Renal Clinic at HealthPlus Diabetes & Endocrinology Center

At HealthPlus Diabetes & Endocrinology Center we offer a range of personalised therapy options tailored to your specific needs. From medication management to lifestyle modifications, we are committed to finding the best approach to manage your condition effectively. Through regular screenings and close monitoring, we can also detect early signs of kidney damage and implement strategies to slow down the progression of the disease.

In advanced stages of diabetic chronic kidney disease, we provide comprehensive care to ensure optimal quality of life. At our sister facility, Imperial College Diabetes & Endocrine Centre we provide haemodialysis services. If your kidney disease has progressed and if appropriate, we will guide you through the kidney transplant process with specialists at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi or other facilities in Abu Dhabi.

Besides medical care, we also prioritise education. Our experienced multi-disciplinary team of specialists will equip you with the necessary knowledge, resources, and guidance to help you make informed decisions regarding your treatment and lifestyle choices.

Nephrology Clinic

At our nephrology clinic, we prioritise early detection, personalised treatment, and specialised services to support individuals with chronic kidney disease on their journey to better kidney health. Services offered at our nephrology clinic include:

• Automated detection and classification of patients with chronic kidney disease
• Education and treatment of people with chronic kidney disease to slow the progression of kidney impairment to avoid dialysis
• Blood pressure management and lifestyle changes based on kidney function
• Initial assessment for suitability of transplantation
• Comprehensive vascular access service for the purpose of haemodialysis
• Haemodialysis as kidney replacement therapy for people with end stage kidney disease
• Holiday Dialysis (for tourists or visitors requiring dialysis while visiting the UAE)

Our highly-trained team diagnoses and treats conditions with the digestive system, gastrointestinal (GI) tract, rectum, anus and liver such as colon polyps, hepatitis, heartburn, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, gallbladder and biliary tract disease, nutritional problems, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and pancreatitis. Using minimally invasive procedures to examine and treat digestive tract problems, physicians would insert tubes through the mouth, nose or rectum for diagnosis and/or treatment purposes in our advanced endoscopy unit.

Conditions treated at our gastroenterology department include but not limited to:
– General conditions and abdominal disorders: abdominal pain, bloating and gas, chronic constipation, chronic diarrhea, heartburn and indigestion
– Colon disorders: Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis colon polyps, colorectal cancer screening, irritable bowel syndrome
– Disorders in the gallbladder, liver and bile ducts
– Disorders in the pancreas
– Functional heartburn
– Bacterial infections (such as helicobacter pylori infection)
– Stomach Bleeding
– Peptic Ulcers
– Pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions

We have experienced gastroenterologists in our team who exploit the best methods for the treatment of patients. They ensure to use minimally invasive approaches to operate on patients so that they bear minimal pain and witness minimal scars.

Led by internationally-trained team of Bariatric Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, Nutritionists, Psychologists and Internists under one roof, our bariatric surgeries and services include:
- Gastric Bypass
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Endoscopic Gastric Balloon
- The Elipse Balloon Weight Loss Program (launched in 2020)
- Revisional Bariatric Surgery
- Obesity-related conditions
- Nutritional assessment and diet support before and after surgery
- Physiatry and Psychology

Our team will work with you on the best suitable treatment plan for you depending on multiple factors including your Body Mass Index (BMI), your overall health and whether you suffer from chronic disease, your motivation and psychological state, your eating habits and lifestyle. Once referred to our Bariatric Center, you will first be assessed by our bariatric surgeon, nutritionist, and/or a psychiatrist. You may also be referred to our internists or cardiologists for further assessment as needed to assess your overall health. You will have multiple visits to our nutritionists to help you with appropriate modifications to your lifestyle, and dietary habits. If the surgery was recommended, you will visit our anesthesiologists before the surgery.

Who is a good candidate for a weight-loss surgery?
- Your BMI is over 40
- Your BMI is over 35, and have tried several diets and exercising with no results, and suffer from at least one or more obesity related diseases such as diabetes, hypertension ..etc.
- Your BMI is over 30 with poorly controlled Type 2 Diabetes or suffering from other chronic diseases such diabetes, hypertension, high blood cholesterol or sleep apnea