Dr. Leila Soudah: The Healer Who Rose from Ruins

Dr. Leila Soudah, CEO of DLS Clinic, featured in Healthcare Eureka as one of the Arab World’s most influential medical leaders 2025.
Dr. Leila Soudah, CEO of DLS Clinic, recognized in Healthcare Eureka’s 2025 edition as a leading figure in women’s healthcare in the Arab World.

From war-torn beginnings to pioneering women’s wellness in the Middle East, her journey is a testament to courage, compassion, and unshakable purpose. 

When life takes everything, home, safety, and belonging, it often breaks people. But for Dr. Leila Soudah, it shaped her. 

Born into the chaos of war, she grew up witnessing displacement not once but twice. Her family, like many Palestinians, lost their home, their country, and their sense of stability. She watched her mother, once secure and hopeful, struggle to put food on the table. That pain didn’t make Leila bitter, it gave her purpose. 

At just 18, she left for Germany, alone, unfamiliar with the language, juggling jobs to fund her education. The odds were stacked cruelly against her. She was not just a foreigner, she was a woman of color in medicine, fighting to be seen, heard, and respected. Professors dismissed her dreams. But she did not stop. She became the first Arab woman to earn a Fachärztin degree in gynecology in Germany. Every “no” fueled her determination to turn pain into healing, for herself and for others. 

Today, she leads the renowned Dr. Leila Soudah Clinic in Dubai, offering not just treatment but transformation. She integrates anti-aging therapies, functional, and regenerative medicine into women’s health, seeing her patients not as symptoms, but as stories. Under her leadership, the clinic became the only ISO-accredited wellness center of its kind in the region. 

Dr. Leila is a proof that tenacity is louder than circumstance. That even when life burns everything down, some spirits rise, stronger, wiser, and fiercely compassionate. 

Let us learn more about her journey: 

The Woman Behind the White Coat

It didn’t start with a clinic or certifications. It started with a woman who knew she had more to give. Before Dr. Leila Soudah became a well-known name in women’s health across Dubai, she was already laying down a foundation in Germany, earning her Facharzt in Obstetrics and Gynecology and completing her medical doctorate from Berlin University. Postgraduate studies followed at Hannover. The pursuit of excellence was never just about degrees. It was about understanding women, at every age and stage, through science, empathy, and lived experience. 

When she moved to Dubai over 25 years ago, she wasn’t just carrying years of German training, she brought with her a vision. By 1998, she had founded the Dr. Leila Soudah Clinic. What began as a modest endeavor would grow into a sanctuary for women looking for answers beyond standard prescriptions. Over time, she built not only a reputable clinic but also a fully accredited ISO EIAC 15189:2022 clinical laboratory, driven by her belief in precision and quality. Her years at the American Hospital and Mediclinic shaped her further, but her clinic is where she poured her soul. It became more than a practice, it became her purpose. 

And yet, it wasn’t just her professional milestones that shaped her into the force she is today. Dr. Leila is a breast cancer survivor and a single mother of two daughters. Her story is not separate from her work, it’s what fuels it. She knows firsthand what it feels like to fight through pain and still show up for others. That’s why her patients, from Spain to South Africa, don’t just come for treatment, they come for care. Real care. The kind that feels like family. 

In 2013, her journey took another turn. She stepped into the field of anti-aging and functional medicine, joining the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and earning her board certification in regenerative medicine. It wasn’t about vanity. It was about longevity, quality of life, and empowering women to reclaim energy and confidence in later years. 

At the heart of her clinic is this belief: health is not one-size-fits-all. Women aren’t just numbers or charts. They’re complex, evolving, and deserving of solutions that dig deep, not just quick fixes. 

So that’s what the clinic offers. From advanced diagnostic tools to therapies like Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), Dr. Leila’s team helps women manage menopause, infertility, hormonal imbalances, and even aesthetic needs with care that’s deeply rooted in science and soul. Especially for those who’ve been let down by conventional treatments, her clinic is a place of hope and second chances. 

Empowering Women Through Holistic Care & Advanced Solutions

For many women, the search for real, lasting health answers often begins with a quiet frustration, symptoms that are dismissed, treatments that feel temporary, and a healthcare system that rarely asks why. That’s where this center (Dr. Leila Soudah Clinic) steps in. It doesn’t just treat issues; it listens, understands, and goes deeper. 

Walk through its doors, and you’ll find a space designed to make patients feel seen, not as cases, but as people. The care here is personalized, built on cutting-edge technology and deep medical insight, but always grounded in empathy. It’s especially transformative for women navigating the hormonal shifts of peri-menopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Instead of being told to ‘just manage it,’ they are offered Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) that restores balance and energy, not just in lab reports, but in real life. 

