Speakers

International Speaker

Dr. Abdullah Alkhenizan

CCFP, FCFP, ABHPM, MSc, DCEpid

Professor, College of Medicine, Al Faisal University
Director of Ambulatory Care Services, KFSHRC

Dr. Abdullah Alkhenizan

CCFP, FCFP, ABHPM, MSc, DCEpid

Dr. Abdullah Alkhenizan presently works as a consultant in the Department of Family Medicine and Polyclinics, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (General Organization) –Riyadh. Dr. Alkhenizan holds the academic title of Professor at Alfaisal University, Riyadh. He has concurrent assignments in this Institution which include Director of Ambulatory Care Services and Chairman of Evidence Based Practice Committee. Dr. Alkhenizan is listed in the World's Top 2% most-cited scientists 2024 by Stanford University.

Dr. Alkhenizan career focused in the fields of Family Medicine with a special interest in the fields of Medical Law, Chronic Diseases, Evidence Based Practice, Research, and Healthcare Policy and Management.

For his postgraduate training, Dr. Alkhenizan completed the Family and Community Medicine Program, The Canadian College of Family Medicine Fellowship in Geriatrics, The American Board in Hospice and Palliative Care and the Clinical Epidemiology Program at the University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

He also holds Master’s Degree in Health Systems and Quality Management and a Master Degree in Medical Law, The Law School, University of Edinburgh, and he completed the Clinical Epidemiology Program at the University of Toronto.

Dr. Alkhenizan is a co-author of two books and published more than 100 publications in peer-reviewed journals with more than 200 presentations in local, regional and international meetings.

Dr. Amr Jamal

MD, SBFM, ABFM, MRCGP, MBI, CPHIMS, FIAHSI

Professor and Consultant, Family Physician & Health Informatics
Chairman, Family & Community Medicine Department
King Saudi University

Dr. Amr Jamal

MD, SBFM, ABFM, MRCGP, MBI, CPHIMS, FIAHSI

Prof. Amr A. Jamal is a renowned expert in family medicine and digital health, with over 15 years of experience in clinical practice, medical education, and healthcare informatics. As the Chairman of the Family & Community Medicine Department at King Saud University (KSU) in Riyadh, Prof. Jamal has been instrumental in advancing digital health initiatives in Saudi Arabia and across the Gulf region. His work spans the development of the Saudi Health Informatics Competency Framework, contributions to national telemedicine guidelines, and leadership in multiple transformative digital health projects.

Prof. Jamal is also the Founding Co-Chair of ZIMAM, a Geneva-based initiative dedicated to enhancing digital health competencies for healthcare professionals globally. Recognized internationally, he has been named a HIMSS Future50 Healthcare IT Leader and holds fellowships with the International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics (FIAHSI). His scholarly contributions include over 100 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, reflecting his dedication to integrating technology with healthcare to improve patient outcomes and streamline processes.

At the conference, Prof. Jamal will share insights on AI in family medicine, patient safety in electronic health records, and the global standardization of medical education competencies, bringing invaluable perspectives on digital transformation in healthcare.

Dr. Avik Nath

Chair of the Family Medicine Emergency Medicine Program Directors Group
Chair of the Ottawa Hospital Emergency Physician Associates
Program Director of the CCFPEM Program at the University of Ottawa

Dr. Avik Nath

Dr. Avik Nath received his medical degree from the University of Ottawa in 2004 and was awarded Certification in the College of Family Physicians of Canada in 2006, and a Certificate of Added Competence in Emergency Medicine in 2007. Dr. Nath was awarded Fellowship in the College in 2019.

Dr. Nath is a family physician with a focused practice in emergency medicine. Working in the emergency department he has seen first-hand the gaps in the health care system, including lack of access to primary care and how those gaps affect the most vulnerable people.

Based in Ottawa, Dr. Nath is a mid-career practising physician who has worked in tertiary and community settings throughout Ontario. He is the current Chair of the Family Medicine Emergency Medicine Program Directors Group, Chair of the Ottawa Hospital Emergency Physician Associates, program director of the CCFPEM Program at the University of Ottawa, and the CFPC's family physician emergency medicine representative on the Specialty Committee in Emergency Medicine at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He is also an Associate professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Nath works collaboratively to build consensus and implement change. Dr. Nath received the Department of Family Medicine's Mentorship Award, which is presented annually to a University of Ottawa faculty member who has demonstrated excellence in mentorship toward learners and faculty members. He has received numerous teaching awards through the Department of Emergency Medicine. He has been an expert member of the CFPC Residency Accreditation Committee and has spoken at a variety of conferences and workshops throughout his 15 years of experience. Dr. Nath lives in Ottawa with his wife and daughter.

Dr. Eiad Al-Faris

MD, SBFM, ABFM, MRCGP, MBI, CPHIMS, FIAHSI

Professor of Family Medicine & Medical Education
Supervisor of the KSU Chair for the Development of Medical Education
Department of Family and Community Medicine
King Saudi University

Dr. Eiad Al-Faris

MD, SBFM, ABFM, MRCGP, MBI, CPHIMS, FIAHSI

Professor Eiad A. AlFaris is a Professor of Family Medicine, member of the Royal College of General practitioners (London) since 1989. He was the chair of the examination committee of the Saudi board of family medicine and the Arab board of family medicine. He is the supervisor of the King Saud University (KSU) Chair for Medical Education. He had completed a Master degree in Medical Education (MMed) from the University of Dundee. He has contributed substantially to the development of Medical Education in Saudi Arabia, has published around seventy articles in national and international journals. He was an Associate Director of Faculty Development Program of the KSU university hospitals. He was Adviser to the Saudi Commission of health specialties 1998- 2009. He had run various workshops for the national and international symposia, the Saudi Commission for health Specialties and KSU.

