Speakers 2023

Abdel Rahman Zahran

Professor of Urology | Egypt

Dr. Abdel Rahman Zahran is a Current professor of Urology& Head of Endourology & andrology unit, faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, EGYPT.Being specialized in Male Reproductive Medicine, Microsurgery and Male sexual Dysfunctions. He completed his medical school at the Alexandria University School of Medicine in EGYPT the year 1991, urology residency at the Urology department at the main university hospital (1993-1996), and specialty fellowship at the University of Mc gill CANADA (1996-2000).Then he had two another short fellowships with Dr: Tom Lue at the UCSF in the year 2005 &2006 as well as in Cleveland clinic with Dr: Drogo Montague in the year 2006 Dr. Zahran is an expert in all aspects of male reproductive health, including fertility preservation counseling and treatment, low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease priapism as well as Prosthetic surgery and testicular pain. he specializes in the management of male infertility with the aim of improving natural conception or improved outcomes from assisted reproduction. he also specializes in fertility for spinal cord injury patients. Surgical techniques that he is skilled in for the treatment of these conditions include the minimally testicular sperm extractions and microsurgical varicocelectomies advanced sperm retrieval techniques, Dr. Zahran has a strong record demonstrating a commitment to educational excellence and advancing the field of male fertility. He consistently presents at major national and international meetings and is a reviewer for several scientific journals. He was the president of the section of the male sexual dysfunction at the Egyptian urological association also he is the past secretary general of the Middle East society of sexual medicine & he is currently the secretary general of the Egyptian society of sexual medicine surgery (ESSMS). He is currently being invited in most of the sexual medicine conferences both nationally and internationally as a guest speaker or a chairperson. He has a lot of per reviewed publications in the field of Andrology and endourology

Abdulla Nildal

Medical Resident | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Abdulla is a first year orthopedic surgery resident at Rashid Hospital. He previously was the President of the Medical Student Association, Research and Development, and Peer Advisory committee, in the University of Sharjah, an effective communicator, and a strong believer in the power of “YES”. He Aspires to empower students of all ages to elevate their ambitions to new heights.

Abdulqadir Al-Zarooni

Chief of Surgical & Emergency Department, Consultant & Head of Urology | United Arab Emirates

Education and Qualifications: - M.B.B.S UAE University- Faculty of medicine and Health sciences 1986-1993 (First Batch) - European Board of Urology ( FEBU) 6’2003 - (German Board of Urology (Facharzt) 10’2003) - Diploma in laparoscopic surgery – Paris 2012 - Master degree in hospital administration 2018 Work experience: - Internalship training in Al-Ain Hospital, Al-Ain UAE 1993-1994 - Zayed Military Hospital-Department of Surgery 1995-1999 - Postgraduate study in University of Bonn –department of Urology, Bonn-Germany 1999-2003 - Consultant Urologist, Zayed Military hospital-Department of Urology - Member of Military medical board between 2003 to 2010 - Head of Surgical department in Zayed military hospital between 2010 to 2011 - Consultant UROLOGIST in Zayed military hospital from 10/2011 until 2/2013 - Consultant Urologist & Chief of Surgical Services In Shaik Khalifa General Hospital Umm Al Quwain UAE - Member in Urologist Exam Panel In HAAD – AbuDhabi - Member in Urologist Exam Panel in Ministry of health- UAE - Member in Peer Review Committee in DHCC - Dubai

Abdulrahman Tamimi

Medical Resident | United Arab Emirates

"Abdulrahman currently is doing his second year of Internal Medicine residency at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City. Prior to that, he completed his graduation in 2020 from the University of Sharjah. As a medical student, he realized the importance of guidance and mentorship. Therefore, he started engaging and mentoring junior students during that time. However, Medicine is a challenging and wide specialty, and it requires continuous feedback to improve. Hence, he extended his teaching and guidance to students all over by using social media. He created an Instagram account (Dr_altamimii) to share his medical career experiences and gives an insight into a resident doctor's life. His Instagram account currently has around 19,000-20,000 followers who are interested in the medical field, ranging from students to consultants"

Aftab Ahmed Bhatti

Consultant Urological Surgeon | United Arab Emirates

Dr Aftab Ahmad Bhatti has recently joined Tawam Hospital as a Consultant Urological Surgeon, after working in the United Kingdom for more than 25 years. The main focus of his work is Urological Oncology, Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery and Laparoscopic surgery. Dr Aftab A Bhatti graduated from the University of Punjab, Rawalpindi Medical College, Pakistan. He completed his higher urological training from the Northern Deanery, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Dr Aftab Bhatti has published over 40 peer reviewed publications and his area of research interest includes kidney and prostate cancer. the area of his interest includes active surveillance for the low risk prostate cancer, surgical anatomy of prostate, refinements to surgical techniques for robotic assisted radical prostatectomy and surgical outcomes of the high risk prostate cancer and prognostic markers for the kidney cancer.

Ahmad Abdulrahman

Consultant Urologist | United Arab Emirates

Mr Ahmad Abdul-Rahman is a consultant urological surgeon at Hull and East Riding hospitals with a special interest in functional urology and reconstruction. His Higher training was undertaken in Yorkshire deanery and became an undergraduate clinical tutor for Hull/York Medical School. Mr.Abdul-Rahman has always been interested in Postgraduate Medical Education, and was a tutor at Urology Diploma course at UCL and served as Urodynamics course director in Turkey for the last three years. Mr. Abdul-Rahman has been a faculty in the simulation training at Leeds Boot camp 2016, and now to co-lead Module 6 at Boot camp 2019.

Ahmad Shamsodini

Senior Consultant and Head of Department of Urology | Qatar

Dr. Ahmad Shamsodini is working as senior consultant and head of department of urology in Al Wakra hospital, part of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) in Qatar. He is a faculty member in Weill Cornell medical college-Qatar as assistant professor. His main interest is in the field of Andrology reconstructive surgery and urethral reconstruction. He worked as head of Andrology unit in Hamad General Hospital before joining his current position. He also works in the field of minimally invasive surgeries for stones and endo- urology surgeries. He was graduated from Medical university of Debrecen, Hungary and he finished Arab board of urology residency program (CABU) and fellow of European board of Urology (FEBU) and fellowship in Andrology and infertility in Italy, Torin and in HMC, Qatar. Dr. Shamsodini was invited to several live surgery workshops both in the region and internationally for sharing his expert opinion and surgical skills in the field of penile prosthesis surgery, Peyronie’s disease surgery and penile skin reconstruction. He was invited as faculty member for several scientific meetings in Europe and in the Middle East. Dr. Ahmad is active in the field of research and contributed with several papers that were published in peer reviewed journals. Board member of the ISSM, MESSM, member of international societies of Urology: MESSM,Endo-urology Society, reviewer for various urological journals, associate member of European genito-urethral surgery society.

Ahmed Ayoub

Case Manager | United Arab Emirates

Nurse Ahmed has a Bachelor Degree in nursing in 2009 and a master degree nursing management and leadership in Zarqa University / Jordan 2021, studying master oncology nurse in Hashemite University / Jordan 2012, PhD candidate in Pretoria University / South Africa 2023. with 14 years of experience in nursing, 7 years in senior charge nurse in KHCC, around 7 years in Al Dhafra hospital 5 years in OPD and last 2 years in Case Management, recently working in SSMC – Mayo clinic as case manager He is interested in Research and conference, participate of many conferences as speaker, moderator, and organizer. He has 8 publications paper in a valuable journal.

Ahmed Maksoud

Intensive Care Medicine | United Arab Emirates

"Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery 1994. Master of Critical Care Medicine 2001. European diploma of Intensive Care Medicine 2008. MRCP UK 2016. Worked in Alexandria University Hospitals Egypt 1998-2002. Airbase Hospital Saudi Arabia 2002 – 2007. Mafraq Hospital Abu Dhabi 2007 – 2020."

Aladdin Maarraoui

Consultant and Chief of Hematology/Oncology | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Maarraoui is Consultant and Chief of Hematology/Oncology at Gulf International Cancer Center in Abu Dhabi and Clinical Professor at Gulf Medical University, UAE. He previously served as Chief of Hematology/Oncology at Mafraq Hospital for 14 years. He graduated from Faculty of Medicine at Aleppo University/Syria. He did his Internal Medicine residency at Christ Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago, and his Hematology/Oncology fellowship at the University of Colorado Health Science Center in Denver, Colorado. He is American Board Certified and recertified in Internal medicine in 1992, 2002, 2012 and 2022, in Medical Oncology in 1999,2009 and 2019 and in Hematology in 1999, 2009 and 2019. Dr. Maarraoui authored and co-authored several abstracts and articles on Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, lung cancer and Lymphoma focusing on these diseases in UAE.

