Comprehensive Profile of Dr. Adba Frangieh: Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist
Dr. Adba Frangieh is a Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Clemenceau Medical Centre Hospital and is fluent in Arabic, English and French. She obtained her medical degree at the American University of Beirut and completed her resident education in Obstetrics and gynecology receiving the Chairman’s award as best resident. As well as being fluent in English and Arabic, Dr Adba Frangieh is a fluent French speaking gynecologist in Dubai.
Professional Experience and Leadership
Dr. Frangieh has 24 years of experience in performing various procedures. She was Head of Obstetrics division at Centre Hospitalier du Nord and Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology division at Saydet Zgharta Hospital. Furthermore, she was appointed Medical Comptroller for the Ministry of Public Health since 1998 till October 2020. In this role, her job was to oversee and control medically the files of all patients covered by the ministry of health in private hospitals.
Clinical Expertise
OB-GYN is short for gynecologist-obstetricians who specialize in treating diseases of female reproductive system, and giving birth to babies. Dr. Frangieh's expertise includes the following procedures:
- Deliveries
- Curettage
- Ectopic pregnancy surgery
- Total abdominal hysterectomy
- Uterine suspension
- Myomectomy
- Burch
- Diagnostic and therapeutic laparoscopy for infertility
- Anterior and posterior repair
- Hysteroscopy
Education and Academic Qualifications
Her academic journey and training are distinguished by the following milestones:
- Awarded Bachelor of Sciences Degree (1986) - Major: Laboratory Medicine
- Awarded Master of Sciences Degree (1988) - Major: Neuro Physiology
- Awarded Doctor of Medicine with Distinction (1992) - American University of Beirut, Faculty of Medicine
- Post Graduate Training (1992-1996) - American University of Beirut, Faculty of Medicine
- Awarded Obstetrics & Gynecology (1996)
Advanced Training and Memberships
She has participated in various international conferences and internships:
- Internship at Yale University in Endocrinology USA
- OBGYN training at Baltimore Hospital USA
- Annual Salon de Gynecologie Pratique in Paris
- Annual ISUOG Basic Training Course in Beirut
- Member of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology (ISUOG)
Research and Publications
Dr. Frangieh has contributed to medical literature, including papers such as:
- Limitations of 3‐Dimensional Sonography in the Prenatal Evaluation of a Skin Denudation Syndrome. Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine (2013).
- A dorsal column input into cochlear Neurons in decerebrate decerebellate cats. Brain Research (1989).
- Textbook of Tinnitus. (2011) Springer New York.
When to Consult an OB/GYN
It is generally recommended that young women start seeing an OB/GYN consultant between the ages of 13 and 15, or when they become sexually active, to discuss reproductive health, contraception, and general wellness. Regular check-ups and screenings are important throughout a woman's life for preventive care and early detection of any issues.
Practice Location
Dr. Adba Frangieh practices at Clemenceau Medical Centre Hospital, located in Dubai Healthcare City Phase 2, Al Jaddaf – Dubai. CMC is conveniently located less than 10 minutes drive from Downtown and Business Bay, 12 minutes from Jumeirah, and only 15 minutes from the Dubai Hills area / Barsha South.