Dr. Abdullah Anis
Specialist Dermatologist & Venereologist
Specialist dermatologist and venereologist with more than 25 years of experience and London dermatopathology training — diagnosis first, then the right laser, medical or aesthetic treatment for your skin, in Al Safa 1, Dubai.
He graduated in medicine from the University of Aleppo, earned a master's degree with distinction in dermatology and venereology, and completed a fellowship in dermatopathology at St John's Institute of Dermatology in London. He taught for many years at Aleppo University Hospital and has worked with major medical providers in Dubai and Sharjah.
His practice balances medical and aesthetic dermatology. On the medical side he provides confidential care for sexually transmitted skin conditions, including CO2 laser treatment of genital warts. On the aesthetic side he performs botulinum toxin and filler treatments and is often consulted to assess and manage complications from injections done elsewhere.
- Licence no.
- 00141155-008
- Licence title
- Physician — Specialist Dermatology (DHA licence title)
- Type
- Full-time
- Valid until
- 06-05-2027
- Facility
- Manhal Medical Center LLC
Qualifications
- MD — University of Aleppo
- Master's in Dermatology & Venereology (distinction)
- Fellowship in Dermatopathology — St John's Institute of Dermatology, London
- 25+ years of experience
Dr. Abdullah Anis is a Specialist Dermatologist & Venereologist at Manhal Medical Center in Al Safa 1, Dubai (DHA licence 00141155-008). He has more than 25 years of experience, an MD from the University of Aleppo, a Master's with distinction and a dermatopathology fellowship at St John's Institute of Dermatology, London. He leads laser hair removal, CO2 laser, acne, hair loss, pigmentation, Botox, fillers and confidential sexual-health care.
Prepared by the Manhal Medical Center editorial team · Medically reviewed by Dr. Abdullah Anis · Updated: 2026-10-31
A dermatologist who diagnoses before he treats
Dr. Abdullah Anis leads the dermatology and aesthetics department at Manhal Medical Center. For more than 25 years he has treated skin, hair, nails and sexually transmitted skin conditions — first in academic hospital medicine, then with major healthcare providers in Dubai and Sharjah, and now in Al Safa 1.
Patients come to him with very different goals: smoother skin after acne, less unwanted hair, a calmer scalp, a patch of pigmentation that will not fade, a filler that went wrong elsewhere, or a private worry they do not want to discuss anywhere else. His starting point is always the same: find out exactly what the problem is, then recommend the treatment that fits — which is sometimes a prescription, sometimes a laser, and sometimes nothing at all.
Whatever you come in with, you leave knowing what it is, what will help and what will not.
Training: Aleppo, distinction and London
MD — University of Aleppo
He qualified in medicine at the University of Aleppo before specialising in dermatology and venereology.
Master's in Dermatology & Venereology — with distinction
His specialist degree covers the full range of skin disease and sexually transmitted infections, and he completed it with distinction.
Fellowship in Dermatopathology — St John's Institute of Dermatology, London
St John's is one of the best-known dermatology centres in the UK. Dermatopathology is the study of skin under the microscope — how a rash, a mole, a hair-loss patch or a growth actually looks at the level of cells.
Years of teaching
He taught for many years at Aleppo University Hospital, training the next generation of dermatologists, before practising with major providers in Dubai and Sharjah.
Why dermatopathology training matters for your skin
Many skin conditions look alike on the surface. Melasma can resemble post-inflammatory marks; a scaly patch may be eczema, psoriasis or a fungal infection; patchy hair loss has several different causes; a harmless-looking spot can occasionally need closer attention.
A dermatologist trained in reading skin under the microscope thinks in terms of what is happening beneath the surface. In practice that means:
- Diagnosis-first care. Treatment is chosen for the cause, not the appearance, so you are less likely to spend months on something that cannot work.
- Knowing when a biopsy is needed — and when it is not — and how to interpret the laboratory report.
- Safer aesthetics. A lesion is assessed before it is lasered or removed, and pigmentation is diagnosed before it is treated, which matters especially for darker skin.
Signature services: laser and aesthetic dermatology
Laser hair removal
Long-term hair reduction for women and men on a Cynosure laser platform with skin cooling, with settings matched to your skin type.
