About EVSS

Emirates Medical Association working under the supervision of Ministry of community Development. For more information visit www.ema.ae

Emirates Vascular Surgery Society is a non-profit society founded in 2021 by surgeons, Emirates Vascular Surgery Society under the umbrella of Emirates Medical Association and have established an excellent society with educational and support programs for surgeons and integrated health professionals. The mission of the society is to advance the art and science of vascular surgery by continually improving the quality and safety of care and treatment of patients with vascular diseases.

Board of Directors (2021-2024)

DR. DEENA AL QEDRA

President, EVSS

HOD & Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Rashid Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Biography

Dr. Deena Al Qedrah is UAE national, and a general and vascular surgeon. She graduated in 1995 and has been in clinical practice for over 20 years. She is working as specialist vascular surgeon at DHA. Dr. Deena is a member of royal college of surgeon in Ireland and has won the Dubai Excellence Award of 2014 as a vascular surgeon.

DR. MANAR TRAB

Vice President, EVSS

Consultant Vascular Surgeon
European Vascular Clinic DMCC
Dubai, UAE

Biography

Dr. Manar Trab is a European and German Board-certified Surgeon, with more than 30 years of experience. He is highly qualified and experienced to conduct all kinds of vascular surgery procedures. He conducts complete vascular clinical examinations and screening programs.

DR. MOHAMED RAAFAT OKELAH

General Secretary, EVSS

Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Al Zahra Private Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Biography

Dr. Mohamed Okelah is a Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon with more than 16 years of experience. He completed his medical degree and MD in Ain Shams University, Egypt, and obtained two fellowships of Peripheral Endovascular Intervention and Brunkwal Cologne Aortic Grafting, Germany. Additionally, Dr. Okelah is the co-founder of the Emirates Vascular Surgery Society and was elected general secretary of the Emirates Vascular Surgery Society.

DR. IBRAHIM RIZA

Head of Scientific Committee, EVSS

Consultant Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon
Genesis Healthcare, Mediclinic Parkview Hospital, Kings College Hospital & Neurospinal Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Biography

Dr. Riza is a highly experienced consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon who completed his surgical and vascular surgical training in the UK, at centres of excellence such as the Royal Liverpool University and the South Manchester University hospitals. Prior to joining Mediclinic, he worked in the UK's NHS where, most recently, he was clinical director of Vascular Services at the Pennine Acute Hospitals in Greater Manchester, a tertiary vascular unit where he led the development and merger of Vascular services in Greater Manchester, including the commissioning of a state of the art Hybrid OR.

DR. ABDULRAHMAN MAHER

Head of Culture and Media, EVSS

Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Mediclinic Airport Road
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Biography

Before joining Mediclinic, he was a clinical lecturer at the School of Medicine, University of Western Australia. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in Australia, including Gold Coast University Hospital, Hollywood Private Hospital and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Dr Maher received his medical degree in Egypt and did his research at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Dr Maher trained in vascular surgery training in Auckland and Sydney. Dr Maher is an active fellow of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons and is a Harvard Medical school affiliate in Surgical leadership.

Board of Directors (2024-2027)

DR. SULAIMAN AL SHAMSI

President, EVSS

Chief of vascular Department, Consultant Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon,
Sheikh Tahnoon Ben Mohammed Medical City
Al Ain, UAE

Biography

Dr. Sulaiman Al Shamsi earned his medical degree (MD) from Sultan Qaboos University and awarded a membership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS Ed). He advanced his vascular training by completing an Advanced Fellowship in Surgery (AFS) at Poitiers University and the Diplôme d’Études Complémentaires Spécialisées (DECS) in Vascular Surgery at Limoges University, and the Diplome Universitaire in aorta surgery, Lile university, France.

He had extensive experience in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and currently serves as the Associate Program Director of General Surgery. He has completed several courses in healthcare leadership and is the Chief of the Vascular Department and a Consultant Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon at Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammed Medical City, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.

DR. MOHAMMED BAGUNEID

Vice President, EVSS

Consultant Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Biography

Dr. Mohamed Baguneid, MBChB, MD, MBA, is a Consultant and Chair of the Vascular Surgery Division at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi. With over 15 years of consultant-level experience treating vascular disease, Dr. Baguneid specializes in aortic, carotid, and peripheral artery disease. He graduated from the University of Manchester and achieved his Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons. His novel research into tissue engineering of blood vessels between Manchester Royal Infirmary and Royal Free Hospital, London, earned him a Doctorate of Medicine (MD) from the University of Manchester. He also received a Master’s Degree with merit in Business Administration from the Alliance Manchester Business School. Since moving to the UAE, Dr. Baguneid has helped shape diabetic foot services and advanced vascular surgery in the region. He has published and presented widely on many aspects of vascular surgery including oncovascular surgery. Dr. Baguneid provides support to regional surgical oncology teams and has taught many consultants to perform a wide range of complex vascular treatments. In addition, he trains surgeons in the art of managing vascular trauma in international workshops and conferences. As a clinical leader, Dr. Baguneid has held many senior leadership roles in the UK and the UAE. Shortly after becoming a consultant, he was appointed Clinical Director of Vascular Surgery at University Teaching Hospital in Manchester and was involved in the reconfiguration of regional vascular services. Later on, he was appointed as Medical Director of a large service transformation program in the UK. He was the Chair of Surgery in Al Ain Hospital and also worked with the SEHA Transformation Team on region-wide healthcare changes before joining SSMC.

DR. DEENA AL QEDRA

General Secretary, EVSS

HOD & Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Rashid Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Biography

Dr. Deena Al Qedrah is UAE national, and a general and vascular surgeon. She graduated in 1995 and has been in clinical practice for over 20 years. She is working as specialist vascular surgeon at DHA. Dr. Deena is a member of royal college of surgeon in Ireland and has won the Dubai Excellence Award of 2014 as a vascular surgeon.

DR. MOHAMED RAAFAT OKELAH

Head of Scientific Committee, EVSS

Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Al Zahra Private Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Biography

Dr. Mohamed Okelah is a Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon with more than 16 years of experience. He completed his medical degree and MD in Ain Shams University, Egypt, and obtained two fellowships of Peripheral Endovascular Intervention and Brunkwal Cologne Aortic Grafting, Germany. Additionally, Dr. Okelah is the co-founder of the Emirates Vascular Surgery Society and was elected general secretary of the Emirates Vascular Surgery Society.

DR. ABDULRAHMAN MAHER

Head of Culture and Media, EVSS

Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Mediclinic Airport Road
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Biography

Before joining Mediclinic, he was a clinical lecturer at the School of Medicine, University of Western Australia. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in Australia, including Gold Coast University Hospital, Hollywood Private Hospital and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Dr Maher received his medical degree in Egypt and did his research at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Dr Maher trained in vascular surgery training in Auckland and Sydney. Dr Maher is an active fellow of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons and is a Harvard Medical school affiliate in Surgical leadership.

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