Dr. Iman Hobeldin
Head of Rheumatology Department Senior Consultant Rheumatologist
Specialty: Rheumatology
Languages spoken: English, Arabic
Years of experience: 30
- Expertise
Ankylosing spondylitis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Sarcoidosis
HLA-B27 related uveitis
Axial spondyloarthropathy (SPA)
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Systemic sclerosis/scleroderma
Inflammatory myositis and dermatomyositis
Enteropathic arthritis associated with Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis
Reactive arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis
Bechet’s disease
Crystal-induced arthropathy:
- Gout
- Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition (CCPD) arthritis
- Osteoarthritis/degenerative joint disease
- Innovative autoimmune targeted therapies
- Non-biologic disease-modifying drugs (DMARDs)
- Intra-articular and soft tissue injections
- Osteoporosis screening and treatment.
- Post-fracture bone health care
Vasculitis:
- Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA) vasculitis
- Non-ANCA vasculitis (Giant-Cell Arteritis (GCA) and Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR))
- Small vessel vasculitis (IgA vasculitis)
- Education & Training:
- Master of Medicine in Rheumatology and Rehabilitation: Advanced studies in rheumatology and rehabilitation.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Rheumatology and Rehabilitation: Doctoral research and training in rheumatology and rehabilitation.
- Pediatric Rheumatology Training: Specialized training in pediatric rheumatology at the Children's Hospital.