Infertility is another chapter where many women arrive tired and disheartened. This center meets them where they are, offering not just hope, but options that investigate and address underlying causes that traditional methods often overlook. Every approach is geared towards unlocking the body’s potential, gently, holistically, and intelligently. It’s also a haven for those who want to age with strength, without becoming dependent on a cabinet full of medications. From personalized wellness plans to alternative options for hormonal care, every treatment is a step toward sustainable health. 

And for women seeking intimate cosmetic procedures, whether for medical reasons or personal comfort, both invasive and non-invasive options are offered with the same discretion, care, and respect. At its heart, this center is more than a clinic. It’s a space where science meets sensitivity, and where women are empowered to take back control, not just of their health, but of how they feel in their own skin. 

A Clinic That Listens Before It Treats

Walk into Dr. Leila Soudah Clinic, and you will notice something different. No rushed consultations. No cookie-cutter diagnoses. Just a quiet confidence in the way every woman is seen, heard, and understood. Here, the focus is not just on easing symptoms, it’s about digging deeper. What’s really going on beneath the surface? Why is the body reacting this way? These are the questions the clinic sets out to answer, one patient at a time. 

Each treatment plan is carefully designed, not from a template, but from a real conversation. Patients are encouraged to take their time, share openly, and become active participants in their own healing. Resulting in long-term changes rooted in understanding and trust, not short-term fixes. 

Wellness Begins with Habits 

The clinic’s philosophy is clear. Health is not something you chase only when things go wrong. It’s shaped by everyday choices, how you move, how you eat, how you rest. Exercise and lifestyle aren’t afterthoughts. They’re central to the conversation. Every woman is encouraged to take small, consistent steps that build a strong foundation. 

Dr. Leila often says, “A healthy woman builds a healthy family, and a healthy family builds a stronger society.” That belief guides every consultation. 

Menopause Deserves Attention 

In many places, menopause is ignored. Women are left to navigate hormonal changes without support, feeling anxious, tired, and overlooked. Dr. Leila Soudah Clinic treats this stage of life with the seriousness it deserves. 

The clinic offers advanced Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) to women going through perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. The goal is to restore energy, balance, and peace of mind. Women leave feeling steady again, more in control, more themselves. 

Focusing on a Changing Population 

The UAE’s population is aging. More women are reaching midlife and beyond, facing changes that demand medical attention. Dr. Leila has made this group a priority. Her clinic provides tools, guidance, and treatments that match where these women are in life, not where the system thinks they should be. BHRT is one part of that. So are honest conversations and long-term plans that evolve with the patient. 

Why Women Return 

The clinic doesn’t rely on promotions or promises. What brings people back is how they feel when they walk in, and even more when they walk out. Understood. Supported. Stronger. 

Women come for medical care, but they also come for clarity, reassurance, and the chance to feel good in their bodies again. That’s what keeps them coming back, and what drives Dr. Leila and her team to keep doing the work. 

Dr. Leila Soudah’s Remarkable Achievements

For over 30 years of Service, Dr. Leila Soudah has accomplished and achieved the following: 

GERMAN QUALIFICATIONS:  

  1. Medical Doctor (MD) from Berlin FU university, Germany. 
  2. Facharzt for Gynaecology and Geburtshilfe Hannover university, Germany. 
  3. Member of DGGG (Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Gynakologie und Geburtshilfe.) 

 

FETAL MEDICINE QUALIFICATION:  

  1. Licensed in Fetal Medicine Foundation, Germany. 
  2. Licensed in Fetal Medicine Foundation, England. 

  

AMERICAN QUALIFICATIONS: – 

  1. Fellow in Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine (awarded by The Metabolic Medical 
  2. Institute, USA) 
  3. Board Certified for American Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine 
  4. Member of American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine 
  5. Membership in Cellular Medicine of Dr. Charles Runnels, USA. 
  6. Certificate of Training for the G-Shot & O-Shot Enhancement (Cosmetic Gynecology). 

 

EUROPEAN QUALIFICATION:  

  1. Evidence based hormone therapy post graduate program, Hertolge medical school Belgium 
  2. Master Course on Female Genital Cosmetic / Aesthetic Surgery & Non-Invasive Rejuvenation 
  3. Master Course on Cosmetic Vaginal Surgery & Rejuvenation. 

Moreover, through the years of excellence on her profession she received various Awards, as: 

50 Most Talented Healthcare Leaders Middle East 2016 

 

 

50 Most Talented Healthcare Leaders Middle East 2016 

50 Outstanding Women in Healthcare February 2017 

Women Leadership Awards GCC Women Leaders October 2017 

100 Most Impactful Healthcare Leaders 2018 

Strategic & Financial planning criterion (Business Category)- Emirates Women Awards 2019 

Global Health & Pharma UK 2019 

Annual Masterclass in BHRT Dubai, November 2019, For her dedicated educational contribution to anti-aging hormone therapies in the region. 