Ali Thwaini

Consultant Urologist | United Arab Emirates

Dr Thwaini is a consultant Urologist in Dubai with specialist interest in urological cancers, namely in renal cancers. He was the lead for renal cancers in the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (Belfast City Hospital). His main skills are in advanced laparoscopy and renal cancer and renal reconstruction procedures. Dr Thwaini is an adjunct Clinical Professor at MBRU, a visiting Professor at Al Kindi University in Baghdad and also an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at Queens University, Belfast. He is known for his academic contributions throughout his career with over 40 Medline publications in the field.

Ali Serdar Gözen

Professor of Urology ; Chairman | Germany

Dr.Gözen studied Medicine at the Universities of Cerrahpasa/Istanbul and Trakya/Edirne in Turkey. He started in 1990 with his urological education in Turkey and in Erlangen University and Klinikum-Nürnberg in Germany. He has worked as consultant urologist between 1997 -1999 two years in Martin-Luther University in Germany in the kidney transplantation unit. He became assistant Professor in 1999 and started with the modern endourological operations in Turkey. Dr.Gözen joined in 2004 SLK-Kliniken Urology Department in Heilbronn, Germany, teaching hospital of Heidelberg University. He accomplished his laparoscopy and robotic surgery education by Prof.Rassweiler and involved in many scientific studies. He became FEBU in 2007, associate Professor in 2008 and full Professor in 2018. He is responsible for the laparoscopic and robotic training and fellowship program in Heilbronn. Prof. Gozen serves frequently as coordinator or course director and faculty for national and international laparoscopy and robotic educational courses and coordinating EBLUS basic laparoscopy courses. He is also active member of various urological societies and reviewer of a variety of international Journals. Prof. Gozen is the Chairman of EAU Section of Uro-technology (ESUT) and an active member of EAU/ESU training & research board.

Amer Elbaba

Associate Professor | United Kingdom

Dr. Amer is a consultant Uro-Gynaecologist and minimally invasive gynaecological surgeon. He is dually qualified from the college of surgeons as well as the royal college of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. In addition to that, he holds a post graduate Diploma in Urology from the University of Middlesex. He completed his postgraduate training in United Kingdom and worked there in senior positions for 17 years. Dr Amer is passionate about medical education and research and he is currently an associate professor with the University of Leeds, UK and the tutor for the internship program at his institution

Anas Mahdi Musa

Registered nurse | United Arab Emirates

Anas Mahdi Musa is working as a registered nurse in Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City Abu Dhabi

Aref Chehal

Consultant medical Oncology | United Arab Emirates

• Dr. Chehal is an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman, UAE • Dr. Chehal is an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Khalifa University (KU), Abu Dhabi, UAE • Dr. Chehal graduated from the college of Medicine at Baghdad University/Iraq (MBChB) in 1996. • Dr. Chehal did his Internal Medicine residency at American University of Beirut, Lebanon, between 1997 and 2000 (Lebanese Board). • Dr. Chehal did his Hematology/Oncology fellowship at the American University of Beirut (AUBMC), Lebanon, between 2000 and 2003 (Lebanese Board). • Dr. Chehal obtained Fellowship of the American College of Physician (FACP) in 2013. • Dr. Chehal obtained the European Certification of Medical Oncology (ECMO) in 2009 and Re-certification in 2014, and 2021 • Dr. Chehal is a member of many national and international societies including ASCO, ESMO, EHA,….. He had an important role in Tumor registry in Lebanon in 2002. • Dr. Chehal acted as chairperson, moderator, advisor, and member of scientific committee in many local and international congresses. • Dr. Chehal has 35 published articles in peer reviewed international journals; he is the first author on 15 of them, in addition to 31 abstracts. • Dr. Chehal joined Mafraq hospital From May 2006 until December 2019. • Dr. Chehal served as head of Hematology Oncology division at Mafraq Hospital from December 2018 until December 2019 • Dr. Chehal served as head of Hematology Oncology division at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City from December 2019 until August 2020 Dr. Chehal main interests are Lung, Breast, Gyne, GI and GU malignancies.

Ashok Agarwal

Director of Andrology Center, Director of Research | USA

Ashok Agarwal is the Director of Research at the American Center for Reproductive Medicine and the Director of the Andrology Center. He holds these positions at Cleveland Clinic, where he is a Professor at the Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University and, since 1993, Senior Staff in the Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute. Dr. Agarwal did his post-doctorate training in Reproductive Biology under a fellowship from The Rockefeller Foundation at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. He was an Instructor in Surgery and then an Assistant Professor of Urology at Harvard Medical School from 1988 to 1992. Dr. Agarwal was appointed in 1993 by the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio, as the Head of the Clinical Andrology Center, which over the years under his leadership, has become a center of excellence for the diagnosis of male infertility and fertility preservation of men with oncological conditions in the United States. He is board certified as a Clinical Laboratory Director in Andrology by the American Board of Bioanalysis and serves as an Inspector for the College of American Pathologists “Reproductive Laboratory Program” for accreditation of Andrology & IVF Laboratories.

Diaa Rizk

Chairman Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Bahrain

Professor Diaa Rizk (MSc, FRCOG, FRCS, MD, DipBA), Chairman of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain published 170 research articles, two book chapters and a book on reproductive and women’s health and urogynaecology. He is currently an editorial board member of Urogynecology and President of the Mediterranean Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Society (MIPS).

Emad Moussa

Consultant Diagnostic Radiology | Head Of Radiology Mediclinic Hospital | United Arab Emirates

Consultant of Diagnostic Radiology, Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists. Member of the American Society of cardiac CT and Cardiac MRI. Head Of Diagnostic Radiology department / Mediclinic Hospital Airport Road.

Enrique Rijo

Urologist | Spain

Dr. Enrique Rijo completed his Urology residency in the Hospital del Mar in Barcelona (Spain) in 2011, where he worked as a Consultant Urologist and Associate Professor of Urology of the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona until 2015. He obtained his doctoral degree from the University of Barcelona in 2017 and received the “Best Thesis Award” from the Spanish Association of Urology. He has been working in Hospital Quiron Barcelona for the last 10 years. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Rijo is specialized in BPH surgery and has extensive experience in laser endoscopic enucleation of the prostate and other minimally invasive techniques (HoLEP, GreenLight, Rezum, i-TIND and Aquablation).

Fahad Al Sindi

Senior Consultant | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Fahad is a Senior Consultant and Staff Cardiologist expertise in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant. Heart & Vascular Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

Hamam Al Aneis

Medical Resident | United Arab Emirates

He is an Incoming PGY-1 IM at UPMC and a Medical Graduate'22 from the University of Sharjah. He is committed to continuous learning and personal growth, and actively engage in training programs, social, and volunteer activities. He is always seeking opportunities to expand his knowledge and refine his clinical skills.

Hamdy Aboutaleb

Consultant Urologist | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Hamdy Aboutaleb completed his graduation (MBBCh) from the Minoufiya University , Egypt in 1993. He then went on to complete his Masters in Urology (MSc) in 1998 and his MD in Urology in 2004 from the same institution. In 2003 and 2004 Dr. Hamdy was awarded Fellowships from the Toronto General Hospital and the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada respectively. He has also acquired a diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery from the Strasbourg University in France, 2015. Dr. Hamdy started his career in 1995 at the Minoufiya University as a Senior Resident initially and then as an Assistant Lecturer of Urology. He then in 2001 assumed the post of Research /Clinical Fellow in Pediatric Urology at the Hospital for Sick Children, Canada. In 2004, Dr. Hamdy rejoined the Minoufiya University as initially a Lecturer of Urology and became an Assistant Professor of Urology in 2010 and subsequently became Professor of Urology in March 2017. Post 2006, Dr. Hamdy practiced as a visiting consultant in Egyptian hospitals which include the International Hospitals and the Police Hospital. Dr. Hamdy was also the Medical Director of the Menoufia University Hospital in Egypt. In 2008, he joined the Sheikh Zayed Specialized hospital in Egypt as the Head of Urology Department. After a brief stint in Yemen in 2013, he joined a private hospital in Abu Dhabi also as a Consultant Urologist. Dr. Hamdy has more than 20 years of experience in his field. His key areas of interest include Pediatric Urology as well as Laparoscopic & Endourological Surgeries. He has a keen interest for research and has published a large number of papers in well-known publications with novel techniques in Urology. Dr. Hamdy was also awarded the “Best Poster Presentation” at the European Association of Urology in 2014 & the best research presentation in Emirates Urological meeting 2017.

