Conference Program

Aziz Belal

PROFESSOR, ORL department | Egypt

PROFESSOR, ORL department - Alexandria Medical School, Egypt
Former Dean, Alexandria Medical School
Member, American Otological Society
President, Egyptian Otological Society

Tristram Lesser

Consultant ENT Surgeon | United Kingdom

Consultant ENT Surgeon specialising Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery. Qualified in Kings College London; Trained in Southampton University, Royal Marsden London, Cardiff, Washington University St Louis USA and University Hospital Zurich. Visiting Professor in Otology, Toronto University, Hon Fellow Hong Kong College of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. Worked in Liverpool, Nepal, India, Myanmar and Hong Kong. Over 100 peer reviewed papers and 200 scientific presentations produced.

Ashkan Monfared

Professor of Surgery and Neurosurgery | USA

Ashkan Monfared, MD is professor of Surgery and Neurosurgery at the George Washington School of Medicine & Health Sciences. He was recruited from Stanford University over ten years ago to serve as the Director of Otology, Neurotology, and Skullbase Surgery. Dr. Monfared completed his medical training, residency and fellowship at Stanford University Medical Center. He has had the distinct honor of serving at the Veteran Administration Hospital and the Walter Reed National Medical Center. As a researcher in the areas of acoustic neuromas, he has authored several peer-reviewed scientific papers and book chapters. He is the principal investigator of a multi-center prospective study on large acoustic neuromas (vestibular schwannomas) known as Acoustic Neuroma Subtotal Resection Study (ANSRS). His current research interests beside acoustic neuromas include otologic simulators, hearing loss due to sickle cell anemia, intracranial hypertension, and resident education. Dr. Monfared established the GW Comprehensive Hearing Center, which is one of the only adult cochlear implant programs in the Metro DC area. Since 2004 Dr. Monfared has been active in international humanitarian medical missions. He is on the board of directors of Global ENT Outreach, a non-profit humanitarian organization providing assistance and education with otologic surgeries in many developing countries. He has served in Ethiopia, El Salvador, Belize, Peru, and the American Samoa. Dr. Monfared is a trained classical pianist and fluent in Persian.

Sherif Askar

Professor of ORL-HN surgery | Egypt

Professor of ORL HN surgery, Otology. Sleep surgeon

Ali Faramarzi

Research Assistant | Iran

Research Assistant at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Khassan Diab

Professor, Chief of Ear diseases Department of the Research Clinical Center of Otorhinolaryngology | Russia

Diab Khassan Mohamad Ali was born in 1973. In 1990 he graduated the school college Notre Dame de Paris in Lebanon. In 1999 he graduated from the medical care faculty of Rostov State Medical University. From 1999 till 2003 he studied as a resident on the ENT department of the same university and in St. Petersburg research Institute of Ear, Nose, Throat and Speech. In 2013 defended doctor’s thesis on the topic «Surgical treatment of external, middle and inner ear malformations». From 2006 till 2014 Dr. Diab was the head of Cadaveric Temporal Bone coureses in St. Petersburg research Institute of Ear, Nose, Throat and Speech. From December 2014 to March 2016 - chief research associate of the Department of Ear diseases in the Federal Research Clinical Center of Otorhinolaryngology, Moscow. From April 2016 to January 2020 - the head of the Department of Ear diseases. Since November 2016 - Professor of the Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Postgraduate education, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University. From January 2020 till now is - Deputy Director for International Affairs, curator of the scientific and clinical department of ear diseases of Federal State Budgetary Institution «The National Medical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngology of the Federal Medico- Biological Agency of Russia.

Juan Miguel Juan Fernandez

Consultant ENT H&N Surgeon | United Arab Emirates

27 years of exercise in adult and paediatric otorhinolaryngology in Spain, KSA and UAE. Expertise in otology/neurotology, otosurgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, Larynx Laser surgery and salivary glands and neck surgery. Director of Diving ENT Pathology course and Editor of ENT Diving monograph.

Salmah Alharbi

Resident | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Salmah Muidh Ali Alharbi is currently a resident doctor at Aseer Central Hospital , Abha , Saudi Arabia under the Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. She is also an ATLS instructor. She continuously involves herself to ATLS courses and other programs and seminars to achieve her objective in medical profession. She aims to be an active member of Saudi ORL community which will give her the excellent opportunity to master the SORL mission and have her own fingerprint in the upcoming SORL events in their country. Dr. Alharbi was also recognized in her competent leadership during her student life as an organizer and contributor as a writer in different conferences and she continued to be an achiever in their university. She received her medical degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from King Khalid University, College of Medicine, ABHA, Saudi Arabia with first class honor in the year of 2018. Dr. Ali Alharbi completed her medical training at AFHSR, Khamis Mushayt, Saudi Arabia in Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department and at Aseer Central Hospital, Abha, Saudi Arabia in General Surgery Department in the year 2017. She is well-known as one of the active and persevere doctors on their field as she continues to share her knowledge and skills to fellow doctors and aspiring interns on the field of medical science. She served as an organizer and speaker on different programs, courses and conferences. One of the events that she attended as a speaker was Dubai Otology Conference in the year 2018 . She currently has multiple publications and has co-authorships in several publications and served as data collector in other publications. She was also active in community participation and voluntary activities as one of the educators , organizers of multiple ENT awareness campaign . which showed how she wholeheartedly dedicated herself in cultivating awareness on different diseases in her community. She attended different courses, workshop, conferences and symposium for the advancement and additional knowledge that she may use on her profession. Dr. Alharbi is also an active and aspiring members of different organizations such as American College of Surgeons, Saudi Otorhinolaryngology Society, and Medical and Community Volunteer team. Currently, she continues to serve her country without the doubt, bravery and with her exquisite skills amidst of the worldwide health crisis which is the COVID-19 that affects many people and continues to involve herself on different courses and workshop in combatting the cases of COVID-19 in their country and to be an aspiring ORL-HNS resident .