101 Most Fabulous Global Healthcare Leaders, February 2020 

The Doctor with a Critical and Open-Minded Approach to Medicine, May 2020 

United Arab Emirates Prestige Awards 2020 Winner” G y n e c o l o g y Clinic of the Year” May 2020 

UAE Business Awards 2020 “Best Woman-Run Obstetrics & Gynecology Practice 2020” 

Global Health & Pharma 2020 Best Cosmetic Gynecology Clinic Dubai Patient Care Excellence Award – Dubai 

Health Crisis Management Award September 2020 

Best Bioidentical Hormone Doctor (Middle East) 2020 

Best Cosmetic Gynecology Doctor 2021-UAE 

Best Woman-Run Obstetrics and Gynecology Practice 2021 

Best Cosmetic Gynecology Specialist 2021-UAE 

Excellence in Obstetrics and Gynecology Care-Dubai 2021 

Best Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Infertility Clinic-UAE 2021 

Best Bioidentical hormone doctor-Dr. Leila Soudah UAE from Corporate America -2021 

Best Cosmetic Gynecology specialist 2021 from Corporate America 

Black Swan Award for “Women Empowerment.” 

Best Cosmetic Gynecology Specialist 2022 – UAE 

Best Woman-Run Obstetrics & Gynecology Practice 2022 

Entrepreneur Award Winner- Emirates Women Award 2022. 

Cosmetic Gynecology Clinic of the Year 2022 

Most Innovative Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility Clinic 2023-Healthcare and Pharma Awards 

Best Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic 2023-UAE Business Awards. 

Best BIO Identical Hormone Doctor in UAE 2023-M&A Today Global Awards. 

LISTS OF AWARDS 2024

 

SPONSOR 

AWARDS 

American Urology and Gynecology Society Innovations in Practise 

World conference 1st edition Dubai 27&28 April 2024. 

Global Impact Award in Regenerative Gynecology. 

MEA Markets, UAE Business Awards 

Best Sustainable Health focus doctor 2024 Dubai 

LISTS OF AWARDS 2025

Global 100 2025 Winner 

Best Woman Run Obstetric and Gynaecology Practice, 2025 

M&A Today Awards 2025 winner 

Best Bioidentical Hormone Doctor UAE 

 

Featured in several magazines like New You, Woman Health, MEA Business, Global Health Pharmaceuticals, and The Middle East Prestige Awards which contains articles about women’s health issues and wellbeing. She also appeared on various television interviews across the Emirates. 

 

Through the years, Dr. Leila Soudah has continually moulded her profession by engaging in various continuing medical education which earned her over one thousand points. This is her way to ensure that she is updated with the current medical practice as part of a life learning commitment to her patients and society. Alongside that, she was invited to multiple conferences and was able to present very informative lectures and case studies. 

AIDA (Abu Dhabi International Dermatology and Aesthetics) Presentation 2019

  • Talk on BHRT in Perimenopause
  • Case Study – Reverse Ageing, Possible or Myths
  • Case Study – Hormonal Anti-Aging, Luxury or Necessity

A4M Dubai October 31, 2019 

  • Talk – Effect of BHRT on Aesthetic Gynecology
  • Case Study – Early Menopause – How to Change Your Patients Lives

ICGC Dubai November 2019 

  • Talk – Effect of BHRT on Aesthetic Gynecology
  • Case Study – Early Menopause
  • Case Study – Menopause

A4M Las Vegas December 2019 

  • Acne Treatment in Functional Medicine

MEGO Lecture May 2022 

  • BHRT – The Treatment for Hormonal Imbalance

7th Stem cell and Regenerative Medicine Conference June 2022 

  • BHRT and the Quality of Life.

A Trusted Voice in Medicine 

Continuing her pursuit of excellence, Dr. Leila has actively participated in numerous prestigious conferences and talks globally. Her recent engagements include: 

2025:  

  • American Urology and Gynaecology Conference (AUG Society, April 11–14) 

2024: 

  • Network International (November 21) 
  • 2nd Annual AAKH OBGYN Conference (November 15) 
  • SREG International Conference, Romania (October 20) 
  • MEGO Conference (May 12) 
  • American Urology and Gynaecology Conference (AUG Society, April 11–14) 

These appearances further cement her reputation as a leading voice in women’s health, sharing insights, fostering innovation, and inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals. 

Empowering Women, Advancing Goals, Shaping the Future 

Dr. Leila shares her vision for the future with a focus on impactful projects and transformative objectives. She is actively planning three new publications, building on the momentum of her recent works released earlier this year. Additionally, she is preparing to finalize her book, which she hopes will inspire women to achieve greater respect and power in pursuing their ambitions. 

Dr. Leila envisions expanding her clinic’s focus toward reverse aging, a field witnessing increasing demand and interest. This strategic shift reflects her dedication to addressing emerging needs and delivering meaningful solutions in this evolving area of healthcare. Through her endeavors, Dr. Leila continues to inspire progress and empower individuals to reach their fullest potential. 

 

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