Dr. Jeff Landreville

HBSc, MD, MMEd, FRCPC, DRCPSC

Program Director, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Emergency Medicine residency program University of Ottawa

Dr. Jeff Landreville

HBSc, MD, MMEd, FRCPC, DRCPSC

Dr. Jeffrey Landreville is a clinician-educator focusing on postgraduate medical education with a special interest in competency-based medical education and coaching.

He is an assistant professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Medicine, attending physician at the Ottawa Hospital and clinician investigator with the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. He currently serves as the Program Director for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Emergency Medicine residency program at the University of Ottawa. His research interests include observation, entrustment and coaching within competency-based medical education systems.

Born in Ottawa, Canada, Dr. Landreville obtained his MD from the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University and an FRCPC in Emergency Medicine at the University of Ottawa during which he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Landreville completed a fellowship in medical education through the Department of Innovation in Medical Education at the University of Ottawa and a Master’s in Medical Education through the University of Dundee, Scotland. He is a diplomate of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Clinician Educator Area of Focused Competence.

Dr. Julian Treadwell

MBBS MRCGP MSc DPhil

NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer - UK
Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC) | Population Health Sciences | Bristol Medical School | University of Bristol

Dr. Julian Treadwell

MBBS MRCGP MSc DPhil

Dr Julian Treadwell is an academic general practitioner working from Bristol and Oxford in the United Kingdom. For the first half of his career, he practised full-time in family medicine in a variety of settings in the UK National Health service including 12 years as a practice partner and several years as a GP educator.

His academic interests are in evidence-based practice, polypharmacy and multiple long-term conditions, clinical guidelines, shared decision-making and overmedicalisation. These interests arose from a desire to solve problems he had identified in clinical practice and his research aims to empower family doctors to provide person-centred care. He developed and maintains the website www.gpevidence.org

Dr. Nahedh Allababidi

Consultant Family Physician- Medical Tutor
Assistant Professor Arabian Gulf University
Head of examination family medicine - Arab board of medical specialization

Dr. Nahedh Allababidi

Consultant family physician/Medical tutor in family practice residency program/Head of examination department in family practice residency program in Bahrain/Head of examination committee in Arab board medical specializations /coordinator of professional skills program for years 2,3 and 4 in Arabian gulf university/member of committee of training in primary health care Master in medical education Interested in evaluation and assessment construction with special focus on development of OSCE stations and biostatistics

UAE Speakers

Dr. Abdallah Abukhate

Family medicine Resident
Al Ain Program

Dr. Abdelazim Mohamed Mabrouk

Consultant Paediatrician
Mediclinic Al Madar - Al Ain

Dr. Abdelazim Mohamed Mabrouk

Dr.Abdelazim Mohamed Mabrouk is a Consultant Pediatrician and clinical associate professor in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. His main fields of interests are general pediatrics, asthma, child developmental and behavioral problems, nutrition, obesity, enuresis, ADHD and school health problems. He was actively involved in teaching and examining medical students, interns and residents in the fields of Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Family Medicine. He was awarded the excellence teaching award in the college of Medicine, UAE University and SEHA Abu Dhabi excellence award for best practicing doctors. He regularly presenting in scientific conferences and participated in several researches studying the common child heath problems, and has many published papers in international journals.

Dr. Abdulsalam Ahmed Al Marzooqi

Family medicine Resident
Al Ain Program

Dr. Abdulsalam Ahmed Al Marzooqi

Dr. Abdulsalam Ahmed Al Marzooqi is a family medicine physician with a strong commitment to advancing healthcare delivery. With hands-on experience addressing diverse health challenges, Dr. Al Marzooqi is passionate about research that improves access to quality care and optimizes health outcomes. Dr. Al Marzooqi 's practice focuses on preventative care, chronic disease management, and community-based interventions, providing a unique, real-world perspective that informs and enhances research pursuits. Known for a collaborative approach and dedication to evidence-based medicine, Dr. Al Marzooqi aims to contribute meaningful insights to research initiatives supporting healthcare advancement

Dr. Abraham George

MBBS, MD (Int Med), MSc (Renal Med), MRCP, CCT (Renal Med)
Consultant Physician • SKC-Dialysis Medical SEHA Kidney Care

Dr. Abraham George

In the UK he served many DGHS and University Hospitals including Hammersmith, St Mary’s , Charing Cross , Royal Free , Lister and Stevenage , St James Univ Hospital , Pinderfields and Western Infirmary in Glasgow. Occupied Renal Consultant positions for Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital 2011 and St James University Hospital, Leeds 2012.

Served UAE in Renal Consultant positions; Sharjah Royal Hospital, SEHA Hospitals including Mafraq & Al Ain. Currently serves Tawam Hospital and SKC in Al Ain and is involved in clinical teaching of undergraduate students from Al Ain University Hospital.

Dr Abraham has clinical experience spanning more than 25 years in all aspects Adult Nephrology including Dialysis , CKD , Vasculitis , Glomerulonephritis and Transplantation . Over the years he has contributed to various peer reviewed Journal publications and has played a significant role in developing and streamlining renal services in Al Ain Hospital and Al Ain region as well.

Dr. Ali Hassan

Consultant and Chief of Neurology Division,
STMC and Tawam Hospital, Al Ain

Dr. Ali Hassan

Is a consultant and chief of neurology division of STMC and Tawam hospital. After getting is MBBCH from Assiut university and has a 4-year Residency of neurology and psychiatry Assiut university hospital 1999-2003 ended by getting his masterdegree. He had his training in one of the biggest neurology divisions in Egypt and middle east when the neurology department had more than 120 beds during his training and had attached neurophysiology lab and all dictated neuroimaging service were available. And he completed his Medical Doctorate degree from Al Azahar university in 2010 (Role if inflammatory markers in Acute ischemic stroke when he was looking for the role of interleukins and neopterin in acute ischemic stroke pathogenesis). He joined Al Ain hospital in 2011 when he was a member of the stroke program who led the stroke service in Al Ain service to be one of the most important stroke centers in UAE, (Al Ain stroke unite is the first stroke unit founded in all over UAE in November 2007).

