Department Chairman
Otolaryngology (ENT) and Head & Neck Surgery
Surgical Subspecialties Institute
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome you to the Otolaryngology HNS Summit 2024, a cornerstone event that celebrates our shared passion for advancing the field of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. As we convene, either in person or virtually, we stand united in our goal to enhance the horizon of medical knowledge and patient care.
The Otolaryngology HSN Summit 2024 serve as a vibrant forum for the exchange of ideas, presenting a unique opportunity to witness the evolution of otolaryngology through the lens of innovation and expertise. Your participation is key to the success of this event and the advancement of our field. Each session will cover a topic within the field of otolaryngology- head and neck surgery.
I encourage you to immerse yourself in the wealth of knowledge, networking, and opportunities that the Otolaryngology HNS Summit 2024 has to offer. Let us together embark on this journey of discovery and innovation.
For more information on how you can make the most of this event, please browse through our website. Your adventure in learning and collaboration starts here.
Discuss latest evidence of diagnostic testing and management in Otolaryngology, Thyroid disease, Head and Neck pathology and reconstructive surgery.
Department Chair
Endocrinology
Medical Subspecialties Institute
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Dr. Samer El-Kaissi, MD, is the Department Chair in the Medical Subspecialties Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.
Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. El-Kaissi served as a consultant endocrinologist and Chairman of the Endocrinology Department at King Fahad Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Dr. El-Kaissi earned his medical degree from The Flinders University of South Australia in Adelaide, Australia. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Flinders Medical Center, followed by an endocrinology fellowship at Barwon Health in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Staff Physician
Medical Oncology & Hematology
Oncology Institute
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Dr. David Grossman, MD FACP, is a Staff Physician in the Hematology Oncology Program in the Oncology Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.
Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Grossman spent 7 years at Cleveland Clinic Florida, US, building the Cancer Center, bringing his years of experience and expertise to a small and excellent program. He helped to build that program to 17 physicians in his time in Florida before coming to Abu Dhabi.
Prior to that, Dr. Grossman was in practice in the Western Suburbs of Philadelphia, US, in a practice affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania. He joined one other physician and grew to 12 physicians in 26 years. The practice took pride in providing the highest level of cancer care in the community, taking care of patients close to their home.
Acting Chair
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Institute
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Dr. Basel Altrabulsi has been part of National Reference Laboratory’s (NRL) scientific leadership team since 2015, in his current role he oversees the pathology and laboratory services at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is one of NRL’s flagship laboratories in the UAE, specializing in Anatomic Pathology.
Dr. Basel is certified by the American Board of Pathology, combined Clinical and Anatomical Pathology and brings to NRL more than 18 years’ international experience in the field of laboratory medicine and diagnostic pathology.
Dr. Basel started his internship in pathology at Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas and completed his residency training in 2003. He then completed his Selective Pathology Fellowship, followed by a Clinical Research Training Program, at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Dr. Basel’s career has included multiple leadership positions at elite US hospitals and reference laboratories, such as Chief of Service and Medical Director at Baylor University Medical Center; Director of the Histology Laboratory at Greater Dallas Pathology; and Medical Director of Arlington Cancer Center. He has also served as an Inspection Team Leader for the College of American Pathologists (CAP) on multiple occasions.
He has authored many research publications and is a member of global organizations, such as the International Society of Urological Pathology, the International Society of Breast Pathology, and the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology. Dr. Basel is passionate about research and education and is the Pathology Course Director at Khalifa University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences in Abu Dhabi.
Program Manager
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Derrick Keddington is a Program Manager at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi based in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi.
Previously, Derrick was a Practice Manager at Oak Street Health and also held positions at University of Utah Health, Duke Health, University of Minnesota, Tanner Clinic, Utah State University, City of Centerville, Utah.
Department Administrator (Manager) – Clinical Operations
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Department Administrator (Manager) – Clinical Operations
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
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