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Prof. Dr. Syed Arshad Husain Pulmonologist
Prof. Dr. Syed Arshad Husain has over 30 years of experience working in the UK as part of the National Health Service (NHS) and over 18 years of specialist experience in respiratory medicine.
He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery in 1988, then he did his MRCP (Membership of the Royal College of Physicians) UK in 1996; he was awarded the (FRCP) Fellowship by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons UK and the Fellowship College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) USA.
Prof. Dr. Syed Arshad Husain Pulmonologist Dubai (UAE)
Areas Of Expertise
- Asthma
- Chronic Cough
- Sleep Related Breathing Disorders
- Lung Cancer
- Smoking Related Lung Disease
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Bronchiectasis
- Shortness of Breath
- Intestinal Lungs Diseases
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Educational Background
- Completed Certification in General Internal Medicine (GIM) / Elderly Care Medicine from Oxford region in 2002.
- Obtained Certificate of Specialist Training in Respiratory Medicine in the South-west region in 2005.
- Furthered training in Interventional Bronchoscopy and Medical Thoracoscopy in 2005 with a Fellowship at the University of Lille, France.
Professional Experience
- Served as a consultant appraiser for the MTW Trust.
- Held the position of Training Program Director (TPD) for the Kent Sussex and Surrey Deanery from 2014 to 2018.
- Acted as Trust Innovation Lead, establishing Endobronchial Ultrasound Transbronchial Needle Aspiration biopsy services (EBUS-TBNA) with Rapid Onsite Cytology Slide Evaluation (ROSE).
- Utilized cryotherapy for tumor ablation and biopsies.
Academic Contributions
- Involved in teaching and training students from King’s College London.
- Supervised QIP projects for Kings and chaired the Specialist Training Committee.
- Worked for the Specialist Advisory Committee of the Royal College of Physicians London.
International Course Director and Trainer:
- Served as a course director and trainer for international courses since 2010, covering areas such as Bronchoscopy, EBUS, Interventional Bronchoscopy/Thoracoscopy, Thoracic Ultrasound, and Safety in Chest Drain courses.
Research and Publications:
- Published numerous papers in international peer-reviewed journals.
Professional Experience
- Served as a consultant appraiser for the MTW Trust.
- Held the position of Training Program Director (TPD) for the Kent Sussex and Surrey Deanery from 2014 to 2018.
- Acted as Trust Innovation Lead, establishing Endobronchial Ultrasound Transbronchial Needle Aspiration biopsy services (EBUS-TBNA) with Rapid Onsite Cytology Slide Evaluation (ROSE).
- Utilized cryotherapy for tumor ablation and biopsies.
Academic Contributions
- Involved in teaching and training students from King’s College London.
- Supervised QIP projects for Kings and chaired the Specialist Training Committee.
- Worked for the Specialist Advisory Committee of the Royal College of Physicians London.
International Course Director and Trainer:
- Served as a course director and trainer for international courses since 2010, covering areas such as Bronchoscopy, EBUS, Interventional Bronchoscopy/Thoracoscopy, Thoracic Ultrasound, and Safety in Chest Drain courses.
Research and Publications:
- Published numerous papers in international peer-reviewed journals.
Leadership Roles:
- Chaired the Specialist Training Committee and worked for the Specialist Advisory Committee of the Royal College of Physicians London.
- Consultant appraiser for the MTW Trust.
- Training Program Director (TPD) for the Kent Sussex and Surrey Deanery from 2014 to 2018.
Specialized Services:
- Set up the new Endobronchial Ultrasound Transbronchial Needle Aspiration biopsy services (EBUS-TBNA) with ROSE for mediastinal lymph node enlargement.
- Used cryotherapy for tumor ablation and biopsies.
Overall Experience:
- Renowned as the best pulmonologist in Dubai.
- Over 30 years of experience in the UK National Health Service (NHS).
- Over 18 years of specialist experience in respiratory medicine.
Leadership Roles:
- Chaired the Specialist Training Committee and worked for the Specialist Advisory Committee of the Royal College of Physicians London.
- Consultant appraiser for the MTW Trust.
- Training Program Director (TPD) for the Kent Sussex and Surrey Deanery from 2014 to 2018.
Specialized Services:
- Set up the new Endobronchial Ultrasound Transbronchial Needle Aspiration biopsy services (EBUS-TBNA) with ROSE for mediastinal lymph node enlargement.
- Used cryotherapy for tumor ablation and biopsies.
Overall Experience:
- Renowned as the best pulmonologist in Dubai.
- Over 30 years of experience in the UK National Health Service (NHS).
- Over 18 years of specialist experience in respiratory medicine.
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PROF. DR. SYED ARSHAD HUSAIN
FRCP (GLASGOW), FCCP (USA), CCST. PULMONOLOGY,UK
FRCP (GLASGOW), FCCP (USA), CCST. PULMONOLOGY, UK
Lead Consultant Pulmonologist Dubai (UAE) Kings College Hospital, with a specialist interest in asthma, chronic cough, and interventional pulmonology.
Adjunct Professor in Pulmonary Medicine at Gulf Medical University (GMU) in Dubai, UAE.
Current Work and Services
Prof. Dr Syed Arshad Husain has been working at King’s College Hospital London as the best pulmonologist in Dubai since December 2021:
- He has set up a specialist clinic for moderate to severe Asthma patients and arranges FENO, Spirometry, Eosinophil count, and IgE measurements.
- He is able to deliver and supervise biological treatments for asthma patients.
- He has lung cancer diagnostic services developed at King’s College in Dubai and is able to perform Bronchoscopes, lung biopsies as well as Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) guided TBNA biopsies of Mediastinal Lymph Nodes for lung cancer diagnosis and staging but also infections like TB and Sarcoidosis, Lymphoma, etc.
- Prof. Dr Husain is able to perform transbronchial Lung Biopsy under Radial EBUS, fluoroscopic guidance, and ROSE—A unique service for the entire UAE.
- He is also able to safely monitor and deliver anti-fibrotic treatment or lung fibrosis treatment.
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For over 15 years
Prof. Dr Husain practiced as a Consultant Respiratory Physician in the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust UK.
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King's College Hospital London, UK
He had not just achieved the respect as the best pulmonologist in Dubai; rather, He worked as an honorary senior clinical lecturer at King's College London as well, and he is teaching final year medical students as well as supervising quality improvement projects (QIP) of 4th-year students.
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Training Program Director
Prof. Dr. Husain also remained the Training Program Director in Respiratory Medicine at the KSS Deanery in the UK, with experience of chairing and participating in the Specialist Training Committee and Specialist Advisory Committee of the Royal College of Physicians in London.
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Adjunct Professor of Pulmonology
Dr. Syed Arshad Husain is currently working at Gulf Medical University as an Adjunct Professor in Pulmonary Medicine in Dubai, UAE.
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FAQ's
A. A lung doctor is a general term for any medical professional specializing in lung health. A pulmonologist is a specific type of lung doctor, highly trained in diagnosing and treating respiratory conditions.
A. A pulmonologist may do a bronchoscopy. These long, thin scopes look deep inside your lungs for COPD damage. To improve breathing, your pulmonologist may insert tiny coils or valves in your airways during a bronchoscopy.
If a person has been facing a persistent cough for many days or they have a history of lung problems. Then, you should see a pulmonary specialist for better advice.
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- What kinds of medical tests will be done to verify how well the lungs are working?
- What’s asthma?
- What can be done to prevent asthma?
- What does chronic obstructive lung disease mean?
If a person has been facing a persistent cough for many days or they have a history of lung problems. Then, you should see a pulmonary specialist for better advice.
