Prof. Dr. Syed Arshad Husain, the best pulmonologist in Dubai, 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 has worked in some of the best centres around the world, including Royal Brompton Hospital London, John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford UK, and University of Lille Hospital France.
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.
Respiratory care
Evidence-based diagnosis and treatment for complex lung and sleep conditions — led by Prof. Dr. Syed Arshad Husain.
Allergic Asthma
Personalized asthma plans to control inflammation, reduce flare-ups, and restore confident breathing.
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Chronic Persistent Cough
Root-cause evaluation for long-standing cough with targeted therapy that addresses the real trigger.
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Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders
Assessment and treatment for sleep apnea and related disorders that disrupt rest and daytime energy.
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Lung Cancer
Early detection pathways, precise diagnostics, and coordinated care for suspected or confirmed disease.
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Smoking-Related Lung Disease
Structured care for smoking-related lung damage with prevention, monitoring, and disease control.
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Shortness of Breath Evaluation
Clear diagnostic workup for dyspnea so treatment matches the true cause of breathlessness.
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Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
Specialist diagnosis and long-term management of ILD and pulmonary fibrosis.
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Bronchiectasis
Infection control, airway clearance, and plans that protect long-term lung function.
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COPD / Emphysema
Specialist COPD care focused on symptom relief, stronger lung function, and everyday quality of life.
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Career path
Oxford-trained foundations, NHS leadership, interventional innovation, and international teaching — brought together in Dubai practice.
Trusted across the UK & UAE
Three decades shaping modern respiratory care
Lead Consultant Pulmonologist at King’s College Hospital Dubai (2019–2025); now serving patients at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai.
FRCP (GLASGOW), FCCP (USA), CCST. PULMONOLOGY, UK
Lead Consultant Pulmonologist, Dubai (UAE), at Al Zahra 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.
Prof. Dr. Syed Arshad Husain is now working at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai as one of the leading pulmonologists in the region since April 2025:
Prof. Dr. Husain practiced as a Consultant Respiratory Physician in the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust 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, teaching final year medical students.
Prof. Dr. Husain also remained the Training Program Director in Respiratory Medicine at the KSS Deanery in the UK.
Dr. Syed Arshad Husain is currently working at Gulf Medical University as an Adjunct Professor in Pulmonary Medicine in Dubai, UAE.
Patient stories
Real feedback from people treated for cough, asthma, bronchiectasis, and complex breathing conditions.
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