Dr Ali was a member of the stroke team who getting the first Stroke international certification in Abu Dhabi in 2016 when,Al Ain stroke unit was certified by German Stroke association as a comprehensive stroke unit and then followed by JCIA.

Dr Ali Joined Tawam hospital in the last quarter of 2017 when he continued his journey of success and attributed to the success of neurology division.

He established the first dictated botox clinics in all SEHA facilities and currently he had 2 dictated botox clinic weekly which is the busiest therapeutic botox clinic in UAE currently.

He developed the stroke program with the team after Al Ain hospital was announced as a covid center in 2020. He became a chief of service in 2021 and he developed the stroke program which accredited as comprehensive stroke center from American heart association (AHA) in December 2023.

Dr Ali Hassan initiated and conducted the first Tawam international neurology conference in 2023. He is a speaker and chairpersons in many of the local and regional conferences in Gulf.

Dr Ali Hassan is the president and he initiated Al Ain neurology conference with its first session in January 2024

Dr Ali Hassan has a special training in epilepsy and EEG in Cleveland medical university hospital-Case Western university –Ohio, USA.

Since he joined and lead the neurology division, neurology department become a site of many regional studies and currently he is a part of 3 international studies which included other sites like USA, Europe and Japan. He has more than 35publications include many posters in an international conference, local conferences, and many publications in the international recognized peer review journals as well. Dr Hassan is a trainer in many local and regional conferences for botox injections and he led many workshops for training other neurologist in the region.

Dr Hassan awarded as the best faculty of internal medicine teaching staff in 2023. Also, he awarded as a quality champion in 2023 in Tawam hospital.

Dr. Asma Khaled Al Jaberi

Consultant Physician - Medicine
Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammad Medical City

Dr. Asma Khaled Al Jaberi

Dr. Asma Aljaberi is a consultant endocrinologist in the department of medicine at Tawam Hospital and an assistant clinical professor at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAEU. She graduated from CMHS at UAEU, and completed her residency at Tawam hospital, and passed the Board of Internal Medicine in 2011. Dr. Aljaberi completed an Endocrine fellowship at a division of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, USA. 2014-2017. At the same institution, she had clinical training in Osteoporosis and Bone Metabolism and obtained the Certified Clinical Densitometrist certification. She also completed a one year fellowship in CKD-MBD. Her interests include osteoporosis, bone metabolism, obesity, and lipid metabolism disorders.

Dr. Bachar Afandi

Consultant Physician -Medicine
Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammad Medical City

Dr. Bachar Afandi

Consultant Endocrinologist at Tawam Hospital. Clinical Professor, Faculty of Medicine & Health Services, the United Arab Emirates University.

Qualifications
Certified by the American Boards in IM and the American Boards Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (recertified 2017), Active NY License, USA. Active HAAD license, UAE.
IM Internship and Residency at Lutheran Medical Center Research Institute. Brooklyn, New York. USA
Completed fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes, Hypertension, and Metabolism at the State University of New York. Health Science Center. Brooklyn. New York. USA
Active NY License, USA. Active HAAD license, UAE IM Internship and Residency at Lutheran Medical Center Research Institute. Brooklyn, New York, USA
Completed fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes, Hypertension, and Metabolism at the State University of New York, Health Science Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA

Current and Previous Appointments
Consultant endocrinologist, Tawam Hospital since 2001 Head of the Endocrinology Division at Tawam hospital 2003-2023 Clinical Professor, Faculty of Medicine & Health Services, the United Arab Emirates University Nominated by the council of Arab Health Ministers as a member of the Arab Board of Endocrine Sub-specialty committee, Dec 2022-Dec 2023
Member, international taskforce to establish Kidney and Ramadan guidelines 2023
Member of the UAE Cardio Metabolic Guidelines Committee 2023
Board of directors, Gulf Association of Endocrinology and Diabetes, 2021-2025
Co-designer of International Diabetes and Ramadan Risk Calculator 2022
CO Founder, Gulf Association of Endocrinology and Diabetes, 2021 Member of the MENA Hyperglycemia in pregnancy Guidelines Committee 2021
Member of the UAE Diabetes Guidelines Committee 2009,2012 & 2020
Member of the International DaR (Diabetes and Ramadan) Guidelines Committee 2017, 2021, and 2022
Physician of the year, EDEC, Emirates Diabetes Society. 2019.
Board of Directors, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, Gulf Chapter 2019- 2020
Board of Directors, Emirates Diabetes Society 2002-2012
Co- Founder Emirates Endocrine Club and AL AIN Endocrine Club.
Past Chief of Endocrine Division at Lutheran Medical Center Research Institute, Brooklyn NY, USA 1999-2001.

Publications
More than 100 publications in local and international diabetes/endocrine journals Member of many local and international diabetes and endocrine societies Reviewer of many journals.

Dr. Baher Al Homsi

Consultant Physician •Physician - General Medicine
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

Dr. Baher Al Homsi

Medical Consultant, division chief from 1/2020 till 3/2021, at SSMC -Mayo Clinic Hospital , Al Mafraq City, UAE.

Program director of Internal Medicine Residency Program.

Dr Baher has been providing high quality care to patients for more than 20 years , with 15 years of experience in UAE as a Medical Consultant

He was in charge of the COVID-19 wards at SSMC - Mayo Clinic Hospital during COPVID-19 surge.

