Our 2025 Speakers

Abdullah Alakeel, MD

Associate Professor & Consultant

Department of Dermatology

College of Medicine - King Saud University - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

President of the Saudi Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery

Abdulhadi Jfri, MD

Assistant professor of dermatology, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for health sciences. 

Princess Noorah Oncology Center & King Abdulaziz Medical City

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 

Aisha Al Ali, MD

A consultant Dermatologist at Al Nahdha Hospital in Oman at Ministry of Health
A graduate of Sultan Qaboos University medical school.
Completed 5 years dermatology residency training in McGill University in Canada
Had Canadian board with FRCPC in Dermatology, McGill University, Canada 2016 andAmerican board in dermatology 2016
Completed one year fellowship of Contact Dermatitis and Patch testing at McGill University, Canada 2017
Head of Dermatology Department at Al Nahdha Hospital, Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman since 2019 until present.
President of Oman Dermatology Society since 2019 until present
Associate Program Director of Dermatology program at Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB) since 2018
Member of North American Contact Dermatitis group
Member of multiple standing committees at the dermatology residency program

Ameen Al Awadhi, MD

Consultant Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist

Faculty Member in Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, UAE 

President of BDLA Conference, Bahrain

Assistant Professor of Dermatology, MUSC, USA

Abu Shabi, United Arab Emirates

Anwar Al Hammadi, MD

American and Canadian Board
Certified Dermatologist

Founder of Dermamed Clinic, holds the American and Canadian Boards in Dermatology. He has 15 years of experience in treating all types of skin diseases.

During this period, Dr. Anwar worked in various hospitals in America, Canada and Dubai.

He also taught resident dermatologists at Mount Sinai Hospital, where he won the Best Teacher Award in 2008. This was the first time this award was given to a non-American doctor.

Arti Nanda, MD

She is Head of Pediatric Dermatology and Consultant in-charge of Rare Skin Diseases in the As’ad Al-Hamad Dermatology Center in Kuwait.  She has more than 30 years of clinical, research & teaching experience.

She is Secretary General of the International Society of Pediatric Dermatology (ISPD) since 2021 (https://www.ispedderm.com/), and is also serving as an Executive Board Director, Chair of the Communication Committee & Chief Editor, Online Education of the ISPD since 2019.

She is member of the EADV Task Force, Pediatric Dermatology & Autoimmune Blistering Disorders and of a project on management guidelines for Pediatric Mycosis Fungoides of EORTC/CLG/ISCL/USCLC. She is a Member of the Editorial Board of the Pediatric Dermatology Journal since 2019 and is also member of the Editorial Advisory Board of the IJDVL; IDOJ; IJPD journals. She is Referee to several International Indexed Journals and has published more than 165 research papers in Peer Reviewed Journals.

 

Ashraf Reda, MD

He obtained his medical qualification from Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt in 1981.

He served as professor of Dermatology at the same University.

He has spent 2 years at Mayo clinic, Rochester, Minnesota where he got extra training in clinical dermatology, Dermatopathology and Immunodermatology.

He has several research and clinical articles published in national and international journals. 

He has been actively participating as an international speaker in various multinational scientific events in the field of dermatology and immunology.



Azzam Alkhalifa, MD

A French Board Certified Dermatologist.

Consultant and Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia.

Special Interest in Nail Disorders and Surgery.

Caterina Longo, MD

A board-certified Dermatologist focused on the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers.  Although providing the best care possible for patients remains her primary goal, she also committed to education and clinical research. She is actively involved in clinical research and she has published numerous papers on topics related to skin cancer with an emphasis on melanoma, atypical/dysplastic nevi, Spitz/Reed nevi and non-melanoma skin cancer. Her research interests are focused on the use of imaging instruments such as dermoscopy, and confocal laser microscopy to recognize skin cancer early in its development. She frequently lectures on these topics both nationally and internationally. She earned her Medical Degree from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy, in September 2002, and she is licensed to practice medicine in Italy. In 2006 she completed the School of Specialization in Dermatology and Venereology. She holds a doctoral degree in Clinical and Experimental Medicine in January 2010. Since 2002 she practices research mainly in the field of noninvasive diagnosis in dermato-oncology, paying particular attention to the study of melanoma and pigmented skin lesions, in the field of the early identification by means of non invasive methods, such as dermoscopy, high frequency ultrasounds and confocal microscopy for the in vivo and ex vivo study of cytological and architectural aspects of pigmented skin lesions, in correlation with histopathology.

