Dr. Nowreen Saraf Specialist Anesthesia
Years of Experience : 10+
Nationality : India
Languages Known : English, Urdu, Hindi
Education & Training: MD Anesthesiology, 2014| MBBS, 2007
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Dr. Nowreen Saraf completed her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from the University of Jammu, India, in 2007. Subsequently, she was awarded the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Anesthesiology from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, India, in 2014. Dr. Saraf brings extensive experience in the field of anesthesia and has worked with well-reputed healthcare institutions in India and the UAE prior to joining Medeor Hospital, Abu Dhabi. She holds certifications from several medical societies and has a strong interest in research and academic publications. Dr. Saraf possesses comprehensive knowledge and skills in orthopedic anesthesia, including the management of geriatric and pediatric patients, as well as hip and knee replacement surgeries. Her expertise also extends to obstetric anesthesia, complex airway management, and regional anesthesia techniques. Her scope of practice includes pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative management of a wide range of surgical cases. She is also experienced in providing anesthesia for robot-assisted surgical procedures. Dr. Saraf has multiple peer-reviewed publications and presentations in national and international medical journals. Her research interests focus on spinal anesthesia, the use of dexmedetomidine, and complex gastrointestinal cases. She is committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety, medical ethics, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Research & Publications
- Effect of intravenous dexmedetomidine on spinal anesthesia with 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine in lower abdominal surgeries: A prospective randomized controlled study. Madhavi Unmesh Santpur, Govind Marutrao Kahalekar, Nowreen Saraf, Aparna Losari. Anesthesia: Essays and Researches. 2016 Sep–Dec; 10(3): 497–501.
- Dissertation topic: “A study on the effects of intravenous dexmedetomidine on spinal anesthesia with 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine in lower abdominal surgeries” (2011–2014).
- Synchronous dual perforation of the gastrointestinal tract – a case series of two cases. Hajini Firdoos Farooq, Koul Sandeep, Hai Abdul, Saraf Nowreen, Farooq Mudasir. International Journal of Integrative Sciences, Innovation, and Technology. Vol. 1, Issue 5, December 2012.
- Presented a poster titled “A study on the effects of intravenous dexmedetomidine on spinal anesthesia with 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine in lower abdominal surgeries” on February 29, 2020, at Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi.
Expertise
- BLS & ACLS (Adults and Children)
- Anesthesia in robot-assisted surgeries
- Complex airway management (fiberoptic, submental, and retrograde intubation)
- Regional anesthesia blocks (brachial plexus, TAP, femoral, ankle)
- Obstetric anesthesia
- Orthopedic anesthesia (geriatric and pediatric patients; hip and knee replacements)
- COVID ICU management
Membership
- DOH (HAAD) Licensed Specialist – Anesthesia
- ACLS & BLS Certified (American Heart Association)