He is in charge of the “Resident Wellness Curriculum” course for the Internal medicine and pediatrics residency Program , Assigned as a chairman of Clinical Competency Committee (CCC),Mafraq Hospital , Core faculty of the Internal Medicine Residency Program (USA-ACGME accredited residency program), Responsible for IMTU (Internal Medicine teaching Unite) : Teaching Medical Residents in Al-Mafarq / SSMC -Mayo Clinic Hospital , Internal Medicine Residency Program.

He completed his graduation from Damascus University and

Did his Postgraduation training in New York ,USA.

He was part of many publications in UAE , Qatar , USA and Syria , Multiple lectures on the cardiovascular line (DM, HLP, HTN,..etc ) to Consultants, Specialists, GPs, and Residents, Abu Dhabi, UAE. And lectures of Approach to the Patient with Diabetes (Early detection, Delaying / Preventing DM II)

Dr. Baraa Al Souroji

Restorative Aesthetic Specialist

Dr. Baraa Al Souroji

Restorative Specialist with Special interest in Aesthetic Full Oral Rehabilitations and Restorative Procedures. Local & International Keynote speaker and presenter in Rehabs , Biomimetics, Minimal Invasive, and Interdisciplinary Dentistry. Owner and Director of Dental Lounge Academy. Key Opinion Leader for Dentsply SIrona & Prothodontic Board Advisor for GC Europe.

Dr. Basil Yahia Khalil AlHashaikeh

Family Medicine Resident
Al Ain Program

Dr. Basil Yahia Khalil AlHashaikeh

Basil Yahia Al Hashaikeh, from jordan, 4th year family medecine resident working with Ambulatory Health Services (in Al Yahar clinic.

I am a graduate of University of Sharjah with Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery.

Dr. Fatima Al Dhaheri

MBBS, FAAP, ABP

Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Consultant physician in Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Consultant physician in Infectious Diseases in the Immunocompromised Host
College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University

Dr. Fatima Al Dhaheri

MBBS, FAAP, ABP

Dr Fatima Al Dhaheri is a double american board certified physician in pediatrics and pediatric Infectious diseases and an assistant professor of pediatrics in United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)
Dr Al Dhaheri received her medical degree in 2013 from UAEU (honors) and joined the university after graduation as a teaching assistant in the department of pediatrics and continued to be an away scholar during her post graduate studies in the US.
Dr Al Dhaheri completed her pediatric residency training at Children’s National Medical center in Washington DC (2015-2017) and her Infectious diseases fellowship training in Boston Children’s Hospital in Boston. She completed additional training in Infectious diseases in the immunocompromised hosts (ICH-ID) specialty pathway in Boston Children’s hospital & Brigham and Women’s hospital. Dr Al Dhaheri additionally completed a 2-year program in the Harvard catalyst Academy for clinical and translational research.
Dr Al Dhaheri currently serves as a consultant physician in ICH-ID in Sheikh Khalifa Medical city (SKMC) and Burjeel medical city. She is also a consultant in the Emirates organ transplant committee (UAE’s national OPO) and a founding member of the Emirates Infectious disease society under the umbrella of Emirates Medical association (EMA)

DT Fouad Horani

Horani Dental Lab Medical Director

Dr. Hani Sabbour

Specialities
Cardiology at Mediclinic

Dr. Hani Sabbour

Dr SABBOUR Is a consultant in Cardiology , Advanced HF and Pulmonary Hypertension and Cardiac Electrophysiology at Mediclinic Abu Dhabi UAE and Assitant Prof of Cardiology at Brown University Alpert School of Medicine , Rhode Island USA

Dr Sabbour holds six American boards

ABIM internal medicine , cardiovascular disease , advanced HF and pulmonary hypertension, cardiac Electophysiology
As well he is certified board certified ASE echo comprehensive and ASNC CBNC board certified nuclear cardiology
He is the lead author of the UAE Pulmonary Hypertension guidelines and established the first PH registry and center of excellence for the UAE in 2014 .
AS well he is the lead co author of the UAE Cardiometabolic guidelines and one of the founding members of the cardiac Amyloidosis working group in gulf and KSA
. He is also one of the co authors of the Middle East dyslipidemia guidelines and the Middle East familial Hyperlipidemia Guidelines. He is one of five steering committee members of the Abu Dhabi DOH population health program .

Prof. Hani Salam

BSc, MSc, DDS, PhD, OMFSA, FICD

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Prof. Hani Salam

BSc, MSc, DDS, PhD, OMFSA, FICD

Brief CV
• BSc (AUB), MSc (AUB), DDS (LU), PhD (McGill U.), OMFS (U. of Toronto)
• Adjunct Professor & Faculty Advisory Board Member, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, McGill University, Canada
• Adjunct Professor, Shriners Hospital for Children, Canada
• Visiting Professor, College of Dentistry, American University in Baghdad, Iraq
• Part-time Professor, College of Dentistry, Gulf Medical University, UAE
• Director, FDI World Dental Federation Continuing Education Program for the Middle East
• Former Director, McGill University Continuing Dental Education for the Middle East and North Africa
• Former Education Delegate, ITI Leadership, Middle East Section
• Former Director, Post-graduate Program, Oral Surgery & Implantology, UAE

Prof. Ibrahim Nasseh

DDS, CES, PhD

Prof. Ibrahim Nasseh

DDS, CES, PhD

• Prof. Ibrahim NASSEH, DDS, CES, PhD
• Fellow of the International Team for Implantology
• Currently Chairman of the Middle East section of the ITI
• Founder and past Chairman of the Department of DentoMaxilloFacial Radiology & Imaging, at the Lebanese University, School of Dentistry, Beirut
• Past Director and interim Dean, School of Dentistry, Lebanese University
• Past President of the Scientific Committee - Lebanese Dental Association
• Many publications in various local and international journals and lectures on many occasions in different countries.