So far, she published over 400 indexed papers on these topics and over 400 scientific outputs

Dany Touma, MD

He is a Boston University-trained dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon.

He is founder of the Skin Clinic in Beirut, and most recently the Skin Experts Polyclinic in Dubai, a multispecialty center of excellence in dermatology, plastic surgery, wellbeing and dentistry.

He is a pioneer in facial rejuvenation, and a leader in laser, hair restoration, skin cancer, and cosmetic skin surgery.

Dora Evangelidou, MD

Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

A Consultant Plastic Surgeon with extensive expertise in body-contouring techniques such as High-Definition Vaser Liposuction, Lipo-Abdominoplasty, and “Brazilian” buttock lift. She combines minimally invasive and regenerative surgery and the latest trends in face rejuvenating procedures with traditional plastic surgery like Rhinoplasty (nose surgery)Otoplasty (ear surgery), or fat transfer to achieve a youthful yet natural cosmetic result for her patients. In addition to cosmetic surgery, she is also highly qualified in all types of breast reconstructive surgery and breast secondary surgery.

She has published manuscripts by Oxford University Press in esteemed Plastic Surgery Journals on various aspects of aesthetic and reconstructive surgery and has participated in numerous seminars and training programs related to her specialty both nationally and internationally as a trainer.

Dr Evangelidou attained her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) (2006) at Semmelweis University in Budapest, Hungary, and obtained her Master’s Degree in Reconstructive Microsurgery (MRM) (2016), and her Master’s Degree in Breast Surgery (MSC) (2019) at Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona in Spain.

She is an advocate of awareness for breast reconstruction in Europe and now the UAE. As a holder of the first European Master Degree of Reconstructive Microsurgery and a second Master Degree in Breast Surgery, she incorporates precision medicine and fine microsurgical skills to aesthetic surgery. Her commitment to increase awareness about “positive aging” and adherence to promote natural beauty alongside her dedication to precision medicine puts.

Enzo Errichetti, MD

Associate Professor at the Institute of Dermatology of the University of Udine (Italy).

He is the General Secretary of the Italian Association of Non-Invasive Diagnostics in Dermatology (AIDNID), Executive Board member of the International Dermoscopy Society (IDS), and Chair of the IDS Task Force on “Imaging in Skin of color".

Faisal Alsubaiei, MD

French Board-Certified Dermatologist 

Consultant Dermatologist Working at Al Adan and Alsalam Hospital in Kuwait

Fellowship in Nail and Skin surgery

Diploma in Laser and Aesthetic Medicine

Kuwait

Hassan Galadari, MD

American board-certified graduate of the Boston University/Tufts University dermatology program in the USA.

He is currently an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences of United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) with a main area of interest is cosmetic dermatology, particularly the field of soft tissue augmentation, where he currently holds a patent.

He has lectured in numerous international congresses, published in many peer reviewed journals, authored book chapters as well as a best-selling book, Soft Tissue Augmentation: Principles and Practice, which was translated into Turkish, Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese.

