Scientific Committee - Venous Track

PROF. MOHAMED BAGUNEID

Scientific Committee- Superficial Venous

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. Baguneid has published over 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals and is the editor of the Oxford Handbook of Key Clinical Evidence and the Oxford Handbook of Surgical Guidelines.

DR. SERGIO GIANESINI

Scientific Committee- Superficial Venous

Professor of Vascular Surgery
University of Ferrara
Ferrara, Italy

Biography

Professor Sergio Gianesini is a surgeon of the University of Ferrara, ITALY, where he holds an associate professorship in vascular surgery Italian habilitation. He is also adjunct associate professor at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, in Bethesda, USA. Dr. Sergio Gianesini is president of the venous-lymphatics World International Network (vWIN) foundation ONLUS, International Union of Phlebology UIP vice-president, board of directors’ member of the American Vein Lymphatic Society. Dr Gianesini has a PhD in Vascular System Molecular Patho-physiology. In addition, he is an Invited Professor and General Director for Non-invasive diagnostic course for UCES University in Argentina, and an instructor in Venous Hemodynamics. He is frequently requested to speak at international meetings on phlebology and lymphology. Active in several societies, Dr Gianesini is the International Committee Chair for the American Vein & Lymphatic Society. Dr Gianesini is a member of three operative committees of the American Venous Forum, and a member of the coordination committee on Lymphology for the Italian Society of Phlebology. He is an honorary member of the Brazilian Society of Phlebology and of the Mexican Venous Forum. Dr. Gianesini has authored numerous scientific papers, and a number of books and guidelines on the venous and lymphatic topic. He is Editor in Chief of Vascular Insights Journal, associate Editor of International Angiology Journal and associate Editor of Phlebology Journal. He serves as Reviewer for several international scientific journals. Dr Gianesini has won numerous international scientific awards in phlebo-lymphology. His clinical experience includes venous and endovenous procedures, lower limb ulceration, venous and lymphatic echo-color-Doppler scanning, and venous aesthetic procedures (laser & sclerotherapy). He created the HydroFE veno-lymphatic protocol, and initiated the Game Over to Leg Failure public venous awareness project.

DR. RAVUL JINDAL

Scientific Committee- Superficial Venous

Director Vascular Surgery & Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Fortis Mohali
Punjab, India

Biography

Dr Ravul Jindal has vast experience in open and endovascular surgeries, with expertise in endovascular management of aortic aneurysms, revascularization in diabetic foot and varicose veins. He popularized the treatment of Diabetic foot and Laser ablation of varicose veins in this part of the world. He conducted four International research trials where various blood thinning agents were being evaluated in the treatment of Deep venous thrombus. His areas of expertise are - Peripheral Vascular Surgery, open and endovascular surgeries, with expertise in endovascular management of aortic aneurysms, revascularization in diabetic foot and varicose veins. His special interests are in the Laser treatment of varicose veins where patients are treated as a day case without any surgical incisions. His other areas of interest are AV fistula, AV graft reconstruction, failing fistula angioplasties, permacath insertion & deep venous thrombus thrombolytic and arterio venous malformations treatment.

DR. MERT DUMANTEPE

Scientific Committee- Deep Venous

Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery
Florence Nightingale Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey

Biography

Dr. Mert Dumantepe is an Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Acibadem University School of Medicine. He completed his graduation from Istanbul University School of Medicine, Turkey in 2001. He was trained in Dr. Siyami Ersek’s Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Research and Training Hospital. Dr. Mert Dumantepe conducted a fellowship in the field of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Endarterectomy program, and Heart Transplantation and Mechanical Asist Device program from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, USA in 2015 until 2016. He is the general secretary of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery - Pulmonary Vascular Disease and Pulmonary Hypertension working group. In Dr. Mert Dumantepe’s professional career, he has focused on extensive work with venous thromboembolic disease, particularly on catheter directed thrombolysis in intermediate and high-risk pulmonary embolism. Dr. Dumantepe's research interest is optimizing the therapeutic management of patients with massive pulmonary embolism and endovascular treatment of acute and chronic deep vein thrombosis. Dr. Mert Dumantepe is the reviewer of the Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Chest, Heart-Lung and Circulation, BMJ, Phlebology, and the Lancet. Dr. Mert Dumantepe is the author of over 50 publications in international peer-reviewed journals, and the section editor and writer of the deep vein thrombosis chapter of the Vascular Surgery textbooks. He has been involved as Principal Investigator in multiple international, multicenter randomized trials in pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis, including PE-KNOCOUT Study, VETEX, SPECTRUM.

