The Team

Mega Scan Dr. Hany Afifi

Mega Scan Radiology Centre Team Members

Dr. Hany Afifi

Consultant Radiologist

Medical Director

Dr. Hany M. Afifi is a consultant radiologist with over 35 years of experience in his field. He was the head of radiology department in the leading teaching hospital; Rashid Hospital, from 1981 – 2013 and Chief Radiology Consultant for Dubai Hospital, Al-Wasl (Latifa) Hospital and Al-Maktoum Hospital concurrently.

Under his leadership, Rashid Hospital Radiology Department grew from a team of 20 members processing a limited number of imaging requests to a team of 120 who annually conduct 200,000 radiologic examinations. The exemplary management of the Rashid Hospital Radiology qualified it to become the 1st government medical institution to gain Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation in 2007. In addition, the Rashid Hospital Radiology Department received the Dubai Government Excellence Programme Award for Best Technical Project in 2008 for their Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).

Dr. Afifi was also instrumental in the setting-up of the Rashid Hospital Trauma Centre in 2006, regarded to be one of the largest in the world and the only emergency and trauma care unit of its kind in the region.

Dr. Afifi has wide and in-depth knowledge in general radiology, ultrasound/doppler, mammography, CT scan, MRI and interventional radiology procedures. He has lectured at numerous medical institutions across the UAE including Dubai Women’s Medical College and Higher Colleges of Technology to name a few. He received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by The Radiology Society of the Emirates in 2016 for all his work and contributions to the advancement of radiology in the UAE.

Fathima Zohra is a Passionate Breast Imaging and Interventions Radiologist with great Experienced Breast Imaging and Interventions Radiologist dedicated to advancing breast health through cutting-edge diagnostic techniques and compassionate patient care. Skilled in a comprehensive range of imaging modalities including mammography, digital breast tomosynthesis, breast ultrasonography, and Image-guided breast interventions. Committed to delivering high-quality diagnostic services and contributing to advancements in breast imaging technology. Open to collaboration and eager to connect with professionals in the field.

- Implemented advanced breast imaging techniques including breast mammography, breast ultrasound, and breast MRI, resulting in improved detection rates for early-stage breast cancer.
- Overseeing a team of technologists and radiographers, and increasing the volume of mammography screenings.
- Conducted image-guided breast interventions such as ultrasound-guided biopsies.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance protocols for breast MRI imaging, ensuring compliance with international standards.

Fathima Zohra

Passionate Breast Imaging and Interventions Radiologist