Hassan Jaafar

Consultant Medical Oncologist | United Arab Emirates

Hassan Jaafar, is a medical oncology consultant in Burjeel MC certified as a medical hematologist oncologist from American university hospital of Beirut in the year 2000. Worked as a medical oncology consultant at Tawam hospital (affiliated with Johns Hopkins) UAE, from the year 2000 till feb-2018 and in Sheikh Khalifa Speciality Hospital (SKSH) operated by Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) in Ras Alkhaima from March 2018 till feb-2022 and currently he is Burjeel MC He served as Assistant professor in the department of internal medicine, college of medicine and health sciences of the UAEEU between 2008-2018 He is the author and co-author of more than 70 peer-reviewed papers and abstracts. He is member in many societies (UAE Oncology and radiation therapy association, Emirate of Gyn-oncology group, Lebanese hematology and oncology association, ESMO European society of medical oncology, ASCO American society of clinical oncology, and Member in the NCCN MENA subcommittee for HCC and Lung ca) Member of the Scientific and Education Committee of the Arab Collaborative Hematology and Oncology Group (ACHOG), GIST working Group, member of the Africa Middle East Cancer Research Intergroup (AMCI)

Haytham Shebel

Radiology Professor | Egypt

Haytham Shebel is a radiology professor at both Mansura University's Urology and Nephrology Centre and Egypt's Armed Forces College of Medicine. In 2009, he received an MD from Egypt. He completed a clinical fellowship at the NCI and NIH in the United States in 2012. He honed his skills in MRI prostate cancer reporting and intervention. Dr. Shebel is passionate about teaching and conducting research in genitourinary radiology. Since 2012, he has been an international researcher collaborator with the NCI/NIH/Molecular Imaging programme in the United States. Harvard Medical School in the United States certified him as an international biomedical researcher in 2018. In 2019, he received a Diploma in Urogenital Radiology from the European Society [EDiUR]. He had a number of invited review articles and high-impact clinical research manuscripts published in prestigious journals. According to the AD-scientific index researcher database, he is ranked as one of the top ten radiologists in Egypt. He is also a co-author on several book chapters. He is also the principal founder and secretary general of the Egyptian Society of Genitourinary Radiology [ESGUR], which was founded in 2022.

Hisham Maghrabi

Head Of Urology Department | United Arab Emirates

Prof.Dr. Hisham Maghraby is currently a consultant and the head of urology department at Ain Alkhaleej hospital in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE. He is affiliated to Asyut University, Egypt as professor in urology. Dr. Maghraby has graduated from the faculty of Medicine, Asyut University in Egypt in 1981. He spent his residency at the university hospital in Asyut ad had a master degree in urology in 1985. He worked as research fellow at the Medical Laser center and the Medical university of Lübeck, Germany between February 1988 until June 1990. There he has conducted his research and training on intracorporal lithotripsy techniques and prepared his thesis for the doctorate degree in urology, that was granted to him in 1992. Dr. Maghraby was active in the research and development of early laser lithotripters and their clinical applications. In addition, he continued his passion in the field of other urologic laser soft tissue applications. Dr. Maghraby became a fellow of the European Board of Urology in 2005, and in 2015 he obtained a Master degree in health care administration from Phoenix University, Arizona, USA. Dr. Maghraby published 20 peer reviewed articles and has more than 50 abstracts to national, regional, and international conferences.

Husam Majali

Vice President | Jordan

"Graduated with MBBS degree from University of Jordan in 1990. o Gynecology Specialty Board from Jordan Medical Council 1997 o American Board of Sexology 2007 o Fellow of the European Committee of Sexual Medicine (FECSM) 2012. o Master of Clinical Sciences from University of Western Ontario-Canada o Worked in different institutions in KSA, UAE and Canada. o Currently working in my private practice clinic in Amman-Jordan."

Hussein Kandil

Specialist Urology and Andrology | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Kandil is a urologist specialising in male reproductive and sexual medicine, graduated from the division of urology at St. George Hospital University Medical Centre, in affiliation with Balamand university, Lebanon. He completed his residency at the division of urology at Pontoise regional hospital and Lens university hospital in France, and earned his Diploma in Urology in 2008. After completing his residency in 2009, he joined the division of urology of the University of Illinois at Chicago for a Fellowship in Andrology, which is the field of urology that specialises in the management of male infertility and sexual dysfunction. In 2017, Dr. Hussein Kandil earned the Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons, and received the title FACS. Over the recent years, Dr. Kandil has become a known figure in the field of male reproductive medicine namely, male infertility and sexual dysfunction and has been an active contributor and a participant to different medical societies presenting many conferences at the national and international levels, sharing his expertise in the realm of male reproductive medicine. His area of interest lies in is utilization of microsurgery in the surgical management of male infertility, e.g. Micro dissection Testicular Sperm Extraction, also known as MTESE in the management of Non- Obstructive Azoospermia, and has special interest in male reproductive endocrine disorders. Dr. Kandil expertise encompasses the medical and surgical treatment of the various prostate diseases including laser therapy for enlarged prostate glands, in addition to the medical and surgical management of sexual dysfunction. In addition to physical consultations, Dr. Kandil has an active online presence, having created an online blog called ‘Your Male Doctor Blog’, with over 14 thousand viewers and participants. www.yourmaledoctor.com Dr. Kandil has authored and published on Amazon a public manual in English and Arabic, called ‘The Male: Pearls of Hope in Male Infertility’, which is a manual that guides males through their journey of male infertility.

Iyad Emad

Head Of Urology Department | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Iyad is the Head of urology department central hospital Sharjah for last 20 years. He is a visiting urologist to NMC Sharjah. Dr. Iyad is also a visiting urologist to health hub clinic, Dubai. He has various experience as associate professor, lecturer at BSMU, UFA, Russia

Jawad Feghali

Genito Urinary Surgeon | Lebanon

Dr Jawad Feghali MD, MSc, FECSM is a Genito Urinary surgeon; Graduated from Saint Joseph University-Hotel Dieu de France Hospital -Beirut Lebanon; Licensed physician in Lebanon and New York. Currently practicing at Keserwan Medical Center jounieh Lebanon; Head of the Urology Department at SZUMC and Attending Urologist at BMC, CHN, and NINI hospital Lebanon. Trained by Leading Experts in USA (Lenox Hill Hospital; Advanced Urological Care); Europe (Heidelberg University-klinikum Heilbronn), and Asia in two subspecialties Endourology and sexual medicine; Holder of a Masters degree In Biological and Medical Science; and Fellow of the European Board of sexual medicine Dr Feghali has performed the First Laser-MiniPCNL in Lebanon and First Dynamic contrast Enhanced ultrasound for Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Punction in MENA region; developed the Awake flexible Ureterorenoscopy technique, C-V GreenLight laser technique, and Gradual PCNL technique. Dr Feghali was among the first urologists in the Middle East to introduce Low Intensity Shock Wave Therapy (LISWT) for treating Erectile Dysfunction (ED). Expert in Minimal Invasive Surgical treatment for kidney stones and Prostate diseases; Expert in penile implant placement and LISWT for treating ED. Speaker in local and international medical congresses and conferences. Publisher of new ideas about LISWT for ED; and new surgical techniques for treating kidney stones and Prostate diseases . Current President of the Middle East Society for Sexual Medicine (MESSM) and an active member in multiple international societies (American Urological Association; European Association of Urology; Endourology Society; International and Middle East Society of Sexual Medicine). Dr Feghali is eager to increase awareness in the new medical and surgical treatment and prevention for patients with kidney stones, Prostate Diseases, and Erectile Dysfunction in The Middle East. Dr Feghali's motto: "No patient with ED and acceptable Heart Function is Untreatable"

Jawaher Ansari

Acting Chief, Oncology Clinic | United Arab Emirates

"Dr Jawaher Ansari completed his Clinical Oncology specialist training in Birmingham, UK and worked as a Consultant at the Beatson Cancer Centre in Glasgow, the second largest cancer center in the UK, prior to moving to the Middle East. Dr Ansari has been a principal investigator for several international clinical trials and has authored several peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters. He is the Chief of Medical Oncology and the Program Director for the medical oncology fellowship program at Tawam Hospital. He has a specialist interest in Breast and Urological cancers. "

Kamran Ahmed

Consultant Urological Surgeon | United Arab Emirates

Kamran Ahmed is a Consultant Urological Surgeon with specialist interests in andrology, male fertility and Genito-urinary reconstruction surgery at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), Abu Dhabi. Other current roles inculde IRB / Research Director at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City and Clinical Professor at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi. He completed his specialist training in London, and undertook clinical fellowship training at University College London Hospital in andrology, reconstructive surgery, and infertility management. He holds a PhD degree from Imperial College London, and is also a NHS Clinical Entrepreneur. Kamran is a specialist in andrology (men’s health, male sexual / erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, low testosterone management), male fertility management, vasectomy reversal, and urethral stricture surgery (endoscopic and reconstructive i.e. urethroplasty). He also has expertise in managing lower urinary tract disorders (caused by enlarged prostate or bladder dysfunction, or incontinence), recurrent urinary tract infections (cystitis, kidney infections), pelvic pain and chronic prostatitis, urolithiasis (renal tract stones) and other general benign and malignant urology conditions. He has received a number of awards, and grants, from various organisations, including American Urological Association, European Association of Urology, the British Association of Urological Surgeons, the Royal College of Surgeons, the National Institute for Health Research, Coptcoat Charity, and Pelican Group. Kamran has published widely, with nearly 280 peer-reviewed indexed publications and 300 national and international conference presentations and abstract publications. He is editor and author of four urological textbooks, and has written a number of book chapters. He has served on the Editorial Board of British Journal of Urology International (BJUI). Kamran has a major interest in education, and is the lead for Surgical Sciences iBSc modules at KCL, the education lead for EULIS section of European Association of Urology (EAU), board member of Junior ERUS-EAU and tutor on the European Urology Resident Education Programme (EUREP). He has been invited as visiting professor or lecturer to institutions in the USA, Europe, and Middle East.