Ahmad Alamadi

Consultant Otologist and Neurotologist & Medical Director | United Arab Emirates

Dr Ahmad Alamadi graduated from Glasgow medical school in United Kingdom in 1993 he completed his training in Scotland by obtaining his Fellowship of royal college of surgeons of Glasgow in 1998. He followed his higher surgical training by doing a clinical neurotology fellowship program in Toronto University in Canada. Dr Alamadi is currently a consultant Otologist and Neurotologist and medical director at Al Baraha hospital in Dubai he is also a clinical Associate Professor at Sharjah University. His expertise lies in Otological surgeries and management of dizzy patients.

Ashraf Yakoot

Head of Otolaryngology Department | Egypt

Dr Ashraf Yakoot head of otolaryngology department airforce specialized hospital ,MD degree 2003, trained in ainshams university and Marseille hospital France .consultant in otology and sleep apnea surgery

Anjum Naveed

Senior Consultant | Pakistan

Dr Anjum Naveed is working as a senior consultant in the department of Otorhinolaryngology at Indus hospital Karachi. The largest charitable organization of the country. He has special interest in the field of otology and audiological medicine. He played major role in establishing state of the art ear surgery unit and audiology & speech therapy department in the Indus hospital Karachi. It is a unique setup in the country providing free of cost quality treatment under one roof to the whole community. The otology services include from all middle ear procedures to cochlear implant surgery and full rehabilitation after the operation. Also established neonatal hearing screening program for all the newborns in maternity unit. Working with other welfare organizations and helping them in arrangements of surgical camps in remote areas. Dr Naveed is playing important role in teaching young surgeons and supervising many temporal bone workshops for the residents and consultants with special interest in otology. With 40 years of active experience in this field he is author of many research papers, case reports and various books

Yahya Alahmari

Otolaryngologist | Saudi Arabia

Otolaryngologist , otology& Neurotology. Ear, Nose and Throat Consultant, Ear Diseases and Surgery, Leader of the Cochlear Implant Program in Asir Health

Khassan Diab

Professor, Chief of Ear diseases Department of the Research Clinical Center of Otorhinolaryngology | Russia

Diab Khassan Mohamad Ali was born in 1973. In 1990 he graduated the school college Notre Dame de Paris in Lebanon. In 1999 he graduated from the medical care faculty of Rostov State Medical University. From 1999 till 2003 he studied as a resident on the ENT department of the same university and in St. Petersburg research Institute of Ear, Nose, Throat and Speech. In 2013 defended doctor’s thesis on the topic «Surgical treatment of external, middle and inner ear malformations». From 2006 till 2014 Dr. Diab was the head of Cadaveric Temporal Bone coureses in St. Petersburg research Institute of Ear, Nose, Throat and Speech. From December 2014 to March 2016 - chief research associate of the Department of Ear diseases in the Federal Research Clinical Center of Otorhinolaryngology, Moscow. From April 2016 to January 2020 - the head of the Department of Ear diseases. Since November 2016 - Professor of the Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Postgraduate education, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University. From January 2020 till now is - Deputy Director for International Affairs, curator of the scientific and clinical department of ear diseases of Federal State Budgetary Institution «The National Medical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngology of the Federal Medico- Biological Agency of Russia.

Tristram Lesser

Consultant ENT Surgeon | United Kingdom

Consultant ENT Surgeon specialising Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery. Qualified in Kings College London; Trained in Southampton University, Royal Marsden London, Cardiff, Washington University St Louis USA and University Hospital Zurich. Visiting Professor in Otology, Toronto University, Hon Fellow Hong Kong College of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. Worked in Liverpool, Nepal, India, Myanmar and Hong Kong. Over 100 peer reviewed papers and 200 scientific presentations produced.

Ashkan Monfared

Professor of Surgery and Neurosurgery | USA

Ashkan Monfared, MD is professor of Surgery and Neurosurgery at the George Washington School of Medicine & Health Sciences. He was recruited from Stanford University over ten years ago to serve as the Director of Otology, Neurotology, and Skullbase Surgery. Dr. Monfared completed his medical training, residency and fellowship at Stanford University Medical Center. He has had the distinct honor of serving at the Veteran Administration Hospital and the Walter Reed National Medical Center. As a researcher in the areas of acoustic neuromas, he has authored several peer-reviewed scientific papers and book chapters. He is the principal investigator of a multi-center prospective study on large acoustic neuromas (vestibular schwannomas) known as Acoustic Neuroma Subtotal Resection Study (ANSRS). His current research interests beside acoustic neuromas include otologic simulators, hearing loss due to sickle cell anemia, intracranial hypertension, and resident education. Dr. Monfared established the GW Comprehensive Hearing Center, which is one of the only adult cochlear implant programs in the Metro DC area. Since 2004 Dr. Monfared has been active in international humanitarian medical missions. He is on the board of directors of Global ENT Outreach, a non-profit humanitarian organization providing assistance and education with otologic surgeries in many developing countries. He has served in Ethiopia, El Salvador, Belize, Peru, and the American Samoa. Dr. Monfared is a trained classical pianist and fluent in Persian.

