Dr. Omar Layth Qassid

Dr. Omar Layth Qassid is a Consultant Breast Pathologist at American Hospital Dubai and a recognized leader in breast diagnostics across the UK and the Middle East. He has held senior leadership roles including Lead Breast Pathologist and Clinical Director of Services at the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire, and currently serves as Regional Advisor for the Middle East and North Africa at the Royal College of Pathologists. His career has been defined by subspecialization, service transformation, and the development of high-performing breast pathology services aligned with international standards.

Dr. Qassid specializes in the full spectrum of breast pathology, including complex and borderline lesions, with particular expertise in advanced interpretation of predictive biomarkers for personalized treatment planning and post-treatment disease assessment. He is proficient in clinicopathological correlation to support evidence-based treatment decisions and is an integral contributor to multidisciplinary breast cancer care teams. He provides expert consultation in complex and high-stakes diagnostic cases and is committed to advancing precision oncology through integration of pathology in personalized breast cancer management.

He is widely recognized for advancing standardization, enhancing diagnostic accuracy, and supporting modern, patient-centered breast cancer care pathways. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to service innovation, education, and training, he was awarded the Royal College of Pathologists Excellence Award.