Kenneth Maranan

Registered Nurse | United Arab Emirates

Nurse Kenneth works as a Perioperative Nurse in SSMC which is one of the largest hospital in UAE providing world-class complex health care. He is strongly skilled in performing nursing procedures such as: ESWL, TURP, TURBT, URS, Colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP, Permacath Insertion, PTC, Temporary Line, and Portacath Insertion cases.He continually seeks to advance his knowledge and skills in his profession.

Laila Yahya Ahmad Al-Hubaishi

Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynecology | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Laila Al Hubaishi is UAE Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynecology with special interest and subspeciality in Urogyne and pelvic reconstruction in addition to minimal invasive surgery. She is a German and UAE trainee and senior doctor in Obstetrics &Gynecology, practicing as a senior physician at Latifa Women &Childern Hospital at the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) in Dubai, UAE. She is also Program Director of Dubai Residency Training Program of Obstetrics &Gynecology in DHA ,She is an established and highly skilled physician with over 18 years of experience in obstetrics and gynecology, with special interest in Urogyne and pelvic reconstruction in addition to minimal invasive surgery. She is well regarded by the UAE as well as the expat communities, earning numerous accolades and letters of recognition for her high quality and patient-centered care. Dr. Laila shows dedicated commitment to addressing patients and their families, social as well as medical concerns to assure her clients receive the utmost well informed patient-centered care. She performed many gynecological surgeries and various general obstetrics, some of which are: Around 1000 deliveries between 2005- 2019 and conducted more than 400 caesarian surgeries in maternal care alone. Major Obstetric surgeries such as repeated (complicated) cesarean sections, perineal tears repair, management of Obstetric emergencies and obstetric intensive care management for critically ill cases. Major gynecological surgery, abdominal hysterectomy, myomectomy, vaginal hysterectomy for uterine and pelvic organs prolapse, ovarian surgery, vulvar surgery and vaginal reconstructive and vaginoplasty surgery. Experience in emergency gynecologic laparoscopic surgery for Tubal pregnancy, Diagnostic laparoscopy, adhesiolysis, ovarian accidents as well safe practice in elective laparoscopic Hysterectomy and urogyne surgery. Dr. Laila is highly regarded for her academic and professional qualifications which include Fellowships in the Urogynaecology and Plastic Reconstruction of the Pelvic Floor and Minimal Invasive Gynecologic Surgery all from Germany. She also holds a Diploma in Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology. To quench her thirst for knowledge she also completed a Certificate in Psychosomatic Primary Care in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Universities Klinikum Freiburg Germany. These are in addition to her Fachartz and MBBS. Fluent in Arabic, English and German, Dr. Laila has worked across hospitals in UAE and Germany where she received her Fachartz in 2017. Dr. Laila has been involved in medical missions supporting Syrian Refugees’ in Germany, by genuinely donating her time and expertise treating and translating their medical cases in hospitals. Dr. Laila’s medical passion is driven by the bonds she builds as a long-term partner to her patients over the course of their lives, and the thrill she enjoys in keeping them healthy and well. Being a Certified Trainer, her devotion to training, coaching and mentoring of young doctors is derived from her dedication to the excellence of the medical profession and the relationships she grows with medical doctors and students ,interns , residents and medical doctors during attachments training .She trains about 100 doctor students per year and enjoys empowering them in preparing their healthcare learning goals both academically and clinically . She incorporates the latest medical research and methodologies whilst coaching and in practice. Her experience spans to memberships in several committees such as the Government Accelerators Program for Healthcare, the Joint Commission, the OPD Task Force For Improvement in Obs/Gyn clinic at Latifa Hospital since 2018 and the Task Force for Antenatal Shared Care Services between Primary Health Care Sector and Hospital Health Sector, Joint Health Care Committee for pregnant women since 2018. Her vast knowledge has been instrumental with her subject matter colleagues in Government Accelerator Women’s Mental Health & Pelvic Floor with other services for most of the Postnatal Clinics across the UAE (Hospitals & PHC). She also worked with a small team that implemented the initial Assessment of Women Mental Health & Pelvic floor assessment In Postnatal Clinic with Templet in Salama system in Latifa Hospital. Dr. Laila is a frequent speaker and moderator in several international and local conferences presenting her thoughts and findings in healthcare areas such as Recurrent Miscarriage, Obstetrics Gynecology &Fertility, Assessment of Women Mental Health & Pelvic Floor treatments, Screening of Gestational Diabetes (GDM) in Pregnancy and more. She is Member in General Medical Committee 2020 and Vice Chair of The National Institute for Health Specialties (Emirati Broad)2020 . A published author of leading healthcare research journal articles, she was first to publish research in the Gulf Region on “Outcomes of Pregnancy after Bariatric Surgery” which has been presented in several conferences across UAE. The other first article in UAE and local Gulf region is entitled “Pregnancy in Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) Pandemic: Clinical Opinion” in 2020. Dr. Laila is a distinguished medical leader, highly respected and well-liked by her peers and colleagues. Her track record shows a high caliber personality and well-recognized excellence in problem-solving during critical care, positive results in some of the most challenging surgeries at the hospital. Her calm leadership style and motivating nature is notably seen in the secure and stable work environment she creates which enables her healthcare team’s talents to continuously flourish and shine during all circumstances. As a firm believer in raising awareness for the public of the UAE and achieving distinction in a national healthcare system as a whole in her beloved country , and because teaching is an area she holds near and dear to her heart , Dr.Alhubaishi went above and beyond to assert that she is capable of professionally sharing her years of expertise and knowledge with her colleagues and future healthcare providers , through obtaining the following : • Professional International Trainer. (From American Leadership Training Academy ...and…Productivity Institute) • Leadership Management • Business Communication • Public Relation. • Customer Service . • Human Resources Management… All above (Professional Diploma from London Academy of Management Studies). • Trainer in Public Corporations and Institution. (From international Academy Creativity & Excellence for Quality & Training System Consultation) • American Heart Association for the Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers… • Successfully completed advanced course of ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology

Luca Cindolo

Urologist | Italy

Dr. Luca Cindolo, MD and PhD, is an italian urologist, who dedicated his professional life in urooncology both on clinical, surgical and biological ground, and in lower urinary tract dysfunction with a great attention to the surgical relief of the bladder output obstruction. With his >250 peer rewiewed papers published, in the last 2 decades he participated as principal investigator and coinvestigator in several clinical trials being familial with the Good Clinical Practices. After a long period in the National Health system, where he reached the position of the Chief of the Robotic Unit of “SS. Annunziata” Hospital in Chieti , nowadays he’s the Chief of the Urology Dept. of the Villa Stuart Private Hospital in Rome and cofounder of the “Centro Urologico Europeo” (CURE Group) . He has served in multiple roles with the Italian Urological Society (SIU) and is currently active member of the Research Office of the same society. He acts as reviewer in several peer reviewed journals (e.g. European Urology, Urology, Int Journal of Urology and Nephrology, Minerva Urology and Nephrology,, Urology Annals, PLoS One, etc). From January 2022 he will serve Associate Editor for Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases. His principal research interests recently lie with minimally invasive surgical treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia and pharmacological therapy of prostate cancer. He is also active in medical education and is the coordinator of periodic medical writing courses. He is a medical graduate of the University of Naples IT, continued his training with a residency in Urology in University of Naples IT. He was trained in urological surgery through several the training programmes across Europe (France, Germany, Spain). He concluded a PhD programme in Translational Medicine at the University of Chieti, IT.

Maher Hadaki

Clinical Oncology Consultant | United Arab Emirates

Dr Maher Hadaki is an experienced UK trained Consultant Clinical Oncologist who received his oncology training at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge University and at University College London Hospital. He is an expert in the use of radiotherapy for early and advanced cancers with over 10 years’ experience as a consultant in the UK. He has special interest in stereotactic ablative radiotherapy and is keen to advance this in the UAE. Dr Maher is a member of the Royal College of Physicians (UK) and fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologist (UK).

