Dr. Walid Sharif Mahmood
Consultant Pulmonologist
15 years experience
Al Safa, Dubai
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About
Dr. Walid Mahmood is a well-established, American-Board Certified, Senior Consultant Pulmonologist with more than 15 years of experience in the field of Adult pulmonology. His special focus is on Asthma, Chronic Obstructive lung disease, Interstitial Lung disease, Sleep Disordered Breathing , Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) and Polysomnography interpretation. He has a solid approach in the diagnosis of breathing difficulties and chronic cough.
Dr. Walid completed his LRCP & SI., MB., BCH., BAO. (NUI) from the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland. He went on to do his Residency in Internal Medicine and Fellowship in Respiratory Diseases from the reputed McGill University, Canada. He then received his dual American Board Certification in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary disease.
In his career, he has served the Dubai Health Authority as a consultant in Pulmonary Medicine before joining the Valiant team. He was honoured by the Dubai Health Authority with the DHA “You Are Our Pride” Appreciation Award. He has also been awarded second class honours in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology by The Royal College of Surgeons.
Credentials:
- The Royal College of Surgeons- Ireland (RCSI)
- McGill University- Montreal – Canada
- Specialty Pulmonary
- LRCP & SI, MB, Bch, BAO ( National University of Ireland)
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- American Board of Pulmonary diseases
- Fellow of the College of Chest Physicians FCCP (USA)
- McGill University Respirology Fellowship
Clinical Expertise:
- Assessment, Management and follow up of adult pulmonary disorders
- Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Bronchiectasis, and obesity Hypoventilation syndrome.
- Interstitial Lung diseases
- Work up of pulmonary radiographic abnormalities
- Assessment and management of Lower respiratory tract infections
- Thorough Assessment of breathlessness / Dyspnea, cough, and ventilatory impairments.
- Sleep Disordered Breathing assessment and management
- Pulmonary Function Testing procedure and interpretation
- Diagnostic bronchoscopy
- Preoperative pulmonary assessment and optimization
- Pre-flight pulmonary assessment
Certifications and Professional Memberships:
- Member Emirates Respiratory and Allergy Society
- Member Emirates Medical Association
- Fellow of the College of Chest Physicians (USA)
- Member European Respiratory Society
Areas of Expertise
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Education
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American Board of Internal Medicine
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LRCP & SI, MB, Bch, BAO
National University of Ireland
Ireland
Experience
Specialist Pulmonologist
Emirates Specialty Hospital
Dubai, UAE
Consultant Pulmonologist
Valiant Clinic & Hospital
2022
Dubai, UAE
Pulmonary consultant, Head of Internal Medicine section, hairman of Quality and Patient Safety (QPS) and in-charge of the Pulmonary Function section
Rashid Hospital
Dubai, UAE
Insurance
MedNet
NAS
SAICO Saudi Arabian Cooperative Insurance Co
MSH International
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Accepted Payments
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Memberships
Emirates Respiratory and Allergy Society
Member
Emirates Medical Association
Member
College of Chest Physicians (USA)
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Registration & License
DHA License
00029421-004
DHCC License
MS1833-18