Terms of Use & Medical Disclaimer

1. About this website

This website (drjohnbirky.com) is operated by John Birky, MD, a physician licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA license no. 99789241-001). By accessing or using this site, you agree to these Terms of Use.

2. Informational purpose only — no medical advice

All content on this website — including pages, articles, the journal, descriptions of services, and any responses sent via WhatsApp or email prior to a formal consultation — is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is not a substitute for the judgement of a qualified healthcare professional who has personally evaluated you.

Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

3. No doctor–patient relationship

Browsing this website, reading the journal, sending an inquiry via WhatsApp, email, or any contact form, or receiving a reply to such an inquiry, does not create a doctor–patient relationship between you and Dr. John Birky. A physician–patient relationship is formed only after a formal consultation has been scheduled, completed, and documented.

4. Emergencies

This website and WhatsApp channel are not for medical emergencies. If you are experiencing a medical emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance or 999 for police, or go immediately to the nearest emergency department. Do not use WhatsApp, email, or the contact form for urgent or time-sensitive medical issues.

5. WhatsApp inquiries

When you choose to contact Dr. Birky via WhatsApp, you do so at your own discretion and consent to your contact details and message being used to respond to your inquiry. WhatsApp is operated by Meta and your messages are subject to Meta's terms and privacy policy. Please do not share clinical details, test results, or other sensitive health information until a formal consultation has been established.

6. Accuracy of information

We take reasonable care to ensure information on this website is accurate at the time of publication. Medicine evolves continuously and we make no warranty that content remains current, complete, or error-free. You rely on this information at your own risk.

7. Intellectual property

All text, images, branding, and other content on this website are the property of John Birky, MD or used with permission, and are protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, republish, or use any content commercially without prior written permission.

8. External links

This website may link to third-party sites for convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those sites.

9. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Dr. John Birky shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or any information contained on it.

10. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates and the Emirate of Dubai. Any dispute arising from your use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Dubai.

11. Contact

Questions about these Terms can be sent to connect@drjohnbirky.com.