Speakers

Dr.Mohammed Alkhatib

Conference Chairman
Medical Director and Consultant, Internal Medicine
Endocrinology & Diabetology at HealthPlus Diabetes Center,
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr.Mohammed Alkhatib

Dr. Mohammed Al-Khatib is a Specialist and Consultant in Internal Medicine and Diabetes & Endocrinology at the HealthPlus Diabetes & Endocrinology Center. He is experienced in nutritional issues and in administering special forms of diet and weight-management-programs.

He was the Head Ward-Doctor at the Bad Mergentheim’s Diabetes Center (DZM), Germany and an Assistant Physician at the University Hospital of Wuerzburg for several years, where he built up the Outpatient Clinic for Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders, as well as the Obesity Center of Wuerzburg. He joined Luitpold-Hospital in Bad Kissingen, Germany as a Ward-Doctor and later as a Senior Physician for the Internal Medicine Ward and the ER.

Dr. Al-Khatib also has been involved in the teaching and training of medical personnel and patients on various topics including Metabolism, Diabetes, Anatomy and Physiology. He held lectures at the University of Wuerzburg, initiated workshops for medical students and was a speaker at several meetings and congresses in the field of diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism. He held lessons and lectures for the German Board for Diabetes Educators as part of their training and certification.

He earned his medical degree from the University of Wuerzburg, Germany and went on to specialize in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetology & Metabolic Disorders. He also holds a Diploma of Acupuncture and Sciences of Nature Healing.

A German Board holder, his extensive years of experience working in International Hospitals in Germany, enabled him to deal with multicultural patients to ensure his thorough understanding of cultural challenges. He is fluent in English, Arabic and German.

Dr.Huda Ezzeddin

Conference Co-Chair
Consultant
Endocrinology & Diabetology at HealthPlus Diabetes Center,
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr.Huda Ezzeddin

Dr. Huda Ezzeddin, Endocrinology and Diabetology Consultant at HealthPlus Diabetes & Endocrinology Center. Dr. Huda has over 25 years of experience in many reputable medical organizations in UAE, Saudi Arabia and UK. Prior to joining HealthPlus, she was a consultant at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City. Her specialties include, thyroid cancer, thyroid nodules, insulin pump therapy, glycaemic control in people with diabetes and diabetes control in type 2 diabetes.
Dr. Huda earned her medical degree from King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia, 1992. She is a fellow of the American College of Endocrinology, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and London (UK). She also has a certification in Endocrine for Neck Ultrasound.

Dr. Abdulrazzak AlKaddour

Consultant, Cardiology, Internal Medicine
HealthPlus Diabetes & Endocrinology Center
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Abdulrazzak AlKaddour

Consultant, Cardiology / Internal Medicine American Board Certified in Internal Medicine with Sub-specialty in Cardiology Dr. Abdul Razzak Alkaddour currently holds the position of Cardiology and Internal Medicine Consultant at HealthPlus Diabetes & Endocrinology Center. Dr. Abdul Razzak has over 33 years of experience in many leading medical organizations in USA, Syria and UAE. He has a special interest in preventive cardiology and tobacco addiction counseling and treatment.

Dr. Abdul Razzak earned his Medical Degree from University of Aleppo, Syria 1978. Dr Abdul Razzak completed his postgraduate training at Mercy hospital- University of Illinois, Chicago. USA, 1989 . He is Board certified in Internal medicine with sub specialty in cardiovascular disease. He’s a member of many high profile scientific organizations including American College of Physicians, American College of Cardiology, European Society of Cardiology, European society of Cardiology and Emirates Cardiac society .

Dr. Crystal Browne

Podiatrist ,HealthPlus Diabetes & Endocrinology Center
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Crystal Browne

Crystal Browne has over 10 years of experience as a medical and aesthetic Podiatrist in the UK. She has worked within Diabetic Foot Ulcer teams for NHS trusts across London; assessing, diagnosing, and treating foot health disorders. In particular, for patients who are diabetic, ischemic, immunosuppressed and neuropathic.

Ms. Browne has a special interest in treating toe and nail conditions such as ingrown toenails, fungal infections and plantar warts. At her clinics in London, she specialized in the use of microwave technology and cold laser for dermatological foot disorders; and toenail reconstructions for dystrophic nails.

Crystal Browne completed her Bachelor’s degree in Podiatric Medicine in 2012 from the University Of East London. She is registered with both the DOH and DHA, and also the HCPC in the UK.

Dr. Patrik Tosenovsky

Vascular Specialist, Vascular Surgery HealthPoint
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Patrik Tosenovsky

Biography
Specialised in catheter-based (non-invasive) vascular procedures. Most of them do not require hospitalisation (day surgery procedures). He is interested in arterial occlusive disease, deep vein reconstructions, pelvic congestion syndrome, diabetic foot, and renal access interventions (amongst other vascular pathologies).

Special interests:

Peripheral arterial disease
Diabetic Foot Syndrome
Deep vein reconstructions
Superficial vein interventions
Renal access interventions

Dr Patrik Tosenovsky, Ph.D. was clinical professor of vascular surgery (Curtin University, School of Medicine, Western Australia) before he joined Healthpoint. He is an author of number of peer-reviewed papers, two textbooks and other teaching materials.

