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Dr. Abdul Rahman Zargul
Consultant Medical Oncologist
Dr. Abdul Rahman Zar is currently a Consultant Medical Oncologist and Assistant Fellowship Director at the National Cancer Care Center and Research (NCCCR) of Hamad Medical Corporation. He is the Lead of Head and Neck MDT and CORE member of GI MDT. Dr Abdul Rahman Zar has received his medical degree from the Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Pakistan.
Dr. Abdulaziz AlJassim
Senior Specialist in Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine
Kuwait Cancer Control Center
Kuwait
Dr. Abdulaziz AlJassim
Senior Specialist in Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine
Dr Abdulaziz AlJassim Senior Specialist in Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine. -Thoracic Oncology and Sarcoma Division - Kuwait Cancer Control Center. -Graduated from Faculty of Medicine Kuwait University 2009 -Obtained Internal Medicine degree MRCP(UK) 2016 -Graduated from Kuwaiti Board of Internal Medicine KBIM 2017 -Completed Medical Oncology Residency 2018-2020 University of Ottawa, Canada and Completed Fellowship training in Thoracic Oncology and Sarcoma in 2020-2022 University of Ottawa, Canada A Clinical Tutor at KIMS Medical Oncology Fellowship program. -Current Elected Member of Kuwait Oncology Association -Member of ASCO and ESMO
Dr. Abdulaziz Alhamad
Radiation Oncologist
Prince Sultan Military Medical City
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Abdulaziz Alhamad
Radiation Oncologist
Dr. AbdulAziz AlHamad, MD FRCP (C)–Radiation Oncology is a Consultant of Radiation Oncologist at Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Abdulaziz AlHamad 's top areas of care are X-ray, Ultrasound, Computed Tomography (CT), Nuclear medicine including positron emission tomography (PET), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to diagnose and/or treat diseases.
Dr. Abdurahman Ahmad Alloghbi
Assistant Professor, Department of Oncology
King Khalid University
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Abdurahman Ahmad Alloghbi
Assistant Professor, Department of Oncology
Dr. Abdurahman Alloghbi is currently an assistant professor at the School of Medicine at King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia. He holds the American board of Hematology Oncology, Internal Medicine, and Medical Quality. Dr. Abdurahman has numerous peer-reviewed publications and actively contributes to various health-related organizations. Furthermore, he has participated in numerous scientific conferences.
Dr. Adnan Hussain
Consultant Medical Oncologist
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Adnan Hussain
Consultant Medical Oncologist
Dr Adnan Hussain works as a Consultant Medical Oncologist at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Jeddah. He has special interest in GI and GU malignancies He did his M.B.B.S from Dow Medical University, Karachi in 2001 after which he moved to UK in 2003 for further training. He did his core medical training and then specialist training in United Kingdom at Belfast Health and Social Care trust followed by which he joined Worcestershire Royal Hospital as a Consultant Medical Oncologist. He moved to KSA in 2015 and currently works at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Jeddah.
Dr. Ahmad Al Huraiji
Specialist of Internal Medicine and Hematology
Kuwait Cancer Control Center
Kuwait
Dr. Ahmad Al Huraiji
Specialist of Internal Medicine and Hematology
Dr. Ahmad Alhuraiji, MD, MBBS is a Hematologist at the Kuwait Cancer Control Center. He Specialized in the Hematology. Dr. Alhuraiji’s research is focused on hematology and stem cell transplantation. He has participated in research studies such as devising an approach for the management of cancer patients during COVID-19, the potential of the use of additional chromosomal abnormalities as biomarkers for chronic myeloid leukemia during the use of tyrosine kinase inhibitors, and the significance of thrombocytopenia in patients with primary and post-essential thrombocythemia/polycythemia vera myelofibrosis.
Dr. Amin Eltigani
Consultant and Section Head of Medical Oncology
Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Hospital, Ministry of National Guard – Health Affairs
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Amin Eltigani
Consultant and Section Head of Medical Oncology
Dr. Amin Eltigani is a Consultant and Section Head of Medical Oncology at Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Hospital, Ministry of National Guard – Health Affairs, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia. With over 20 years of Medical Oncology experience, Dr. Eltigani holds key qualifications including the Membership of Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (MRCPI), the Membership of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (MRCPS), Saudi Board of Medical Oncology (SBMO), and Speciality Certificate of Medical Oncology (United Kingdom). He has a solid research background, authoring several publications in oncology. Dr. Eltigani is actively involved in clinical practice, teaching, and research in oncology.
