Dr. Rowaida Hamdy is a Consultant Rheumatology at NMC Specialty Hospital, Abu Dhabi, with additional expertise often sought by patients looking for a trusted general practitioner, a family doctor, and a primary care doctor in Abu Dhabi. Dr. Rowaida is also recognized for providing holistic care as a general physician, often serving as a reliable family medicine doctor in Abu Dhabi and a primary healthcare doctor in Abu Dhabi for patients with a broad range of health concerns, alongside her rheumatology specialization.
Dr. Rowaida graduated from Ain Shams University; she further obtained her master's degree, followed by a prestigious PhD in Rheumatology from the same institution.
Before NMC Healthcare, Dr. Rowaida was the manager of the inpatient unit of Rheumatology at Ain Shams University Hospitals and a consultant and lecturer of Rheumatology.
She has great experience in a wide range of rheumatological & autoimmune diseases (according to ACR and EULAR international guidelines), including:
- Inflammatory arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthropathies, and gout.
- Connective tissue diseases include systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), vasculitis, systemic sclerosis, polymyositis, and Sjögren’s syndrome.
- Degenerative joint diseases, including osteoarthritis, neck problems, and back disorders.
- Soft tissue disorders include frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, De Quervain tenosynovitis, trigger finger, and plantar fasciitis.
- Experience in the management of rheumatic diseases using biological therapy.
- Experience in performing intra-articular and soft tissue injections.
- Experience in performing musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnosis and follow-up of different rheumatic diseases and musculoskeletal conditions (EULAR Certified).
In addition to her role as a Consultant Rheumatologist, Dr. Rowaida’s broad clinical approach allows her to effectively support patients in need of a comprehensive primary care doctor. Her experience extends to family-oriented care, and many patients trust her as their family medicine doctor in Abu Dhabi and general practitioner for regular health assessments, preventive care, and long-term management of chronic conditions.
Dr. Rowaida is a member of the American College of Rheumatology. She is also a speaker at multiple national and international events and has several publications, involved in global clinical trials and multiple research projects that were awarded by world-class rheumatology organizations in the USA & Europe.
Dr. Abdou converses with her patients in English and Arabic.