Aziz Belal

PROFESSOR, ORL department | Egypt

PROFESSOR, ORL department - Alexandria Medical School, Egypt
Former Dean, Alexandria Medical School
Member, American Otological Society
President, Egyptian Otological Society

Asad Qayyum

Consultant Ear, Nose, Throat & Head and Neck Surgeon | United Kingdom

Dr Asad Qayyum is working as a consultant ENT Surgeon practicing in the Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom. He has a specialist interest in Otology, Balance and Paediatric ENT problems. Mr Asad is Clinical Director for the Head and Neck Services and also the Training Program Director for the ENT Trainees in the Cambridgeshire region. Asad has been the International Otology Fellow at the Royal Darwin Hospital in Australia and completed a second fellowship in Otology and Ear Implant Unit at the Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge. Asad has been involved with the research of Genetics of Early onset hearing loss at the Sanger Genome Institute at Cambridge. His current research interest involves managing prevention of retraction pockets of tympanic membrane using a combination of endoscopic approach and Eustachian tuboplasty. Asad is also a course director for cadaveric ENT, Head and Neck courses, that he has set up in collaboration with the Anglia Ruskin University in the United Kingdom. Asad has extensive Otological experience in Endoscopic Ear Surgery, Cholesteatoma Surgery, Stapes Surgery and managing patients with vertigo and balance problems both in adult and paediatric population. Asad has more than 70 publications including text book chapters to his name. He has presented his work in South Africa, Switzerland, China, USA and the UK. Outside of work he is passionate about photography and restoring classic cars.

Hassan Ali Alshehri

ENT Consultant, Otology, Neurotology and Lateral Skull Base Surgery | United Arab Emirates

ENT CONSULTANT OTOLOGY AND NEUROTOLOGY AND LATERAL SKULL SURGERY COCHLEAR IMPALNT SURGERY AND OTHER IMPLANTABLE HEARING DEVICES VESTIBULAR MEDICINE . WORKING IN RIYAH FIRST HEALTH CLUSTER , MOH

Mohammed Alwabili

Resident | Saudi Arabia

Otolaryngology head and neck surgery resident doctor at Prince Sultan Military Hospital in Riyadh , Saudi Arabia. surgeon researcher.

Manu Malhotra

Professor & Head | India

Professor & Head, Department of Otorhinolaryngology & Head-Neck Surgery AIIMS, Rishikesh

Muaaz Tarabichi

Co-Founder | United Arab Emirates

Co-Founder, Tarabichi Stammberger Ear and Sinus Institute Chair, International Advisory Board, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation

Mohammed Alwabili

Resident | Saudi Arabia

Otolaryngology head and neck surgery resident doctor at Prince Sultan Military Hospital in Riyadh , Saudi Arabia. surgeon researcher.

Ammar Al Lawati

Senior Consultant Otorhinolaryngology | Oman

Doctor in Medicine and Surgery, Collage of medicine & Surgery University of the Studies of Rome “La Sapienza in 1995. Specialty Facharzt in Otorhinolaryngology, from Germany, Bochum University, by prof. H. Hildmann in 2005. Fellowship in Italy by Gruppo Otologico, Piacenza, by Prof. Mario Sanna, 2008

Harsh Vardhan

ENT Consultant | India

An ENT surgeon based in Gurgaon( Delhi NCR), India with 10+ years of experience having independently operated more than 800 cases with a key interest in the field of Otology

Mark Bassim

Otolaryngologist | United Arab Emirates

​Dr. Mark Bassim, MD, FACS, is an Otologist and Neurotologist at the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. He specializes in all diseases of the ear and lateral skull base, and treats patients with hearing loss, dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, and skull base tumors. Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Bassim spent 11 years as an Associate Professor of Otology, Residency Program Director, and the founding director of the Balance Center at the American University of Beirut Medical Center. Most recently, he was the director of The Ear Institute at Clemenceau Medical Center in Beirut. Dr. Bassim has published many papers in the field of otology and is a reviewer for several international journals. He also is a regular lecturer in multiple international ear courses. During his free time, Dr. Bassim enjoys spending time with his children and outdoor activities.​​ ​​ ​​​

Saeed Alghamdi

Director of Head and Neck skull base center | Saudi Arabia

Director of Head and Neck skull base center in king Abdullah Medical City , Holly Makkah since 25/6/2018. Head of Cochlear Implant program in KAMC , Holly Makkah started in 17-5-2018. Deputy of Head & neck skull base center in KAMC since 22-9-2017.

Ashraf Yakoot

Head of Otolaryngology Department | Egypt

Dr Ashraf Yakoot head of otolaryngology department airforce specialized hospital ,MD degree 2003, trained in ainshams university and Marseille hospital France .consultant in otology and sleep apnea surgery

Asad Qayyum

Consultant Ear, Nose, Throat & Head and Neck Surgeon | United Kingdom

Dr Asad Qayyum is working as a consultant ENT Surgeon practicing in the Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom. He has a specialist interest in Otology, Balance and Paediatric ENT problems. Mr Asad is Clinical Director for the Head and Neck Services and also the Training Program Director for the ENT Trainees in the Cambridgeshire region. Asad has been the International Otology Fellow at the Royal Darwin Hospital in Australia and completed a second fellowship in Otology and Ear Implant Unit at the Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge. Asad has been involved with the research of Genetics of Early onset hearing loss at the Sanger Genome Institute at Cambridge. His current research interest involves managing prevention of retraction pockets of tympanic membrane using a combination of endoscopic approach and Eustachian tuboplasty. Asad is also a course director for cadaveric ENT, Head and Neck courses, that he has set up in collaboration with the Anglia Ruskin University in the United Kingdom. Asad has extensive Otological experience in Endoscopic Ear Surgery, Cholesteatoma Surgery, Stapes Surgery and managing patients with vertigo and balance problems both in adult and paediatric population. Asad has more than 70 publications including text book chapters to his name. He has presented his work in South Africa, Switzerland, China, USA and the UK. Outside of work he is passionate about photography and restoring classic cars.

Narendra Suratwala

President NES India, Secretary-South Guj. Academy of OL, Editor AOI GSB Journal and News letter, Director VAV Clinic and Sarvoday Hospital, Surat | India

Alumni of Pune University with 4 decades of private practice in state of Gujarat, India. He is acting medical director of Sarvoday associates in ENT care. Has trained more than 50 ENT fellows in oto, neurotology as well in laryngology. With many laurels earnt in form of conference meetings, orations, publications in subject of research in oto and neurotology, his main interests are in the field of balance disorders and sensory deafness. He is followed by his ORL surgeon son Dr Jay.

