Ms. Rahaf Mohammed Altowairqi

Ms.Rahaf Mohammed Altowairqi is a Clinical Dietitian in the Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics at Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Sharjah, UAE.

She started her career as a trainee in the Nutrition Department of Al Dhaid Hospital and then at Al Qassimi Hospital, Sharjah. Subsequently, she joined Burjeel Speciality Hospital as a Clinical Dietitian. She managed both inpatient and outpatient clinics.

Ms. Altowairqi's expertise in the Diet and Nutrition Department encompasses the care of multiple categories including oncology patients, critical care patients, and the elderly. She is proficient in weight management, oncology nutrition during treatments, and diabetes nutrition plans for type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. She has also successfully managed diet and nutrition for patients with cardiovascular problems, and gastrointestinal health issues and monitored post-bariatric surgery weight loss procedures. She pays attention to women’s health and conducts Enteral tube feeding where required.  

In her spare time, she likes to volunteer for various causes. She has volunteered with the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) as well as with the Ministry of Health and Prevention, UAE for Cancer Awareness & Prevention Program (Breast Cancer). She speaks Arabic and English.