Meet the experts leading the Sleep Disordered Breathing group at the Emirates Thoracic Society.
The Emirates Thoracic Society's Sleep Disordered Breathing SIG unites the UAE's foremost sleep and respiratory medicine experts — advancing diagnosis, research, and patient care across the region.
Prof. Mohammed Al Houqani is an Associate Professor at the College of Medicine & Health Sciences, UAE University and Consultant in Respiratory & Sleep Medicine at the Sleep Disorders Specialized Clinic. A Canadian-trained specialist, he completed his postgraduate training at the prestigious University of Toronto.
With triple qualifications in medicine (MBBS), respiratory/sleep medicine (FRCPC), and public health (MPH), Prof. Al Houqani brings a unique combination of clinical expertise and research acumen. His academic work focuses on the epidemiology of respiratory and sleep disorders, bridging clinical practice with population health research.
Dr. Hady Jerdak is a distinguished pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist serving as Chief Executive Officer at Harley Street Medical Centre. A graduate of the American University of Beirut (AUB), he completed his specialization in pulmonary diseases and sleep disorders at the University of Lille in France.
With extensive clinical expertise in respiratory medicine, Dr. Jerdak specializes in the diagnosis and management of asthma, COPD, and lung cancer. As a leading sleep medicine specialist, he manages the full spectrum of sleep disorders and has led the establishment of a state-of-the-art HAAD-licensed sleep lab at Harley Street.
Dr. Samir Naik is a highly experienced pulmonologist with over 23 years of expertise in respiratory medicine. Currently serving as Head of the Pulmonology Department at King's College Hospital London, Dubai, he brings extensive international experience from training in India and specialized qualifications from the United Kingdom.
Dr. Naik's interventional pulmonology expertise encompasses pleural procedures, bronchoscopy, EBUS, and advanced techniques for lung cancer diagnostics. He leads quality improvement initiatives and serves as a Royal College of Physicians Tutor, actively training junior doctors and contributing to research in sleep disorders, pulmonary fibrosis, and respiratory infections.
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