Ahmad Alamadi

Consultant Otologist and Neurotologist & Medical Director | United Arab Emirates

Dr Ahmad Alamadi graduated from Glasgow medical school in United Kingdom in 1993 he completed his training in Scotland by obtaining his Fellowship of royal college of surgeons of Glasgow in 1998. He followed his higher surgical training by doing a clinical neurotology fellowship program in Toronto University in Canada. Dr Alamadi is currently a consultant Otologist and Neurotologist and medical director at Al Baraha hospital in Dubai he is also a clinical Associate Professor at Sharjah University. His expertise lies in Otological surgeries and management of dizzy patients.

Asad Qayyum

Consultant Ear, Nose, Throat & Head and Neck Surgeon | United Kingdom

Dr Asad Qayyum is working as a consultant ENT Surgeon practicing in the Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom. He has a specialist interest in Otology, Balance and Paediatric ENT problems. Mr Asad is Clinical Director for the Head and Neck Services and also the Training Program Director for the ENT Trainees in the Cambridgeshire region. Asad has been the International Otology Fellow at the Royal Darwin Hospital in Australia and completed a second fellowship in Otology and Ear Implant Unit at the Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge. Asad has been involved with the research of Genetics of Early onset hearing loss at the Sanger Genome Institute at Cambridge. His current research interest involves managing prevention of retraction pockets of tympanic membrane using a combination of endoscopic approach and Eustachian tuboplasty. Asad is also a course director for cadaveric ENT, Head and Neck courses, that he has set up in collaboration with the Anglia Ruskin University in the United Kingdom. Asad has extensive Otological experience in Endoscopic Ear Surgery, Cholesteatoma Surgery, Stapes Surgery and managing patients with vertigo and balance problems both in adult and paediatric population. Asad has more than 70 publications including text book chapters to his name. He has presented his work in South Africa, Switzerland, China, USA and the UK. Outside of work he is passionate about photography and restoring classic cars.

Jaydip Ray

Professor of Otology & Neurotology | United Kingdom

Jaydip Ray completed his specialist training in Birmingham and undertook his PhD thesis on the Surgical, Electrophysiological and Audiological aspects of Cochlear Implantation. He also undertook fellowship training in Cambridge; Sydney University, Australia; House Ear Institute, LA and Stanford University, USA. He joined Sheffield Teaching Hospitals as Consultant Otologist Neurotologist and Hon. Senior Clinical Lecturer in 2006. He was appointed Professor of Otology by Sheffield Hallam University in 2013 and Professor of Otology Neurotology by University of Sheffield in 2016. He is the Clinical Director for ENT and Hearing Services. His main research interests include Management of Complex Hearing Loss and Implantable Hearing Solutions. He has been investigating the links between hearing loss and dementia. Secondary research interest includes management of Balance Disorders in the elderly. He has an active role in teaching and training and lectures widely on several national and international courses and conferences.

Ahmed Alshamsi

Otology, Neuro-otology and Cochlear Implant Consultant | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Ahmed Alshamsi completed his MBBS (MB., BCh., BAO. (NUI), LRCP & SI), at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, end of 2007. Dr. Ahmed Alshamsi completed his Otolaryngology Residency program form propane university hospital in Toulouse, France from 11/2011 until 11/2015. From 2016 until 2017, he achieved his Fellowship in Otology, Neuro-Otology and pediatric ENT from Purpan university hospital, Toulouse, France. Dr. Ahmed Alshamsi started his career at the Tawam hospital, Al-AIN, UAE in the end of 2017 as specialist in Oto Laryngology. Dr. Ahmed Alshamsi well versed in all Ear, Nose and throat procedures with specialized skills in Otology and cochlear implant surgeries. He has more than 12 years of experience and has been active in teaching and training medical students, as well as being a mentor to junior clinicians. He has also been a part of a number of medical conferences. Dr Ahmed Alshamsi head of department of Otolaryngology at Tawam hospital, Al-Ain, UAE.

Abdulmonem Al Shaikh

ENT Consultant | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Abdulmonem Hasan Alshaikh, MD, is a Senior ENT Consultant at Saudi German Hospital, Jeddah. He has 35 years of experience in the field of ENT and specializes in performing head and neck surgery, tympanoplasty, mastoidectomy, stapedectomy, septoplasty, endoscopic sinus surgery, rhinoplasty, Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP), turbinectomy, direct laryngoscopy, adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy, myringotomy, grommet insertion, otoplasty, and head and neck biopsy. Dr. Alshaikh is a member of the prestigious German Society of Otorhinolaryngology (ORL), Head and Neck Surgery; Saudi Otorhinolaryngology (ORL) Society; Saudi Association for Hearing Impairment (SAHI)and the Pan Arab Rhinology Society (PARS).

Jaydip Ray

Professor of Otology & Neurotology | United Kingdom

Jaydip Ray completed his specialist training in Birmingham and undertook his PhD thesis on the Surgical, Electrophysiological and Audiological aspects of Cochlear Implantation. He also undertook fellowship training in Cambridge; Sydney University, Australia; House Ear Institute, LA and Stanford University, USA. He joined Sheffield Teaching Hospitals as Consultant Otologist Neurotologist and Hon. Senior Clinical Lecturer in 2006. He was appointed Professor of Otology by Sheffield Hallam University in 2013 and Professor of Otology Neurotology by University of Sheffield in 2016. He is the Clinical Director for ENT and Hearing Services. His main research interests include Management of Complex Hearing Loss and Implantable Hearing Solutions. He has been investigating the links between hearing loss and dementia. Secondary research interest includes management of Balance Disorders in the elderly. He has an active role in teaching and training and lectures widely on several national and international courses and conferences.

