Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect multiple organs throughout the body, including the joints, skin, kidneys, heart, blood vessels, and nervous system. Because symptoms vary significantly from one person to another, diagnosis can be challenging and often requires assessment from multiple specialists.
At Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), our dedicated, one-stop Lupus Clinic simplifies this journey through a coordinated multidisciplinary approach. As the first hospital in the UAE to offer a fully coordinated multidisciplinary lupus clinic, SSMC enables patients to consult all relevant specialists simultaneously during a single visit.
Patients benefit from comprehensive assessment, personalised treatment planning, and ongoing disease management delivered through one streamlined care pathway.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) most commonly affects women between the ages of 15 and 45, although it can occur in men and children. Early diagnosis and intervention are important in helping manage symptoms, reduce complications, and improve long-term outcomes.
A large global study estimated a prevalence of approximately 167 cases per 100,000 people in the UAE, representing more than 16,000 individuals living with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The study also identified the UAE among the countries with the highest reported prevalence of SLE worldwide.
Schedule an AppointmentManaging lupus often requires care from multiple specialists. Traditionally, this can mean attending several separate appointments across different clinics before a diagnosis is confirmed and a treatment plan is established.
Through SSMC’s one-stop lupus clinic, patients can access coordinated specialist input during a single visit, helping reduce fragmented appointments and support faster, more aligned clinical decision-making.
Patients benefit from:
This integrated approach helps improve care coordination, enhance the patient experience, and support better long-term disease management.
Lupus can affect each person differently. Symptoms may develop gradually and can vary in severity over time.
Persistent rash
Severe or unexplained fatigue
Muscle and joint pain
Hair loss beyond normal shedding
Unexplained weight loss
Kidney disease or kidney failure
Heart complications
Neurological involvement
Blood disorders
Blood clots
Stroke
Early assessment may help support earlier diagnosis, treatment, and long-term disease management.
Refer a PatientDiagnosing lupus often requires a combination of clinical assessment, laboratory investigations, and specialist evaluation.
Depending on a patient’s symptoms and clinical presentation, investigations may include:
Blood tests
Skin biopsy
Kidney biopsy
Because lupus can affect multiple organs and body systems, multidisciplinary assessment can play an important role in establishing an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.
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SSMC offers a comprehensive, patient-centred approach to lupus care through one coordinated clinic.
Patients benefit from:
Our goal is to simplify the care journey and help patients manage lupus more effectively while improving quality of life.
Whether you are seeking a diagnosis, managing an existing condition, or planning a pregnancy, our multidisciplinary team is here to support you through every stage of care.
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