OUR TEAM

Dr. Sameer Kumar

Managing Director and Founder

Dr. Sameer Kumar is a seasoned healthcare senior administrator with demonstrated growth, achievements, and result-oriented leadership. He has more than 20 years of experience and proven success in designing, commissioning, and operating healthcare facilities in the UAE, according to DOH, DHA and MOH regulations.
He has diverse expertise in mergers and acquisitions, digital transformation, strategic partnerships, healthcare quality, operations management, and new business development.
 
He has established and managed hospitals, medical centers, dental centers, a Dental teaching hospital, One Day Surgical Centre, COVID Test Screening unit, COVID Hospital, Home healthcare services, pharmacies, and optical Shops, in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Northern emirates, for various Healthcare groups.
 
He is an engaging communicator and relationship builder with expertise in organizational planning, multimillion dirham capital projects, contract negotiations, team development, and increasing visibility for growth.
 
He has traveled internationally to identify new business opportunities and effectively managed a territory spanning GCC, Africa, India, Switzerland, Macedonia, CIS countries and Bangladesh. He has liased with embassies and Consulates, collaborated with travel agents, international airlines operating out of the UAE and international insurance companies.
 
Dr. Sameer is the recipient of multiple awards from government agencies in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Fujairah.

Dr. Walid Alsaber

A senior healthcare professional

A senior healthcare professional with over 20 years of experience in managing and operating healthcare institutions in the Middle East. Possesses strong leadership, strategic planning, and quality improvement skills, and holds numerous certifications in process and quality

Educational Qualifications:*
-Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2018, Swiss Business School, Zurich, Switzerland
-MSc in Healthcare Management, 2019, Swiss Business School, Zurich, Switzerland
-Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, 2002, Mansoura University, Egypt

Professional Certifications:*
-Certified Lean Master Blackbelt, 2021
-Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, 2021
-C-ertified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) from the Healthcare Quality Certification Board (HQCB), USA
-Completed Balanced Scorecard Master Class with Dr. Kaplan, 2012
-Completed Change Management from INSEEDGLOBAL, 2012
-Completed The 7 Habits of Most Effective Managers from Franklin Covey Institute Middle East, 2012

Professional Experience:*
-Healthcare Management Consultant at National Medical Company Care, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2023-Present
-Chief Operating Officer at Al Zahra Private Hospital, Dubai, UAE
-Regional General Director of Egypt at Andalusia Medical Group, Cairo, 2021-2022
-Healthcare Management Advisor at King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2016-2021
-Director of Operations at National Medical Care Company, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2009-2016
-Quality Improvement Manager & Deputy Quality Director at Care Hospital, Riyadh
-Primary Care Physician at Egyptian Ministry of Health

Key Skills:*
-Leading multidisciplinary teams
-Strategic Planning and Execution.
-Business Process improvement
-Change management
-Healthcare quality
-Hospital Comissioning

Languages:*

-Arabic: Native
English: Excellent

 
 

Ajith Madhavan

Seasoned corporate lawyer

Seasoned corporate lawyer with two decades of cross-jurisdictional track-records in private legal practice in India and corporate legal (in-house legal) functions in the GCC. During his 14 years of career as General Counsel of Aster DM Healthcare, largest and fastest growing healthcare conglomerates in India and MENA region covering full spectrum of healthcare services including hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and diagnostic centres across 7 countries, he successful in providing strategic legal counsel to senior management, driving organisational success, and ensuring regulatory adherence. He possess hands-on experience in mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity funding, capital markets, regulatory compliance, corporate governance and is adept in managing complex legal matters, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and mitigating risks, streamlining legal processes and delivering cost-effective solutions. He is a results-oriented leader with passion for upholding highest ethical standards and achieving legal excellence.

He had won several awards and honors during his career as General Counsel in Aster DM Healthcare, few of which are the following:

* The Oath Middle East Legal Awards (2022)
* ALB Middle East Law Awards – Finalist (2022)
* Distinguished Legalminds Middle East by Legal Era Middle East Awards (2022)
* The Oath Middle East Legal Awards – Finalist (2017, 2019, 2020, 2021)
* GC Powerlist Middle East (2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019)
* Top 50 Smart Healthcare Leaders Award, 2018

Nataliya Wiedemeyer

Seasoned Project Management Consultant

Nataliya Wiedemeyer is a seasoned Project Management consultant, organizational coach, and certified Lego®️ Serious Play®️ Facilitator. She accelerates business success by enhancing strategies, elevating engagement, and driving innovation.

As a seasoned Project Manager and Change Management practitioner, she brings extensive expertise in leading diverse teams and managing organizational complexities.