Dr. Jamal Aldeen Alkoteesh

MD MSc FRCR CCST EBIR EDSI EDNI FPAIRS

Chief of Interventional Radiology
Chairman of Clinical Imaging in Al Ain Region/TAWAM/STMC/ and SKMC
Professor of Interventional Radiology, CMHS UAE University
Head of Interventional Radiology Clinical Reference Group at SEHA - Abu Dhabi
Winner of SEHA/Abu Dhabi Best 100% Employee for 2023

Dr. Jamal Aldeen Alkoteesh

MD MSc FRCR CCST EBIR EDSI EDNI FPAIRS

Dr Alkoteesh is a pioneer interventional radiologist with expertise in providing unique IR services that made Tawam hospital /SEHA the hub and referral center in the UAE and GCC. He is one of the founders of the interventional Radiology services in UAE since 2007, and the first DOH licensed Interventional Radiologist in Abu Dhabi ;and for that they call him the God Father of Interventional Radiology in Abu Dhabi Emirates. His wealth of knowledge and unique skills in applying advanced IR techniques by performing over 75,000 procedures in the span of his 16 years of SEHA journey are exemplary of dedication and commitment. To mention few of IR clinical sophisticated procedures are TIPS, acute stroke interventions; penile venous leak embolization; prostate artery embolization, Complex Arterial and venous interventions, Uterine arteries embolization procedures to treat Fibroids and post-Partum Bleeding; liver cancer Radioembolization SIRT and Chemoembolization TACE. He has recently introduced new state-of-the-art IR procedures to treat benign and malignant thyroid Tumours by thermal ablation in addition haemorrhoids new treatment by arterial embolization.

SEHA Career Journey over 16 years Dr. Alkoteesh joined the SKMC Abu Dhabi as the Chief of Interventional Radiology in 2007 where he served the capital of UAE solo for nearly two years , then moved to Al Ain City in 2010 in order to establish the first Interventional Radiology service at Al Ain Hospital in support of the clinical needs of Al Ain Community. He also was able to build one of the busiest Interventional Radiology unit in the region in support of acute and elective medical care.

He establishing the first radiology residency-training program in Abu Dhabi in 2009 to train junior Emiratis doctors to become the future radiologists then when he moved to Alain he also became the Radiology residency program director at Tawam in 2012 during the intergartion.

After the regional integration between Tawam and Al Ain Hospitals, he became the official Chairman of Radiology for both hospitals to manage the largest Radiology Department in the UAE with more than 30 Radiologists to cover both hospitals in the region at a difficult time during the COVIDE19 Pandemic.

His Academic Contributions Dr Alkoteesh was promoted to the ranke of professor in Interventional Radiology at the UAE University college of medicine and health science, for his fruitful efforts in introducing the Interventional Radiology modules for the medical students in order to promote and attract undergraduates for future career as a rare subspecialty on demand.

Dr Alkoteesh is the Professor of Interventional Radiology to reach this ranke in the UAE and this is no surprise giving his academic background and involvement heavily in teaching of undergradute and post graduate Medical and surgical residents in SEHA/Abu Dhabi since 2007.

In 2023 he was granted the Pan Arab Interventional Radiology society PAIRS the PAIRS fellowship FPAIRS for his contribution in establishing and promotion Interventional Radiology supspeciality in the UAE and Arab World.

Dr Alkoteesh has more than 75 scintific publications under his belt and he has speaker at more than 150 National and international conferences over the last 10 years.

Fierce fight against COVID19 – Dr Alkoteesh and the Radiology Team
Since the start of COVID 19 pandemic in January 2020, Dr Alkoteesh has led an army of radiologists and radiographers in Abu Dhabi Eastern region to compact this hidden enemy. The Radiology team has performed and reported more than 20000 HR-CT Chest and 300 000 CXR on COVID 19 patients in addition to many Interventional Radiology procedures on those patients.

Home country Journey and International work experience Dr. Alkoteesh was born in Damascus/Syria, the eldest son of a family of 10 children, he took the challenge to study medicine in Arabic where he also attained his Master degree in Radiology and completed his basic radiology training in Damascus University hospitals.

In 1997 He pursued his higher education to undertake his subspeciality training in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, UK at All Wales higher training scheme, at which hospitals he then became working as consultant radiologist in West Wales, UK.

His employment journey went through many well-recognized international hospitals: Prince Philip hospital in Wales; West Wales General Hospital, Cork University Hospital in Ireland and King Fahad National Guard Hospital (KAMC) in Riyadh; KSA, Sheikh Khalifa Medical city SKMC-Cleveland , Al Ain Hospital and Tawam Hospital in the UAE.

Dr. Jamal Eldin Sahyouni

Family Medicine Resident
Al Ain Program

Dr. Jamal Eldin Sahyouni

Experienced Physician with background in providing exceptional and individualized care. Collaborates well with nurses to triage and priorities patients in high-pressure situations. Skilled at providing care for pediatric, adolescent and elderly patients. Received professional clinical training in almost all medical and surgical departments after acquiring MBBS degree. Completed multiple research papers and participated in quality-improvement projects and other community events.

Dr. Khaled Mohammed Al Dahmani

Chair of Department - Medicine
Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammad Medical City

Dr. Khaled Mohammed Al Dahmani

Dr.khaled Aldahmani is a consultant endocrinologist, chairman of Academic Affairs at Tawam Hospital and an Ass Professor at CMHS, UAE University

He earned his MBBS from UAE University and completed his internal medicine and endocrinology training in Canada. He also completed a fellowship in pituitary disorders and thyroid cancer.

