Tuesday, April 22, 2025


Forum | Lifestyle Medicine: Pathway to Optimal Health

Hilton Doha Hotel, Qatar | In-person

Rafea Alghanem, MB BCh BAO, MSc

Rafea Alghanem

Family Medicine Consultant
Medical Director
Ministry of Defense, Qatar

Dr. Rafea Alghanem is a highly accomplished family medicine consultant and medical director with 15 years of clinical experience and four years of healthcare leadership. She earned her MB BCh BAO from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and is board-certified in family medicine, bringing a patient-centered and evidence-based approach to healthcare.

In addition to her medical qualifications, Dr. Alghanem holds a master’s in sport and exercise medicine from Ulster University, emphasizing the role of physical activity in health optimization. She is currently pursuing a master’s in international healthcare management, further enhancing her expertise in healthcare systems and strategic leadership.

Dr. Alghanem has extensive experience working with diverse populations, including families, military personnel, and specialized patient groups, each facing unique health challenges. Her background in military and civilian healthcare has given her valuable insight into the distinct barriers to implementing lifestyle interventions, from high-performance demands to chronic disease prevention. She is dedicated to integrating preventive and lifestyle medicine into routine care, ensuring sustainable, long-term health improvements. Her work focuses on bridging conventional and lifestyle medicine, offering innovative strategies tailored to different patient needs, and driving meaningful change in healthcare through education, leadership, and clinical excellence.