Saint Eugenio Hospital and in Latina Santa Maria Goretti Hospital. Professor Piracci was trained in Orthopaedic Surgery in Roma Saint Eugenio Hospital and in Latina Santa Maria Goretti Hospital. From the year 2003, he was HOD in the Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department in Roma Clinic Annunziatella where he performed more than 10.000 surgeries. 1986: Diploma Scientific Maturity, Institute Antonio Avogardo 1992: Degree in Medicine and Surgery, University "Tor Vergata" Rome 1999: Diploma in Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University "Tor Vergata" Rome 2012: Healthy Science and Osteopathy, Ph.D. Miami International University 2013: Master in Sports Medicine Science, Miami International University 2014-2015: Master of aesthetic medicine, IAF Rome 2018: Professor of Anatomy and Physiology at Popular University of Milano, Human Science Department. 2021: MBA in Healthcare administration and social management