Lana Kashlan, MD

Dermatologist

Specialize in cosmetic and medical dermatology, focusing on enhancing my patient's natural beauty and using the latest in medical technology to keep my patients looking like the best version of themselves, at every age. Combining my artistic eye with my knowledge of the latest skincare, injectables, and lasers, I stay away from the cookie cutter approach to aesthetics and instead focus on identifying each patient's unique features and enhancing their individual look. Having studied Psychology as an undergraduate at Northwestern University, I understand the profound psychological impact that skin disease can have on patients’ lives and so I focus my treatments on helping patients look and feel their best. After completing my Bachelor’s degree, I attended University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine where I graduated with Honors and was inducted into the James Scholar Program for Independent Study, and the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society for the top medical students in the United States. I then completed my residency in dermatology at Boston University School of Medicine and then returned home to found the Chicago Dermatology and Cosmetic Center. At the Chicago Dermatology and Cosmetic Center, I established my unique approach to skin care and beauty treatments customized for each patients' individual needs and concerns. I am a Key Opinion Leader for Allergan Middle East and has been an invited speaker at the largest international dermatology and plastic surgery conferences around the world.

Leandro Pellarini, MD

Plastic And Reconstructive Surgeon.
A Distinguished Plastic Surgeon Who Graduated from the Medical School of the University Of Sao Paulo (Usp), Brazil’S Premier Medical Institution. Following His Six-Year Medical Education, He Completed a Two-Year Residency in General Surgery at the Clinics Hospital of the University Of Sao Paulo, The Largest and Most Prestigious Hospital in Brazil.
After His Residency, Dr. Pellarin Served as A Medical Preceptor for A Year, Organizing the Residency Program and Mentoring Resident Doctors in Plastic Surgery. His Interest in Challenging Cases and Meticulous Attention to Detail Led Him to Specialize in Reconstructive Facial and Nasal Plastic Surgery, Focusing on Oncological and Trauma Cases. This Expertise Naturally Extended to Aesthetic Facial Plastic Surgery, Where Precision and an Eye for Balance Are Crucial.
Upon Completing His Preceptorship, Dr. Pellarin Joined the Team of a Renowned Brazilian Plastic Surgeon Specializing in Rhinoplasty and Facial Rejuvenation. For Five Years, He Honed His Skills in Secondary or Revisional Rhinoplasty, Primary Rhinoplasty, Surgeries to Correct Breathing Issues, And Facial Rejuvenation, Alongside His Private Practice. His Commitment to Excellence Took Him to Prestigious Institutions Like the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital In New York, And Centers In Los Angeles And Chicago.
Dr. Pellarin Is Currently Pursuing a Ph.D. In Rhinology at the Federal University Of Sao Paulo, Expected to Be Completed in June 2024. His Dedication to Rhinoplasty and Facial Plastic Surgery Has Earned Him Recognition as One of Brazil’S Leading Plastic Surgeons. He Frequently Lectures and Performs Live Surgeries for Educational Purposes at International Courses.
Dr. Pellarin Holds Memberships in Several Esteemed Organizations.

Lidia Rudnicka, MD

Professor

Member of the Board of Directors of the International League of Dermatological Societies, Member of the Board of Representatives of the EADV and honorary president of the Polish Dermatological Society.

She is the head of the Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland. Her scientific achievements consist of over 400 publications.

The main scientific achievement of Prof. Rudnicka is her contribution to development of trichoscopy for diagnosis hair and scalp disorders.

She coined the term "trichoscopy", co-edited "The Atlas of Trichoscopy" and organized the First World Congress of Trichoscopy in Warsaw, Poland.

Her clinical interests focus on hair diseases, including alopecia areata.

She is an honorary member of several scientific Societies.

Mark Koh, MD

A dermatologist, paediatric dermatologist and dermatopathologist. He is head and senior consultant at the Department of Dermatology, KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital.

He is a visiting consultant at Singapore General Hospital, Sengkang General Hospital & National Cancer Centre.

Dr. Koh is a Clinical Associate Professor at Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, Adjunct Associate Professor at NTU-LKC Medical School, and senior clinical lecturer at the NUS-YLL Medical School.

Dr. Koh is President of the Asian Society of Pediatric Dermatology (ASPD), Treasurer of the International Society of Pediatric Dermatology (ISPD), and Board Chairperson of DEBRA Singapore and Rare Skin Conditions Society Singapore

Maria Angelo-Khattar, MD

She is the Managing Diretor of Altaderma clinic and currently the International Director of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M).