Manaf Al Hashimi

Consultant Urologist – Head of Department | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Manaf Al Hashimi is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology. He is European Board Certified in Sexual Medicine. He has completed a Fellowship course at the Institute of Urology, University College, London Hospital, UK. Dr. Manaf is also a member of prestigious medical associations in his field such as the European Society of Urology, the International and European Society of Sexual Medicine, and the Emirates Society of Urology. Dr. Manaf has more than 23 years of experience in his field and specializes in treating urinary stones (kidney, ureter, and bladder) using shock waves, endoscopy, and LASER. His key interests also include the management of prostate problems (medical and endoscopic treatment). Dr. Manaf is a pioneer in sexual medicine certification and is an expert in the treatment of sexual dysfunction, male menopause, male infertility (using micro-dissection testicular sperms extraction, sperm aspiration, and microscopic varicocelectomy), female incontinence ( using the minimally invasive procedures like TOT, TVT slings and Urodynamic tests) as well as sexually transmitted disease.

Manal Elredy

Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynecology and Urogynaecology | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Manal Elredy, MBBCh, is a senior consultant of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi. Dr. Elredy has 31 years of comprehensive OB-GYN consultation experience. She is the founder and initiator of the first urogynecology service in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, which started at Mafraq Hospital. Dr. Elredy is an established consultant who began her career earning her MBBCh and her Master’s in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cairo University, Egypt. Following that, she expanded her medical expertise to encompass the Urogynecology Subspecialization of RCOG (CCST) in the UK.

Marco Capece

Assistant Professor | Italy

Marco Capece is a Professor of Urology at the Federico II University of Naples. He has always dealt with Andrology and Reconstructive Surgery of the male genital system, right from the beginning of his studies. He completed his training with a 2-year fellowship at The Institute of Urology – University College of London Hospital in London. In his London experience he is involved in basic research on Peyronie's disease, and develops microsurgical skills - for the treatment of both male infertility and in the reconstructive field - as well as plaque and prosthetic surgery techniques. He is interested in reconstructive plastic surgery techniques of the male genital system.

Marwa Abdelaziz Elbadawy

Senior Lecturer of Dermatology | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Marwa Started practicing Dermatology and laser in 1998, Masters degree in 2001, Field of interest: Dermato-oncology and Dermoscopy Holding a Medical Doctorate, 2007 in common cutaneous malignancies Acertificate in dermoscopy, Cardiff University, London, 2017 Advanced Dermoscopy certified dermatologist, Queensland University, NZ, 2017, 2018. Diploma in dermoscopy , Healthcert, International dermoscopy society, AU, 2020. Recent interest in the use of Al (Artificial intelligence) in dermatology Organized several workshops enhancing the knowledge and skill among Dermatologists in the field of dermoscopy.

Moemen Amin

Consultant Urologist | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Moamen Amin professor of Urology Al Azhar University Cairo Egypt, and Consultant Urologist in Medcare Hospital Sharjah, UAE. Msc. PhD (MD) Urology, Cairo Egypt, fellow of Urology McGill University, Montreal, Canada. Consultant Of Urology for 25 Years in KSA, UAE many publications and research on PubMed in Uro-oncology, Endourology and male infertility.

Mohamed El Khouly

Specialist Urologist & Andrologist | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Mohamed El Khouly is a European Board-certified Urologist. Graduating from Alexandria University in Egypt, he received his MBBCh degree in 1994. He completed his post-graduate training at Al Mansoura Urology & Nephrology Center between 1996 and 1998. In 2002, he got his Master’s degree in Urology from Cairo University in Egypt. The veteran medical doctor also underwent an advanced robotic and laparoscopic training at the Eminent Hospital in Malaysia. Dr. Mohamed obtained his fellowship from the European Board of Urology (FEBU) in 2006, followed by the clinical endourologist fellowship from Heidelberg University in Germany in 2008. He is a member of the American Urological Association (AUA), the European Association of Urology (EAU), and the Emirati Association of Urology.

Mohamed Ziani

Chair of the Department of Surgery | United Arab Emirates

Dr Mohamed ZIANI, French Surgeon, is a senior consultant urologist and actual Chair of the Department of Surgery in Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi. Prior to Joining SKMC in 2007, Dr Mohamed ZIANI was a leading laparoscopic surgeon in the private hospital Clinic du Parc Capio Group in France dealing with minimally invasive surgery in uro-oncology (prostate, kidney and bladder cancers). In 2008, he performed the first laparoscopic radical prostatectomy for a prostate cancer in the UAE. The same year, he also started to be part of the UAE National program of Kidney transplantation program being the initial laparoscopic surgeon to perform laparoscopic live donor nephrectomies with up to date more than 300 cases performed. Dr Mohamed ZIANI received his Medical Doctorate from France in 2001 and his French boards of General Surgery 2001 and of Urology 2002, all from the Faculty of Medicine of Angers, France. He also graduated an MBA from London Business School in 2013.

Mohammed El Khazendar

Medical Resident | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Mohammed El Khazendar received his medical degree from the College of Medicine at University of Sharjah, UAE. During his time in medical school, he served as vice president of the Research & Development Association, was a lead organizer of the University of Sharjah Mobile Clinic & Community Health Program, volunteered with organizations such as the IFMSA and AIESEC Global Volunteering, and pursued research in cancer cells, smoking & nicotine dependence, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Dr. El Khazendar has a strong passion for mentoring and is a firm believer in peer advising. He is currently an Intern Physician at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Mohammed Hidayathullah Khan

Consultant Urology | United Arab Emirates

Dr Mohammed Hidayathullah Khan M.S., F.R.C.S(Urol) currently works as a Consultant in Urology at Tawam Hospital Al Ain His main interests are EndoUrology/ Stones/Female Urology Dr Khan trained in various hospitals in UK with higher Specialist Training from the West of Scotland Deanery

Mohsen Elmekresh

Professor of Urology, Consultant and Head of Urology & Men’s Health Center | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Mohsen El Mekresh is a professor of urology and kidney transplantation in the Urology Centre, Mansoura University, Egypt. 1997 and 2003. He moved to Abu Dhabi in 2008 and joined Mafraq tertiary care-JCI accredited- hospital. Dr. El Mekresh established a state-of-the-art referral urology center in Mafraq Hospital and held the post of Chief of Urology ,Chair of Surgery and Chair of SEHA Urology Council between September 2008 and October 2018. Then he moved to Nation Hospital to establish The Urology and Men’s Health Center and to hold the CMO post. Currently he is the Head of Urology and men’s health at Mediclinic Middle East He is an author of numerous peer reviewed publications and is a reviewer and member of many international scientific committees and urologic associations.

Omer Al Derwish

Consultant Urological Surgeon | United Arab Emirates

Dr Omer Al Derwish was graduated from the University of Tripoli in 1995. He obtained the fellowship of General Surgery from the Royal college of Glasgow in 1999. He was awarded a Medical doctorate degree in Urology from the University of Glasgow in 2008. He then obtained the fellowship of Urology from the Royal colleges in 2009. He completed his urology specialist training (Certificate of completion of Training) in the West of Scotland training program in 2012. Dr Omer is currently working as a consultant urological surgeon at Fakeeh University Hospital in Dubai and an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Sharjah. He is an active member of the European association of Urology, Arab Association of Urology and the scientific committee of the Emirates Urological Society. He has a special interest in Uro-oncology, endourology and laparoscopic surgery.

Paul Lemoine

Director of Physician Education for Men's Health & Women Health | Belgium

Paul Lemoine has been in the worldwide Urology business since many years. Currently, he is the Director of Physician Education for Men's Health & Women Health, EEAP Interventional Urology. He is a persuasive advisor, negotiator, relationship and team builder with experience in hospitals combined with sales and marketing expertise. He has the ability to apply pragmatic alternatives to approach issues and provides sterile operating room assistances in Penile implants, Slings, Detour etc.

Peter Corridon

Acting Associate Dean | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Peter R. Corridon joined Khalifa University (KU) at the start of the 2019-2020 academic year as a founding faculty member in the College of Medicine and Health Sciences. He is an Assistant Professor of Physiology and Immunology and the Acting Associate Dean for Student Affairs. As a researcher, Dr. Corridon's strengths lie at the intersection of medicine, engineering, and applied sciences. He uses these strengths to focus on building and regenerating tissues and organs. Dr. Corridon defines ways to enhance student engagement and retention as a teacher. Daily, he combines his research and teaching interests as a program director to support student recruitment and careers in biotechnology and medicine and has received numerous awards and honors for these efforts. Dr. Corridon has also served as the Director of the Pre-Medicine Bridge Program, which was jointly housed in the College of Medicine and Health Sciences and College of Arts and Sciences, and hopes to continue contributing to his Colleges' and institutions' goals.

