Senior specialist in medical oncology with expertise in cancer immunotherapy and thyroid toxicities
Experience
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Languages
Arabic, English, English Arabic
Location
Dubai
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Mohamed Omara Ibrahim Hussien is a senior specialist in medical oncology practising at Dubai Hospital in the UAE. He trained in Egypt, completing his MBBS from Suez Canal University in 2007 and earning a Master's degree in Medical Oncology from Suez Canal University Hospital in 2012. He has been based in Dubai since 2014, building on earlier clinical experience at Suez Canal University Hospital between 2008 and 2014.
Dr. Hussien's clinical focus centres on managing patients with advanced cancers, particularly those receiving immunotherapy. His recent research highlights complications arising from immune checkpoint inhibitors — a class of cancer drugs that harness the body's own immune system — including thyroid dysfunction and other toxicities. He has also published on psychological impacts affecting oncology clinicians during the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting a broader interest in supporting both patients and healthcare teams through cancer treatment.
He is well-suited for patients seeking specialist oncology care in the UAE, especially those with advanced malignancies requiring modern immunotherapy approaches or those concerned about treatment side-effects.
Special interests: thyroid toxicities of immune checkpoint inhibitors, spontaneous cancer regression, psychological wellbeing in oncology practice.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
Masters in Medical Oncology
Suez Canal University Hospital, Egypt · 2012
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Suez Canal University, Egypt · 2007
Senior Specialist in Medical Oncology
Dubai Hospital, United Arab Emirates · 2014–present
Physician
Suez Canal University Hospital, Egypt · 2008–2014
4 publications listed on their hospital profile.
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, English Arabic.
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This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Advanced Cancer.
Profile compiled from Dubai Health's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
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