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Medical Oncologist

Dr. Humaid Al Shamsi

Director

Burjeel Specialty Hospital, Sharjah - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Humaid Al Shamsi is a Consultant Medical Oncologist with more than 18 years of clinical and research experience. He is internationally recognised for his expertise in solid tumours and is the only certified Gastrointestinal Oncologist in the UAE.

18+ years of experience in medical oncology across Ireland, Canada and the United Arab Emirates.
Earned his medical degree with honours from University College Cork, Ireland, and completed fellowship training in Canada.
Holds board certifications in medical oncology and internal medicine from the USA, Canada and the UK.
President of the Emirates Oncology Society and an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Oncology.
Author of numerous national and international publications.

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Areas of Expertise

Dr. Humaid Al Shamsi

Major Conditions Treated

Breast Cancer
Colon and Gastrointestinal Cancers
Gastric Cancer
Hepatobiliary Cancer
Lung Cancer
Thyroid, Head and Neck Cancers
Sarcoma and Gynaecological Cancers

Sub-specialties

Gastrointestinal Oncology: Treatment of cancers of the digestive system — sought by patients looking for an experienced medical oncology specialist in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Palliative Oncology: Symptom management and quality-of-life care alongside cancer treatment.
Solid Tumour Management: Comprehensive systemic treatment of complex solid tumours.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Chemotherapy for Solid Tumours
Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy
Hormonal Therapy
Palliative and Supportive Cancer Care
Tele-Oncology Consultations

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

MBBCh (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery) — University College Cork, National University of Ireland, 2005 (honours)

Fellowships & Special Training

Internal Medicine Residency — McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
Fellowship in General Oncology — Canada, 2011
Subspecialty Combined Fellowship in Gastrointestinal and Palliative Oncology — 2013
FRCPC (Medical Oncology) — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Certifications & Accreditations

Board-certified in Medical Oncology by the USA, Canada and the UK
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) certified
MRCP (UK) — Medical Oncology
Department of Health (DOH) / Dubai Health Authority (DHA) licensed practitioner

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Burjeel Hospital / Burjeel Cancer Institute, Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Founder and Director, Medical Oncology Service; Consultant Medical Oncologist, Present

Past Affiliations

Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Founder and Director, Medical Oncology Service
McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada — Internal Medicine Residency and Oncology Fellowship

Academic & Research Roles

President — Emirates Oncology Society
Adjunct Clinical Professor of Oncology — College of Medicine, University of Sharjah
Member of the Steering Committee on National Cancer Control indicators (from 2018)
Author of numerous national and international publications

Key Achievements

18+ years of experience in medical oncology
The only certified Gastrointestinal Oncologist in the UAE
First graduate of the Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Program for Outstanding UAE Physicians (2016)

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Medical Oncology Consultation	₹1,500 – ₹5,500	$18 – $66
Chemotherapy (per cycle)	₹50,000 – ₹3,50,000	$600 – $4,200
Targeted Therapy (per cycle)	₹1,50,000 – ₹5,00,000	$1,800 – $6,000
Immunotherapy (per cycle)	₹1,80,000 – ₹8,00,000	$2,200 – $9,600
Tumour Profiling / Molecular Testing	₹15,000 – ₹1,00,000	$180 – $1,200

*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

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