Dr Aldahmani is currently the president of the Gulf Association of Endocrinology and Diabetes. He is a chairman of the Annual Al-Ain Research Day since 2016.

Dr.Aldahmani is the designated institutional officer (DIO) at Tawam hospital (>12 training programs & >250 learners). He is currently enrolled in the MHPE program at Gulf Medical university at Ajman.

Dr. Khalid Hannouneh

MSc.Laser Dentistry-Rome – Master ALD-USA Certified Trainer Swiss Dental Academy

Dr. Khalid Hannouneh

I'm a hard-working experienced GP Dentist, with a positive attitude, tonnes of energy and plenty of enthusiasm for my job. Through my past roles I've practiced and honned the most important skills for this job: mainly, Cosmetic & H-Tech Dentistry, - and I'm ready to bring these to a new opportunity.

I love music and enjoy Photography in my spare time. I also love cooking and like nothing more than to have firends to try out new recipes. I regularly travel abroad and love exploring new cultures and new destinations.

Dr. Latifa Al Ketbi

Chairperson of Academic Affairs Department

Dr. Maitha Sultan Alaryani

Family medicine Resident
Al Ain Program

Dr. Maitha Sultan Alaryani

I graduated medical school from collage of medicine and health sciences at UAE university. I chose family medicine as my specialty because I am passionate about continuity care and wanted to treat different types of patients. I hope to pursue a fellowship in Women’s health following residency.

Dr. Marc Habib

Masters Specialization in Endodontics ,
Masters in Biomaterials of the oral Cavity

Dr. Marc Habib

Doctor Marc Habib did his undergrad studies in Dentistry at the Saint Joseph University of Beirut and graduated with honors. He was awarded the Zareh Ouzounian prize of Endodontics in 2004.Graduated in 2007 with a Masters Specialization in Endodontics followed by a Masters in Biomaterials of the oral Cavity.

He was a Clinical Assistant Professor over 17 years at Endodontic Department of Saint Joseph University of Beirut. Very skillful using the operating microscope, he is a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in endodontics. Visiting lecturer for the Masters of Advanced Endodontics program of the University of Sienna (Italy). Treasurer of Lebanese Society of Endodontology and member of the organizing committee for the annual international meeting since 2009.
Member of the European Society of Endodontology, international member of the American Association of Endodontists and Gold Member of the Style Italiano Endodontics group. He limits his practice to endodontics in his private practice at Beirut Endodontic Clinic (Lebanon), Park Avenue Dental Clinic (Motor City), Alma Polyclinic (Al Wasel Rd - Umm Suqeim) and Dr Joy Clinics (Palm Jumeirah), Dubai , UAE

Dr. Maryam Jasem Al Ali

Family Medicine Consultant - Education
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City

Dr. Mohamed Basher El Harari

Consultant Physician-Cardiovascular (Dept)
Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammad Medical City

Dr. Mohamed Basher El Harari

I graduated from Tripoli medical school, obtained my MRCP and FRCP from UK, and did my cardiology training in the North East of England obtaining my certificate of completion of speciality training (CCST) in cardiology in July 2001, following which I took a consultant cardiologist post at the university Hospital of north Durham in UK for 15 years till April 2016 when I moved to Saudi Arabia where I did 2 years consultant cardiologist post in Dr Suleiman al Habib in Riyadh, from where I moved to UAE in April 2018 as a consultant cardiologist in Al Ain Hospital as a head of the non invasive department and where I have established a new multidisciplinary heart failure service. Since July of 2020, I moved to Tawam Hospital where I have established a new Heart failure clinic and multidisciplinary heart failure service.

In October 2023, I obtained the European HFA certification in Heart Failure.

I have been appointed as the chair of the heart failure group of the UAE for the years 2022-2024.

i am a regular faculty member and speaker of various national, regional, and joint international cardiology conferences.

Dr. Mohamed Milad Ismail

Consultant Endocrinologist, Tawam & STMC Hospitals
Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine, UAEU

Dr. Mohamed Milad Ismail

Dr Ismail graduated from the faculty of Medicine University of Tripoli in January 1990. He started his training in endocrinology in the main teaching endocrine unit in Tripoli in 1993 and completed his training in Endocrinology in St. Bartholomew’s Endocrine department and its associated hospitals in Northeast London, obtaining the certifications of the United Kingdom Postgraduate Medical Board. Dr Ismail is a Fellow of the Royal College of the physicians of United Kingdom and he is also Board certified by the Arab and the Libyan Boards of medical specialisation.

Dr Ismail was lecturer in Endocrinology in Queen Mary School of Medicine and Dentistry in London from 2002 to 2008 and Consultant & Head of Endocrine department at Darent Valley hospital in Kent, UK until 2014. He joined the Endocrine Department in Al Ain hospital in September 2014 where he was the head of the Endocrine department and the chairman of the medical institute in Al Ain Hospital until August 2021 when he moved to Tawam hospital as Consultant Endocrinologist.

Dr Ismail in an experienced Endocrinologist with more than 28 years of practice in the field of endocrinology and diabetes. His clinical interests include thyroidology, calcium disorders, Insulin pump therapy and new technologies in the treatment of diabetes. Dr Ismail has been always active in medical education he is also actively involved in clinical research.

Dr. Mohammed Abdel Rahim Karajeh

Division Chair • Medicine
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

Dr. Mohammed Abdel Rahim Karajeh

Dr. Mohammed Abdel-Rahim Karajeh, MBChB, FRCP, CCST in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine, serves as the Chair of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi. With 22 years of experience, he is a highly regarded consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist, specialising in a range of gastrointestinal disorders and surgical interventions.