CO2 laser
Fractional CO2 for acne scars, texture and resurfacing, and precise CO2 removal of warts, skin tags and benign lesions.
All laser treatments
One place to compare the clinic's lasers — hair removal, CO2, carbon laser peel — and which concern each one treats.
Botox
Anti-wrinkle injections for forehead, frown and crow's feet, plus medical uses such as excessive sweating.
Dermal fillers
Lips, cheeks, jawline and under-eyes, planned by a dermatologist who knows facial anatomy and how to manage complications.
Filler complications & dissolving
Assessment of lumps, migration or poor results from fillers done elsewhere, and hyaluronidase dissolving where appropriate.
Signature services: medical dermatology and sexual health
Acne & acne scars
Medical treatment for teenage, adult and hormonal acne, followed by scar treatment once the skin is calm.
Acne scar treatment
Fractional CO2, microneedling and subcision combined to the scar type — rolling, boxcar or ice-pick.
Hair loss, PRP & alopecia areata
Diagnosis of the cause, then medication, PRP or steroid injections for alopecia areata patches as indicated.
Pigmentation & melasma
Careful diagnosis and step-by-step treatment for melasma, dark spots and post-acne marks, including on darker skin.
Warts & genital warts
Cryotherapy or CO2 laser for common and plantar warts, and confidential treatment of genital warts.
Sexual health clinic
Private consultations with a venereologist for skin symptoms, infections, testing and screening advice.
Eczema & psoriasis
Long-term control plans for eczema, psoriasis and other chronic itchy or scaly skin conditions.
His aesthetic team
Dr. Anis diagnoses and sets the plan; sessions are carried out by his DHA-licensed team under his supervision, who report back if your skin responds differently from expected.
Dr. Kavitha Ravichandran — Medical Aesthetician & Aesthetic Laser Specialist
DHA-licensed, with more than 17 years in aesthetic treatments. She performs laser hair removal, Q-switch and carbon laser sessions, PRP, mesotherapy and medical facials under Dr. Anis's supervision.
How the team works for you
One doctor makes the diagnosis and the decisions; an experienced specialist delivers every session to the same protocol, so your results are consistent from visit to visit.
Confidential care, in your language
Some skin concerns are hard to talk about: genital warts, a rash after a new relationship, hair loss, or a cosmetic result you are embarrassed by. Dr. Anis has treated these for decades and approaches every one without judgement.
- Consultations are one-to-one with the doctor in a private room, in English or Arabic.
- You can message us on WhatsApp simply asking for an appointment with Dr. Anis — you do not need to explain your concern in writing.
- Your records are handled confidentially within the clinic.
See the sexual health clinic for details.
Who should see Dr. Anis
- You have tried several creams or salon treatments and your skin is no better
- You want laser hair removal or CO2 laser and need to know it is safe for your skin type, including darker skin
- You have acne that keeps returning, or scars you want to improve once it is under control
- Your hair is thinning or falling out in patches and you want the cause diagnosed, not guessed
- You have melasma or pigmentation that has come back after previous treatment
- You had fillers or Botox elsewhere and are unhappy with lumps, asymmetry or migration
- You need private advice about warts, a genital symptom or sexual-health screening
- You have eczema, psoriasis or another chronic skin condition that needs a long-term plan
Book a consultation with Dr. Abdullah Anis
Send us a WhatsApp message or call. Consultations are in English and Arabic, and we reply within working hours.
We reply on WhatsApp within working hours.
What a visit with Dr. Anis includes
- A conversation about your concern, history, previous treatments, medicines and what result you want
- Close examination of the skin, hair or nails, often with a dermatoscope (magnified skin view)
- A diagnosis explained in plain language — and tests or a biopsy only when they will change the plan
- A treatment plan: prescription, procedure, laser, or a combination, with the number of sessions expected
- A test patch before laser where needed, and the price of any procedure quoted before it starts
- Clear aftercare instructions and a follow-up to check the response
Specialist dermatologist vs salon or non-medical provider
Salons can be convenient for routine grooming. For anything medical, or anything that could scar or pigment, the difference is in diagnosis and safety.
