Where does Dr. Humaid Al Shamsi practice?

Dr. Humaid Al Shamsi practices at Burjeel Specialty Hospital, Sharjah

What is the specialty of Dr. Humaid Al Shamsi?

Dr. Humaid Al Shamsi specialty is Medical Oncologist

What is the experience of Dr. Humaid Al Shamsi?

Dr. Humaid Al Shamsi is Medical Oncologist with 15 years of experience.

What does a medical oncologist do?

A medical oncologist treats cancer using chemotherapy or other medications such as targeted therapy or immunotherapy.

What are the typical symptoms of cancer?

There may be Change in bowel or bladder habit, sore that does not heal, Unusual bleeding or discharge, Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere, Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing, Obvious change in a wart or mole and hoarseness in voice.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the medical oncologist ?

Tests like Biopsy, Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy, Bone Scan, Breast MRI, Colonoscopy, Computed Tomography (CT) Scan, Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) etc are performed.

How long does the chemotherapy session lasts?

Chemotherapy session varies in length and frequency, it depends on the individual treatment plan prescribed by the doctor. Some last as long as three or four hours, while others may only take an half-hour.

What is the difference between a surgical oncologist and a medical oncologist?

A medical oncologist treats cancer using chemotherapy or other medications, such as targeted therapy or immunotherapy wheras the surgical oncologist removes the tumor and nearby tissue during surgery.

Dr. Humaid Al Shamsi, Medical Oncologist in Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Appointment

About Dr. Humaid Al Shamsi

Dr Humaid Alshamsi is a Medical Oncologist possessing more than 18 years of experience.
After completing graduation from Cork University, Ireland, he pursued his internal medicine residency training at McMaster University in Canada followed by a fellowship in medical oncology in 2011.
In 2013, he completed a subspecialty combined fellowship in gastrointestinal and Palliative oncology.
He is currently focused on reforming oncology care in the UAE to bring improvement in patients’ outcomes.
He acquired board certifications in Medical Oncology from the UK, Canada, and the USA.
He has been associated with various organizations including Emirates Oncology Society (EOS) - President, Emirates Oncology Associations, The International Society of Gastrointestinal Oncology (ISGIO), American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), and many more.

Hospital

Burjeel Specialty Hospital, Sharjah

Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Dr. Humaid Al Shamsi's

, University College Cork Medical School, Cork, Ireland ( BMedSc(Hon),Completed June 2002 , awarded June 2004,MB(Hon) , BAO, Bch June 2004 – Graduation with Honours)

, 2012, Medical Oncology fellowship Training Program

, 2013, Combined Post-doctoral Clinical fellowship in Gastrointestinal Oncology and palliative oncology

, 2010, Internal Medicine Training Program

, 2012, Canadian Board in Medical oncology – Medical Oncology specialist certification -The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – FRCP(C) Medical oncology

, 2012, American Board in Medical Oncology (ABIM)

, 2012, Membership Royal College of Physician of United Kingdom – Specialist Certification Examination in Medical Oncology – MRCP (UK) Medical Oncology

, 2011, Canadian Board in Internal Medicine , Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Specialty exam – FRCP(C) Internal Medicine

, American Board in Internal Medicine – ABIM Board Certified

1st Graduate of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed program for outstanding UAE physicians training program in 2016. The outstanding researcher of the year 2020 by the emirates medical association Sep 2020. Certificate of appreciation from the UAE Embassy in Washington D.C, USA. MSA (Medical Staff Association) Outstanding Senior Resident of the Year Award 2012. Jeff Ginsberg subspecialty resident Award 2012. Runner-up, Chief resident of the year – Internal Medicine training Program 2009-2010. Internal Medicine Chief’s Cup 2009-2010. Certificate of appreciation from the UAE Embassy in London, UK.

Publications in prostate, lung, breast, Colorectal, hepatobiliary, and gastric cancer.

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