Dr. Karajeh graduated from Dundee University in Scotland and completed his postgraduate training in general internal medicine, gastroenterology and hepatology in England. He has over a decade of experience as a consultant at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and has also served as a senior lecturer at Sheffield University. His extensive background in research is reflected in his numerous publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, along with award-winning papers presented at national and international conferences.

Dr. Karajeh is renowned for his proficiency in performing advanced endoscopic procedures. He has established a successful endobariatric service at SSMC, introducing minimally invasive procedures for weight loss that enhance patient outcomes and safety. His commitment to advancing the field of gastroenterology and hepatology is evident in his leadership roles and ongoing research initiatives. With his extensive experience and dedication to patient care, Dr. Mohammed Abdel-Rahim Karajeh is a leading authority in gastroenterology and hepatology at SSMC. His expertise in both clinical practice and research positions him as a vital resource for patients seeking comprehensive gastrointestinal care.

Dr. Mohammed Al Hoqani

Secretary General
National Institute for Health Specialties (NIHS)

Dr. Mohammed Al Hoqani

Dr. Mohammed Al Houqani is a multi-faceted medical professional. As an Associate Professor at the College of Medicine & Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University.
Dr. Al Houqani is a Consultant of Respiratory & Sleep Medicine, certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He is dedicated to both medical education and patient care. He also serves as the Secretary General of the National Institute for Health Specialties, playing a key role in shaping postgraduate medical education in the UAE.
Dr. Al Houqani's research focuses on tobacco and sleep disorders, and he is a sought-after speaker at local & regional scientific

Mr. Mohamad Hassan Hamad

Group Infection Control Director,
Burjeel Holdings (Previously VPS Healthcare), UAE

Dr. Mohanna J. Hasan

BA, BDentScie (TCD), MSc (Prosth)

Dr. Mohanna J. Hasan

Dr. Mohanna J. Hasan is a Specialist Prosthodontist and Implantologist with over 20 years in the dental field. He holds a BA and BDent(Scie) from Trinity College Dublin ,Ireland, with an MSc in Prosthodontics from the U.K and has completed a Diploma in Digital Dentistry from the IDDA. Dr. Mohanna has a keen interest in CAD/CAM systems, 3D printing, and intraoral scanning, and a dedication to enhancing precision, efficiency, and patient experience in modern dentistry. Constantly learning and exploring innovations in digital workflows to shape the future of dental solutions.

Dr. Mohamed Abdalla Mohamed Alrayssi

Bacheolar of Dental Surgery (BDS) ,
Post-graduation speciality Program in Orthodontics
Phd (dr.Med. Dent)

Dr. Mohamed Abdalla Mohamed Alrayssi

Dr. Mohamed Alrayssi obtained his BDS degree in 2000 from Demonte Morency College of Dentistry in Lahore, Pakistan. He then pursued his postgraduate education in Orthodontics and Dento-Facial Orthopedics at the University of Ulm in Germany, where he earned his German Board (Facharzt) in 2008 and his Dr. Med. Dent. in 2009.

Dr. Alrayssi began his career as an Orthodontist at Fujairah Dental Center. In 2010, he joined Abu Dhabi Police Medical Services as a Consultant Orthodontist, a position he continues to hold. In 2021, he became a faculty member of the SEHA Orthodontic Residency Program and later took on the role of Program Director.

He is a member of the NIHS Orthodontic Scientific Committee and serves on the Examination Committee of the Department of Health (DOH) in Abu Dhabi. Additionally, Dr. Alrayssi is an active member of several committees within Abu Dhabi Medical Services.

Dr. Alrayssi is experienced in treating various types of skeletal and non-skeletal malocclusions, with a particular interest in functional and skeletal problems in children.

Dr. Nada Ayedh Binhareez

Endocrinologist at Tawam Hospital
Adjunct Professor of Internal Medicine,
College of Medicine & Health Sciences, and Consultant

Dr. Nada Ayedh Binhareez

Consultant Endocrinologist, Tawam Hospital
Adjunct Faculty Member, Department of Medicine, United Arab Emirates University

Dr. Nada Bin Hareez is a distinguished Consultant Endocrinologist at Tawam Hospital in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, where she also serves as an Adjunct Faculty member in the Department of Medicine at United Arab Emirates University.

She is certified by the American Board of Clinical Lipidology, enhancing her focus on lipid disorders and preventive cardiology. In addition, Dr. Bin Hareez pursued a comprehensive education in Endocrinology and Metabolism, completing her residency in Internal Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine in the UAE, followed by multiple fellowships at the University of Ottawa, Canada:
1. Fellowship in Clinical Lipidology, University of Ottawa (2018 - 2020)
2. Certificate of Research Fellowship in Adult Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Ottawa (2017 - 2018)
3. Clinical Fellowship in Thyroid Cancer, University of Ottawa (2015 - 2017)
4. Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Ottawa (2012 - 2014)

Dr. Bin Hareez runs the Lipid Clinic at Tawam Hospital, where she specializes in the diagnosis and management of lipid disorders, including cholesterol and triglyceride abnormalities, as well as diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors. Her dedication to advancing patient care in lipidology ,her dedicated to train the next generation of healthcare professionals and her commitment to professional excellence establish her as a key resource in the field.

Nouf Mohammed Al Marzooqi

Family Medicine Resident
Al Ain Program

Dr. Noor Abdullah Yahya

Family Medicine Resident
Al Ain Program

Dr. Noor Abdullah Yahya

Noor is a dedicated family medicine resident with a passion for providing compassionate, comprehensive care to patients of all ages. She is committed to continuous learning and evidence-based practice. As a resident, she seeks opportunities to contribute to medical education, mentor younger trainees, and participate in research projects that enhance patient care and advance family medicine.