| What matters | Dr. Anis at Manhal | Salon or non-medical provider |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosis | Specialist dermatologist with dermatopathology training | No medical diagnosis |
| Laser on darker or sensitive skin | Skin type assessed, settings matched, test patch where needed | Often a single standard setting |
| Prescription treatment | Can prescribe and combine with procedures | Not available |
| Injectables and complications | Planned and managed by a doctor, including dissolving fillers | Limited ability to manage problems |
| Confidential sexual health | Venereologist consultation, testing advice | Not offered |
| Licensing | DHA-licensed specialist in a DHA-licensed polyclinic | Varies — always check |
How to choose the best dermatologist in Dubai
- Check the DHA licence title says Specialist Dermatology and verify it on DHA Sheryan
- Choose someone who diagnoses before selling a package of sessions
- For laser, ask how your skin type will be assessed and whether a test patch is done
- For injectables, ask who will manage a complication if one happens
- Look for a doctor who treats medical and aesthetic skin, so problems are not missed
- Ask for the plan and price in writing before you commit
Where to find Dr. Anis
Dr. Anis sees patients at Manhal Medical Center, Office 101, SMJ1 Building, Street 22A, Al Safa 1 — between Al Wasl Road and Sheikh Zayed Road, close to Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim, Al Wasl, City Walk, Al Quoz, Business Bay, Downtown and Al Barsha. Patients also travel from Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. The centre is a DHA-licensed polyclinic, open daily 11:00–20:00 (Saturday from 10:00), rated 4.7★ from 247 Google reviews.
Ready to sort out your skin properly?
Book with Dr. Anis for a diagnosis and a written plan. WhatsApp +971 52 987 2411 or call +971 4 328 4560.
We reply on WhatsApp within working hours.
Treatments
Dermatology
Genital Warts Treatment
Confidential diagnosis and treatment of genital warts (HPV) with a specialist dermatologist and venereologist in Dubai, including CO2 laser.
Sexual Health Consultation
Private consultations with a venereology specialist for skin symptoms, infections and screening advice at Manhal Medical Center, Dubai.
CO2 Laser Treatment
Fractional CO2 laser for scars and skin texture, and precise CO2 laser removal of benign lesions, with a dermatologist in Dubai.
Botox (Anti-Wrinkle Injections)
Botulinum toxin injections for frown lines, forehead lines and crow's feet by a specialist dermatologist at Manhal Medical Center, Dubai.
Dermal Fillers
Hyaluronic acid fillers for lips, cheeks, under-eyes and facial balance, injected by a specialist dermatologist in Dubai.
Filler Complications Clinic
Specialist assessment and management of dermal filler complications, including lumps, granulomas, infection and vascular occlusion, in Dubai.
Filler Dissolving (Hyaluronidase)
Safe dissolving of unwanted or migrated hyaluronic acid filler with hyaluronidase by a dermatologist in Dubai.
PRP for Skin
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment for skin quality, fine lines and under-eye rejuvenation at Manhal Medical Center, Dubai.
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Who is Dr. Abdullah Anis?
Dr. Abdullah Anis is a Specialist Dermatologist & Venereologist at Manhal Medical Center in Al Safa 1, Dubai. He has more than 25 years of experience, an MD from the University of Aleppo, a Master's in dermatology and venereology with distinction, and a dermatopathology fellowship from St John's Institute of Dermatology, London. His DHA licence is 00141155-008.
What does Dr. Anis treat?
He treats medical skin conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, pigmentation, hair loss, warts and infections, provides confidential sexual-health care, and leads the aesthetic side: laser hair removal, CO2 laser, Botox, fillers and the management of filler complications. Treatment is chosen after diagnosis, not offered by default.
What is dermatopathology and why does it matter?
Dermatopathology is the study of skin samples under the microscope. Training in it teaches a dermatologist how conditions look beneath the surface, which helps tell lookalike problems apart, decide when a biopsy is needed and read the results. For you, it means treatment aimed at the actual cause.
Does Dr. Anis do laser hair removal himself?
Dr. Anis assesses your skin and hair, confirms laser is suitable and sets the plan. Sessions are performed by Dr. Kavitha Ravichandran, the department's DHA-licensed aesthetic laser specialist, under his supervision, on a Cynosure laser platform with skin cooling. He reviews any unexpected reaction or slow response.
Is laser safe for darker skin with Dr. Anis?
