Dr. Rifaat Abdulrehman Aldaghir
Specialist
M.B.CH.B, C.A.B.M, DIP-ECHO
| Speciality | : | Internal Medicine |
|---|---|---|
| Language | : | Arabic, English |
| Experience | : | 29+ Years |
BOOK APPOINTMENT
Dr. Rifaat Abdulrahman Aldaghir is an experienced Internal Medicine Specialist with over 25 years of clinical experience in Iraq, Oman, and Turkey. His areas of practice include the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, diabetes, gastrointestinal and liver disorders, respiratory diseases, infectious diseases, and blood disorders. He has additional qualifications in echocardiography, including European certification in adult transthoracic echocardiography, and has undertaken further cardiovascular training at Mayo Clinic.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Academic Qualifications:
- M.B.Ch.B. – Basra Medical College, Iraq (July 1997)
- C.A.B.M. in Internal Medicine – Arabic Board for Medical Specialization (May 2004)
- Diploma in Echocardiography – Medical University of Vienna, Austria (February 2017)
- EACVI Certification in Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography – European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (February 2023)
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME)&COURSES
1. Certificate of attending, Germany: cardiac catheterization, by Siemens 03/06/2006.
2. Certificate of attending, Turkey, Istanbul: a training course in gastrointestinal endoscopy,
By Storz 22/05/2010.
3. Certificate of attending, Istanbul, “Cardio-metabolic meeting in the Middle East” 01/12/2012.
4. Diploma in echocardiography, medical university of Viena,2017.
5. Certificate of attending, Cardion-2019, cardiology update, Muscat, IMA nedumbassery.
6. Certificate of attending, Mayo clinic cardiovascular review in Bahrain 2019.
7. European society of cardiology ;ESC Congress 2020 – The Digital Experience 29 Aug – 1 Sep 2020.
8. European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging ;EACVI – Best of Imaging 2020 -11 Dec – 12 Dec 2020.
9. European society of cardiology ;ESC Congress 2021 – The Digital Experience-27 Aug – 30 Aug 2021.
10. GCC Diabetes Academy by the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom On: 9th March 2021
11. Sports Cardiology Congress Bahrain 2021, 2-4 December 2021.
12. American College of Cardiology Foundation; ACC.21 – 70th Annual Scientific Session, December 16, 2021.
13. 10th DaR International Alliance Conference 20th – 21st January 2022.
14-EACVI Certification in Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography, The European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging. November 2021
15. 12th Emirates Diabetes & Endocrine Virtual Congress (EDEC2022)- 24 26 Feb 2022.
16. Full EACVI Certification in Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography, The European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging/ European society of cardiology. February 2023.
PUBLISHED RESEARCH&ARTICLES
- The role of right sided Electrocardiography in the diagnosis of
Ischemic heart disease.Journal: Medical Journal of Tikrit: 2012 2: 150-153.
2. The effect of diuretics on spirometric parameters in patients with ischemic heart failure Journal: Tikret Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences : 2012 : 8 : 1 : 15-21.
3. Serum uric acid as an independent predictor of mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction: presented in Salahaldeen health office grand meeting , Salahaldeen health office journal:2013 2: 14-17.
4. Pangastritis: an emerging new diagnosis. Medical Journal of Tikrit: 2013 1: 116-118.
5. The effect of Ramadan fasting on the incidence of acute myocardial infarction. Medical Journal of Tikrit: 2014 2: 74-77.
6. Vitamin D and Calcium in the treatment of sub-acute and chronic back pain. Int. J. Adv. Res. Biol. Sci. 2018 5(6): 144-148.
7. Vitamin D deficiency and chronic low back pain. n. Int. J. Adv. Res. Biol. Sci. 2018 5(6): 140-143.
TEACHING&EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Tikrit Medical College: Clinical and theoretical teaching of undergraduates and postgraduates in Internal Medicine (2004-2015).
- Iraqi Medical Association&Ministry of Health: Developed courses in echocardiography, spirometry, and pulmonary function tests for medical professionals.
- Lecturer&CME Speaker: Participated in numerous CME events and symposia in Iraq, Oman, and Turkey, presenting new medical advancements and guidelines.
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Hypertension
- Diabetes Mellitus and Metabolic Disorders
- Hyperlipidemia
- Echocardiography and Cardiac Assessment
- Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases
- Respiratory Diseases and Asthma
- Infectious Diseases
- Blood Disorders and Anemia
- Obesity and Related Medical Conditions
- The role of right sided Electrocardiography in the diagnosis of
Ischemic heart disease.Journal: Medical Journal of Tikrit: 2012 2: 150-153.
2. The effect of diuretics on spirometric parameters in patients with ischemic heart failure Journal: Tikret Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences : 2012 : 8 : 1 : 15-21.
3. Serum uric acid as an independent predictor of mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction: presented in Salahaldeen health office grand meeting , Salahaldeen health office journal:2013 2: 14-17.
4. Pangastritis: an emerging new diagnosis. Medical Journal of Tikrit: 2013 1: 116-118.
5. The effect of Ramadan fasting on the incidence of acute myocardial infarction. Medical Journal of Tikrit: 2014 2: 74-77.
6. Vitamin D and Calcium in the treatment of sub-acute and chronic back pain. Int. J. Adv. Res. Biol. Sci. 2018 5(6): 144-148.
7. Vitamin D deficiency and chronic low back pain. n. Int. J. Adv. Res. Biol. Sci. 2018 5(6): 140-143
- Tikrit Medical College: Clinical and theoretical teaching of undergraduates and postgraduates in Internal Medicine (2004-2015).
- Iraqi Medical Association&Ministry of Health: Developed courses in echocardiography, spirometry, and pulmonary function tests for medical professionals.
- Lecturer&CME Speaker: Participated in numerous CME events and symposia in Iraq, Oman, and Turkey, presenting new medical advancements and guidelines.
