The Emirates Thoracic Society is proud to present three of the region's foremost experts in respiratory medicine who will share their insights at our upcoming conference.
Head of Pulmonology Department
CCT from SouthWest London Deanery, UK
King's College Hospital London, Dubai
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 his training in India and specialized qualifications from the United Kingdom.
With certification from the SouthWest London Deanery, Dr. Naik specializes in comprehensive pulmonary care including severe asthma, COPD, interstitial lung diseases, and advanced diagnostic procedures. His interventional pulmonology expertise encompasses pleural procedures, bronchoscopy, EBUS, and other advanced techniques for lung cancer diagnostics and management.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Naik leads quality improvement initiatives in respiratory services and serves as a Royal College of Physicians Tutor, actively training junior doctors and physician associates. His academic contributions include numerous publications and presentations at national and international conferences, particularly in the fields of obstructive sleep disorders, pulmonary fibrosis, and respiratory infections including tuberculosis.
Chief Executive Officer
Specialist in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases & Sleep Disorders
Harley Street Medical Centre
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 prestigious 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. He performs advanced diagnostic procedures including flexible bronchoscopies, providing comprehensive care for patients with complex pulmonary conditions.
As a leading sleep medicine specialist, Dr. Jerdak manages the full spectrum of sleep disorders including sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and pediatric sleep disorders. Under his leadership, Harley Street Medical Centre has established a state-of-the-art sleep lab featuring HAAD-licensed nursing staff for attended sleep studies, offering cutting-edge diagnostic capabilities for sleep-related conditions.
MBBS, FRCPC, MPH
Associate Professor & Consultant
Sleep Disorders Specialized Clinic
College of Medicine & Health Sciences, UAE
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 the gap between clinical practice and population health research.
As both an educator and clinician, Prof. Al Houqani plays a pivotal role in advancing respiratory and sleep medicine in the UAE. His work at the Sleep Disorders Specialized Clinic provides cutting-edge care for patients while informing his academic research into the patterns and impacts of sleep disorders in the region.