Dr. Aminah Al Ansari
Medical Director
Kuwait Association for the Care of Children in Hospital
Kuwait
Dr. Aminah Al Ansari
Medical Director
I'm a consultant Family medicine and palliative medicine working in palliative care center having my certificate in family medicine on 2007 and Work for 5 Years in Qurtuba clinic as a family physician and opened my first obesity clinic ,during this time I was also a certified trainer and examiner in family medicine residency program.In2012 I decided to join Palliative care center to continue my fellowship I read a lot about palliative care and I noticed that the need for palliative care in Kuwait is huge and I noticed that nobody specialize in this field in Kuwait .I started my fellowship program in January 2013 in King Faisal specialized hospital and research center which gives me a great educational experience, meanwhile I started my first research in palliative medicine. I proceeded to work in a fast upscale environment in Kuwait to ensure patient comfort and relieve their suffering. when I came back to Kuwait there were a lots of challenges waiting for me and I was full of power and passion to start palliative medicine in Kuwait , great team supported me and I inspired and encouraged them to learn, to give, to help and to believe in themselves .
Dr. Amna Ahmed Al Harassi
Palliative Care and Cancer Pain Consultant
Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer care and research center
Oman
Dr. Amna Ahmed Al Harassi
Palliative Care and Cancer Pain Consultant
Dr. Amna Al-Harrasi is a dedicated and compassionate medical doctor with specialized expertise in family medicine, palliative care, and cancer pain management. She currently leads the Supportive and Palliative Care Department at the Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Center in Oman, where she is instrumental in developing and implementing palliative care programs that focus on improving the quality of life for terminally ill Cancer patients. Dr. Al-Harrasi is highly committed to patient-centered, holistic care, and actively collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for patients and their families. A graduate of Sultan Qaboos University, Dr. Al-Harrasi completed her Cancer Pain Fellowship and Palliative Care Residency at McGill University in Canada. Her extensive experience also includes serving as a Family Physician with the Ministry of Health in Oman, where she managed chronic illnesses and coordinated care for a diverse patient population. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Al-Harrasi holds several leadership roles, including Chairperson of the Morbidity and Mortality Committee at her institution. She has contributed significantly to the field through publications on cancer care, medical cannabis, and supportive oncology, among other topics.
Dr. Anas Hamad
Director of Pharmacy & Head of Medication Safety/Quality, Assistant Professor
Hamad Medical Corporation, NCCCR, Qatar University
Qatar
Dr. Anas Hamad
Director of Pharmacy & Head of Medication Safety/Quality, Assistant Professor
Dr. Anas is currently the Director of Pharmacy Department at Qatar's National Center for Cancer Care & Research and Head of Medication Safety & Quality Center at Hamad Medical Corporation's Pharmacy Executive Office. He holds an adjunct position at Qatar University as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy & Practice. In addition, he is chairing the Standing Committee on Medication Services at Qatar Red Crescent Society. He is also the Vice President & Director of ISPOR Qatar Chapter.
Dr. Anwar Alnouri
Consultant Medical Oncologist
Dr. Anwar Al Nouri is a Consultant Medical Oncologist at Kuwait Cancer Control Centre (KCCC). He has done Clinical Research in Medical Oncology Fellowship (Breast) from McGill University. He is the Associate Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada. He has the Canadian Board Internal Medicine (FRCPC)
Dr. Atlal Abusanad
Associate Professor
Atlal Abusanad, MBBS, MSc, ABIM, FRCPC, CIP, is a medical oncologist and associate professor, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University and Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Abusanad completed medical oncology and a Clinician-investigator fellowships from McGill University, focused on breast oncology along with a MSc in experimental medicine of molecular oncology. She is a recipient of a national prize for innovative approach in supporting breast cancer survivors. She has been recognized by ASCO for 2 consecutive years as one of the authors of the best of ASCO connections blogs. She led the largest multinational study addressing burnout in oncology professionals across MENA. Her scientific research include clinical breast cancer, molecular oncology, cancer survivorship, oncologist’s wellbeing and narrative medicine. She is a volunteer in several breast cancer social and patient’s advocacy forms and a speaker at TED talks.
Dr. Emad Tashkandi
Associate Professor, Consultant Medical Oncologist
Umm AlQura University, King Abdullah Medical City
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Emad Tashkandi
Associate Professor, Consultant Medical Oncologist
Dr. Tashkandi completed his medical degree from Umm Al-Qura University (UQU) in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. He completed Internal Medicine Residency Training Program at University of Western Ontario (UWO) in 2013 and Medical Oncology Fellowship Training at McMaster University in 2015, Canada. He also completed Clinical and Research Fellowship in GU & GI Malignancies along with Graduate Diploma of Clinical Epidemiology (GDCE) in 2016 at McMaster University, Canada. He was appointed as an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UQU in 2022 and Medical oncologist in Oncology Center at King Abdullah Medical City (KAMC) in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Dr. Fahad Ibnshamsah
Chairman of Adult Medical Oncology Department
King Fahad Specialist Hospital
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Fahad Ibnshamsah
Chairman of Adult Medical Oncology Department
Dr. Fahad Ibnshamsah, MD is a Consultant of Adult Medical Oncology and the Director of the Outreach program at King Fahd Specialist Hospital - Dammam, KSA. He is also an Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University and the Chairman of Saudi Society of GI Oncology.
