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Dr. Mahdi Shkoukani

Department Chairman
Otolaryngology (ENT) and Head & Neck Surgery
Surgical Subspecialties Institute
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

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Dr. Mahdi Shkoukani

Dr. Mahdi Shkoukani, MD, is the Department Chair for Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery department in the Surgical Subspecialties Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. He is also a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Learner College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University. Also, Dr. Shkoukani is the Medical Director for Supply Chain Operations at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

Dr. Shkoukani is a double American Board-certified surgeon in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, as well as in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.

Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Shkoukani served as an Associate Professor and Chief of Craniofacial Surgery at the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, US. Additionally, he was the chief of otolaryngology at the John D. Dingell Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, US.

Planning Committee Members

H.E. Hussain Abdulrahman Al Rand

ENT Surgeon and Assistant Under-Secretary for the
Ministry of Health and Prevention Public Health Sector

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H.E. Hussain Abdulrahman Al Rand

H.E. Hussain Abdulrahman Al Rand, MD, is the Ministry of Health and Prevention Assistant Undersecretary for Health Centres, Clinic and Public Health Sector and the Chairman of Overseas Treatment Committee.

Dr. Hussain is currently a Consultant Surgeon at HMS Mirdif Hospital in Dubai, UAE, treating and operating on all diseases related to ENT, both for the adult and pediatric age groups and has more than 35 years of experience as an ENT surgeon. He started his career at Dubai Health Authority and served Dubai Hospital as a Consultant ENT physician and Medical Director until February 2014.

Dr. Hussain completed his undergraduate education at graduated from Cairo Medical University in 1980 and obtained his Master in Otorhinolaryngology in 1985. He completed German Board Fachartz from the Medical Association of Northrhine Dussueldorf, Germany in June 1993 and Fellowship from Edinburg in December 2009. Dr. AlRand has varied research interests with many publications with the recent one published in Asthma and Allergy Journal.in January 2022.

Professional Membership:

o President – The International Federation of ORL Societies (IFOS)

o President – ARABFOS

o President – GCC ORL Head and Neck Society

o President – Emirates ORL Head and Neck Society

o Chairman of Emirates Rhinology and Otology Conference (EROC) conducting yearly conferences since 2011.

o German Board (Facharzt), Aachen University, The Media Association of Northrhine Dussueldorf FRCS (Edinburg)

o M.Sc. Otorhinolaryngology – Cairo

Dr. Mumtaz khan

Chief of Staff,
Otolaryngology (ENT) and Head & Neck Surgery, Surgical Subspecialties Institute

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Dr. Mumtaz khan

Mumtaz Jamshed Khan, MD, MBA is the Chief of Staff, and the Interim Chief Medical Officer at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of Mubadala Health. In his role as Chief of Staff he leads more than 400 physicians across 15 institutes, supporting their wellbeing and the continuous improvement of care they offer patients.

Dr Khan joined Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi in 2018 and has served as the Chief Medical Officer and Department Chair of Otolaryngology in the Surgical Subspecialties Institute. Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Khan worked as Staff Physician in the Head & Neck Institute at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio; and also served as Associate Dean of Postgraduate Medical Education and Professor and Director of Head and Neck Surgery at Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.

Dr. Khan received his medical degree from Aga Khan University. After completing his residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, he pursued fellowship training in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Skull Base and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery from Vanderbilt University. He has held a range of administrative positions in addition to his clinical work throughout his career and holds an Executive MBA in Healthcare Management from Brandeis University, Boston, Massachusetts.

Dr. Samer El-Kaissi

Department Chair
Endocrinology
Medical Subspecialties Institute
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

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Dr. Samer El-Kaissi

Dr. Samer El-Kaissi, MD, is the Department Chair in the Medical Subspecialties Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. El-Kaissi served as a consultant endocrinologist and Chairman of the Endocrinology Department at King Fahad Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Dr. El-Kaissi earned his medical degree from The Flinders University of South Australia in Adelaide, Australia. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Flinders Medical Center, followed by an endocrinology fellowship at Barwon Health in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.

Dr. Shaik Irfan Basha

Consultant Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery

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Dr. Shaik Irfan Basha

Dr. Shaik Irfan Basha is a highly accomplished medical professional with an impressive background in Otorhinolaryngology and Head and neck Surgery.

He was the Chairman of the Department of Surgery and Head of the Division of ENT at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi. Dr. Shaik Irfan Basha’s extensive educational background includes obtaining his MBBS degree, followed by an MS in ENT. He has further augmented his expertise by achieving Fellowships in FRCS oto (Ed) and FRCS orl-HNS Ed, demonstrating his commitment to continuous professional development and staying at the forefront of advancements in his specialty. Throughout his career, Dr. Shaik Irfan Basha has made significant contributions to the medical community, both in terms of patient care and leadership.

