Who We Are
Healthcare visionaries. Wellness gurus. Technology pioneers.
Meet our clinical team
Our clinic team brings together a dedicated group of doctors and dietitians, each with specialised expertise in their fields. With a shared commitment to health and wellness, they work collaboratively to deliver the highest quality care, supporting patients' wellbeing and ensuring personalised, effective solutions.
Dr. Philipp Mirbach
Senior Specialist Family Medicine
Dr. Philipp Mirbach brings over 20 years of experience in advancing patient health and wellbeing through the latest medical innovations. He began his career in anaesthesia, later transitioning to emergency air rescue medicine. After establishing and running his own general medicine practice in Bad Neuenahr, Germany, he relocated to Dubai to embrace new medical challenges. Dr. Mirbach is certified in acupuncture, naturopathy, sports medicine, and chirotherapy, reflecting his commitment to holistic and integrative approaches to healthcare.
Dr. Walaa Naif Lateef Al-Doori
Specialist Family Medicine
Dr. Walaa brings over 16 years of expertise as a Specialist in Family Medicine. After completing her medical training, she earned her fellowship with the Arab Board of Health Specialties in 2016. Dr. Walaa is known for her approachable nature and dedication to evidence-based care, prioritising her patients’ wellbeing, satisfaction, and safety at every step. Passionate about treating patients of all ages, she strives to make a positive impact on each individual’s health journey.
Amera Varghese
Clinical Dietitian
Amera is a clinical dietitian with over 15 years of experience, dedicated to helping people build a healthy, sustainable relationship with food. Her approach is practical, compassionate, and rooted in science — always tailored to support each individual’s lifestyle, medical needs, and personal goals. For Amera, wellness isn’t just a profession — it’s a way of life.
Meet our leadership team
Our leadership team is a carefully curated, diverse group of experts hailing from multi-national corporations, healthcare, government, and industry. The depth of knowledge and expertise in the team ensures we make the best decisions for our customers, our people, and our success as an organization.
Amanda Gravitis
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Amanda is an entrepreneurial leader with extensive experience in business transformation and growth. Since joining Smart Salem in 2022, she has led the organisation through significant changes, opening two new state-of-the-art medical centers and launching over 20 new services. As a respected leader in local healthcare, Amanda regularly speaks to the media and at events on preventative healthcare and AI-driven early disease detection.
Paul De Jongh
Chief Operating Officer
Paul brings over 20 years of multinational leadership experience across the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, luxury retail, and higher education sectors. At Smart Salem, he leads the operational strategy with a strong focus on optimising systems and processes, enhancing customer experience, driving cost efficiencies, and supporting the organisation’s continued path of sustainable growth.He holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Medical Physiology and Biochemistry, a B.Sc. in Human Movement Science, a Graduate Certificate in Project Management, and an AIBA Honours qualification.
Charlotte Hartley-Smith
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Charlotte is a highly accomplished and results driven Chartered Accountant with over 20 years’ experience. She is an expert in building and leading effective teams, navigating complex organisations, and managing multiple projects. With 18 years at PwC, Charlotte brings in-depth technical expertise in finance and tax, along with significant experience in business and finance transformation.