Dr. Dunia Kadhum
Radiology Specialist
Dr. Dunia Kadhum is a Radiology Specialist at Dar Al Kamal Hospital in Sharjah, UAE, with 24 years of experience in diagnostic radiology and ultrasound. Dr. Kadhum performs and reports ultrasound scans, X-rays and other imaging requested by the hospital's doctors to diagnose and follow up medical conditions. Book an appointment on 06 599 7777.
About Dr. Dunia Kadhum
Dr. Dunia Kadhum is a diagnostic radiologist whose practice centres on imaging and ultrasound. Over 24 years, most of them in public hospital settings, Dr. Kadhum has worked in hospitals, polyclinics and diagnostic centres in Baghdad and across the UAE, and has been part of the radiology team at Dar Al Kamal Hospital in Sharjah since February 2023.
In practice, that means carrying out the examinations your doctor asks for and turning the images into a written report. Ultrasound is a large part of the work: it uses no radiation and answers many everyday questions about the abdomen, pelvis, pregnancy and blood vessels. Where a problem needs X-ray, CT or MRI instead, the report is what your treating doctor relies on to decide what happens next.
Dr. Kadhum trained in medicine and then in radiology at the Medical College of Baghdad University, completed Part I of the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists in 2013, and added a Master's degree in Diagnostic Radiology from Benha University in Egypt in 2021. Before Dar Al Kamal, Dr. Kadhum worked in Sharjah at Sharjah Corniche Hospital, Image Diagnostic Center and the International Radiology Center, at Dibba General Hospital in Fujairah, and at Elaj Diagnostic Centre in Ajman.
For patients, a visit is usually a single, focused examination. If anything about the scan is unclear, such as how to prepare or why it was requested, ask on the day; a short explanation makes the examination easier and the result more useful.
Areas of expertise
Each links to the service page, with what to expect and how to prepare.
Qualifications and training
Master's Degree in Diagnostic Radiology
Benha University, Egypt · 2021
DMRD — Diploma in Medical Radio-Diagnosis
Medical College, Baghdad University, Iraq · 1996–1998
MBChB — Bachelor of Medicine and General Surgery
Medical College, Baghdad University, Iraq · 1985–1991
FRCR Part I — Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists, Part I
Royal College of Radiologists · 2013
Professional experience
Dar Al Kamal Hospital, Sharjah, UAE
February 2023–present
Elaj Diagnostic Centre, Ajman, UAE
2019–February 2023
International Radiology Center, Sharjah, UAE
2018–2019
Image Diagnostic Center, Sharjah, UAE
2014–2018
Sharjah Corniche Hospital, Sharjah, UAE
2010–2014
Dibba General Hospital, Dibba, Fujairah, UAE
2007–2010
Ibn Al-Balady General Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq
2003–2007
Dunia Al Badry Private Clinic for Radiology, Baghdad, Iraq
2000–2007
Palestine Red Crescent Polyclinic, Palestine Red Crescent Society (Iraq branch), Baghdad, Iraq
1998–2000
Al Rasheed General Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq
1998–2003
Senior House Officer, Radiology
1996–1998
Clinic days and appointments
Appointments with Dr. Dunia Kadhum are arranged by phone on 06 599 7777. The team confirms the day and time when you call.
Frequently asked questions
What does Dr. Dunia Kadhum do?
Dr. Dunia Kadhum is a Radiology Specialist at Dar Al Kamal Hospital who performs and reports diagnostic imaging, with a particular focus on ultrasound. Scans of the abdomen, pelvis, pregnancy and blood vessels, as well as X-rays, are examples of the examinations a radiologist carries out for your treating doctor.
Do I need a referral for a scan with Dr. Kadhum?
Scans with Dr. Kadhum are arranged through the doctor who requests them, because the treating doctor decides which examination will answer the clinical question. If your request comes from a doctor outside Dar Al Kamal Hospital, bring it with you. Book an appointment on 06 599 7777.
How much experience does Dr. Kadhum have?
Dr. Kadhum has 24 years of experience in diagnostic radiology and ultrasound, much of it in public hospitals in Iraq and the UAE, and has worked at Dar Al Kamal Hospital in Sharjah since February 2023.
Which days does Dr. Kadhum work?
Appointment times for scans with Dr. Kadhum are confirmed when you call Dar Al Kamal Hospital on 06 599 7777; the team will offer the next available time once your doctor has requested the examination.
What should I bring to a scan with Dr. Kadhum?
Bring your Emirates ID, your insurance card, the request from your doctor, a list of the medicines you take, and any previous scans or reports so Dr. Kadhum can compare them. For a pregnancy scan, bring your pregnancy notes as well.
Is a scan with Dr. Kadhum covered by insurance?
Most UAE health insurance plans cover diagnostic imaging, but cover varies by policy, and CT and MRI often need pre-approval from the insurer. Check with your insurer or call Dar Al Kamal Hospital on 06 599 7777 to confirm before the scan.
Medically reviewed by Dar Al Kamal Team