MB BCh, MSc, MD, DMRT
Consultant medical oncologist with 30 years treating solid tumours across breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
Experience
30 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Al Qusais, Dubai
Sees
adults
Dr. Medhat Faris is a Consultant Adult Medical Oncologist at NMC Specialty Hospital in Dubai, with over 30 years of clinical experience in cancer care. He trained in Clinical Oncology in Egypt and holds a Diploma in Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy from the Royal College of Radiologists in London. He is certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) and has held senior leadership roles including Chairman of Adult Medical Oncology at King Fahad Specialist Hospital in Saudi Arabia and Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research at the Cancer Institute in Egypt.
Dr. Faris specializes in treating adult solid tumours, with particular expertise in breast cancer (including hereditary cases), lung cancer, colorectal and stomach cancer, ovarian and gynaecological cancers, prostate and bladder cancer, renal cancer, and head and neck cancers. He has a strong background in clinical trials and international research, and brings experience from leading oncology centres in the UK, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
He is a good fit if you need specialized cancer treatment from a doctor with extensive international training and leadership experience in oncology care.
Special interests: clinical trials, cancer research, early cancer detection, community education and awareness.
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MB BCh (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
Faculty of Medicine, Egypt, Egypt
MSc in Clinical Oncology
Egypt, Egypt
MD (Doctorate in Medicine) in Oncology
Egypt, Egypt
DMRT (Diploma in Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy)
Faculty of Clinical Oncology, The Royal College of Radiologists, United Kingdom
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Consultant/Medical Advisor, Watson Health for Oncology
IBM Middle East, United Arab Emirates · 2018-2021
Chairman of Adult Medical Oncology Department
King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Saudi Arabia · 2012-2018
Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research
Cancer Institute, Egypt · 2010-2012
Medical Director, Clinical Research & Medical Affairs
Pharmaceutical Products Development (PPD), United Kingdom · 2008-2010
Head of Medical Oncology and Senior Consultant
The Royal Hospital, Oman · 1998-2008
Consultations are available in Arabic, English.
NMC Healthcare — NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda,, Al Qusais, Dubai.
This doctor primarily sees adults.
Commonly treated: Bladder Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Lung Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Renal Cancer.
Profile compiled from NMC Healthcare's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
NMC Specialty Hospital Al Nahda
NMC Specialty Hospital 7 A St, Al Qusais, Al Nahda 2, Next to Bait AL Khair Building - Dubai
+971 800 6624+1 more branch
NMC Specialty Hospital Al Nahda
NMC Specialty Hospital Al Nahda · NMC Medical Centre Al Nahda
Al Qusais, Dubai
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