Antonia Artigues-barcelo

Dr. Antonia Artigues-Barcelo is an Internal Medicine Consultant at Dubai London Hospital. She specializes in autoimmune systemic diseases and serves as an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at MBRU. This role involves teaching medical students clinical practice. She has developed dedicated clinical units for palliative care and complex immune disorders.

Clinical Expertise & Patient Care

Dr. Artigues-Barcelo treats a wide range of general and complex internal conditions. She treats respiratory diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, and various types of anaemias. The specialist also treats chronic thyroid conditions and infectious diseases. These often involve long-term management of hormone levels or inflammation.

She provides care for cardiovascular risk factors. This includes the detection and treatment of hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidaemia. Furthermore, Dr. Artigues-Barcelo performs thorough general medical check-ups for preventive health. These check-ups help identify potential issues before they become serious.

Professional Achievements

Before moving to Dubai, Dr. Artigues-Barcelo led the Internal Medicine Department as Head of Department in Spain. She pioneered several multidisciplinary programs in Spanish hospitals. These included a specialized unit for autoimmune systemic diseases and a palliative care unit. These units integrate different medical specialties for better results.

The doctor also launched a multidisciplinary management program for hip fractures. This program specifically improved outcomes for older patients. Additionally, she holds a certification in infectious diseases and antimicrobial treatment from Cardinal Herrera University CEU. This certification covers the use of antibiotics and antivirals.

Work Experience

• Consultant in Internal Medicine – Dubai London Hospital, UAE
• Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor – Mohammed Bin Rashid University (MBRU), Dubai
• Head of Department, Internal Medicine – Private and government hospitals, Spain
• Internal Medicine Consultant – Clinics and hospitals in Dubai, UAE

Education & Training

• Medical Degree – Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
• Specialization in Internal Medicine – Hospital Universitari Son Dureta, Spain
• Specialization in Internal Medicine – Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Spain
• Specialization in Autoimmune Systemic Diseases (1998) – Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Spain
• Certification in Infectious Diseases – Cardinal Herrera University CEU

Professional Memberships

• Spanish Medical Council
• Internal Medicine Spanish Association
• Middle East and North Africa Stroke Organization (MENA Stroke Organization)