DR. MOHAMED RAAFAT OKELAH

Scientific Committee- Deep Venous

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.

Scientific Committee - Arterial Track

DR. SAMER KOUSSAYER

Scientific Committee- Arterial Aortic

Section Head & Consultant at the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Division
King Faisal Specialist Hospital
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Biography

Dr. Samer Koussayer currently serves as the section head and consultant at the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Division of the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center. Dr. Koussayer also serves as an associate Professor, Teaching Faculty and Coordinator of the Undergraduate surgical clerkship program at the Al Faisal University, College of Medicine. Dr. Koussayer completed his training in General Surgery at the Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, and in Vascular Surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He also participated in a specialized fellowship in Endovascular surgery with Dr Edward B.Diethrich at Arizona heart institute, Arizona. He recently trained in percutaneous AV fistula technique in England. Dr. Koussayer is board certified in Vascular Surgery from USA and has more than 21 years of experience in all aspects of vascular and endovascular surgery. He is active in research and has special interests in A-V access surgery and central venous occlusion. Dr. Koussayer is an invited speaker in many national and international vascular conferences in Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa and USA.

DR. HOUSSAM YOUNES

Scientific Committee- Arterial Aortic

Consultant Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Biography

Dr. Houssam Younes, MD, is the Chairman of the Department of Vascular Surgery in the Heart & Vascular Institute at Cleveland Clinic in Abu Dhabi. He is also a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Younes worked as a vascular surgeon and an assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, USA. During his tenure, he treated a wide spectrum of complex vascular diseases, utilizing new minimally invasive endovascular surgery technologies including image-guided and catheter-based therapies, and traditional open surgery techniques. Dr. Younes also served as a teaching faculty at the medical school and the general and vascular surgery residency programs. Dr. Younes received his medical degree from Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty in Istanbul, Turkey. He then completed his surgical training at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas Medical Branch. He later completed a Vascular Surgery fellowship at Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center. Dr. Younes’ clinical interest is in limb salvage therapies and hybrid procedures, which extend the range of vascular diseases treated and expand the patient population, which will benefit from minimally invasive surgery. His research interests include limb salvage, dialysis access and endovascular surgery outcomes. Dr. Younes has presented multiple national presentations and authored numerous published articles.

DR. MANAR TRAB

Scientific Committee- Complex Interventions

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. DONALD BARIL

Scientific Committee- Complex Interventions

Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Cedars Sinai
Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Biography

Dr. Donald Baril is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Baril has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is highly rated in 9 conditions. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, End-Stage Renal Disease ESRD, Peripheral Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Angioplasty. He is licensed to treat patients in California. His clinical research consists of co-authoring 57 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial in the past 15 years.

DR. KHALED ABDEL AAL

Scientific Committee- Arterial Peripheral

Consultant Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon
Mediclinic Middle East
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Biography

Dr. Khaled is a French vascular and endovascular surgeon with 30 years of experience. He undertook his initial medical studies in Egypt before emigrating to France where he received his postgraduate training in Tours University Hospital. Dr. Khaled has obtained several diplomas during his career, including Microsurgery, Open Complicated Techniques and Recent Endovascular Techniques. He has more than 20 years of experience in endovascular procedures and he has practiced with the most famous French and European vascular surgeons in Paris. Dr. Khaled has published more than 25 pieces of research published, and given more than 40 scientific international lectures. He also founded a state-of-the-art department of Vascular Surgery in the National Institute of Diabetes in Cairo, with application of the most recent endovascular techniques for diabetic patients.

DR. MICHAEL LICHTENBERG

Scientific Committee- Arterial Peripheral

Chief Medical Officer and Director of the Angiology Department and Vascular Center
Vascular Centre Clinic Arnsberg
Arnsberg, Germany

Biography

Dr. Michael Lichtenberg is the Chief Medical Officer of the Angiology Department at Vascular Centre Clinic Arnsberg, Germany. Dr. Lichtenberg is an interventional cardiologist and angiologist with more than 15 years of experience in the field of endovascular interventions. While he values his day-to-day experiences in interventional care, his main interest is the evaluation of new devices, techniques and procedures for intervention of peripheral artery disease. Dr. Lichtenberg has performed a series of studies in this area and conducted many clinical trials. He presents his research at conferences around the world. In 2011, Dr. Lichtenberg was awarded the Fellowship of the European Board of Cardiology. In 2017, Dr. Lichtenberg was elected for the executive secretary of the Germany Angiology Society (DGA). He has been the President of the German Angiology Society since January, 2020.