Rabii Madi

Urologic Oncologist | United Arab Emirates

Rabii Madi is a Urologic Oncologist with 15 years of academic and clinical experience in Urologic Oncology and Minimally Invasive Surgery. He was the director of robotic surgery at Case Western Reserve in Cleveland before moving to Georgia and heading the Urologic Oncology and robotic surgery programs at Augusta University Health for 9 years. Dr. Madi is among the most experienced robotic surgeons in the USA. He has performed more than 2300 robotic surgeries and has more than 50 peer-reviewed publications and 120 presentations in national and international meetings. He has pioneered new techniques and approaches in urologic oncology and robotic surgery.

Rishikesh Ramesh Pandya

Consultant Urology | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Rishikesh Ramesh Pandya has more than seven years of experience working as a Consultant and Head of Urology/Uro-Oncology at a private hospital in Abu Dhabi before joining Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi. He has a total of 19 years of urological experience. His primary areas of interest are prostate diseases, uro-oncology (urinary system cancers), and laparoscopic urological and reconstructive surgery. He treats urinary stones using a wide range of minimally invasive surgical procedures such as percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and ureteroscopy (flexible and rigid). He obtained his MBBS degree from the University of Mumbai. He earned a Fellowship in uro-oncology from the University of Toronto in Canada, where he spent four years enhancing his clinical and surgical skills in uro-oncology. Dr. Rishikesh completed his Fellowship in laparoscopic urology at the Elizabethan Hospital in Linz, Austria, where he gained expert surgical skills in laparoscopic technique for urological diseases such as prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers, as well as five years of international work experience in advanced uro-oncology and laparoscopic/robotic urology surgeries in countries such as Canada, Austria, and the United States of America. In Accra, Ghana, he established a program for laparoscopic prostatectomies (West Africa). Dr. Rishikesh received his Certification as a Robotic Urological Surgeon in 2013 from Roswell Park Cancer Center in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Rishikesh is passionate about educating the public and society about the importance of early detection of cancers of the urinary system, particularly the kidney and prostate gland, and other cancers.

Rizwan Hamid

Consultant Urological Surgeon | United Arab Emirates

Rizwan Hamid is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at the University College London Hospitals and London Spinal Injuries Unit, Stanmore, UK and a Honorary Associate Professor at UCL. He undertook specialist urological training in London with fellowship in functional and neurourology at Institute of Urology, London. Rizwan was the first non-European qualified urologist appointed at UCLH in open interview. His doctoral thesis was investigating fertility issues in spinal cord injury men resulting in a MD from UCL. He specialises in Female Urology & Neuro-Urology and provides a tertiary care practice in reconstruction of the lower urinary tract. Complementing his experience in general urological conditions, Rizwan specialises in conservative and surgical management of bladder dysfunction in both male and females. He has particular interest in managing overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, infections and bladder pain in both sexes. He has a keen interest in treating men’s health conditions like prostate issues and erectile dysfunction Rizwan is an internationally acknowledged expert in the management of bladder dysfunction after neurological diseases. He undertakes all surgical procedures in functional urology with particular interest in the use of Botulinum toxin and sacral neuromodulation for bladder dysfunction and slings and sphincters for urinary incontinence. Rizwan has been a principal investigator for a number of clinical trials. He set up and is the principal investigator for a European wide registry for male anti-incontinence surgery. Rizwan is the Director of School of Neurourology of International Continence Society (ICS) and Chair of the Neuro-urology Promotion Committee. He sits on the Boards of Female and Functional sections of European Association of Urology. He has been involved in a number of guidelines initiatives including co-chair for terminology in Neuro-Urology and male surgical procedures. He is also a member of Neuro-urology guidelines panel of European Association of Urology. In addition to clinical side, Rizwan enjoys the academic and teaching aspect of Urology. He is regularly invited to lecture and chair at major international meetings and invited to review articles for a number of urology journals. He is on the Editorial Boards of Neurourology & Urodynamics and Turkish urology journal. He has published more than 100 peer reviewed articles and has been invited to contribute a number of review articles and guidelines initiatives. He has authored more than 15 book chapters.

Samer Ellaham

Clinical Professor | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Ellahham is currently Cleveland Clinic Caregiver, Cleveland, US seconded as Senior Cardiovascular Consultant, Medical Director of Continuous Improvement and Director of Accreditation in the Quality and Safety Institute in Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. He is Clinical Professor Clinical Professor of Medicine | Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University and Gulf Medical University. He is the Middle East Regional Chair, Patient Safety Movement Foundation, ISQua Expert, AHA Hospital Accreditation Science Committee, Member, European Society of Cardiology Heart Failure Writing Group, Member, ex-Middle East Representative of the JCI Standards Subcommittee and American College of Cardiology Accreditation Foundation Board, Member. Dr. Ellahham received his undergraduate degree in biology and his M.D. from The American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon. Dr. Ellahham finished his internal medicine residency at Georgetown University Hospital - Washington Hospital Center and his fellowship in Cardiology at the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System in the USA. Dr. Ellahham worked in Washington DC at Georgetown University Hospital - Washington Hospital Center and in several clinical and leadership positions before moving to UAE in 2008. Dr. Ellahham continues to be an active clinician. He demonstrates great skill and experience in the management of patients with heart failure, ischemic heart disease, and valvular heart disease and led a multi-disciplinary team in the care and delivery of advanced therapies to these patients. He has unique abilities to partner and engages local and regional referring providers. He can work in a highly matrixed environment, possess strong leadership and organizational skills, and have the experience of working effectively in a large health system. He led the First AHA GWTG Heart Failure Initiative outside the US and was the recipient of the AHA GWTG Award in Wash. DC. He is the champion of the AHA GWTG in the region. Dr. Ellahham has served as Chief Quality Officer for SKMC from 2009 till 2017. In his role, he has led the development of a quality and program that has been successful and visible and has been recognized internationally by several awards. As Chief Quality Officer and Global Healthcare Leader, he had a focus on ensuring that the implementation of these best practices leads to breakthrough improvements in clinical quality, patient safety, patient experience, and risk management. Dr. Ellahham was the Executive SKMC sponsor of the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) the leading US validated, risk-adjusted, outcomes-based program to measure and improve the quality of surgical care. SKMC is the first multispecialty ACS NSQIP center outside the US. He led the publication of, first in the region, annual SKMC outcome books since 2011and he is a strong believer in transparency in health care and external reporting. He was the leader of the First Pilot International Robust Process Improvement (RPI) project by the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare and several other similar successful performance improvement projects at SKMC. Dr. Ellahham is American Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Vascular Medicine, and American Board of Medical Quality. He was recently recertified in 2017 by the American Board of Cardiology (ABIM). He is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) by The National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ), certified in Medical Quality (CMQ) by The American Board of Medical Quality (ABMQ), certified as EFQM Model assessor and Lead Trainer in TeamSTEPPS. Dr. Ellahham is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, American College of Chest Physicians, American College of Physicians, and American College of Medical Quality. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a key member of Heart Failure and Transplant, Adult Congenital and Pediatric Cardiology, Cardio-oncology, Innovation, Quality, and Peripheral Vascular Disease Sections. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the New Westminster College in British Columbia, Canada, and Advisory Board Member, the University of Wollongong in Dubai. Dr. Ellahham was the Middle East Representative of the JCI Standards Subcommittee and Member on the Editorial Advisory Board of the Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety. He was a reviewer of HCAC Cardiac Quality and Safety Standards. Dr. Ellahham has been a champion and leader of the use of Lean, Six Sigma and Change Management to improve healthcare quality and has numerous publications in this area. He is Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certified. He is an American Society of Quality (ASQ) trainer in Lean and Six Sigma both green and black belt. He is ISQua Expert. Dr. Ellahham is a recognized innovative leader in quality, safety, patient experience, artificial intelligence, blockchain, telehealth, clinical cardiology, and the use of robust performance improvement in improving healthcare delivery. He serves on several US and international prestigious committees and advisory bodies. He is the Middle East Regional Chair of the Patient Safety Movement Foundation. He received several research awards including the DuPont Pharmaceuticals Research Award, ACCP 58th Annual Scientific Assembly, Young Investigator Award; the Alfred Soffer Research Award, ACCP 58th Annual Scientific Assembly, Finalist; the First Young Investigator Award 12th, Annual Meeting of the Mediterranean Association of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines Award, SKMC Infection Prevention Award in 2011 and 2012, Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award in 2014, Quality Leadership Award from the World Quality Congress and Awards, Business Leadership Excellence Award from World Leadership Congress in 2015, one the nominees for Safe Care magazine Person of the Year in the United States, Dubai Quality Award in 2015 and Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Golden Award in 2015. Dr. Ellahham is an avid researcher; his research includes heart failure, acute coronary syndromes, frailty, dyslipidemia, accreditation, second victim phenomenon, resilience, innovation, artificial intelligence, telehealth, blockchain, patient flow, patient experience and engagement, lean-six sigma, patient safety, bowtie risk management tool and KPI management. He is a recognized world-leader in these fields. He is the Eminent Editor of The Journal of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Therapy and the associate editor of the American Journal of Medical Quality. In addition, he serves on the editorial board of Journal of Thoracic Disease and Cardiothoracic Surgery, Developments in Clinical & Medical Pathology (DCMP), the Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, Telehealth and Medicine Today (TMT), Blockchain journal (BHTY), Medical Science, Open Journal of Cardiatic Research, UPI Journal of Pharmaceutical, Medical and Health Sciences (UPI-JPMHS, Open Access Research in Anatomy, Gerontology & Geriatrics studies and Open Access Journal of Clinical Trials, Hypertension Today Journal. Focus on Hypertension Journal, Journal of Heart Health, Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Scientific Research, and Community, Journal of Surgery and Surgical Procedures, EC Cardiology, Journal of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Medicine, and Canadian Journal of Biomedical Research. He is also a reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals, including Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, the Journal of American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Journal, Annals of Internal Medicine, Archives of Internal Medicine, Chest, Circulation, Clinical Cardiology, Chest, Lancet, Diabetes Care, Archives of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism, European Journal of Heart Failure, Congestive Heart Failure Journal, Journal of Nuclear Cardiology, the Journal of Transplant Coordination, the Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology and the Southern Medical Journal, European Journal of Innovation Management, The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology, npj Digital Medicine and Health Informatics Journal. Dr. Ellahham enjoys volunteering, tennis, healthy lifestyle, innovation, teaching, and future health.