Awards & Accreditations

Board certification country: European Union, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore

Dr.Hala Ahmadieh

Consultant, Diabetes & Endocrinology
HealthPlus Diabetes & Endocrinology Center
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr.Hala Ahmadieh

Dr. Hala Ahmadieh is an Endocrinology Consultant at HealthPlus Diabetes and Endocrinology Center. She has received her undergraduate education at American University of Beirut, from which she graduated with distinction getting her Medical Degree. She continued her residency training and fellowship in Endocrinology at American University of Beirut. She was an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medicine at Beirut Arab University for 6 years until 2021. She pursued Joint Masters of Health Professional Education and held the position as the Chair of the Medical Education Department and the Curriculum Committee for several years. She was awarded the Alpha Omega Alpha Award for her outstanding achievements. She is active in research and her research is focused on endocrine disorders and medical education research, and so far she has several publications.

Dr.Hazem Almomani

Consultant, General Surgery & Bariatric Surgery
Danat Al Emarat Hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr.Hazem Almomani

Dr Hazem Al Momani is the Head of Surgery and Bariatric Surgery Program Director at Danat Al Emarat Hospital, Abu Dhabi. He is a Consultant Laparoscopic General and Bariatric Surgeon. He finished his surgical training in the UK and at the end of which he was awarded a fellowship in advanced Oesophago-Gastric surgery which he spent in the Cancer Institute Hospital in Tokyo, Japan, learning the principles of surgical treatment of oesophago-gastric cancers. Afterwards, he went on to be awarded the Royal College of Surgeon of England fellowship in advanced Upper GI and Bariatric Surgery. He worked as a Consultant Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon in the UK and held the position of Senior Honorary Clinical Lecturer at Swansea University, School of Medicine.

Dr Hazem Al Momani moved to Abu Dhabi in 2018 and established the Weight Management Unit at Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women and Children. In 2019, this unit was awarded a Centre of Excellence status in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery from the Surgical Review Corporation in recognition of the high standards of care it provides. Dr Hazem Al Momani is Chair of the Communication Committee of the Middle East and North Africa Chapter of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO-MENAC) and is a member of the Communication Committee of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO).

Dr.Mohamed Suliman

Consultant Endocrinologist
Imperial College London Diabetes Centre Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr.Mohamed Suliman

Dr. Mohamed Suliman acquired the UK’s coveted Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians and completed specialist training in diabetes and endocrinology in 2001. After a period of research at Sheffield University he worked at several UK hospitals as a consultant physician with an interest in diabetes and endocrinology, the last post being at the Royal Preston Hospital before joining ICLDC in 2012.

Dr.Nadine Hilal

Dietician and Diabetes Educator
HealthPlus Diabetes & Endocrinology Center
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr.Nadine Hilal

Master's in science: Master in Diabetes Care and Education – University of Dundee in collaboration with Dasman Diabetes Institute (DDI) Kuwait B.S in Psychology at the Lebanese University B.S in Nutrition and Dietetics from Notre Dame University/NDU Current Job: Clinical Dietitian at Healthplus, Diabetes and Endocrinology Center, since February 2022 Current Job: Part Time Tutor at Abu Dhabi University, August 2022 till present: teaching Counselling for health care professionals.

Dr.Rasha Abbas

Consultant, Psychiatry
HealthPlus Diabetes & Endocrinology Center
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr.Rasha Abbas

Dr. Rasha Abbas is a UK- trained Consultant Psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience in the field of psychiatry.

She completed her psychiatric basic training in London and her higher training in Scotland. She obtained the Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrist (MRCPsych). She was awarded the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry.

Prior to relocating to UAE, Dr. Rasha Abbas was an NHS Consultant Psychiatrist in Scotland, UK. She also held the position of Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer in Dundee University, Scotland, UK.

Dr. Rasha’s clinical experience includes diagnosing and treating mental illness such as depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, bipolar affective disorder, OCD, psychosis and substance abuse. One of her clinical areas of interest is women’s mental health including perinatal psychiatry.

Dr. Rasha is an active speaker and educator, and she regularly gives talks and runs workshops on mental health and addiction both within the medical filed and to the public.

Dr. Fateh Elkhatib

Consultant, Diabetes & Endocrinology
HealthPlus Diabetes & Endocrinology Center
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Fateh Elkhatib

Dr. Fateh Al Khatib is our Endocrinology Consultant at HealthPlus Diabetes and Endocrinology Center. Dr. Fateh has over 13 years of experience in UAE, USA and Jordan. He is experienced in thyroid nodules, under active thyroid gland, obesity and diabetes. He also has teaching experience, in which he managed endocrine courses for students and residents at Wayne State University.

Dr. Fateh earned his medical degree from Damascus University, Syria, 2001. He specialized in internal medicine at Drexel University, USA, 2006. After that, He went to earn a fellowship of Endocrinology at Wayne State University, USA, 2010. Dr. Fateh is American Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology.

Ms. Cassie Purvey

Director Clinical Operation Mubadala Dubai, UAE

Ms. Cassie Purvey

Dedicated, focused and motivated nursing leader with exceptional clinical and communication skills. Known for strong leadership skills and an extensive portfolio of advanced practice nursing, I have the ability to quickly and effectively identify patient specific needs, solve problems and ensure high level individualized care is provided to ensure positive outcomes are achieved. A strong passion for education and leadership, I am determined to continue to progress my career as a successful nursing leader within the region and continue to provide advanced nursing practice in the field of wound and stomal care.

Prof.Dominik Bergis

Specialist in Endocrinology and Diabetology
Specialist in Internal Medicine
Goethe University Hospital, Frankfurt, Germany

Prof.Dominik Bergis

Specialist in Endocrinology and Diabetology Specialist in Internal Medicine “Lebensqualitat” Goethe University Hospital, Frankfurt, Germany