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Dr. Humaid Bin Harmal Al Shamsi

Medical Oncologist

Dr. Humaid Bin Harmal Al Shamsi

Consultant

years of experience

Fellowship, Graduation, Post Graduation
Burjeel Hospital, Dubai - United Arab Emirates

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    Treatments & Conditions Dr. Humaid Bin Harmal Al Shamsi Specializes In

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    Breast Cancer Lung Cancer Prostate Cancer

    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Humaid Bin Harmal Al Shamsi

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Gastrointestinal Cancers (Colon, Rectal, Gastric, Pancreatic, Liver)
    • Breast Cancer
    • Lung Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer
    • Gynaecologic Cancers (Ovarian, Cervical, Endometrial)
    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Lymphoma and Hematologic Malignancies
    • Rare Tumours and Advanced Solid Tumours

    Sub-specialties

    • Gastrointestinal Oncology: The only UAE-certified GI oncologist, leading personalised chemotherapy and targeted therapy protocols — a trusted Medical Oncologist Dubai for international patients seeking advanced GI cancer treatment.
    • Palliative & Supportive Oncology: First Emirati trained in palliative care, integrating symptom control and quality-of-life management alongside curative therapy.
    • Precision Oncology: Expert in molecular profiling, biomarker-driven therapy, and immunotherapy — sought by patients researching the best Medical Oncologist in UAE for cancer treatment.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Targeted Therapy (EGFR, HER2, ALK, BRAF, VEGF inhibitors)
    • Immunotherapy / Checkpoint Inhibitors (PD-1, PD-L1, CTLA-4)
    • Personalised Chemotherapy Regimens (FOLFIRI, FOLFOX, FOLFIRINOX)
    • Hormone Therapy (Breast, Prostate Cancer)
    • Molecular Tumour Profiling & Liquid Biopsy
    • Tele-Oncology Consultations for International Patients

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MD (with Honours) — University of Cork, The National University of Ireland, 2005
    • Internal Medicine Residency — McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Fellowship in Medical Oncology — McMaster University, Canada, 2011
    • Subspecialty Combined Fellowship in Gastrointestinal and Palliative Oncology — McMaster University, Canada, 2013

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • FRCP(C) — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Medical Oncology)
    • FRCP(C) — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Internal Medicine)
    • MRCP (UK) — Specialist Certification Examination in Medical Oncology, Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom
    • ABIM Board Certified — American Board of Internal Medicine
    • Fellow, American College of Physicians (UK)

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Burjeel Medical City / Burjeel Cancer Institute, UAE — Founder & Director, Medical Oncology Service (Present)
    • Emirates Oncology Society — President
    • University of Sharjah, College of Medicine — Adjunct Clinical Professor of Oncology

    Past Affiliations

    • Al Zahra Hospital, Dubai — Consultant Oncologist, 2017–2021
    • Tawam Hospital, Al Ain — Consultant Oncologist, 2018–2020
    • MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA — Consultant & Researcher in Oncology, 2013–2017
    • University of Texas, USA — Faculty Appointment, 2013–2017
    • McMaster University, Canada — Assistant Professor, 2013–2017

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Adjunct Clinical Professor of Oncology — University of Sharjah
    • Advisor & Member, Governmental Committees — Department of Health Abu Dhabi, Dubai Health Authority, Ministry of Health UAE
    • Member, Steering Committee on National Cancer Control Indicators (since January 2018)

    Key Achievements

    • Identified a novel subtype of colon cancer in 2017 after analysing genetic data from 9,000+ colon cancer patients
    • Authored "Cancer in the Arab World" (2021) and co-authored "Rare Tumors" textbook (2018)
    • Published the first international study on cancer-patient management during the COVID-19 pandemic
    • 1st Graduate of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Program for Outstanding UAE Physicians (2016)
    • 100+ international peer-reviewed publications

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