# Dr. Ghina Shami > Dr. Ghina Shami is a consultant in reproductive medicine and infertility in Dubai. She has practised since 2008 and at Fakih IVF since 2012. This is her professional profile: training, clinical interests and clinics. Source: https://www.ghinashami.com/en/ Consultant, Reproductive Medicine and Infertility A consultant in reproductive medicine and infertility. She has practised since 2008 and has been at Fakih IVF in Dubai since 2012. She consults in Arabic and English at two Dubai clinics. [About](https://www.ghinashami.com/en/about/) [Locations](https://www.ghinashami.com/en/locations/) ![Dr. Ghina Shami, consultant in reproductive medicine and infertility](https://www.ghinashami.com/assets/img/dr-ghina-shami-fertility-consultant-dubai-500.webp) **Practising since:** 2008 **At Fakih IVF, Dubai, since:** 2012 **Clinics in Dubai:** 2 **Education pages, each with its sources:** 20 About Dr. Shami ## Training and practice Dr. Ghina Shami is a consultant in reproductive medicine and infertility. She earned her medical degree at the American University of Beirut in 2008, completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology there, and is ECFMG certified. She joined Fakih IVF in Dubai in 2012 and consults at its clinics on Al Wasl Road and in Dubai Healthcare City. Her clinical interests are unexplained infertility, recurrent implantation failure, low ovarian reserve and PMOS, the condition previously known as PCOS. [Her training and practice](https://www.ghinashami.com/en/about/) - **Licensed by the Dubai Health Authority** Professional licences 00026866-007 · 00026866-008 [Check the DHA register](https://services.dha.gov.ae/sheryan/wps/portal/home/medical-directory/professional-details?dhaUniqueId=00026866) - MD, American University of Beirut (2008) - Residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology, American University of Beirut - ECFMG certified - Executive MBA, American University in Dubai - Member, American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Conditions ## Conditions that affect fertility A diagnosis is a starting point. These pages set out what each condition means for fertility and what the guidelines say about it, including where the evidence is limited. [PMOS (formerly PCOS) A common hormonal condition, its newer name, and fertility.](https://www.ghinashami.com/en/conditions/pmos-pcos/) [Low ovarian reserve What the tests of ovarian reserve measure, and what they do not.](https://www.ghinashami.com/en/conditions/low-ovarian-reserve/) [Unexplained infertility When the standard tests are normal and pregnancy has not happened.](https://www.ghinashami.com/en/conditions/unexplained-infertility/) [Endometriosis Pain, periods and fertility: what the guidelines say.](https://www.ghinashami.com/en/conditions/endometriosis/) [All conditions](https://www.ghinashami.com/en/conditions/) Clinical interests ## The fertility path, step by step Fertility care usually begins with tests for both partners and moves to more involved treatment only when it is needed. These pages explain each step, its risks and limits, and the evidence behind it. 1. **Tests** Finding out what is happening, in both partners, before any treatment. - [Fertility tests](https://www.ghinashami.com/en/interests/fertility-tests/) - [Age and fertility](https://www.ghinashami.com/en/interests/age-and-fertility/) - [Male infertility](https://www.ghinashami.com/en/interests/male-infertility/) - [Semen analysis](https://www.ghinashami.com/en/interests/semen-analysis/) - [Preconception health](https://www.ghinashami.com/en/interests/preconception-health/) - [Genetic testing](https://www.ghinashami.com/en/interests/genetic-testing/) 2. **Natural conception** The least invasive routes, where they are realistic. - [Natural conception](https://www.ghinashami.com/en/interests/natural-conception/) 3. **Assisted reproduction** IUI, IVF, egg freezing and embryo testing: how they work and their risks. - [IUI](https://www.ghinashami.com/en/interests/iui/) - [IVF & ICSI](https://www.ghinashami.com/en/interests/ivf-icsi/) - [Egg freezing](https://www.ghinashami.com/en/interests/egg-freezing/) - [PGT-A](https://www.ghinashami.com/en/interests/pgt-a/) - [PGT-M](https://www.ghinashami.com/en/interests/pgt-m/) 4. **When treatment has not worked** Repeated implantation failure and pregnancy loss. - [Implantation failure](https://www.ghinashami.com/en/interests/recurrent-implantation-failure/) - [Pregnancy loss](https://www.ghinashami.com/en/interests/recurrent-pregnancy-loss/) [All clinical interests](https://www.ghinashami.com/en/interests/) The IVF guide ## Before treatment, and after the transfer Two short guides: preparing for an IVF cycle, and what the days and weeks after an embryo transfer are usually like. [Preparing for IVF The months before a cycle: tests, folic acid, smoking, alcohol, weight.](https://www.ghinashami.com/en/guide/preparing-for-ivf/) [After your embryo transfer The days after a transfer, the pregnancy test, and when to seek urgent care.](https://www.ghinashami.com/en/guide/after-embryo-transfer/) [The whole IVF guide](https://www.ghinashami.com/en/guide/) Where she consults ## Two clinics in Dubai Dr. Shami consults at Fakih IVF on Al Wasl Road and at Fakih IVF in Dubai Healthcare City. Appointments are arranged by each clinic. ### Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 1 FAKIH IVF LTD - DUBAI BRANCH 37 65b Street, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 1 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) · licence 0000107 Monday to Saturday, 8:30 to 17:00 · Sunday closed Clinic reception: [+971 4 349 7600](tel:+97143497600) [Directions](https://maps.app.goo.gl/a6GqKRuaACV16byJA) ### Dubai Healthcare City Fakih IVF FZ LLC Al Razi Building 64, Dubai Healthcare City Dubai, United Arab Emirates Licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) · licence 4390374 Monday to Saturday, 8:30 to 17:00 · Sunday closed Clinic reception: [+971 4 770 1741](tel:+97147701741) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fakih+IVF+Al+Razi+Building+64+Dubai+Healthcare+City) [Addresses, hours and phones](https://www.ghinashami.com/en/locations/)