Dr. Faisal Alterkait
Medical Oncologist
Medical oncologist in Kuwait cancer control center from 2012, Head of breast unit from 2017 to 2021, inaugurated the first medical oncology departments outside kccc in Kuwait. Currently Head of Medical oncology department at Jaber al-Ahmad hospital in Kuwait. MRCP UK. MBBS UK. CCST ONCOLOGY UK
Dr. Faisal Azam
Consultant Medical Oncologist
King Fahad Specialist Hospital
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Faisal Azam
Consultant Medical Oncologist
Dr Faisal Azam is a consultant medical oncologist at King Fahad specialist Hospital Dammam (KFSHD) and previously worked as a consultant in United Kingdom. He has special interest in GU cancers, Gynae cancers, Breast cancers, sarcomas and skin cancers. He had completed a formal training in Medical oncology at Oxford and Liverpool. His qualifications include FRCP, CCT in medical oncology, MRCP-UK, MRCP-Ireland, PG-Dip in Oncology from Birmingham University and PG-Cert in Medical education from Liverpool University. He is currently a research in-charge for Oncology, an IRB (Investigational review board) member and FTC (Formulary therapeutics committee) member at KFSHD. He has published more than 40 articles in peer-reviewed journals and did presentations in many international, national and regional oncology conferences.
Dr. Faisal Farrash
Consultant neurosurgeon and Director of Neurooncology program
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Faisal Farrash
Consultant neurosurgeon and Director of Neurooncology program
Board certified neurosurgeon with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in coaching , Oncology, Cancer Research, Molecular Biology, and Management. Strong consulting professional with a Master's of Management focused on Health Care leadership from McGill University.
Dr. Francois Calaud
Consultant Oncology, Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology; Consultant Breast Cancer Oncology
National Center for Cancer Care and Research, Hamad Medical Corporation
Qatar
Dr. Francois Calaud
Consultant Oncology, Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology; Consultant Breast Cancer Oncology
Dr. Francois Calaud is a consultant in Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology at the National Centre for Cancer Care & Research. He obtained her Bachelors in Medical Sciences from Damascus University, Syria in 1996 and qualified in Medical Oncology in 2008. Dr. Calaud undertook his professional training in Paris and at the Gustave Roussy Institute of Oncology before coming to Qatar. Previously Dr. Calaud was Assistant Professor in the University Hospital of Creteil in France and has had several papers published. He has a sub-specialty in the Breast Cancer and also a current core member of the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer team.
Dr. Ghada Aldosary
Senior Medical Physicist
Ministry of National Guard - Health Affairs
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Ghada Aldosary
Senior Medical Physicist
Dr. Ghada Aldosary is a senior medical physicist at the Department of Radiation Oncology, in King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital, the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs and an Assistant Clinical Professor at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulahman University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She completed her clinical residency training at McGill University Health Centre and, in 2016, obtained board certification by the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine. Dr. Aldosary received her PhD from Carleton University and has earned several leadership certificates, including an Executive Diploma on Inclusive Leadership from the University of Toronto.
Prof. Hammad Ather
Endowed Professor of Urology
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Dr. Hamza AlGhamdi
Consultant Radiation Oncologist
King Faisal Medical City
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Hamza AlGhamdi
Consultant Radiation Oncologist
Dr. Alghamdi is a consultant radiation oncologist at King Faisal Medical City in Abha, Saudi Arabia. He obtained his medical specialization in oncology and radiotherapy from the University of Côte d'Azur in France and holds two fellowships: one in neuro-oncology and another in thoracic and oligometastatic radiation therapy from Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium. Dr. Alghamdi is committed to advancing high-tech radiation oncology and enhancing radiation safety. He actively participates in various initiatives focused on the establishment and development of radiation oncology facilities in the region.
Dr. Hatoon Bakhribah
Consultant, Adult Medical Oncology
King Fahad Medical City
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Hatoon Bakhribah
Consultant, Adult Medical Oncology
Dr. Hatoon Bakhribah is a Consultant Medical Oncologist at King Fahad Medical City (KFMC) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia focused on Head & Neck Cancers, Thoracic Malignancies, Skin & Brain Cancers. She earned her medical degree at the M.D. King AbdulAziz University, Faculty of Medicine, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from 1996 till 2001. Her career magnitudes years functioning as a junior physician back in the day as an Intern in King Khalid National Guard Hospital from 2001-2002, as Resident and Senior Registrar in Prince Sultan Medical City from 2002-2011. After she became an Internal Medicine Consultant in King Saud Medical Complex, Riyadh in year 2011, Dr. Bakhribah has completed her 3 years fellowship in Advanced Hematology/Oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, NY, USA from 2013 till 2016 and obtained her certificate in July 2016. After her fellowship, she returned as a Sub-Specialty Consultant and worked in a private institution for a year (2016-2017) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and afterwards she joined King Fahad Medical City as a Sub-Specialty Consultant specializing on Head & Neck Cancers, Thoracic malignancies, Skin & Brain Cancers in December 2017. Dr. Bakhribah holds numerous leadership appointment such as; Program Director of Adult Medical Oncology Fellowship from September 2018 till September 2020; CCC Mortality & Morbidity Committee Chairperson from January 2018 till August 2021 and former Chairperson of Quality Improvement Committee in Cancer Center, KFMC.
