Dr. Humaid Al Shamsi

About Dr. Humaid Al Shamsi

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.

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

Areas of Expertise

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

List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Humaid Al Shamsi can be consulted

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)

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

Outstanding Researcher Award — Emirates Medical Association
Outstanding Senior Resident of the Year
Jeff Ginsberg Subspecialty Resident Award
Certificate of Appreciation — UAE Embassy in London, UK

Professional Memberships

Emirates Oncology Society (President)
International Society of Gastrointestinal Oncology (ISGIO)
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Research & Publications

Published Papers (Selected)

Al-Shamsi HO, et al. "Stage III non-small-cell lung cancer: Establishing a benchmark for the proportion of patients suitable for radical treatment." Clinical Lung Cancer. 2014;15(4):274–280.
Al-Shamsi HO. "Mammography screening for breast cancer — the UK Age trial." The Lancet Oncology. 2020;21(11):e505.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

Gastrointestinal oncology
Cancer care delivery in the MENA region
Palliative oncology

Estimated Treatment Costs

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What advanced technologies does Dr. Humaid Al Shamsi use in Medical Oncologist treatment?

Dr. Humaid Al Shamsi uses chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy for solid tumours, alongside palliative and supportive cancer care. Tele-oncology consultations and remote second opinions are also available to international patients.

2. What conditions does Dr. Humaid Al Shamsi specialize in treating?

Dr. Humaid Al Shamsi treats breast, colon and gastrointestinal, gastric, hepatobiliary, lung, thyroid, head and neck, sarcoma, and gynaecological cancers. Patients across the UAE and abroad consult him for both routine and complex medical oncology care.

3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Humaid Al Shamsi?

Appointments with Dr. Humaid Al Shamsi can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.

4. Can international patients receive treatment from Dr. Humaid Al Shamsi?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Humaid Al Shamsi, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.

5. What support is available for international patients?

International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.

6. Does Dr. Humaid Al Shamsi offer second opinions for Medical Oncologist cases?

Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their diagnosis or treatment plan with an expert Medical Oncologist in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

About Dr. Humaid Al Shamsi