Dr. Hefzi Montaño, General Practitioner in Dubai

What Can You See Dr. Hefzi About at AAMC?

At AAMC, Dr. Hefzi's current role is focused on adult general practice.

Everyday health concerns

A GP consultation can be an appropriate first step when you develop a new non-emergency symptom or illness and want to understand what may be happening. The consultation may involve reviewing your symptoms, medical history and relevant examination findings before deciding on the next step.

Preventive health and routine check-ups

Dr. Hefzi's professional background includes preventive medicine and routine health screening. You do not need to wait until you feel unwell to speak with a GP. Depending on your age, history and individual situation, a consultation may also help review:

• general health concerns
• previous screening results
• blood pressure
• health risk factors
• medicines
• lifestyle-related concerns
• whether further screening may be appropriate

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Ongoing health concerns

For an existing long-term condition, a GP review can look at how things have changed, your medicines and previous results, and whether further testing or specialist care may be needed.

A GP Can Help You Decide Whether You Need a Specialist

Many patients search for a specialist before they know whether their problem actually requires one. For a non-emergency concern, a GP can often be a sensible place to start. After assessing the symptoms and history, the next step may involve:

depending on the clinical findings. You do not need to diagnose yourself before booking.

A Clinical Background Beyond the GP Consultation

Dr. Hefzi's experience before practising in Dubai includes several areas of medicine.

At Hospital San Rafael de Cáqueza in Colombia, she worked across outpatient care, emergency medicine and critical care between 2023 and 2026, including chronic disease monitoring, managing acute presentations and participating in ICU care.

She also worked as a rural homecare physician, providing primary care and health monitoring to underserved communities. Her earlier pediatric hospital role involved the care of hospitalized children.

At AAMC, Dr. Hefzi's current role is adult General Practice. Her earlier background adds to her clinical experience; it does not change the services AAMC offers.

Medical Education and Professional Training

Dr. Hefzi earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Universidad Simón Bolívar in Colombia. Her additional professional training includes:

• Advanced ECG Interpretation
• Maternal and Child Health comprehensive care
• Prevention and Control of Chronic Diseases
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
• Basic Life Support

Her BLS and ACLS certifications are listed as valid through August 2027.

What Should You Bring to a GP Appointment With Dr. Hefzi?

You do not need to prepare a complicated medical file. But bringing the right information can make the consultation more useful. Consider bringing:

• a short description of your main concern
• when the symptoms started
• a current medication list
• vitamins and supplements
• allergies
• recent blood-test results
• previous medical reports
• relevant diagnoses
• questions you want answered

If you have several health concerns, mention the most important ones at the beginning of the appointment. That helps the consultation stay focused.

About Dr. Hefzi's Approach to Care

General practice works best when the patient does not feel rushed into a diagnosis. Dr. Hefzi's background combines primary care with preventive medicine and previous experience in emergency and critical care. This means the consultation can begin with the immediate concern while still considering the wider health picture.

Understand the problem. Explain the next step clearly. Refer when specialist care is needed.