Sanjay Pandey

Head of Andrology & Reconstructive Urology  | India

Dr Sanjay Pandey is the Head of Urology services at the reputed Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital in Mumbai,India. Being a Reconstructive & Robotic surgeon with deep work and interest in Gender reassignment surgery, Peyronie's disease & Refractory Erectile dysfunction over past 24 years in clinical services , he has innovations & international presence in complex reconstructions Niche areas of his work are Vaginoplasty, Urethroplasty, Phalloplasty, Clitoroplasty, Substitution cystoplasty,Botulinum toxin therapy in Urology. He follows a motto " You do your best & God will do the rest " at work and in attempts at Awareness on his strong social media presence to society & Fraternity.

Sattar Alshryda

Trauma and Paediatric Orthopaedic Consultant | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Alshryda is Trauma and Paediatric Orthopaedic Consultant at Al Jalila Children’s and was Consultant Surgeon and Lead for Trauma and Paediatric Orthopaedic in Royal Manchester Children Hospital, Honorary Lecturer in the University of Manchester and Surgical Tutor at the Royal College of Surgeons of England. His special interests are in children and adolescent hip. He completed a fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada in 2012 and was the SICOT-German travelling fellow in 2010. He completed a six-year Higher Surgical Training in the Northern Deanery, Newcastle, England in 2011 and a three-year Basic Surgical Training at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in 2004. He is a regular faculty on the Royal College of Surgeons of England ATLS, CCrISP, APLS courses and the Graf’s Infant Hip Course.

Sempels Maxime

Urologist | Belgium

Dr. Sempels has been working since October 2016 as Urologist at the University hospital of Liege. Head of Clinic. His Certificates includes: Certificate of Radioprotection (University of Liege, 2016) - Prosthetic urology surgical course (Kiel, Pr Wilson. 2016) - Postgraduate international school of men’s health (course in Bruges 2017)

Shadi Al-Bahri

Assistant Professor | United Arab Emirates

After completing his Bachelor's degree in Biology & Statistics from the University of Toronto, Canada, he moved to the U.S. and completed his medical training at Saba University School of Medicine in 2009. In 2015, he completed his General Surgery residency at MedStar Health in affiliation with Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Maryland. He then completed his Fellowship training at Tampa General Hospital, University of South Florida in the field of Bariatric & Robotic Surgery at Tampa, Florida. He then served as a Consultant General and Bariatric surgeon at Tawam Hospital-Johns Hopkins International in the U.A.E. from 2017-2022 during which he was also the General Surgery residency Associate Program Director at SEHA. He has since moved to UAE University College of Medicine and Health Sciences in 2022, now serving as full time faculty as Assistant Professor in Surgery. He continues to be Core Faculty for the General Surgery and Urology residency programs while retaining his surgical privileges and Clinic at Tawam Hospital, Al-Ain, UAE.

Sherif Mourad

Professor of Urology | Egypt

Professor Sherif Mourad obtained his MD thesis at McGill University, Montreal, Canada. With special interest in Lower Urinary Tract Disease, Overactive Bladder, Female Urology, and Neurostimulation. Head of the Unit of Voiding Dysfunction and Director of Post-Graduate Training in Urology Department, Ain Shams University. Professor Mourad is the Chairman of Board of Katameya Clinic for Medical Services and Katameya Clinic Hospitals. • Professor Mourad is currently the General Secretary of the International Continence Society (ICS) based in Bristol – United Kingdom, and on the Global Philanthropic Committee for the support of Developing World. • He is Founder and President of the Pan Arab Continence Society and African Fistula and Continence Society. • He is Director and Tutor for the Bristol Urological Institute’s Middle East Courses. • Past Board Member of the Egyptian Urological Association (EUA). • Member of the Scientific Committee of the World Congress of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms of the Societe International de Urologie (SIU), Marrakesh 2010. • On the scientific committee of the Societe International de Urologie (SIU) 2017 – 2018 – 2019. • Member the Taskforce of pelvic Floor Reconstruction of the FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics). • Currently conducting surgical and educational missions in Africa helping in the treatment of Obstetric Fistulae and training African Doctors how to manage the possible complications. He is the director of the ICS workshops for Surgery of Vaginal Fistula. • On the Editorial Board of Neurourology and Urodynamics Journal, The Chief Editor of Arab Journal of Voiding Dysfunction and is a reviewer for the British Journal of Urology, International Urogynecology Journal, Neurourology and Urodynamics Journal, Advances in Urology, Urologia Internationalis, and several regional journals. • Conducting a well established training course of Urogynecology in Egypt and receiving trainees of urologists and gynecologists from many countries. • A Guest Speaker, Chairman and Moderator in many regional (Arab) and International events including Asian, European and American scientific meetings. • Active Member of the AUA, EAU, ICS, ICI, SIU, IUGA, FIGO, ICUD, AFFCS, ISOFS ISSM, EUA, AAU and others.

Tahani Al Qadiri

Section Head, Examinations and Medical Education | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Tahani is working as a Section Head, Examinations and Medical Education with in the Department of Health. Dr. Tahani has 18 years of experience in both nursing, educational and management sectors.

Vipan Bhatia

Consultant Urologist & Andrologist | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Bhatia is a highly experienced consultant in Urology and Andrology with almost thirty years' practice in the field. He performs all types of major and minor, emergency and elective urological surgery procedures. He has a special aptitude for Endourology and extra corporeal shock wave lithotripsy and has extensive and diverse experience with minimally invasive management of urolithiasis He established the first ESWL and Endourology Centre in South East Asia in New Delhi, India in 1987 where he treated more than 12,000 urinary calculus patients and supervised about 20,000 ESWL treatment sessions. Other areas of special interest and experience include non-surgical management of prostate disorders, male infertility and erectile dysfunction and more than 20 years' experience with medical management of BPH, prostate stents, balloon dilatation and hyperthermia of the prostate and recently with the contact and non-contact holmium laser prostatectomy. He is expert in the diagnosis and management of male infertility and erectile dysfunction including intracavernosal injection and penile prosthesis and testosterone replacement therapy He also established the Urology and Andrology Department in Oasis Hospital, Al Ain in October 2000, and worked as Director of the Stone and Prostate Laser Centre and Medical Director in the Specialized Medical Care Hospital, Al Ain, and UAE from June 2006 to December 2013. He joins Mediclinic from his position as Director Stone & Prostate Laser Centre & Male Health Clinic in Al Ain Cromwell Hospital, Al Ain.

