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.
Pulmonology Specialist Registrar
Rashid Hospital, Dubai Health, UAE
Dr. Hamzeh Alsubbah is a Specialist in Internal Medicine and Respiratory Medicine at Rashid Hospital, Dubai Health. His clinical expertise focuses on interstitial lung diseases, interventional pulmonology, and lung cancer management.
During his pulmonology fellowship, Dr. Alsubbah served as Academic Chief Officer, demonstrating strong leadership in medical education. He is an avid educator with particular interest in various aspects of respiratory medicine, combining clinical practice with academic contributions.
Dr. Alsubbah brings a comprehensive approach to pulmonary care, with specialized skills in both diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for complex respiratory conditions.
Medical Director, Lung Transplant Program
Former Section Head, Critical Care Institute
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr. Fadi Hamed serves as Medical Director of the Lung Transplant Program and previously led as Section Head of the Critical Care Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. A triple board-certified physician (Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and Internal Medicine) through the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Prior to his UAE appointment, Dr. Hamed was Associate Staff in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Cleveland Clinic, Ohio. He completed his Pulmonary and Critical Care fellowship at Cleveland Clinic after serving as Chief Medical Resident at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, where he also completed his Internal Medicine residency.
Dr. Hamed earned his medical degree from the University of Jordan and maintains active membership in prestigious societies including the American Thoracic Society and American College of Chest Physicians. His clinical expertise focuses on advanced lung disease, lung transplantation, and medical intensive care.
Staff Physician - Lung Transplant Pulmonologist
Respiratory Institute, CCAD
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr. Said Isse is a Staff Physician specializing in Lung Transplantation at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's Respiratory Institute. A graduate of UCL Medical School in London, he brings extensive expertise in transplant medicine and cystic fibrosis management.
Prior to joining CCAD, Dr. Isse served as Consultant Pulmonologist at King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh, where he focused on lung transplantation and cystic fibrosis care. He completed his residency and fellowship research at the renowned Papworth Hospital in Cambridge, UK.
Dr. Isse holds MRCP from the Royal College of Physicians, London, and a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCT) from the UK. His international training and clinical experience position him as a valuable contributor to the UAE's advanced pulmonary care landscape.
