Jumana Alarayed

Compassionate and highly motivated General Practitioner with a holistic approach to patient care. Experienced in assessing, diagnosing and managing a broad range of clinical presentations in primary care, with strong communication, teamwork and clinical decision-making skills. Committed to delivering safe, patient-centred care and continuing professional development.

• Participation in international medical and community outreach volunteering and aid in underserved communities (Egypt, Sri Lanka, etc.)
• Volunteer, Bahrain National COVID-19 Taskforce and Pandemic Response Services, 2020-2021
• Clinical Investigator, Clinical Trials for Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines, August 2020
• Organizer and volunteer in public health and community awareness campaigns (Breast Cancer Awareness, Rare Diseases initiatives, Metabolic Syndrome Awareness, etc.), 2013-2021

• Celiac disease in children: Increasing prevalence and changing clinical presentations. Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics. 2021 Jun 15;64(6):301–9.
• Is sickle cell disease a risk factor for severe COVID‐19 outcomes in hospitalized patients? A multicenter national retrospective cohort study. eJHaem. 2021 Feb 10;2(2):167–74.
• The Efficacy and Safety of Hydroxychloroquine in Patients with COVID-19: A Multicenter National Retrospective Cohort. Infectious Diseases and Therapy. 2021 Jan 23;10(1):439–55.
• Effect of Gingko Biloba on insulin resistance in Diabetic mice 2019. Bahrain Medical Bulletin, Vol. 41, No. 4, December 2019
• Incidence of needle prick injuries among healthcare workers in SMC 2016. Bahrain Medical Bulletin, Vol. 38, No. 4, December 2016

Baking and artisian cooking

Exercise, including hiking and marathon training

Volunteering and community involvement

Wellbeing activities