Dr. Seyed Mojtaba Hakim

Experienced Rheumatologist, Internal Medicine Specialist, and Medical Educator with over 30 years of clinical, academic, and research experience across Iran, India, and the United Arab Emirates. Recognized expertise in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal disorders, arthritis, autoimmune diseases, connective tissue disorders, and other rheumatic conditions. Proven track record in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, including teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, and delivering lectures on rheumatic diseases and related laboratory investigations.

Strong background in clinical research, academic publishing, and presentations at national and international rheumatology conferences.

Private Practice Rheumatologist - Mehr General Hospital - Iran

(2006-10)

• Provide comprehensive outpatient rheumatology consultations and ongoing patient care.
• Diagnose and manage a wide spectrum of rheumatic and autoimmune diseases, including inflammatory arthritis and connective tissue disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor long-term therapeutic outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care.

Associate Professor of Medicine and Rheumatology - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences - Iran

(2002-05 - 2013-09)

• Delivered undergraduate and postgraduate education in rheumatology to medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Led daily inpatient teaching rounds, providing bedside instruction in the diagnosis and management of rheumatic diseases.
• Supervised and mentored residents and fellows, fostering clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and professional development.
• Conducted specialized rheumatology outpatient clinics and guided trainees in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Participated in clinical research focusing on Behçet disease, antiphospholipid syndrome, and other autoimmune rheumatic disorders.
• Contributed to academic publications and presented research findings at national and international rheumatology conferences.
• Delivered lectures on musculoskeletal disorders and the interpretation of related laboratory investigations.
• Interpreted and reported bone mineral densitometry studies for the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis.

Assistant Professor of Medicine and Rheumatology - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - Iran

(1990-11 - 1999-05)

• Provided rheumatology education to medical students and residents through classroom instruction, clinical rotations, and bedside teaching.
• Conducted daily ward rounds, enhancing trainees' clinical, diagnostic, and patient management skills.
• Delivered specialized rheumatology care through outpatient clinics while integrating teaching into clinical practice.
• Mentored medical students and residents in the evaluation and management of rheumatic and autoimmune diseases.
• Participated in clinical research initiatives with a focus on Behçet disease, antiphospholipid syndrome, and related rheumatologic disorders.
• Presented scholarly work at professional meetings and contributed to departmental academic activities.
• Delivered lectures on musculoskeletal diseases and the interpretation of relevant laboratory investigations.
• Interpreted and reported bone mineral densitometry studies to support the assessment and management of osteoporosis.

Subspecialty - Rheumatology - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (1992)

Specialty - Internal Medicine - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (1984)

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine - Panjab University, Dayanand Medical College (1978)