Prof. Hikmat Abdel Razeq
Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Director General
King Hussein Cancer Center
Jordan
Prof. Hikmat Abdel Razeq
Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Director General
Prof. Hikmat Abdel-Razeq is the Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Director General of King Hussein Cancer Center, where he also serves as Chairman of the Department of Internal Medicine. Additionally, he is appointed as Professor of Medicine at the School of Medicine, University of Jordan. He earned his medical degree from the University of Jordan in 1988 and had his post-graduate training at the New York Medical College and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio. Prof. Abdel-Razeq holds American Board certifications in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Hematology. He received many international awards including “The King Hussein Cancer Research Award” in 2021.
Dr. Hussein Al-Kushi
Radiation Oncology Consultant
Ministry of National Guard - Health Affairs
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Hussein Al-Kushi
Radiation Oncology Consultant
Consult Radiation oncologist King Abdulaziz medical city.Jeddah since 2006 Resident of radiation oncology program at university of Alberta .Canada 2000-2005 Fellowship in Radiation oncology for Gynecological malignancy 2005-2006 Edmonton.Canada
Ms. Iqbal Alamri
Sr. Specialist Chief Medical Physicist in the Radiation Oncology Department
Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Center
Oman
Ms. Iqbal Alamri
Sr. Specialist Chief Medical Physicist in the Radiation Oncology Department
Ms. Iqbal Abdullah Al Amri Working at Sultan Qaboos comprehensive Cancer Center SQCCCRC o Sr. Specialist Chief Medical Physicist in the Radiation oncology department. o Medical Physics expert with the International Atomic Energy Agency IAEA. o Teaching and supervising students’ projects at Sultan Qaboos University. o Residency graduates from McGill university, Montreal Canada. o Member of: • Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists (COMP). • Medical Physics World Bound (MPWB). • Middle East Federation of Organizations of Medical Physics (MEFOMP). o Involved in commissioning radiotherapy treatment machines in both McGill University Health Center in Montreal and the National Oncology Center at Royal hospital. o One of the founders for establishing radiation therapy department at Sultan Qaboos Cancer Center. o The most recent publication is about brachytherapy and radiosurgery.
Dr. Issa Mohamad
Consultant Radiation Oncologist
Dr Issa Mohamad is a consultant radiation oncologist and associate member at King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC) in Jordan. He completed radiation oncology clinical/research fellowship from University of Toronto, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. He is currently the lead of the Head and Neck multidisciplinary team and the director of radiation oncology fellowship program at KHCC. His areas of subspecialty expertise include Head and Neck cancer, GI malignancy and extracranial stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT). His research focus is aligned with his training and is centered on the implementation of new radiation therapy technologies and quality improvement in the radiation oncology field.
Dr. Jamilah Riromar
Consultant Medical Oncologist
Dr Jamila Rir Omar is a consultant medical oncologist with special inters in improving metastatic cancer patient’s outcomes. She has joined genitourinary + gynecology subspeciality, in National Oncology Center Muscat, Sultanate of Oman since September 2019. She has obtained 2 years fellowship program in Genitourinary medical oncology from university of Toronto Canada, May 2017- June 2019. She has completed 5 years speciality residency program in medical oncology from university Claude Bernard Lyon 1, republic of France with DES French board in medical oncology. She completed internal medicine training program from Oman Medical Speciality Board (OMSB) in august 2009 with MRCP-UK February 2009.
Dr. Khadiga Mohammed
Senior Consultant Radiation Oncologist
Dr. Khadiga Mohamed is a Senior Consultant Radiation Oncologist at Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Center and University Medical City. She has worked at Wellington Hospital in New Zealand and is a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Otago. She specializes in advanced radiation and brachytherapy treatments, particularly for breast cancer, gynecological cancers, lymphomas, and rare tumors. Dr. Khadiga holds an MBBS from Gezira Medical School, an MMedRadOnc from the University of Cape Town, and is a Fellow of the College of Radiation Oncology of South Africa. She is actively involved in research and international collaborations, holding leadership roles in various professional groups, including IAEA/RANZCR, GOROG, ESTRO, ABG, and ABS.
