• Dr. Dhafer A. Deeab

  • MB CHB, FRCR (Eng)

  • Consultant Radiologist

Summary
 

I graduated in 1999 from Babil University, Iraq and earned MBCHB degree.  I was awarded a fellowship to study radiology as part of the Iraqi Board training program.

 

I performed my foundation training in Babylon University Teaching Hospital between 1999 and 2001. I subsequently started my radiology training in 2001.

 

In 2005, I left Iraq to come to the United Kingdom.  I passed my language and medical exams in 2006 and received my GMC registration.

 

I started my registrar job in St Mary’s Hospital in London and joined the radiology training program in 2008.  I was granted a fellowship in MRI in 2009.

 

I began my Locum Consultant position in the Royal Free Hospital in June 2010, which was followed by a permanent position as a Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist in Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals.

 

I am a member of the British and European Societies of Skeletal Radiology.

 

I have over 7 years’ experience in both NHS and private hospitals.  I have performed more than 20000 image guided musculoskeletal injections in the NHS and private sectors.

 

Currently, I am leading the MRI unit in St Helier Hospital.

 

 I present the radiology aspect in the Rheumatology and Trauma and Orthopaedic meetings.  I supervise and teach Junior Specialist Registrars and Radiographers during their reporting sessions.  I participate in the on call rota and the extended hours working scheme.

 

I am involved in the teaching and research process.  I have published a few papers and case reports.  Currently I am sub-investigator in 3 randomised clinical trials with the South West Elective Orthopaedic centre.

 

Education:

  • University of Babylon - MB ChB

Memberships:

  • British and European Societies of Skeletal Radiology 
  • European Society of Radiology 
  • Royal College of Radiologists 
  • European society of musculoskeletal radiology 

Special interest:

  • Musculoskeletal Radiology 
  • musculoskeletal ultrasound 
  • US-guided injection/ aspiration of joints and tendons 
  • MRI and MR Arthrography 
  • General Ultrasound 
  • CT scanning 
  • Conventional radiography 
  • Computed tomography 
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