She has published 40 scientific and medical papers in international journals and has also delivered over 60 lectures on a variety of subjects in the field of anti-aging and aesthetic medicine at international congresses.

She is also a member of several leading professional organizations including the American Society of Laser in Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS), European Society of Lasers in Dermatology and is a fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine.

 

Meera Aladawi, MD

Dermatology Consultant in Sheikh Khalifa Medical city SKMC (SEHA) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. where she is a Dermatology Residency Program Core Faculty Member.

She is an Arab Board-certified dermatologist with special interest in Laser therapy and chronic wound management.

Diploma and Master Degree in Skin Integrity and Chronic wound Management.

She is a member of the Emirati Dermatology board.

She is a member of scientific comity of Abu Dhabi International Dermatology and Aesthetic Conference (AIDA).

She has few Publications and case reports in international dermatology Journals.

Michela Starace, MD

Assistant Professor

Dermatologist at the Department of Medical and Surgical Science, Dermatology- IRCCS, Policlinico Sant’Orsola, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Italy

Mihael Skerlev, MD

Department of Dermatology and Venereology; Zagreb University School of Medicine, Zagreb University Hospital, Croatia

Head of the Out-patients Centre (Polyclinic) of the University Department of Dermatology and Venereology STD Out-patient Centre Division of Paediatric Dermatovenereology

Head of the of Reference Laboratory of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare of Republic of Croatia for Dermatological Mycology and Parasitology

Mustafa Narwan, MD

Dr. Mustafa Narwan is a German board certified plastic and aesthetic surgeon. He finished his medical degrees in Germany, Switzerland (Bern) and USA (UCSD California). Moreover he passed the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and received the outstanding grade magna cum laude for his PhD in cancer immunology.

Dr. Narwan completed his residency in plastic surgery with a fellowship in aesthetic surgery at one of the best clinics in Germany the University Clinic in Erlangen (under Prof. Horch, former president of DGPRÄC, the German Association of Plastic Surgery) and Kassel (under Prof. Noah, the former president of VDÄPC, the German Association in Aesthetic Surgery). A variety of advanced training programs, specialist conferences and visits to clinics around the world – such as Stanford’s Division of Plastic Surgery (one of the most renowned clinics in the world) and mentorship under Dr. Mendelson in Melbourne, Australia (the former president of ISAPS, the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) – have rounded out his professional qualifications. Dr. Narwan is a full member of several German and international specialist associations. As one of a few German plastic surgeons he is member of the renowned American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Nisha V Parmar, MD

She Obtained Residency in Dermatology from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India.

Specialist Dermatologist, Dermamed Clinic Dubai.

Co-chair and Scientific Chair, RADV conference.

Associate Editor, Pigment International Journal.

Special Interest in nail disorders and surgery.

Osama Aldabbas, MD

Dr. Osama Aldabbas is a German board certified consultant radiation oncologist possessing more than 15 years of experience.

He obtained in 2005 his master degree in diagnostic Radiology & medical imaging from Aleppo University Hospital then he moved to Germany and started his second specialization in the radiation oncology department in one of the leading university hospitals in Germany / Mannheim / University of Heidelberg.

Dr. Osama moved to Dubai in 2020 and established along with the oncology team a state of the art radiation therapy unit at Saudi German Hospital in Dubai.
He is a member of the German Society of Radiation Oncology (DEGRO) and the Emirates Oncology Society (EOS).

Rami Haidar, MD

Facial Surgeon

Graduated from Cairo and completed his training in the UK in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.

Following completion of his training, he became a member of The Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh and worked for the NHS at University Hospital of Wales as a Specialty Doctor in Facial Surgery.

Dr Haidar expanded his experience in head and neck reconstruction surgery and applied it in Aesthetic Medicine in London where he worked privately in parallel to his NHS job.

He moved to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2012 to join the Oral & Maxillofacial surgery team at the National Guard Hospital as a

Specialist Doctor in facial reconstruction where he practiced there for 6 years.

He continued his aesthetics practice working in Riyadh and Bahrain. He is now practicing in Dubai where he has been based for the past 5 years.