Scientific Committee - Vascular Access Track

DR. ALI MOHAMMED JAWAS

Scientific Committee- Vascular Access

Consultant Vascular Surgeon, Associate Professor of Surgery
College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

Biography

Dr. Jawas obtained his medical school degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. After completing a Master’s Degree in Medical Science from The University College of Dublin and becoming a Fellow of the Royal college of Surgeons of Ireland (FRCSI), he then pursued his surgical residency training at the University of Toronto where he completed his Canadian Board in General Surgery. He then joined subspeciality fellowship training in vascular surgery at the University of Toronto and obtained the Canadian Board in Vascular Surgery from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Dr. Jawas is also working as Consultant Vascular surgeon and an assistant professor of surgery at the college of medicine and health sciences at the UAE University.

DR. MOHAMMAD SEDDIQ FAGHIH

Scientific Committee- Vascular Access

Consultant Vascular Surgeon, Adjunct Professor of Surgery
Rashid Hospital, DMCG
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Scientific Committee - Controversies in Vascular Surgery Track

DR. MARTIN MARESCH

Scientific Committee- Controversies in VS

Consultant Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon
Bahrain Defence Force Hospital
Manama, Bahrain

Biography

Dr. Martin Maresch is a Senior Consultant Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon at Bahrain Defense Force and Royal Medical Services Hospital, Bahrain. He established a fully functioning Vascular Centre from the scratch, was able to co-ordinate the team to push for the best outcome. He has a Special interest in Medical Education, Research and Teaching recently within RCSI Bahrain. Dr. Martin Maresch is a Senior Consultant of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery with over 20 years of experience in the field of Vascular Disorders. He endured comprehensive training in Europe provides expertise in full range treatment of arterial, venous and lymphatic diseases. He is a Fellow of the European Board in Vascular Surgery. Dr. Martin Maresch was covering all complex reconstructions- open, endo and hybrid: EVAR, TEVAR, thoracic/abdominal open reconstructions, over 500 Carotid procedures, CLI revascularizations (SAFARI, pedal arch procedures, CERAB, hybrid). He worked at the Diabetic Foot and Amputation Prevention Centre and had the role of management of Trauma cases in hybrid OT, Venous procedures- acute (Angio jet, Aspirex, CDTL) and chronic DVT (recanalization, IVUS, stenting, Endo phlebectomy) management. He is also experienced in Trauma in Onco Surgery and Kidney Transplant.

DR. TAOHID OSHODI

Scientific Committee- Controversies in VS

Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Mediclinic
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Biography

Dr. Oshodi is a Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon from the UK where he has spent the last 13 years as a consultant and clinical lead at one of the highest volume NHS vascular surgery units. His sub-speciality training in vascular surgery was at the university departments in Cardiff, Lancaster and Manchester, UK. He is a member of the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, European Society for Vascular Surgery and Society for Vascular Surgery. Dr. Oshodi is widely published on the subject of vascular surgery and has also presented at many vascular surgery meetings. He is a member of the UK Board for the National Selection in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery. He is also an advisor to NCEPOD on vascular surgery matters

DR. HAREMEET KAUR

Scientific Committee- Controversies in VS

Consultant Physiotherapist & Lymphedema Specialist
Fakeeh university Hospital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Biography

Dr. Harmeet Kaur is a seasoned physiotherapist with a background in treating musculoskeletal injuries and rehabilitation. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from India and further expanded her expertise with a certification in Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) from ACOLS, USA. Over the span of 6 years, Dr. Kaur has gained hands-on experience in various physiotherapy techniques. She specializes in the treatment of Lymphedema using the Gold standard CDT. Her experience includes assisting cancer-related lymphoedema patients post-mastectomy and pelvic tumor removals. She also aids in managing post-plastic surgery swelling, swellings related to vascular disorders, and oedema following surgeries. Dr. Kaur's approach to care emphasizes the importance of postural education, inpatient rehabilitation, and tailored exercise plans. Presently, she serves patients at the Fakeeh University Hospital in Dubai, UAE, bringing her practical knowledge and dedication to improving patient well-being.

