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Dr.  Tahir Khan

American Board Certified, FACR, FACP, MD

Degrees: US Board Certification, Diplomate American Board of Rheumatology. US Board Certification, Diplomate American Board of Internal Medicine. Rheumatology Scholar Award | American Federation of Medical Research. Certificate of Achievement | Congress of Clinical Rheumatology (CCR). Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Performance | Abu Dhabi Health Services Co. (SEHA), Abu Dhabi, UAE

Designation: Consultant Physician, Rheumatology

Department:  Regenerative Medicine  Rheumatology  

Languages: 

English Hindi Urdu

Experience: 15 Years

Dr. Tahir Khan is an esteemed Consultant Physician in Rheumatology who also serves as Chair of the Outpatient Department. With more than 15 years of clinical experience and dual US board certifications, he has made significant contributions to the development of rheumatology services and medical education in the UAE.

He played a pivotal role in establishing the UAE’s first Rheumatology Fellowship Program at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City and Mafraq Hospital. Dr. Khan has published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at national and international conferences, and has served as a Clinical Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine at Gulf Medical University since 2013.

He specializes in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of rheumatic diseases and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while supporting excellence across outpatient clinical services.

Specializations

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Psoriatic Arthritis
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Lupus
  • Sjögren’s Syndrome
  • Mixed Connective Tissue Diseases
  • Vasculitis
  • Scleroderma
  • Gout
  • Polymyalgia Rheumatica
  • Osteoporosis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Biologic Therapies
  • Immunosuppressive Drugs

Licenses and Memberships

Member of the American College of Rheumatology

Member of the American College of Physicians

Member of the American Federation of Medical Research

Member of the Emirates Society of Rheumatology

Member of the Scientific Committee Abu Dhabi Advanced Rheumatology Review Course

Professional Experience

Consultant Rheumatologist (2020 - 2023)

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

 
Program Director (2019 - 2020)

Shiekh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

 
Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor Medicine (2013 - 2023)

Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE

 
Consultant Rheumatologist (2013 - 2020)

Mafraq Hospital & Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

 
Consultant Rheumatologist (2011 - 2013)

Crystal Run Health Care, New York, USA

 
Attending Physician (2008 - 2009)

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, New York, USA