Prof. Khalid Al Saleh
Consultant Hematologist and Medical Oncologist
King Saud University Medical City
Saudi Arabia
Prof. Khalid Al Saleh
Consultant Hematologist and Medical Oncologist
Prof. Khaled AlSaleh has long Clinical, Research and Administrative experience including establishing and being the first Director of the Oncology Centre as well as Head of the Academic Hematology and Oncology Division at King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, KSA. Beyond Administrative and Clinical duties, he has been deeply involved in National and International research programs as Principal Investigator of the International Cancer Research Group (ICRG).
Dr. Khurram Siddiqui
Senior Consultant Urologist
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
Oman
Dr. Khurram Siddiqui
Senior Consultant Urologist
Dr. Khurram is currently working as Senior Consultant Urology at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital and since 2017 he is also the general secretary of Oman urology Society (OUS). After completion of basic training in Pakistan at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKU), he obtained FRCS in 2000 and FEBU in 2003. He was awarded the society international urologie (SIU) fellowship in 2003. In 2005, he was selected by Society of Endourology to do a fellowship at Duke University, USA. Later he also completed society of urologic oncology (SUO) recognized fellowship at Western University, Canada. Currently he is working as Senior Consultant urologist at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital with main interest in urologic oncology. He has more than 50 peer reviewed publication, 10 book chapters and 4 research grants. He has presented research papers in almost all major urological conference. He has also contributed to some large industry sponsored clinical trials and has received more than 75000 USD in research grants.
Dr. Maha Al Sindi
Consultant Medical Oncologist
Dr. Maha E.AlSendi is currently serving as the head of the training department in the Bahrain oncology centee, royal medical services and a medical oncology consultant with a particular interest in breast and gynaecological malignancies. She graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons in 2008. She received her Masters of science in Cancer Therapeutics with Honours from Barts Cancer Institute-Queen Mary University and post graduate certification in Translational oncology and clinical research from University College Dublin . She completed her postgraduate training in the Republic of Ireland and breast cancer specialisation by Ulm University. She has participated in many national and international meetings.
Dr. Mansoor Ahmed Khan
Senior Clinical Pharmacist Adult Oncology/Hematology/BMT and Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
King Abdulaziz University, King Abdulaziz Medical City
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Mansoor Ahmed Khan
Senior Clinical Pharmacist Adult Oncology/Hematology/BMT and Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
Mansoor Khan is currently working as Senior Clinical Pharmacist covering Oncology/Hematology/BMT at Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah for the last 18 years. He obtained his American BPS certification in Oncology (BCOP) in 2010 and recertification in 2017. He is a keen member of important committees in the hospital including P&T Committee and his Oncology formulary management recommendations have significant cost-effective impact in MNGHA. He implemented value assessment tools in oncology formulary management at MNGHA to ensure the clinical meaningfulness of new therapies. He has established Oncology stewardship program at MNGHA which has reduced financial toxicities significantly. He has been instrumental in mass awareness and implementation of oncology biosimilars in oncology practice which has resulted in expanded access to the oncology care nationwide. He is heavily involved in teaching, students, residents and fellows from both pharmacy and medical disciplines in the hospital as well as in the university. He has also been heavily involved in the research and has published more than 30 papers in peer reviewed journals and has published few books and book chapters with international collaboration. He recently published a book on Fast Facts: Biosimilars A Global Perspective as co-author published by Karger Publishers Ltd 2024 in UK and was launched in ESMO 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. He established Oncology clinical pharmacy services in Princess Noorah Oncology Center and other services in the department.
Dr. Mohamad Ussama Al Homsi
Senior Consultant Hematology and Oncology
Hamad Medical Corporation
Qatar
Dr. Mohamad Ussama Al Homsi
Senior Consultant Hematology and Oncology
Dr Mohamad Ussama Al Homsi Graduated from Medical colleague at Damascus university /Syria on 1975.. Did my post graduate training in Germany in internal medicine from 1979- 1985 and gained my “Facharzt” specialist in internal medicine, Travelled to Doha /Qatar and started my work as specialist in internal medicine in the Hamad General Hospital in May 1985, In August 1991 joined the Hematology and oncology section at HGH as a specialist, then promoted to consultant in the same section in 1996, then promoted to acting chairman of the hematology/oncology in 2004 until 2016. Gained certificate of ESMO on 2006. Finished a fellowship program in the IHI (institute of health care improvement) in Boston USA in September 2016. Promoted to chairman of the hematology and oncology department on 2016 until 2019 Then promoted to deputy medical director in Quality, medical education, and medical Research until now. My subspecialty is Lung cancer , Head, and neck cancer and Genito-urinary.