Scientific Committee - Vascular and Allied specialties

DR. IBRAHIM RIZA

Scientific Committee- Diseases of the Lymphatic System and Complex Wound Care

Medical Director & Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Swift Dau Surgery & Mediclinic Park View
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Biography

Dr. Riza is a highly-experienced consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon who completed his surgical and vascular surgical training in the UK, at centers of excellence such as the Royal Liverpool University and the South Manchester University hospitals. Prior to joining Mediclinic, he worked in UK’s NHS, where he was the clinical director of Vascular Services at the Pennine Acute Hospitals in Greater Manchester, in the 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. Riza’s main interest is in endovascular aortic and carotid interventions. He has excellent world-leading results in endovascular aortic aneurysm repair as published in the UK National Vascular Registry. He also carries out endo-venous (laser) and surgical treatment of varicose veins, AV fistulae for dialysis access, lower limb bypass and angioplasties for lower limb ischemia and claudication, Botox therapy for excessive axillary sweating, and treatment of deep venous obstruction (DVT), chronic venous insufficiency, lymphedema and leg swelling, diabetic foot and its complications, thoracic outlet obstruction syndrome, chronic non-healing leg ulcers, carotid aneurysms and visceral aneurysms, and AV malformations. Among other memberships, Dr. Riza is a member of the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland, and British Society of Endovascular Therapy and is part of the European/Brazilian aortic experts group.

DR. ABDULRAHMAN MAHER

Scientific Committee- Vascular and Allied Specialties

Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Biography

Dr. Abdul-Rahman Maher is a vascular and Endovascular surgeon practicing out of Perth, WA. He is a clinical lecturer at the school of medicine, University of Western Australia. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the greater Perth area, including Hollywood Private and St John of God hospitals. He received his medical degree in Egypt and did his research at Massachusetts General Hospital before commencing his vascular surgery training in Auckland and Sydney. Dr. Maher is an active fellow of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons.

Scientific Committee - Specialised Sessions Track

DR. IBRAHIM RIZA

Scientific Committee- Vascular and Allied Specialties

Medical Director & Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Swift Dau Surgery & Mediclinic Park View
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Biography

Dr. Riza is a highly-experienced consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon who completed his surgical and vascular surgical training in the UK, at centers of excellence such as the Royal Liverpool University and the South Manchester University hospitals. Prior to joining Mediclinic, he worked in UK’s NHS, where he was the clinical director of Vascular Services at the Pennine Acute Hospitals in Greater Manchester, in the 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. Riza’s main interest is in endovascular aortic and carotid interventions. He has excellent world-leading results in endovascular aortic aneurysm repair as published in the UK National Vascular Registry. He also carries out endo-venous (laser) and surgical treatment of varicose veins, AV fistulae for dialysis access, lower limb bypass and angioplasties for lower limb ischemia and claudication, Botox therapy for excessive axillary sweating, and treatment of deep venous obstruction (DVT), chronic venous insufficiency, lymphedema and leg swelling, diabetic foot and its complications, thoracic outlet obstruction syndrome, chronic non-healing leg ulcers, carotid aneurysms and visceral aneurysms, and AV malformations. Among other memberships, Dr. Riza is a member of the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland, and British Society of Endovascular Therapy and is part of the European/Brazilian aortic experts group.

DR. ABDULRAHMAN MAHER

Scientific Committee- Vascular and Allied Specialties

Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Biography

Dr. Abdul-Rahman Maher is a vascular and Endovascular surgeon practicing out of Perth, WA. He is a clinical lecturer at the school of medicine, University of Western Australia. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the greater Perth area, including Hollywood Private and St John of God hospitals. He received his medical degree in Egypt and did his research at Massachusetts General Hospital before commencing his vascular surgery training in Auckland and Sydney. Dr. Maher is an active fellow of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons.

DR. SULAIMAN AL SHAMSI

Scientific Committee- Diseases of the Extra-Cranial Carotid and Vertebral Arteries Session & Vascular Trauma Session

Consultant Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon
Tawam Hospital
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

Biography

Dr. Sulaiman Al Shamsi was working at Royal hospital in Muscat, Oman as a senior consultant vascular and Endovascular surgeon since January 2012. He then became the head of the department of General Surgery from August 2017 until March 2020. Dr. Sulaiman Al Shamsi graduated from the medical school of Sultan Qaboos University in 1996, followed by one year of internships between Royal Hospital and Sultan Qaboos University Hospital. He then entered the local residency program, collaborating with Royal Collage of Surgeon of Edinburgh and obtained the MRC Ed in 2004. Dr. Sulaiman Al Shamsi worked in the departments of General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery, ICU, Anesthesia and Pediatric Surgery during his residency program. When he finished his residency. Dr. Sulaiman Al Shamsi later applied for Vascular residency in France where he started at Poitiers University under the supervision of Prof J-P Ricco. He continued the rest of the program at Limoges University under the supervision of Mar Laskar and obtained his DESC in vascular surgery in 2011. Dr. Sulaiman Al Shamsi then moved back to Oman and started as a Vascular Surgeon up until March 2020. He was a member of education committee, Oman medical specialty board (OMSB), member of curriculum subcommittee, exam subcommittee, member of scholarship in OMSB and member in higher national scholarship committee until March 2020. He was the overall coordinator of juniors and senior’s medical students and the affiliated tutor for teaching and examination in Sultan Qaboos university. Dr. Sulaiman Al Shamsi joined Al Ain hospital on May 2020 as Consultant Vascular Surgeon until September 2020, when the vascular service moved to TAWAM Hospital. He is currently working in same position at TAWAM Hospital.