He serves as the Chair of the Ethics Committee, exemplifying his dedication to upholding ethical standards and ensuring the well-being of patients. Additionally, he is the Director of the Cochlear Implant Program, a role in which he has enhanced the lives of numerous individuals with hearing impairments. Dr. Shaik Irfan Basha’s expertise extends to the management of thyroid cancer, where he serves as the Lead. His vast knowledge and experience in this area have contributed to improved patient outcomes and advancements in the field. Furthermore, he holds the prestigious position of Chairman of the Department of Surgery, underscoring his exceptional leadership abilities and administrative skills. Prior to his current appointment, Dr. Shaik Irfan Basha held the position of Head of Division and Consultant ENT and Head and neck Surgeon at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, under the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs. He also served as an Assistant Professor of ENT at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, further solidifying his reputation as a dedicated educator. Dr. Shaik Irfan Basha is widely recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and neck Surgery. His unwavering commitment to patient care, leadership, and research has made him a highly sought-after medical professional. Patients and colleagues alike value his expertise, compassion, and dedication to improving the lives of those he serves.

Dr. Anastasios G. Hantzakos

Staff Physician
Otolaryngology (ENT) and
Head & Neck Surgery
Surgical Subspecialties Institute
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

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Dr. Anastasios G. Hantzakos

Dr. Anastasios Hantzakos, MD, is a Staff Physician in the Surgical Subspecialties Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, as well as the Director of the Voice Clinic.

Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Hantzakos was a Consultant at the Hellenic National Health System, followed by a fellowship in Phonosurgery and Laryngeal Laser Surgery. He also served as Consultant and Director of the Voice Clinic at NUKA and as a Clinical Associate Professor at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, US.

Dr. Kurt Schlemmer

Staff Physician,
Otolaryngology (ENT) and Head & Neck Surgery, Surgical Subspecialties Institute

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Dr. Kurt Schlemmer

Dr. Kurt Schlemmer, MD, is a Staff Physician within the Surgical Subspecialties Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Schlemmer worked as a Consultant ENT Head and Neck Surgeon at Harley Street Medical Centre and Burjeel Medical City in Abu Dhabi. Prior to this he worked as a Consultant ENT Head and Neck Surgeon at Hillcrest Private Hospital, Durban, South Africa, and was the Director of the Durban Cochlear Implant Program. Dr. Schlemmer received his medical degree from the University of Pretoria, South Africa. He completed a masters degree (MMED ENT) at the University of Kwazulu Natal, Durban and a fellowship in Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery from the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa FCORL (SA) with distinction. Dr. Schlemmer has had further training in otology, neurotology and skull base surgery in Switzerland, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, the UK and many others. Dr. Schlemmer has delivered more than 40 academic presentations and has published numerous articles in peer reviewed journals such as the Journal of Laryngology and Otology and the Journal of International Advanced Otology. He is a recognised reviewer for the International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology and serves on the international editorial board of Cochlear Implants International.

Dr. Muaaz Tarabichi

Ear and Sinus Surgeon,
and the Co-Founder of TSESI
Dubai, UAE

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Dr. Samer El-Kaissi

Dr. Muaaz Tarabichi is recognized around the world as the father of endoscopic ear surgery. He is a world-renowned Ear and Sinus Surgeon, and the Co-Founder of Tarabichi Stammberger Ear and Sinus Institute (TSESI) in Dubai, UAE. Under his leadership and guidance, the Institute holds a group of ENT surgeons and healthcare research personnels whose sole mission is to improve the quality, safety, and effectiveness of medical interventions in Ear, Nose and Throat surgeries in the middle east region.

For the last 30 years, as a pioneer in Endoscopic Ear and Sinus Surgery and American Board-certified ENT Surgeon, Dr. Tarabichi has spearheaded and established groundbreaking and revolutionary medical techniques in the field, including the Tarabichi Stitch for Endoscopic Ear Surgery, as well as the Eustachian Tuboplasty Technique known as Endoscopic Transtympanic Eustachian Tube Dilatation.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest

The planning committee, faculty and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) do not have relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Planning Committee

Activity Director

Dr. Mahdi Shkoukani

Planning Committee Members

H.E. Hussain Abdulrahman Al Rand

Dr. Mumtaz khan

Dr. Samer El-Kaissi

Dr. Shaik Irfan Basha

Dr. Anastasios G. Hantzakos

Dr. Kurt Schlemmer

Dr. Muaaz Tarabichi

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