Aziz Belal

PROFESSOR, ORL department | Egypt

PROFESSOR, ORL department - Alexandria Medical School, Egypt
Former Dean, Alexandria Medical School
Member, American Otological Society
President, Egyptian Otological Society

Ahmed Abdelgoad

Professor | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Ahmed Abdelhamid M. Abdelgoad, Ph.D, MD. of Phoniatrics Dr. Ahmed Abdelhamid received his doctorate degree in Phoniatrics from Ain-Shams University, Cairo, Egypt in 2011. He received his Master’s degree in Phoniatrics from the University of Ain-Shams, Cairo, Egypt in 2005. Dr. Ahmed is currently an associate professor in the Phoniatric unit in the ENT Department at Ain-Shams University in Cairo, Egypt since 2016 and assistant professor in Speech and language pathology unit, ENT department at King Fahad Hospital of the University (Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) previously University Of Dammam (UOD)) in Saudi Arabia since 2015. In addition Dr. Ahmed had worked as a consultant of Phoniatrics at El-Aaraby and El-Afghany private hospitals, Cairo, Egypt, for 5years between 2011 and 2015 and he worked as a consultant of phoniatrics in the phoniaric unit at the Egyptian health insurance hospital (the main division in Cairo) from 2012 till 2015 . Dr Ahmed is a member of many reputable (related to his specialty) committees, societies and organizations like UEP, ESPL, SORL, SCHS & ESD. Dr. Ahmed had attended many national and international conferences and participated as a presenter and a chairperson in The 24th SORL 2017 and The 1st ACIC 2018. Dr Ahmed has published with his colleagues many papers concerning the Phoniatrics and the ENT specialties since 2012. Dr. Ahmed has developed and standardized an assessment tools in Arabic called the Arabic speech intelligibility test for children on 2011 and his special concern also in the voice and swallowing disorders assessment and management.

Jamal Kassouma

Consultant ENT surgeon, Dubai Hospital | United Arab Emirates

Dr Jamal Kassouma MD, FRCS Ed, FRCS orl-hns Consultant ENT surgeon Director of Cochlear Implant Unit, Dubai H, UAE Ass Professor, Damascus University, SYRIA

Mohamed ElShehabi

Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Surgeon | Bahrain

Dr. Mohamed Elshehabi is a surgeon of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery ( ORL HNS) in the Royal Medical Services- Military Hospital, Kingdom of Bahrain he received his B.S and M.D from the Arabian Gulf University ‏‏in Bahrain. Then He obtained his Saudi Board in ORL HNS , and King Saud fellowship in ORL HNS in Riyadh, After which he had his fellowship in Neurotology from The RCSI ( Dublin, Ireland) He currently hold the position of chairman of the ENT department in the Royal medical Services and a member in the Board of management in the Crown Prince Training and Research Centre in the Kingdom of Bahrain and a lecturer in the Royal College of Surgeon of Ireland ( Bahrain )

Khalil Al Macki

Senior Consultant Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery | Oman

Dr. Khalil Al Macki is a Sr. Consultant in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery with over 10 years of experience. He completed his MD from Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat and later did his Otorhinolaryngology Residency training program at McGill University Canada and Advance Head and Neck Fellowship Training from National University, Singapore. Dr Al Macki is chairing the Otolaryngology department at the Armed Forces Hospital (AFH) in Oman. He is very much involved in research in the field of H&N, Otology and Cochlear implantation. Dr. Al Macki successfully Cochlear implanted a 4 months old baby with congenital deafness, been the youngest non-meningitis child to receive an implantation in the Middle East. He was the first surgeon to preform simultaneous Cochlear implantation and middle ear implantation using carina system worldwide. He is specialized in Advance Head & Neck Surgical Oncology, Robotic & Minimally Invasive Head & Neck Surgery, Minimally invasive endoscopic Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery, Micro-vascular reconstruction Head & Neck Surgery and Otology & Cochlear Implantation Surgery.

Alshymaa Hammad

Audiology Consultant | Egypt

Audiology Consultant at Shebin Elkom Teaching Hospital

Rayan Kamal Alhussini

Consultant Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Consultant Otology, Neurotology and Cochlear Implant Surgery | Saudi Arabia

Consultant ORL HNS and consultant Otology neurology and lateral skull base surgery Consultant Cochlear implants and implantable hearing devices Head section of ENT at Prince mohamad Bin Abdulaziz hospital, of national Gaurd health affairs Madina, Consultant and director of cochlear implant program at PMBAH, Madina Intersted in chronic ear management and stapes surgery and implantable hearing devices

Eyad Zein Aldean

ENT Specialist | United Arab Emirates

Dr Eyad Zein Aldean got a master’s degree of otorhinolaryngology head & neck surgery from Damascus University in 2009. Post graduate European board membership (UBMS, ORL-HNS) Vienna, Austria in 2013 Currently working as ENT Specialist in ASMC, Al Ain, UAE - speaker in the10th INTERNATIONAL PAN ARABFOS CONFERENCE 11th EMIRATES OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY AUDIOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION DISORDERS CONGRESS, Dubai, UAE Keynote speaker in the 9th international otorhinolaryngology conference, Madrid, Spain 2019

Narendra Suratwala

President NES India, Secretary-South Guj. Academy of OL, Editor AOI GSB Journal and News letter, Director VAV Clinic and Sarvoday Hospital, Surat | India

Alumni of Pune University with 4 decades of private practice in state of Gujarat, India. He is acting medical director of Sarvoday associates in ENT care. Has trained more than 50 ENT fellows in oto, neurotology as well in laryngology. With many laurels earnt in form of conference meetings, orations, publications in subject of research in oto and neurotology, his main interests are in the field of balance disorders and sensory deafness. He is followed by his ORL surgeon son Dr Jay.