He created the 3PF technique for facial augmentation with minimal bruising and authored several papers in medical journals discussing his safety technique.

The3PF technique is currently being used by injectors across the world after it has proven its efficacy.

Academically, Dr Haidar is an Adjunct Faculty at Sharjah University where he lectures postgraduate students Aesthetic Medicine.

Reem El Bahtimi, MD

Medical Director, International Dermpath Consult, FZ-LLC, Dubai, UAE

An American Board Certified pathologist in Dermatopathology, Clinical and Anatomic pathology. She has over 20 years, experience in the field of Dermatopathology.

Dr Reem is currently the Founder and Medical director of Dermpath Consult, a state of the art, full service laboratory dedicated to Dermatopathology. 

Dermpath Consult is a private standalone laboratory. It receives referrals and second opinions from within the UAE and the gulf region.

Dr Reem is involved in teaching dermpath fellows and dermatology residents at SKMC and Rashid Dermatology program. Prior to Dermpath Consult she was a consultant pathologist at American Hospital Dubai for 12 years and Medical Director at National Reference laboratory for 3 years.

Robert Hierner, MD

Senior Consultant Plastic Surgery, Bariatric Plastic Surgery.

Senior Consultant Hand Surgery Microsurgery.

Saad Altalhab, MD

MBBS, SB-Derm, ABHS-Derm

Former dean, college of medicine

Professor and consultant dermatologist

Al Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU)

Saudi Arabia

Samar Khalil, MD

General and cosmetic dermatologist practicing in Dubai and Lebanon.

She obtained her Medical Doctorate from the American University of Beirut in 2016.

She pursued her dermatology residency training at the American University of Beirut medical center.

Her expertise encompasses treating skin diseases and using non- and minimally-invasive procedures, such as injectables and lasers, for skin rejuvenation.

Sanjeev Handa, MD

Professor (HAG) & Head Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology.

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research Chandigarh, India.

Sonja Molin, MD

Sonja Molin is Adjunct Associate Professor of Dermatology at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

She completed her training in Dermatology and Allergy at the Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich, Germany, where she worked for 11 years before she joined Queen’s University in 2018 to chair the Division of Dermatology until September 2024. In January 2025 she will start a new position at the Charite Hospital in Berlin.

Focus of her clinical expertise and research are inflammatory skin diseases, mainly hand eczema and atopic dermatitis and contact allergy as well as psoriasis.

Dr. Molin is specialized as an occupational dermatologist and member of the board of directors of the German Society for Occupational Dermatology and the American Contact Dermatitis Society.

She is also a councilor in the International Eczema Council.

Suhail Al Amad, MD

Professor at the University of Sharjah (UAE), and a Consultant in Oral Medicine at the University Hospital Sharjah.

He received his Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry from the University of Jordan, and his Diploma in Forensic Odontology and Clinical Doctorate in Oral Medicine from the University of Melbourne in Australia.

Zainab Ghanouge, MD

Aesthetic Dermatologist

An esteemed Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatologist, renowned for her expertise in a wide range of cosmetic procedures and dermatological conditions. She specializes in female genital rejuvenation and a variety of treatments, including dermal fillers, Botulinum toxin injections, skin bioregenerative treatments, chemical peels, and advanced laser and energy-based devices therapies. Her approach is centered on providing personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Before establishing her career in the UAE, Dr. Ghanouge made a significant impact in Damascus, Syria, where she became the youngest board-certified dermatology specialist of her generation. During this time, she honed her skills, built a stellar reputation, and earned the admiration of both patients and peers in the field of cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Ghanouge holds an MSc in Dermatology and Venereology from Damascus University and is certified by the Arab Board in Dermatology and Venereology. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Ghanouge has served as a trainer in a world-class Anatomy Course, reflecting her advanced knowledge and expertise in aesthetic dermatology. This role has enabled her to share her skills and insights with other professionals in the field. With her extensive training, certifications, and clinical experience, Dr. Ghanouge is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in clinical and aesthetic medicine

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