Functional Medicine Practitioner – Dubai, UAE A qualified and patient-focused Functional Medicine Practitioner is required to deliver personalized, holistic healthcare solutions through a root-cause approach. This role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, lifestyle-based interventions, and evidence-backed treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique biological, nutritional, and environmental needs. The practitioner will work closely with patients to identify underlying imbalances, optimize long-term wellness, and support chronic disease management through functional diagnostic testing, nutrition guidance, and integrative therapies. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a passion for preventive, patient-centric care within a modern healthcare setting. Key Responsibilities - Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations including medical history, lifestyle analysis, genetic predispositions, and functional assessments. - Develop individualized treatment plans focused on nutrition, lifestyle modifications, supplementation, and integrative therapies. - Order, interpret, and explain advanced functional diagnostic tests (hormonal, metabolic, digestive, nutritional, etc.). - Identify root causes of chronic conditions such as hormonal imbalances, metabolic issues, autoimmune concerns, gut disorders, and fatigue syndromes. - Provide ongoing health coaching, follow-ups, and progress tracking to ensure patient adherence and improvement. - Educate patients on preventive wellness, nutritional optimization, behavioural change, and overall health improvement strategies. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (physicians, nutritionists, wellness experts) to deliver coordinated care. - Maintain detailed and accurate electronic medical records, treatment documentation, and clinical notes. - Ensure compliance with UAE healthcare regulations, clinical protocols, and patient safety standards. - Participate in wellness programs, workshops, and community awareness initiatives when required. - Stay updated with global functional medicine research, integrative practices, and emerging treatment modalities. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Medicine (MBBS) or equivalent; postgraduate qualifications in integrative, functional, or lifestyle medicine preferred. - Minimum 3–5 years of clinical experience, ideally in functional medicine, integrative medicine, nutrition-focused care, or holistic wellness. - Valid DHA/DOH/MOH license or eligibility for licensing in the UAE. - Strong knowledge of functional diagnostics, nutritional science, metabolic health, and lifestyle interventions. - Excellent communication and patient counselling skills with a compassionate, patient-centric approach. - Ability to interpret complex lab results and translate them into personalized treatment strategies. - Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy in patient documentation. - Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment. - Experience working with chronic condition management, hormonal health, gut health, and metabolic disorders is an advantage.