Her expertise spans multiple industries, including healthcare, financial institutions, services industry, and education, where she helps organizations optimize processes, improve productivity, and fully tap into the potential of their teams.
Holding a Master’s degree in Business Economics from the University of Konstanz, Germany, Nataliya brings a wealth of experience from her consulting roles at KPMG and Roland Berger, where she served clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Nataliya uses creative, hands-on methods like Lego®️ Serious Play®️ to spark deeper discussions, ignite imagination, and create safe spaces for employees to express themselves, leading to greater emotional well-being and team cohesion, engagement, and ultimately superior performance

Zahra Noorbakhsh

Healthcare Consultant & Business
Developer

With over 20 years of expertise in healthcare innovation and management in the UAE, Zahra Noorbakhsh has been a pioneering force in creating integrated medical facilities that combine the precision of Western medicine with the holistic benefits of alternative therapies. Her leadership has played a key role in enhancing community health and wellness, offering a wide range of specialized healthcare services, including:

– Mental Health and Wellness Services: Tailored programs addressing individual mental health needs.
– Neurofeedback & Brain Checking: Cutting-edge technology to optimize brain function and enhance cognitive performance.
– Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation: Personalized rehabilitation programs aimed at restoring mobility and improving strength.

In addition to conventional Western medical practices, Zahra has incorporated alternative medicine disciplines to provide a truly holistic approach to care, such as:

– Homeopathy: Personalized treatments designed to stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities.
– Naturopathy: Emphasizing disease prevention through optimal lifestyle and wellness strategies.
– Quantum Medicine: Using advanced techniques to promote comprehensive well-being.
– Biofeedback: Empowering patients to improve their health by monitoring and controlling physiological functions.

Currently, Zahra channels her passion for healthcare as a consultant, guiding aspiring healthcare professionals in establishing their own medical facilities or training centers. Her unwavering dedication to healthcare innovation and her commitment to improving patient care continue to leave a lasting impact on the communities she serves

Karuna Gandhi

Consultant- Finance, Revenue Cycle Management, Insurance & Audit

Karuna Gandhi is a distinguished finance and business operations professional with over two decades of experience in the UAE, specializing in Healthcare and Advertising. She holds an FCCA (UK), a Commerce degree from Mumbai University, and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
 
Karuna is recognized for her strategic acumen, driving financial success and innovation. Her expertise encompasses Finance and Revenue Cycle Management, offering strategic support to startups and established organizations. She excels in optimizing company funds and resources, influencing decision-making, and advancing company goals.
 
Her proficiency includes Financial Management and Reporting, FP&A, Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Cash Flow Management, Tax, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Cost Management, M&A Strategy, Treasury Management, Internal Controls, Audit Coordination, Stakeholder Management, Capital Allocation, Compliance, Team Building, Technology Integration, and drafting SOPs for Finance and RCM.
 
Karuna also serves as a Financial Advisor and Executive Board Member at Fight Cancer Global, US.
 
Dr Hiba is certified from the American Society of Quality improvement associate and has been granted the yellow six sigma belt by the same society. She is also certified internal auditor for ISO 15189:2022.
 
Dr Hiba has established many Laboratories including planning, designing and commissioning, within GCC regions and prepared them for the regulatory inspection and the international accreditation standard like JCI, Australian, CAP and ISO 15189 Accreditation.

Dr Akshaya Shetty

Consultant- Corporate Wellness Programs 

Welcome to the world of corporate wellness coaching, where Dr. Akshaya Shetty, prioritizes the well-being and productivity of any organization’s greatest asset: their employees.
 
Dr. Akshaya Shetty, is a licensed successful Orthodontist for last 20 years in UAE but what she truly loved and enjoyed about the profession, was the relationships that she built with her patients and their families. She always had a passion for observing and understanding human behavior, and as a result, she has been deeply immersed in her own personal growth over the past years.Her background in science has played a pivotal role in sparking her curiosity to delve deeper into the complexities and understanding of the human mind.
 
Her relentless daily commitment to expanding her awareness led her on the path of holistic living where she discovered Kundalini yoga ( the yoga of awareness ) and became an energy healer . She connects deeply with well rounded holistic living and incorporate it into her coaching style as it creates true alignment of the mind body & spirit .
 
As a an individual and corporate wellness coach, she specialize in empowering individuals and teams to achieve optimal health, well-being, and performance in the workplace. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by professionals in today’s fast-paced corporate environment, she is dedicated to fostering a culture of wellness that supports both personal and organizational success.
 
What she offers-
 
1.Personalized Coaching Programs
2.Team Building through Wellness 
3.Workshops and Seminars 
4. Assessment of Program  effectiveness and outcomes 
 
She wants to collaborate with individuals and corporates, to cultivate a culture of wellness that drives success and fulfillment at all stages of life.

Dr. Hiba Khanafer

Consultant- Medical Laboratory Planning, Designing, Commissioning, Quality Control and Management

Dr Hiba Khanafer is a Molecular biologist specialist with PhD in Medical Quality Manager. She has more than 15 years’ experience in Medical Laboratories and as an instructor for laboratory quality management courses. She’s a renowned lecturer in her field and pioneered a presentation on the DNA vaccination way before the era of the mRNA vaccines surge.
 
Dr Hiba is certified from the American Society of Quality improvement associate and has been granted the yellow six sigma belt by the same society. She is also certified internal auditor for ISO 15189:2022.
 
Dr Hiba has established many Laboratories including planning, designing and commissioning, within GCC regions and prepared them for the regulatory inspection and the international accreditation standard like JCI, Australian, CAP and ISO 15189 Accreditation.