Jisha Bibin

Audiologist | United Arab Emirates

I am Audiologist, currently working in Tawam hospital .12+ year experience in this field. Main area if interests in adult hearing pathologies

Osama Bisar

ENT Consultant | Egypt

ENT Consultant at Shebin Elkom Teaching Hospital

Mohammad Shaheen

Otorhinolaryngology Resident | Saudi Arabia

Mohammad Shaheen is a PGY-4, Otolaryngology H&N Surgery Resident at Saudi Board Program, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. He is interested in Rhinology and Allergy. Also, he is interested in research as he has in press seven researches as a co-author and three as a data collector. He has presented many articles as oral presentations and poster presentations at different Conferences. He actively contributed to research and academic activities.

Loay Abdulrasool Alekri

Arab Board in ENT, Head & Neck Surgery A Fellow of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery | Bahrain

Arab board certified in ENT, Head & Neck Surgery (2010), A fellow of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Chairman of ENT, and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Departments, Head of Cochlear Implant team at Salmaniya Medical Complex, Government Hospitals, Kingdom of Bahrain. 18 years of Experience in Otolaryngology, and Cochlear Implant Surgery.

Samer Mohsen

Faculty member and Head of Audiology Department | Syria

Samer Mohsen is an ENT physician with a Ph.D. degree in Audiology. Now, he is a researcher, lecturer, and clinician in the field of both audiology and otolaryngology. he has many published research on tinnitus, hearing assessment, and CAPD. Mohsen established the Audiology Bachelor degree program at Damascus University in 2019 and since that he is serving as the head of the audiology department and vice-dean of the faculty of health sciences there.

Patrick Hokayem

Clinical Technical Specialist | United Arab Emirates

Clinical Technical Specialist at Cochlear Middle East

Essam Saleh

Professor | Egypt

Prof. of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt
Consultant of Otology & Skull Base Surgery, King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Fellow of the Gruppo Otologico, Piacenza, Italy.
Co-author of 4 books by Thieme Verlag on temporal bone & lateral skull base surgery.
Author & Coauthor of 2 chapters in a book on BPPB by Jaypee publishers.
Has 52 papers in peer reviewed journals & 67 presentations in national & international conferences.
Invited instructor at the temporal bone & lateral skull base courses, Piacenza, Italy

Khassan Diab

Professor, Chief of Ear diseases Department of the Research Clinical Center of Otorhinolaryngology | Russia

Diab Khassan Mohamad Ali was born in 1973. In 1990 he graduated the school college Notre Dame de Paris in Lebanon. In 1999 he graduated from the medical care faculty of Rostov State Medical University. From 1999 till 2003 he studied as a resident on the ENT department of the same university and in St. Petersburg research Institute of Ear, Nose, Throat and Speech. In 2013 defended doctor’s thesis on the topic «Surgical treatment of external, middle and inner ear malformations». From 2006 till 2014 Dr. Diab was the head of Cadaveric Temporal Bone coureses in St. Petersburg research Institute of Ear, Nose, Throat and Speech. From December 2014 to March 2016 - chief research associate of the Department of Ear diseases in the Federal Research Clinical Center of Otorhinolaryngology, Moscow. From April 2016 to January 2020 - the head of the Department of Ear diseases. Since November 2016 - Professor of the Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Postgraduate education, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University. From January 2020 till now is - Deputy Director for International Affairs, curator of the scientific and clinical department of ear diseases of Federal State Budgetary Institution «The National Medical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngology of the Federal Medico- Biological Agency of Russia.

Mark Bassim

Otolaryngologist | United Arab Emirates

​Dr. Mark Bassim, MD, FACS, is an Otologist and Neurotologist at the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. He specializes in all diseases of the ear and lateral skull base, and treats patients with hearing loss, dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, and skull base tumors. Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Bassim spent 11 years as an Associate Professor of Otology, Residency Program Director, and the founding director of the Balance Center at the American University of Beirut Medical Center. Most recently, he was the director of The Ear Institute at Clemenceau Medical Center in Beirut. Dr. Bassim has published many papers in the field of otology and is a reviewer for several international journals. He also is a regular lecturer in multiple international ear courses. During his free time, Dr. Bassim enjoys spending time with his children and outdoor activities.​​ ​​ ​​​

Khassan Diab

Professor, Chief of Ear diseases Department of the Research Clinical Center of Otorhinolaryngology | Russia

Diab Khassan Mohamad Ali was born in 1973. In 1990 he graduated the school college Notre Dame de Paris in Lebanon. In 1999 he graduated from the medical care faculty of Rostov State Medical University. From 1999 till 2003 he studied as a resident on the ENT department of the same university and in St. Petersburg research Institute of Ear, Nose, Throat and Speech. In 2013 defended doctor’s thesis on the topic «Surgical treatment of external, middle and inner ear malformations». From 2006 till 2014 Dr. Diab was the head of Cadaveric Temporal Bone coureses in St. Petersburg research Institute of Ear, Nose, Throat and Speech. From December 2014 to March 2016 - chief research associate of the Department of Ear diseases in the Federal Research Clinical Center of Otorhinolaryngology, Moscow. From April 2016 to January 2020 - the head of the Department of Ear diseases. Since November 2016 - Professor of the Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Postgraduate education, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University. From January 2020 till now is - Deputy Director for International Affairs, curator of the scientific and clinical department of ear diseases of Federal State Budgetary Institution «The National Medical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngology of the Federal Medico- Biological Agency of Russia.