DR. RAASHID SHAHBAZI

Scientific Committee- Diseases of the Extra-Cranial Carotid and Vertebral Arteries Session & Vascular Trauma Session

Head of Department & Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Saudi German Hospital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Biography

Dr Shahbazi is a senior Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon. He has trained in the UK and has a CCT UK. He worked as Consultant In Manchester, England. Prior to joining Saudi German Hospital he worked as Chief of Vascular Surgery for six years at Tawam Hospital Al Ain, UAE and also served as Chair of the Department of Surgery at Tawam Hospital. Dr Shahbazi is Associate Professor of Surgery at UAE University College of Medicine. He has presented at and chaired at multiple national and international conferences throughout his career. He is a member of multiple prestigious international vascular bodies including European Society of Vascular Surgery, Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland and British Association of Sclerotherapy. He has completed his certification in Surgical Leadership from Harvard University USA.

Scientific Committee - Live Cases

Prof. PIERFRANCESCO VEROUX

Scientific Committee- Live Cases

Managing Director Department of Surgery, Transplantation and Advanced Technologies
University Hospital of Catania
Catania, Italy

Biography

DR. RAVUL JINDAL

Scientific Committee- Live Cases

Director Vascular Surgery & Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Fortis Mohali
Punjab, India

Biography

Dr Ravul Jindal has vast experience in open and endovascular surgeries, with expertise in endovascular management of aortic aneurysms, revascularization in diabetic foot and varicose veins. He popularized the treatment of Diabetic foot and Laser ablation of varicose veins in this part of the world. He conducted four International research trials where various blood thinning agents were being evaluated in the treatment of Deep venous thrombus. His areas of expertise are - Peripheral Vascular Surgery, open and endovascular surgeries, with expertise in endovascular management of aortic aneurysms, revascularization in diabetic foot and varicose veins. His special interests are in the Laser treatment of varicose veins where patients are treated as a day case without any surgical incisions. His other areas of interest are AV fistula, AV graft reconstruction, failing fistula angioplasties, permacath insertion & deep venous thrombus thrombolytic and arterio venous malformations treatment.

DR. SAMER KOUSSAYER

Scientific Committee- Live Cases

Section Head & Consultant at the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Division
King Faisal Specialist Hospital
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Biography

Dr. Samer Koussayer currently serves as the section head and consultant at the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Division of the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center. Dr. Koussayer also serves as an associate Professor, Teaching Faculty and Coordinator of the Undergraduate surgical clerkship program at the Al Faisal University, College of Medicine. Dr. Koussayer completed his training in General Surgery at the Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, and in Vascular Surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He also participated in a specialized fellowship in Endovascular surgery with Dr Edward B.Diethrich at Arizona heart institute, Arizona. He recently trained in percutaneous AV fistula technique in England. Dr. Koussayer is board certified in Vascular Surgery from USA and has more than 21 years of experience in all aspects of vascular and endovascular surgery. He is active in research and has special interests in A-V access surgery and central venous occlusion. Dr. Koussayer is an invited speaker in many national and international vascular conferences in Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa and USA.

DR. MOHAMED RAAFAT OKELAH

Scientific Committee- Live Cases

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. MICHAEL LICHTENBERG

Scientific Committee- Live Cases

Chief Medical Officer and Director of the Angiology Department and Vascular Center
Vascular Centre Clinic Arnsberg
Arnsberg, Germany

Biography

Dr. Michael Lichtenberg is the Chief Medical Officer of the Angiology Department at Vascular Centre Clinic Arnsberg, Germany. Dr. Lichtenberg is an interventional cardiologist and angiologist with more than 15 years of experience in the field of endovascular interventions. While he values his day-to-day experiences in interventional care, his main interest is the evaluation of new devices, techniques and procedures for intervention of peripheral artery disease. Dr. Lichtenberg has performed a series of studies in this area and conducted many clinical trials. He presents his research at conferences around the world. In 2011, Dr. Lichtenberg was awarded the Fellowship of the European Board of Cardiology. In 2017, Dr. Lichtenberg was elected for the executive secretary of the Germany Angiology Society (DGA). He has been the President of the German Angiology Society since January, 2020.