Dr. Nouraddine Ahmad Al Hasan

Acting Division Chief • TWM-ENT / Maxillo Facial
Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammad Medical City

Dr. Nouraddine Ahmad Al Hasan

I am an Otolaryngology Consultant, currently Acting head in Tawam and STMC hospitals, holding European & Arab board in ENT H&N Surgery
I have more than 21 years of experience (since I finished the ORL HNS residency in 2003) with special interest in Head & Neck Oncology Surgery and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.
I worked in King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Saudi Arabia for 13 years, where I had managed most of Otolaryngology & Head-Neck Cases, that hospital is a leading Tertiary Hospital in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. After that, I joined National Guard hospital, for less than two years. Then in 2018 I moved to Tawam hospital.

Dr. Omar Al Ali

MD Allergist

Consultant in allergy medicine
Advanced Pediatric and Adult Drug Allergy

Dr. Omar Al Ali

MD Allergist

Dr. Omar AL ALI, MD, is an allergist within the allergy clinic at NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, in Abu Dhabi.

Dr. Omar AL ALI received his medical degree from the United Arab Emirates University and completed his residency training at the Montpellier University Hospital, France

Throughout his tenure, Dr. Omar AL ALI has specialized in allergy with a focus on drug allergy, His clinical fellowship in Advanced Adult and Pediatric Drug Allergy Fellowship at the Montpellier and Nimes University hospital, France , he completed a diploma of Allegro-Anaesthesia inter university (Faculty of Medicine of Angers, Marseille, Montpellier-Nimes, Strasbourg, Reims),France.

Dr. Omar AL ALI is active in medical research, having authored and published several journal articles related to his specialty.

Dr. Rashid El Abed

Assistant Professor/ Consultant - Endodontics MBR University

Dr. Sharina Matar Al Dhaheri

Division Chief -Medicine
Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammad Medical City

Dr. Sharina Matar Al Dhaheri

Dr. Sharina is consultant pulmonologist and interstitial lung disease (ILD) specialist. Dr. Sharina runs a specialty clinic in interstitial lung disease and pulmonary fibrosis at Tawam and STMC Hospital – Al Ain.

Education and Training: Dr. Sharina is board certified in internal medicine and Respiratory medicine. Dr. Sharina completed interstitial lung disease fellowship program at Queen's University and research training at Harvard Medical school. She obtained master in Quality and Safety in Healthcare management at RCSI.

Expertise: Her clinical and scientific interest focuses on interstitial lung disease and published several researches.

Dr. Sultan Alameemi

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) , Master Clinical Dentistry in Oral Surgery

Dr. Sultan Alameemi

Sultan Al Ameemi is a distinguished dental professional with extensive experience in oral surgery and healthcare management. Holding a Master’s degree in Clinical Dentistry in Oral Surgery from the University of Edinburgh and a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Dundee, Sultan has built a career that seamlessly integrates clinical expertise with leadership.

Currently serving in Abu Dhabi Police Medical Services, Sultan’s past roles include Head of the Dental Department at Abu Dhabi Police Medical Services and Oral Surgeon at Al Ain Dental Centre under SEHA. His commitment to healthcare excellence is evident in his ability to provide specialized care to diverse patient groups, combining technical skill with compassionate patient management.

Sultan’s professional credentials are further strengthened by certifications in advanced implant dentistry, cybersecurity implementation, and leadership and management from recognized institutions. He has also contributed internationally, completing clinical attachments in the NHS and engaging in charity dental work in Peru, showcasing his dedication to making a positive impact both locally and globally

Dr. Tawfiq Hen

Consultant pediatrician
SKMC - Abu Dhabi

Dr. Tawfiq Hen

Dr. Tawfiq Hen is a Consultant in General Pediatrics at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi. He has more than 25 years of experience in the medical field. He has a special interest in allergy and asthma. In addition, Dr. Hen is interested in children nutrition and mainly addresses children with feeding behavioral disorders and failure to thrive. His clinical experience is also focused on the management of children with Down syndrome.

Dr. Hen is an active member of the clinical teaching unit and in recognition of his contribution he was twice the recipient of the Best Teacher Award. Dr. Hen is the Vice President of the International Pediatric Summit IPS.

Dr. Yasmin Kottait

DDS, HDD, MFDS Ed, Dip CBT, CAS Autism, MSc Pediatric Dentistry
Specialist Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Yasmin Kottait

Dr. Yasmin is a pediatric dentist by morning and a gentle caring tooth fairy by night, her mission is: kids enjoying healthy happy smiles and loving the dentist. She feels she has conquered the world when she changes a child’s frown into a smile in her pediatric dental office.
Yasmin dedicated her dental career to toddlers, children and teens exclusively and her journey started 17 years ago.
Her education involved a Master’s degree in Pediatric Dentistry (dentistry for children) and three dental diplomas. Few years ago, she realized her children (aka her patients) needed more depth of understanding in psychology, that’s why she decided to go for cognitive based hypnotherapy diploma and became a “hypnodontist”- using hypnotherapy in dentistry.
Faced with the challenge of seeing 30% of her patients on the autism spectrum, she also decided to get extra certifications and becoming a dentist for children with autism.
Some parents realize she is a “unicorn” in the pediatric dentistry field and that she has magic child whispering super powers.

Dr Yasmin used her first EZ crown in 2015 and fell in love ever since. Crafting white smiles on little faces became her new hobby! In 2020, she became a Sprig U faculty and ever since she loves to create
If Dr Yasmin is not in the clinic, she is either volunteering for a cause for children, traveling the world, examining other dentists with the royal college, giving a lecture or a course about dentistry for children. If none of the above, you will find her auditioning with one of her children on tiktok as the dancing dentist or in one of the nurseries acting out her favorite children’s play (Mr Sad Tooth vs Ms Happy Tooth) .