Meet the experts leading the Pleural group at the Emirates Thoracic Society.
The Emirates Thoracic Society's Pleural SIG unites the UAE's leading experts in pleural disease, interventional pulmonology, and lung cancer — advancing diagnosis, treatment, and research.
Dr. Muhammad Tufail is a Consultant Pulmonologist at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi, specializing in interventional pulmonology. He completed his respiratory and general medicine training in the UK at prestigious NHS centres.
Prior to joining SKMC in 2022, Dr. Tufail served for over six years as Consultant Respiratory Physician at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, where he led the lung cancer services and received commendation for clinical excellence in pleural disease management.
Dr. Yasser Madani is a Consultant Pulmonologist at Healthpoint Hospital, part of Mubadala Health in Abu Dhabi. He completed his medical training in London, gaining extensive experience across prestigious UK centres.
With a strong academic background, Dr. Madani has co-authored several research papers and presented at international conferences. His clinical expertise spans general pulmonology with special focus on complex respiratory cases, pleural disease, and clinical research.
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