Wael Toson

Consultant and Head of Department Urology | United Arab Emirates

Since October 2013, I joined Saqr Hospital as senior consultant and head of urology department, I had the chance to settle down a urology department settings including policy and procedures related to our work, I introduced updated techniques for treatment of many common diseases, BPH, female and pediatric urology as well as urologic oncology. My colleagues had three presentations in the EUS 2014 , the first international conference in collaboration with the international, the European and the panarab urologic societies held in Dubai , Noveber 2014, one of our presentations won prize of best abstract in the congress. I have been honored to be invited by Undersecretaries Dr Mohamed Alolama and Dr Al Serkal at MOH to receive a reward of honor for our achievements within the last 13 months of joining MOH. Since I have been working in Alnoor hospital in Abu Dhabi 2010-2013, I had the chance of practicing a high standard of medical service, I have more than 7000 thousand consultations and follow up patients and I have operated upon and done more than one thousand procedures both on in and outpatient basis. Worth to be mentioned that following international guidelines were at outmost importance and I have been working on up to date modalities of treatment such as laser application and latest endourologic equipments for urologic surgery such as the mashroom in saline concept for TURP. Our department has been fully equipped with all the diagnostic tools for applying the concept of bed side diagnosis, namely ultrasound ( abdominal, scrotal ,transrectal), urodynamic machine, flexible cystoscopy and ESWL machine. During my three years working in Saqr Hospital as Consultant A urologist 2007-2010, I am confident that I was able with my colleagues to make a very good progress in urology department medical service as well as in academic activity including continuous medical education and participation in urologic activities in UAE and internationally. As I represented Saqr hospital in the European Association of Urology 1st Eastern Mediterranean meeting in Antalya ,Turkey , October 2007; by presenting two publications. Also I was honored to receive certificate of appreciation from his Excellency , UAE's Minister of health for improving medical health service and increasing productivity quality in the urology department, Saqr hospital in January 15th ,2009.last year 2010 , I was appointed as director of education , training and academic affairs beside being the head of urology department . As a Prof. of urology I have extended experience in both clinical and academic fields, in the clinical field this experience involves endourological surgey including lower and upper endosopy ( cystoscopy, ureteroscopy, nephroscopy and TUR surgery), pediatric urology including pelvi-uereteric junction obstruction and hypospadius repair and vesicoureteric reflux, experience in management of erectile dysfunction and infertility in men, experience in traditional urologic surgery including stone, reconstructive and cancer surgery, as well as in laparoscopic urologic surgery, management of non-surgical urologic disease and experience in experimental surgery. Through out fifteen years after my MD degree I was committed to teaching and research activities including supervision on master and MD thesis by candidates from our institute in co-operation with Cairo university, also I have participated in more than fourty papers that were published or presented nationally and internationally. Moreover I had established a channel of co-operation between urology department at our institute and that of Frankfurt university during my stay in Frankfurt as a visiting Prof. in 2005.In the same respect on establishing international relationships with western universities and in October 2008 I visited Presbyterian hospital ( Wiell Cornell University) - an official meeting approved by MOH and my hospital,-in New York for two days and had a meeting with the research director at the urology department and a senior staff responsible for international relationship in the same university to arrange for future co-operation.. I am affiliated to the Egyptian Urologic association as well as the European and American Urologic associations and in the middle east society for sexual medicine, as well as the international society for men's health and Emirates urologic society and Emirates medical association. In addition during my 25 years after graduation I worked in many private hospitals as well as MOH hospitals as consultant urology, I had managed to participate in the preparation and planning of hospital settings and purchasing equipments and materials in my institute and in all the hospitals I was working for.

Waleed Aman

Urology Specialist and HOD | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Waleed Aman earned his Bachelor's degree from Alexandria University in 1992, followed by a Master's degree in Urology from Cairo University in 1998. He underwent extensive training at various prestigious urology institutions, including the National Institute of Urology in Egypt. Dr. Waleed Aman trained and worked as a Urologist in the United Kingdom for four years in Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals, NHS. he was awarded the FRCS in Urology from the Royal College of Surgeons in 2014. He also holds MRCS of the Royal College of Surgeons, and the Fellowship of European Board of Urology.

Waqar Gaba

Consultant Physician and Program Director | United Arab Emirates

Dr Gaba did his graduation from King Edward Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan. He has 20 years of experience as a physician. He did his junior doctor training in London, U.K. and completed his Acute Medicine Registrar training in Yorkshire, U.K. He did his Stroke Fellowship from King’s College, London and St Thomas’s hospital, London. Dr Gaba obtained CCT in Acute Medicine, Internal Medicine and Stroke Medicine. He is a Fellow of Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh, U.K and a Fellow of American College of Physicians. He is MRCP UK and MRCP Ireland Examiner. He is former clinical lecturer for King’s College, London and Honorary Senior Lecturer for University of Leeds. He is Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor for UAE University and Khalifa University. He has simulation expertise with certificate in healthcare simulation from Centre for Medical Simulation affiliated with Harvard Medical school. He worked as Consultant Physician in Bradford, Yorkshire, UK where he received clinical excellence award and special commendation award for team of the year for Ambulatory care unit before joining in SKMC, Abu Dhabi as Internal Medicine Consultant. He is Stroke Lead and Program Director for Internal Medicine Residency at SKMC. He was one of the main Frontline Heroes during COVID-19 and recently awarded highest published faculty prize and Orange Code Recognition award. He has more than 30 publications including a chapter in a book and more than 25 Posters and Oral presentations in National and International conferences. His main interests include atrial fibrillation, VTE, medical education and clinical simulation

Yaser Saeedi

Consultant Urologist and Robotic Surgeon | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Yaser Saeedi Consultant Urologist and robotic surgeon in Dubai Hospital, DHA. Director of Urology residency program in DHA. Member of the national transplantation committee. Emirates urology society cultural committee chair. CREDENTIALS: MBBS (Ireland), Degrees awarded: (LRCP & SI), MB., BCh., BAO.(NUI) from The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. MRCS ( Royal college of physicians and surgeons Glasgow). French board of Surgery DES (surgery), (University of Strasbourg, France). French board of Urology DESC in Urology (University of Strasbourg, France). Fellowship of European board of Urology (FEBU). Clinical and theoretical diploma in Onco-Urology, (DIU) Strasbourg.

Yasser Farahat

Professor of Urology | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Yasser Farahat is currently Chairman of the Arab School of Urology and a Professor of Urology at Tanta University, Egypt, a Clinical Tutor at Edinburg University, UK, and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, UK. He is a Consultant Urologist at the Ministry of Health and Prevention UAE and a Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU). He is acting as a Senior Consultant of Urology at Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital (SKGH-UAQ), UAE. His special interests & research include minimally invasive surgery, Endo-urology, Robotic Assisted FURS, Reconstructive Urology, and Andrology. He completed his MD in 2004 at Tanta University, Egypt. He had been awarded several prizes including the Best Research and Presentation at The First Eastern Mediterranean Meeting of the European Association of Urology in 2007 and The Best Research Poster Presentation at the 25th annual EAU Congress in 2010. He is one of the worldwide initiators of using the robotic-assisted RIRS since the invention of the Roboflex and improving the utilization of flexible ureteroscopy in renal calculi management. He is also, a reviewer of several international journals. He has published over 35 international and local publications and has presented at 90 conferences worldwide.

Yogesh Bhandari

Consultant Urologist | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Yogesh Bhandari is a Consultant Urologist at NMC Specialty Hospital, NMC Healthcare, Abu Dhabi. He has more than 18 years of experience in many leading medical organizations in UAE and India. He is a Fellow of Royal college of surgeon, FRCS( Urol) on permanent register of General medical council (GMC), UK. Dr. Yogesh earned his medical degree from University of Pune, India and Urology residency and training from P D Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai, India in 2008. He has done fellowship in urethral and penile reconstruction from International School of Urethral Surgery in 2011. He has taken training in advanced endo-urology from European training center (ETCE), Italy. Dr Yogesh completed his fellowship in urethral reconstruction from University College London Hospital (UCLH), UK and center for urethral reconstruction, Arezzo , Italy in 2011. His special interests include urethral reconstruction, correction of penile curvature, hypospadias, advanced endo-urology including RIRS, supine PCNL with endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery (ECIRS), Uro-oncology and male fertility disorders.

Younis Alshamsi

Consultant and Head of Urology Department | United Arab Emirates

Dr Younis Alshamsi is a senior medical educator, Laparoscopic surgeon, editor, and academic professional. Currently, he is serving as Consultant Urologist and head of department in Al Qassimi Hospital which the tertiary hospital of Ministry of Health and prevention. He is also the General Secretary of Emirates Urology Society since 2015. He is an experienced minimally invasive surgeon with special interest in Stone disease management and prostate surgeries. Also he has a very good experience in urinary incontinence. His surgical and academic experience spans over several countries including Germany, Republic of Ireland and United Arab Emirates.

Zaid Dajani

Product Specialist | United Arab Emirates

"He is a Business developer and account manager that consistently delivers new sales by developing personal and professional relationships with business professionals and providers across UAE. Throughout his career, he has shown limitless dedication to delivering outstanding customer service and great ability of developing and improving long-term commercial relationships with clients. He is experienced in sales, business development, and management."

Zaki Almallah

Consultant Surgeon | United Arab Emirates

I am a consultant surgeon and clinical professor of urology at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi- a state-of-the-art Institution, a part of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Over the years, I served in leadership roles in clinical informatics, governance and medical education.