Dr. Mohamed Rizwanullah
Consultant Radiation Oncologist
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Mohamed Rizwanullah
Consultant Radiation Oncologist
Dr Mohamed Rizwanullah is a Consultant Radiation oncologist working in King Faisal specialist hospital in Riyadh. He was trained in UK and worked previously Beatson oncology centre (2nd largest cancer centre in Europe) as consultant clinical oncologist. Principal investigator in clinical trials conducted by EORTC, Cancer Research UK & commercial research leading to various publications (link attached below). Also Royal college clinical tutor & education supervisor in clinical oncology
Dr. Mohammed Ashour
Consultant Medical Oncologist
Dr. Mohamed Ashour is a Consultant Medical Oncologist in Kuwait Cancer Control Center and a Professor in Clinical Oncology at Alzhar University. He received his Cancer research diploma at Harvard University. Dr Mohamed is also a Member of ASCO and ESMO and is interested in GU&GY malignancy. Dr Ashour has many publications in peer review journal.
Prof. Mohsen Mokhtar
Professor of Clinical Oncology
Prof. Mohsen Mokhtar is a Professor of Clinical Oncology at the Cairo University Kasr El Aini Medical School in Egypt. Managing director of Kasr El Aini Oncology unit from 2018-2023. With collaboration in several regional and international trials, with interest in Lung Breast and Gynaecological Malignancies. Having published more than 70 publications on these topics in regional and international medical journals. With a passion in education to improve oncology care in the Middle East and Africa, dedicating himself to this cause. The founding President of CANSURVIVE a NGO for Cancer Patient Support, which aims to improve the knowledge and treatment options of patients throughout Egypt and the Middle East. Member of ASCO ESMO AMAAC.
Dr. Muath Alnassar
Consultant Medical Oncologist
Dr. Muath Alnassar is currently working as head of Thoracic , Head & neck and sarcoma unit at Kuwait Cancer Control Center. He completed residency oncology program from western ontario university in canada 2016
Prof. Mubarak Al Mansour
Chairman, Oncology Department; Consultant, Adult Medical Oncology
Princess Noorah Oncology Center, King Abdulaziz Medical City, MNGHA
Saudi Arabia
Prof. Mubarak Al Mansour
Chairman, Oncology Department; Consultant, Adult Medical Oncology
Prof. Mubarak Al Mansour is currently the Chairman of the Oncology Department and Consultant, Adult Medical Oncology at the Princess Norah Oncology Center, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, KSA. He has held this position since February 2022 and is responsible for managing and monitoring the day-to-day clinical, administrative, and activities of the department. He oversees and provides supervision of the staff members to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the department. Prior to his current role, Prof. Al Mansour was the Section Head of Adult Medical Oncology from 2006 until February 2022. He is also a Consultant in Adult Medical Oncology, providing direct patient care including ward rounds, clinics, and on-calls. In this capacity, he prescribes and administers medications, directs chemotherapy treatment plans, and coordinates all planned and concurrent oncology therapy.
Dr. Nadeem Pervez
Radiation Oncologist
Dr. Nadeem Pervez qualified in Radiation Oncologist from Ireland and Canada. He worked in Ireland, Canada and Middle East at various academic levels. He served as radiation oncologist at Cross Cancer Institute and Associate Professor at University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. His clinical work includes treating cancer of various sites with emphasis on breast and prostate cancer. He was a prominent member of Prostate Cancer Brachytherapy seed implantation treatment in Canada. He is initiating Prostate Brachytherapy treatment in the Middle East. He co-chaired breast cancer group in Alberta and contributed to Alberta Breast Cancer Treatment guidelines. He was involved in invention of newer radiotherapy machines.
Dr. Noha Jastaniyah
Consultant, Radiation Oncology Center
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Noha Jastaniyah
Consultant, Radiation Oncology Center
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Dr. Rami Al Azab
Associate Professor and Consultant Urologist
Jordan University of Science And Technology
Jordan
Dr. Rami Al Azab
Associate Professor and Consultant Urologist
Rami S. Al-Azab. MD Associate Professor - Jordan Universit of Science and Technology Consultant Urologist - King Abdullah University Hospital President, Jordanian Association of Urological Surgeons JAUS • Graduate of university of Jordan • Urology training at Jordan university of Science and Technology and the American University of Beirut 1997-2002 • Uro-oncology clinical fellowship- University of Toronto Academic and administrative posts • Co-chair, Scientific Committee, Arab Association of Urology
Dr. Ravi Mohan
Professor and Head of the Department of Medical Oncology
GSL Medical College, GSL Trust Cancer Hospital
India
Dr. Ravi Mohan
Professor and Head of the Department of Medical Oncology
Dr. Ravi Mohan Pedapenki , 64 years, Indian National, currently working as a professor and head of the department of Medical Oncology in GSL Medical College, and GSL Trust Cancer Hospital , a 350 bedded comprehensive cancer center at Rajamundry, AP, India. Earlier worked as a consultant Medical Oncologist for about six years at Salmaniya Medical Complex. Prior to that he was working as a teaching faculty in various capacities in government medical colleges in India . He was graduated with MBBS in 1983, MD in internal Medicine in 1992 , DM in Medical Oncology from Cancer Institute, Adyar, Chennai in 1995. He has about 30 publications including 4 book chapters in peer reviewed national and international journals. He was involved in 40 + cancer clinical trials in breast, lung, colon, pancreas, stomach, lymphomas and supportive care .He was an invited speaker in various national and international cancer conferences in the past two decades . Organized Indian society of medical and pediatrics oncology national conference in India in the capacity of its organizing secretary in 2012
Dr. Reyad Mohsen
Senior Consultant of Medical Oncology
National Center for Cancer Research (NCCCR)
Qatar
Dr. Reyad Mohsen
Senior Consultant of Medical Oncology
Dr. Mohsen is a Senior Consultant of Medical Oncology at NCCCR and chair of the Thoracic Cancerrs National Clinical Advisory Group. Graduated from Ain Shams Medical Scholl 1979, woked in HGH Internal Medicine And Cardiology, Internal Medicine Residency and Hem/Onc Fellowship at Seton HAll University.