Mark Bassim

Otolaryngologist | United Arab Emirates

​Dr. Mark Bassim, MD, FACS, is an Otologist and Neurotologist at the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. He specializes in all diseases of the ear and lateral skull base, and treats patients with hearing loss, dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, and skull base tumors. Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Bassim spent 11 years as an Associate Professor of Otology, Residency Program Director, and the founding director of the Balance Center at the American University of Beirut Medical Center. Most recently, he was the director of The Ear Institute at Clemenceau Medical Center in Beirut. Dr. Bassim has published many papers in the field of otology and is a reviewer for several international journals. He also is a regular lecturer in multiple international ear courses. During his free time, Dr. Bassim enjoys spending time with his children and outdoor activities.​​ ​​ ​​​

Essam Saleh

Professor | Egypt

Prof. of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt
Consultant of Otology & Skull Base Surgery, King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Fellow of the Gruppo Otologico, Piacenza, Italy.
Co-author of 4 books by Thieme Verlag on temporal bone & lateral skull base surgery.
Author & Coauthor of 2 chapters in a book on BPPB by Jaypee publishers.
Has 52 papers in peer reviewed journals & 67 presentations in national & international conferences.
Invited instructor at the temporal bone & lateral skull base courses, Piacenza, Italy

Amy Lennox

Highly Specialist Audiologist | United Kingdom

Amy is the founder of Hypatia Specialist Clinics and Hypatia Training which aims to help improve Vestibular care by providing innovative clinics and training for clinicians worldwide. She mentors and assists clinicians from a number of services both NHS and private, CHIME Social Enterprise, Arrowe Park NHS Hospital, Dizzy and Vertigo Institute of Los Angeles. Although an independent business owner her opinion on equipment and devices is often sought from technology manufacturers and she often makes recommendations that make it to final production. ​ She is currently researching Visual Vertigo and has been providing patients with new techniques to help relieve these symptoms and is involved in a number of multi-centre research projects. After completing a Bachelors in Audiology at the University of Manchester in 2009, Amy worked in the NHS until in 2011 she had the opportunity to emigrate to Australia. Here she completed her Master's equivalence and became Head of Service in Queensland looking after both patients in the public and private sector. ​ In 2012 she joined Otometrics as Clinical Lead for Australia she worked on research and development projects for the ICS Impulse and produced the interpretation guide for Head Impulse. Alongside working for Otometrics she developed the “Vestibular Forum” an online community for multidisciplinary clinicians and regularly hosted vestibular and electrophysiology lectures at La Trobe and Flinders University. ​ Amy lives at home with her husband and 7 year old son and enjoys family activities and adventures at the weekend

Tristram Lesser

Consultant ENT Surgeon | United Kingdom

Consultant ENT Surgeon specialising Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery. Qualified in Kings College London; Trained in Southampton University, Royal Marsden London, Cardiff, Washington University St Louis USA and University Hospital Zurich. Visiting Professor in Otology, Toronto University, Hon Fellow Hong Kong College of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. Worked in Liverpool, Nepal, India, Myanmar and Hong Kong. Over 100 peer reviewed papers and 200 scientific presentations produced.

Vishal Pawar

Specialist Neurologist | United Arab Emirates

Dr Vishal Pawar is a Specialist Neurologist with ten years of combined experience in Neurology and Neurotology. He did his MBBS, DNB Medicine and DNB Neurology from India. After 4 years initial practice in India, he is currently working with Aster specialty clinic, Dubai, UAE from the last 6 years. He was awarded Specialty certificate examination in Neurology by Royal college of physicians, UK in May 2017. He has completed the International vestibular diploma twice in the 2021 and 2022. He is awarded the ‘Fellow of European Board of Neurology’ in July 2021. His areas of interest in Neurology are Neurotology and Headache disorders. He runs a dedicated Vertigo clinic at Aster specialty clinic, Discovery Gardens, Dubai. He is actively involved in Care, academics and research in the field of Neurotology from last ten years. He has presented abstracts and posters in various national and international conferences. He has published 6 articles in journals. He has conducted several learning activities on Vertigo in Dubai in the past six years. He is invited as a faculty at several national and international forums to talk on vestibular disorders.

Samer Mohsen

Faculty member and Head of Audiology Department | Syria

Samer Mohsen is an ENT physician with a Ph.D. degree in Audiology. Now, he is a researcher, lecturer, and clinician in the field of both audiology and otolaryngology. he has many published research on tinnitus, hearing assessment, and CAPD. Mohsen established the Audiology Bachelor degree program at Damascus University in 2019 and since that he is serving as the head of the audiology department and vice-dean of the faculty of health sciences there.

Ahmad Alamadi

Consultant Otologist and Neurotologist & Medical Director | United Arab Emirates

Dr Ahmad Alamadi graduated from Glasgow medical school in United Kingdom in 1993 he completed his training in Scotland by obtaining his Fellowship of royal college of surgeons of Glasgow in 1998. He followed his higher surgical training by doing a clinical neurotology fellowship program in Toronto University in Canada. Dr Alamadi is currently a consultant Otologist and Neurotologist and medical director at Al Baraha hospital in Dubai he is also a clinical Associate Professor at Sharjah University. His expertise lies in Otological surgeries and management of dizzy patients.

Sharanya Kasmikandy

Audiologist | United Arab Emirates

Having completed Masters in Audiology& Speech Language Pathology from AYJNIHH Mumbai, India I have been working in UAE since 2016. With a keen interest in Hearing & Vestibular Disorders & Management, currently attending Advance Master Class for Vestibular Rehabilitation from the reputed University College London, UK.

Jaydip Ray

Professor of Otology & Neurotology | United Kingdom

Jaydip Ray completed his specialist training in Birmingham and undertook his PhD thesis on the Surgical, Electrophysiological and Audiological aspects of Cochlear Implantation. He also undertook fellowship training in Cambridge; Sydney University, Australia; House Ear Institute, LA and Stanford University, USA. He joined Sheffield Teaching Hospitals as Consultant Otologist Neurotologist and Hon. Senior Clinical Lecturer in 2006. He was appointed Professor of Otology by Sheffield Hallam University in 2013 and Professor of Otology Neurotology by University of Sheffield in 2016. He is the Clinical Director for ENT and Hearing Services. His main research interests include Management of Complex Hearing Loss and Implantable Hearing Solutions. He has been investigating the links between hearing loss and dementia. Secondary research interest includes management of Balance Disorders in the elderly. He has an active role in teaching and training and lectures widely on several national and international courses and conferences.

