Unit 09 ,Galleria Mall, Bldg 130 , Road 0020, Block 331, Abdulrahman Jassim Zinj, Bughazal, Manama, Bahrain
Speciality Urology & Andrology
Degrees M.S and PhD in Urology & Andrology
Areas of Expertise
  • Urology
  • Andrology
Gender Male

Dr. Raouf El-Barnachawy

Consultant Urology & Andrology

Dr. Raouf is the founder of the Gulf Urology Centre (GUC) and a Consultant Urologist and Andrologist holding his M.S from Alexandria University. He also holds a PhD in Urology & Andrology. His medical education extends to a fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio as well as acting as a visiting consultant to the Florida Hospital in Orlando, Hôpital Val de Grace in Paris, and Wayne State University in Michigan. He has also taught at the Alexandria University Teaching Hospital and the Gamal Abdel Nasser Hospital in Egypt, as well as the University of Zambia Teaching Hospital in Zambia.

During his career in Bahrain, Dr. Raouf headed the Urology department at the International Hospital of Bahrain, and was appointed Chairman of the international conference ‘Multidisciplinary Approach to Cancer’ in 2003. He moved on to pursue his own private practice at Ibn Al-Nafees Hospital prior to establishing the Gulf Urology Centre in 2012.

Dr. Raouf participates in various speaking engagements and advises the following pharmaceutical companies: Bayer, Eli Lilly, and SPIMACO.

Dr. Raouf speaks Arabic, English and French.

  • Member of the American Urological Association
  • Member of the International Fertility Society
  • Member of the Middle East Fertility Society
  • Member of the Egyptian Urology Society
  • Member of the Royal Academy of Bahrain
Speciality Specialist Dermatologist
Areas of Expertise
  • Venereology
  • Dermatology
  • Cosmetic Treatments
Gender Female

Dr. Jehan Bichara

Specialist Dermatologist

Dr. Jehan is a senior dermatologist practicing in the fields of Dermatology, Venereology, and Cosmetic treatments. Her medical education extends to teaching at the University Teaching Hospital in Zambia, including providing medical expertise to the dermatology department sponsored by Johns Hopkins university.

Previous to The Dermatology Clinic, Dr. Jehan worked at various hospitals in Bahrain including the International Hospital of Bahrain, Salmaniya Medical Complex, and Ibn Al-Nafees Hospital.

Dr. Jehan has been an active participant in various dermatology conferences in the Middle East, Europe, and East Asia. In addition, Dr. Jehan published various medical articles in local newspapers and has conducted several interviews with local television and radio stations.

Dr. Jehan is fluent in Arabic, English, French, and Greek.

Speciality Consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgery
Degrees MBBCH, MS, COAB, MRCSI.
Areas of Expertise
  • Surgical Treatment
  • Laparoscopic Treatment
Gender Male

Dr. Mohammed A. Saboor Ezz Alarab

Consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgery

Dr. Mohammed, graduated from Assiut University College of Medicine – Egypt in 1980. He completed his surgical residency training in Cairo Police Hospital under supervision of professors from Cairo and Ain-Shams universities. He successfully passed the specialization Exam. ( Master degree in general surgery ) 1986 from Ain-shams University College of Medicine – Egypt. He continued his career as specialist general surgery in the same Hospital and in the same time he completed the MD Thesis at Ain-Shams College of Medicine.

Dr. A. Saboor joined the surgical Department, Salmaniya Medical Center – Bahrain for 20 years started 1993 to 2013. During that period he completed:

  • Arab Board Certification in General Surgery
  • Royal College of Surgeons ( Ireland ) certification.

Dr. Mohamed A. Saboor, has special interest in:

  • Surgical management of benign and malignant abdominal and colon diseases.
  • Laparoscopic removal of the gall bladder and appendix
  • Treatment of hemorrhoids, anal fissure, anal fistula
  • pilonidal sinus management and surgical excision with closed and open techniques.
  • Management of benign and malignant breast diseases
  • Management and surgical treatment of thyroid and parathyroid gland disease.
  • Repair of abdominal wall hernias.
  • Management of skin swellings, foot swellings and nail diseases

Dr. Sabour is a member of following societies

  • Member of the Egyptian Society of surgeons.
  • Member of Bahrain Society of surgeons.
  • Membership of Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
  • Lecturer of surgery at Arabian Gulf University – College of Medicine, Bahrain
Speciality Consultant in Family Medicine
Degrees Doctorate degree in medicine, M.S in public health, specialty degree in Family Medicine
Areas of Expertise
  • Family Medicine
  • Public Health
Gender Male

Dr. Basheer Makarem

Consultant in Family Medicine

Dr. Basheer is a Consultant Family Physician holding a Doctorate degree in medicine, an M.S in public health, and a specialty degree in Family Medicine from the American University of Beirut. His medical education extends to teaching Family Medicine and Public Health at the Arabian Gulf University in Bahrain.

Previously, Dr. Basheer worked with Save the Children Federation in Lebanon and was a teacher in Public Health at the American University of Beirut.

During his 30 year career in Bahrain, Dr. Basheer worked as a Family Physician in a primary health care center with the Ministry of Health, in conjunction with his capacity as a clinical teacher and research supervisor. Concurrently, he assumed several senior positions in the health center including heading the maternal and child health unit and the environment and infection protection committee, and being deputy head of the health center.

Dr. Basheer is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Lebanese Society of Family Medicine, and World Organization of Family Medicine (WONCA). In addition, he has been an active participant in various conferences in the Middle East and has a number of research studies in the medical field.

Family Medicine is a specialty which provides continuing and comprehensive healthcare for individuals and their families.

The scope of practice of a family physician encompasses all age groups, genders, and a wide range of health problems. It is individual-focused and centered on a caring relationship.

In The Family Medicine Clinic, we perform the following:

  • Assess, diagnose and manage common health problems (infectious and non-infectious)
  • Manage chronic non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, osteoarthritis, bronchial asthma, etc.
  • Implement:
    • Child screening
    • Periodic health screening and check-ups
    • Pre-employment evaluation and domestic workers’ examination
    • Health education and counseling on life style problems

In addition, we perform minor surgical procedures such as:

  • Excision of sebaceous cysts
  • Excision of ingrown toe nails
  • Excision of planter corns
  • Suturing of acute wounds
  • Circumcisions