Dr. Saad AlRashidi
Radiation Oncology Consultant
Dr Saad Alrashidi, MD FRCPC DRCPSC Chairman of The board, and the founding member of Middle East Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (MESTRO). He is a pioneer and renowned in the region Brachytherapy Sub specialist and Radiation Oncology consultant. He is an Associate Professor at College of Medicine Al Faisal and Princess Noura Universities Dr Saad specialised in complex images guided interstitial brachytherapy with Canadian Radiation oncology board form McGill University and Area of focused competence brachytherapy diploma certification at University of Toronto from the Royal college of physicians and surgeons of Canada Inaugurated and implemented the First Ultrasound Guided TransPerineal Prostate High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for boost and salvage treatment in Middle Eastern region also implemented six techniques, the first ever in the region for Gynecological malignancies for both complicated hybrid and interstitial brachytherapy
Prof. Saeed Akhter
Founder and Chairman, Board of Governors
Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Center
Pakistan
Prof. Saeed Akhter
Founder and Chairman, Board of Governors
Professor Saeed Akhter MD, MPH, FACS, is the founder and Chairman, Board of Governors of Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Center (PKLI). He is a currently serving as Professor and Chairman of Urology and Transplant Surgery at PAF Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan. He is a Diplomat American Board of Urology, Fellow American College of Surgeons, and holds a master's degree in public health from Yale University, USA. He pursued training in Urology and Transplant at Maimonides Medical Center and Down State University New York, and the University of Minnesota. Before returning to Pakistan, Dr. Akhter chaired the Department of Urology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas and was a Visiting Professor in Transplant Surgery at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA. He heads several professional organizations, including Life Savers Foundation Pakistan as its CEO and Pakistan Kidney Institute (PKI) as its President. He laid the foundation of modern urology and ethical transplant in northern Pakistan and served Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, as Director of Urology and Transplant Surgery and Chairman of the Department of Surgery. His professional memberships include the American Urological Association, the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, and The Transplant Society and 13 other international professional organizations. Dr. Akhtar has extensive experience in education and research and has 81 peer reviewed publications and 135 international presentations. His area of interest in Urology is Urological oncology and reconstructive surgery with extensive experience. Dr. Akhter has received 29 prestigious national and international awards for his services in the medical field for research, education and his voluntary work in Pakistan and USA. He was honored with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz and Sitara-e-Imtiaz by the President of Pakistan and hands and heart award by Sec Health and Human Services, USA
Dr. Saud Ghazi
Consultant Medical Oncologist
Graduated from Danylo Halytsky Lviv State Medical University, Ukraine in 2003. Completed my Specialist training in Medical Oncology from Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK and obtained CCT in Aug 2020. Worked as Consultant Medical Oncologist at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK. Currently working at Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad as Consultant Medical Oncologist. I am Fellow of Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (FRCP Edin) and Fellow of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (FRCP Glasg). I have completed MRCP (UK), MRCP (Medical Oncology) UK, ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology) Certification, MSc in Health and Social Care Education (UK) and MPH (UHS, Lahore, Pakistan).
Dr. Sercan Yilmaz
Radiation Oncologist
Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Centre
Turkiye
Dr. Sercan Yilmaz
Radiation Oncologist
Dr. Sercan Yilmaz is a board-certified Radiation Oncologist with extensive experience in leading cancer centers across Oman, Turkey, and Georgia. Formerly an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Aydin University, currently Senior Specialist in Oman. He specializes in advanced radiotherapy techniques, including SBRT, SRS, IMRT, and brachytherapy, with a focus on complex cases such as breast, head & neck, and CNS cancers. Dr. Yilmaz is skilled in treatment planning, quality assurance, and CT/MR simulation. Committed to advancing oncology, he has taught PhD students and published widely. A member of ASTRO and ESTRO, he is recognized for his innovative, patient-centered approach in high-stakes environments.