Ahmad Alamadi

Consultant Otologist and Neurotologist & Medical Director | United Arab Emirates

Dr Ahmad Alamadi graduated from Glasgow medical school in United Kingdom in 1993 he completed his training in Scotland by obtaining his Fellowship of royal college of surgeons of Glasgow in 1998. He followed his higher surgical training by doing a clinical neurotology fellowship program in Toronto University in Canada. Dr Alamadi is currently a consultant Otologist and Neurotologist and medical director at Al Baraha hospital in Dubai he is also a clinical Associate Professor at Sharjah University. His expertise lies in Otological surgeries and management of dizzy patients.

Narendra Suratwala

President NES India, Secretary-South Guj. Academy of OL, Editor AOI GSB Journal and News letter, Director VAV Clinic and Sarvoday Hospital, Surat | India

Alumni of Pune University with 4 decades of private practice in state of Gujarat, India. He is acting medical director of Sarvoday associates in ENT care. Has trained more than 50 ENT fellows in oto, neurotology as well in laryngology. With many laurels earnt in form of conference meetings, orations, publications in subject of research in oto and neurotology, his main interests are in the field of balance disorders and sensory deafness. He is followed by his ORL surgeon son Dr Jay.

Amy Lennox

Highly Specialist Audiologist | United Kingdom

Amy is the founder of Hypatia Specialist Clinics and Hypatia Training which aims to help improve Vestibular care by providing innovative clinics and training for clinicians worldwide. She mentors and assists clinicians from a number of services both NHS and private, CHIME Social Enterprise, Arrowe Park NHS Hospital, Dizzy and Vertigo Institute of Los Angeles. Although an independent business owner her opinion on equipment and devices is often sought from technology manufacturers and she often makes recommendations that make it to final production. ​ She is currently researching Visual Vertigo and has been providing patients with new techniques to help relieve these symptoms and is involved in a number of multi-centre research projects. After completing a Bachelors in Audiology at the University of Manchester in 2009, Amy worked in the NHS until in 2011 she had the opportunity to emigrate to Australia. Here she completed her Master's equivalence and became Head of Service in Queensland looking after both patients in the public and private sector. ​ In 2012 she joined Otometrics as Clinical Lead for Australia she worked on research and development projects for the ICS Impulse and produced the interpretation guide for Head Impulse. Alongside working for Otometrics she developed the “Vestibular Forum” an online community for multidisciplinary clinicians and regularly hosted vestibular and electrophysiology lectures at La Trobe and Flinders University. ​ Amy lives at home with her husband and 7 year old son and enjoys family activities and adventures at the weekend

Vishwanath Natesh

ENT Specialist | United Arab Emirates

Dr Vishwanath Natesh completed his MBBS with Gold medal from Magadh University, MS(ENT) from Army Hospital Research and Referral (DELHI UNIVERSITY) and Senior Residency from VM Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital (DELHI). He has also worked as Non Academic Junior Resident(ENT) in AIIMS, Delhi and as Senior Research Fellow with Indian Council of Medical Research, Delhi. He was awarded the Mukut Saharia Award Paper for best Post Graduate Thesis work and also awarded the best Temporal bone dissection prize by AOI, Delhi. He has worked as as Assistant Professor and Associate Professor at BP KOIRALA INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, DHARAN, NEPAL, under the Government of India faculty assistance programme and joined Aster DM Healthcare, Dubai since 2013. He has also successfully completed a fellowship course in functional endoscopic sinus surgery at MCV Trust ENT Hospital, Coimbatore, India. He worked as Principal and Co Investigator in various Research Projects, several Research publication in National as well as International Journals and also reviewed a chapter on cochlear implants in the 1st edition of the book “ DISEASES OF EAR, NOSE & THROAT” by PROF Mohan Bansal . He regularly presents clinical research papers at various National and International forums. He is a member of Association of otolaryngologist of India, All India Rhinology Society, European Rhinology Society and American Academy of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. FOCUS AREAS Otolaryngology, Endoscopic Sinus and Ear Surgery, Nasal Airway Allergy, Vertigo, Airway Endoscopies, Head & Neck Oncosurgery, Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology with special interest in Cochlear Implants, Dizziness, Hearing loss Vertigo as well as Life style related ENT disorders.

Mark Bassim

Otolaryngologist | United Arab Emirates

​Dr. Mark Bassim, MD, FACS, is an Otologist and Neurotologist at the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. He specializes in all diseases of the ear and lateral skull base, and treats patients with hearing loss, dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, and skull base tumors. Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Bassim spent 11 years as an Associate Professor of Otology, Residency Program Director, and the founding director of the Balance Center at the American University of Beirut Medical Center. Most recently, he was the director of The Ear Institute at Clemenceau Medical Center in Beirut. Dr. Bassim has published many papers in the field of otology and is a reviewer for several international journals. He also is a regular lecturer in multiple international ear courses. During his free time, Dr. Bassim enjoys spending time with his children and outdoor activities.​​ ​​ ​​​

Faisal Mubarak

Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapist | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Faisal Al Mubarak, Consultant Physical Therapy specialized in the field of vestibular rehabilitation. Dr.Al Mubarak received his doctorate of science degree in Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University. Dr. Al Mubarak is a certified orthopedic manual therapist and also certified in the management of cervicogenic dizziness. Dr. Al Mubarak is interested in the following fields: 1. Dizziness 2. Vestibular Disorders 3. Balance Disorders 4. Fall Risk 5. Neck & Low back pain