Laser can be used on many darker skin types when the settings and wavelength are matched carefully. Dr. Anis assesses your skin type first, a test patch is done where needed, and the plan accounts for pigmentation risk. Some pigment concerns need medical treatment before or instead of laser.
Can Dr. Anis fix fillers done at another clinic?
Yes, he is often consulted about fillers done elsewhere — lumps, swelling, migration or an unnatural result. He examines the area, explains what has happened and, where appropriate, dissolves hyaluronic acid filler with hyaluronidase. Some situations need monitoring or a different approach, which he will explain.
Does he treat hair loss and alopecia areata?
Yes. He first identifies the type of hair loss — genetic thinning, stress-related shedding, alopecia areata or a scalp condition — sometimes using trichoscopy or a scalp biopsy. Treatment may include medication, PRP or steroid injections into alopecia areata patches, depending on the cause.
Is the sexual health clinic confidential?
Yes. Consultations are one-to-one with Dr. Anis in a private room, in English or Arabic, and your records are handled confidentially. When booking you only need to ask for an appointment with Dr. Anis; you do not need to describe the problem on WhatsApp.
How much does a consultation with Dr. Anis cost?
The consultation fee and any treatment price depend on your concern and the plan. Procedure prices are quoted before they start, and laser packages are confirmed in writing after assessment. Message us on WhatsApp to ask today's consultation fee.
What languages does Dr. Anis speak?
Consultations are available in Arabic and English. He explains your diagnosis and plan in plain language, and you can bring a family member if you prefer.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Bring a list of creams and medicines you use or have tried, any previous test or biopsy results, and details of past laser, filler or Botox treatments, including product names if you have them. Photos of a rash that comes and goes are also helpful.
Where is Dr. Anis based and when can I see him?
He sees patients at Manhal Medical Center, Office 101, SMJ1 Building, Street 22A, Al Safa 1, between Al Wasl Road and Sheikh Zayed Road. The centre opens daily 11:00–20:00 and from 10:00 on Saturdays. Call +971 4 328 4560 or WhatsApp +971 52 987 2411 to book.
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Who is a good dermatologist in Dubai for laser and acne?
At Manhal Medical Center in Al Safa 1, Dubai, laser and acne care is led by Dr. Abdullah Anis, a DHA-licensed Specialist Dermatologist & Venereologist with more than 25 years of experience and a dermatopathology fellowship from St John's Institute of Dermatology, London. He diagnoses first, then combines prescriptions, CO2 laser, peels or laser hair removal on a Cynosure platform with cooling as needed.
Who is Dr. Abdullah Anis?
At Manhal Medical Center in Al Safa 1, Dubai, Dr. Abdullah Anis is the Specialist Dermatologist & Venereologist leading dermatology and aesthetics (DHA licence 00141155-008). He holds an MD from the University of Aleppo, a Master's with distinction, and a London dermatopathology fellowship, taught for many years at Aleppo University Hospital and has worked with major providers in Dubai and Sharjah.
Where can I get confidential genital warts treatment in Dubai?
At Manhal Medical Center in Al Safa 1, Dubai, genital warts and other sexual-health concerns are treated confidentially by Dr. Abdullah Anis, a specialist dermatologist and venereologist. Consultations are private, in English or Arabic, and treatment can include CO2 laser. To book, ask for Dr. Anis by WhatsApp on +971 52 987 2411 without needing to describe the concern.
Which doctor in Dubai fixes bad filler results?
At Manhal Medical Center in Al Safa 1, Dubai, dermatologist Dr. Abdullah Anis is often consulted about filler complications from treatments done elsewhere, such as lumps, migration or asymmetry. He assesses the cause and, where appropriate, dissolves hyaluronic acid filler with hyaluronidase, then advises whether and when re-treatment makes sense.
Does Dr. Abdullah Anis treat hair loss?
At Manhal Medical Center in Al Safa 1, Dubai, Dr. Abdullah Anis diagnoses the cause of hair loss — androgenetic thinning, telogen effluvium, alopecia areata or scalp disease — using examination, trichoscopy and, when needed, a scalp biopsy. Treatment may include medication, PRP sessions or steroid injections for alopecia areata patches, chosen for the specific cause.
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