Dr. Sharif Kullab
Consultant Medical Oncology
King Saud University Medical City
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Sharif Kullab
Consultant Medical Oncology
Dr. Sharif Kullab is Consultant Medical Oncologist, and Program Director for Adult Medical Oncology in King Saud University/ Riyadh and is working at Oncology Center at King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC) since June 2016. After his “MD Medical Thesis” in 2006, he did his medical training in the Field of Medical Oncology, and Fellowship at Jean Perrin Comprehensive Cancer Center (CJP) in Clermont Ferrand / France. He has full registration at The French General Medical Council since 2015 and worked as consultant medical oncology at CJP/ Clermont Ferrand. Then he was Head of Department of Oncology at Moulins Hospital in France. During his working in France, he was actively participating in clinical research and was investigator / coinvestigator in different national and international clinical trials
Dr. Shereef Elsamany
Consultant and Head of Medical Oncology
King Abdullah Medical City
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Shereef Elsamany
Consultant and Head of Medical Oncology
Dr. Shereef Elsamany is a Consultant and Head of Medical Oncology at Oncology Center, King Abdullah Medical City in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. He is also the Professor of Medical Oncology at Oncology Center, Mansoura University in Egypt.
Dr. Sulaiman Al Saadi
GU Medical Oncologist
Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Center
Oman
Dr. Sulaiman Al Saadi
GU Medical Oncologist
Sulaiman Al Saadi is a medical oncologist, earned his medical degree from Sultan Qaboos University. His did his training in internal medicine at the Oman Medical Specialty Board. Building upon this foundation, he pursued further expertise in Medical Oncology at Ottawa, Canada. That was followed by a two-year fellowship in Genitourinary Malignancy at the Ottawa Hospital. Presently, Sulaiman Al Saadi is working as a medical oncologist treating genitourinary malignancies at Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Centre. His professional focus revolves around kidney cancer treatment and research.
Dr. Taher Al-Tweigeri
Consultant Medical Oncologist
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Taher Al-Tweigeri
Consultant Medical Oncologist
Dr Taher Al-Tweigeri is certified of Special Competence FRCP (Canada) in Medical Oncology. Dr Taher is a Senior Consultant in Breast Cancer Centre from 2001 until present. He previously held directorship duties at Saskatchewan Autologous Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation Program and Department of Medical Oncology, Saskatoon Cancer Centre, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. Dr Taher is active in trainees’ teaching. He is also active in participating as speakers in numerous international and national conferences regarding breast cancer. He previously held the following posts as Clinical Assistant Professor College of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Saskatchewan; and Clinical Associate Professor College of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Saskatchewan. He was chairman and a member of several committees in King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre. He has served for more than 20 years as Medical Oncologist. He has authored and co-authored several medical publications and scientific publications and served as principal and co-investigator in several clinical trials.
Prof. Wael El-Sheshtawy
Head of Clinical Oncology
Prof. Wael El Sheshtawy is a highly accomplished Clinical Oncologist with a PhD and Master's degree from Al Azhar University, and a Radiation Oncology fellowship from McGill University in Canada. He currently serves as the head of the Clinical Oncology Department at Al Azhar University and is the founder and CEO of Hayat Oncology Center in Cairo
Dr. Yasir Bahadur
Consultant Radiation Oncologist
King Abdulaziz University Hospital Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Yasir Bahadur
Consultant Radiation Oncologist
Prof. Yasir Bahader is a Professor & Consultant of Radiation Oncology at king Abdulaziz University Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He got the Canadian FRCPC in 1997 in the speciality of radiation oncology and the American Board of Radiology in 1998 He is the Treasurer of Saudi Oncology Society, since 2017 and the chairman of Radiotherapy equipment committee at the Saudi heath council since 2018. Prof Bahader has 42 peer reviewed publications and many scientific presentations.
Dr. Yuksel Urun
Professor of Medicine, Department of Medical Oncology
Ankara University School of Medicine
Turkiye
Dr. Yuksel Urun
Professor of Medicine, Department of Medical Oncology
Dr. Ürün is a professor of medicine at the Ankara University School of Medicine in Turkey, specializing in Medical Oncology. Since joining Ankara University School of Medicine in 2009, he has played a pivotal role in advancing medical knowledge and expertise in his field. To further enrich his understanding of oncology, Dr. Ürün pursued a fellowship at the renowned Dana Farber Cancer Institute, affiliated with Harvard Medical School in Boston, USA. During this time, under the mentorship of Toni Choueiri, MD, he gained invaluable experience and exposure to cutting-edge research and treatments, augmenting his expertise in cancer care.
Dr. Zahid Almandhari
Senior Consultant Radiation Oncology
Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Centre
Oman