Home Dr. Marwan Shaheen
Searching...
Doctor's Overview My Details Areas of Expertise Faq's
Dr. Marwan Shaheen

Adult Hematology — Chronic Leukemia & Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

Dr. Marwan Shaheen

Consultant, chronic leukemia/ myeloproliferative neoplasms

20+ years of experience
MBBS; Residency in Internal Medicine; Fellowship in Hematology / Hematologic Malignancies (with Canadian training experience)
King Faisal Specialist Hospital, Riyadh - United Arab Emirates

Book Your Appointment with Dr. Marwan Shaheen

Share your details and our medical team will get back to you

    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Marwan Shaheen

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
    • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    • Polycythemia Vera
    • Essential Thrombocythemia
    • Primary & Secondary Myelofibrosis
    • Myelodysplastic / Myeloproliferative Overlap Syndromes
    • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
    • Acute Myeloid Leukemia (Core Binding Factor & Other)
    • Philadelphia-Positive B-ALL
    • CML in Pregnancy

    Sub-specialties

    • Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Therapy for CML: Expert in imatinib, dasatinib, nilotinib, bosutinib, and ponatinib therapy for chronic myeloid leukemia, including treatment-free remission protocols — a trusted hematology specialist Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for chronic leukemia.
    • Myeloproliferative Neoplasms: Manages polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, and myelofibrosis using JAK inhibitors (ruxolitinib, fedratinib), cytoreductive therapy, and HSCT referral.
    • Chronic Leukemia in Special Populations: Contributor to 15-year single-centre CML-in-pregnancy cohort and core binding factor AML consolidation research.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Therapy (Imatinib, Dasatinib, Nilotinib, Bosutinib, Ponatinib)
    • JAK Inhibitor Therapy (Ruxolitinib, Fedratinib)
    • Cytoreductive Therapy (Hydroxyurea, Interferon) for MPN
    • BCL2 Inhibitor (Venetoclax) Combinations for CLL
    • BTK Inhibitor Therapy for CLL
    • Allogeneic HSCT Referral for Advanced MPN / MDS
    • Blinatumomab with TKI for Ph-Positive B-ALL
    • Molecular Monitoring for CML (BCR-ABL1 qPCR)

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS
    • Residency — Internal Medicine

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Fellowship — Hematology / Hematologic Malignancies
    • International training experience — Canadian academic medical centre

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) Registration
    • Member — American Society of Hematology (ASH)
    • Member — European Hematology Association (EHA)

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Consultant, Chronic Leukemia / Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Section, Department of Hematology, Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • University of Toronto / Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Canada — Research and clinical training experience (Past)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Faculty — KFSHRC Hematology & HSCT Fellowship Programme
    • Member — KFSHRC Leukemia Multidisciplinary Tumour Board

    Key Achievements

    • Co-editor — Guidelines for the Management of Hematological Malignancies, KFSHRC Riyadh, 4th Edition (2015)
    • Contributing investigator — Saudi AML Whole-Genome Sequencing programme
    • Co-author on multi-centre research on blinatumomab + TKI for Ph+ B-ALL
    • Contributor to 15-year single-centre CML in pregnancy cohort analysis

    Your Journey From Home to Recovery

    Seamless, transparent care for international patients — we handle everything for you.

    Step 01

    Share Details

    Submit reports & medical queries securely.

    Step 02

    Plan & Cost

    Get transparent treatment estimate.

    Step 03

    Travel Support

    Visa assistance, stay & airport pickup.

    Step 04

    Treatment & Care

    Full recovery support & follow-up.

    Dedicated Patient Manager

    Available 24/7 for your queries and support

    Start Your Journey

    Explore Top Doctors By Department

    Top Hematology Doctors at King Faisal Specialist Hospital, Riyadh Best Hematologists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Best Hematologists in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Best Hematologists in United Arab Emirates

    Get expert guidance instantly

    Chat Now

    Talk to a Specialist

    Share a few details and our medical team gets back to you within 4 hours with the next steps.

      ✨ YOUR MEDICAL TRAVEL PARTNER

      Find the Right Care for Your Condition

      Tell us what you are facing and our medical team will guide you to the right doctors, hospitals and treatment.

      ✅

      Free Review, No Commitment

      Free assessment with no pressure to proceed.

      👥

      Trusted by 100,000+ Patients

      Across 125+ countries worldwide

      🏥

      500+ Top Partner Hospitals

      Globally accredited medical facilities

      👨‍⚕️

      5000+ Expert Specialists

      Senior doctors across major specialties.

      Our Impact So Far

      Making quality healthcare accessible to patients worldwide

      5000+
      Specialists
      500+
      Partner Hospitals
      100,000+
      Patients Served
      24/7
      Support

      What Our Patients Say

      ★★★★★

      " So thankful to Cancer Rounds and Dr. Gaurav Dixit. Your care and support helped me heal and regain strength during my lymphoma treatment."

      O
      Ms. Octavie
      Vanuatu
      ★★★★★

      " I’m so grateful to Cancer Rounds and the doctors at Fortis Noida. Your support gave me strength during my cancer treatment."

      M
      Ms. Musonda Mkandawire
      Zambia
      ★★★★★

      " A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Hari Goyal and Cancer Rounds for helping me fight cancer with strength and dignity."

      E
      Mr. Edward
      Nigeria
      ★★★★★

      " Deep thanks to Vaidam Health and the wonderful doctors who cared for my mom. You gave us peace and support when we needed it most."

      S
      Ms. Suman
      ★★★★★

      " Forever grateful to Cancer Rounds and Dr. Priya Tiwari for supporting me through chemo. Your care means everything."

      M
      Ms. Meliana
      Vanuatu
      ★★★★★

      " So grateful to Cancer Rounds and Dr. Sudip Raina for helping me through my breast cancer journey. I'm healing, hopeful, and feeling like myself again!"

      M
      Ms. Mimmie
      Namibia
      ★★★★★

      " Big thanks to Cancer Rounds and Dr. Rahul Bhargava for helping me beat Multiple Myeloma. Feeling stronger and hopeful every day!"

      H
      Mr. Hukum Singh
      India
      ★★★★★

      " Grateful to Cancer Rounds and Dr. Rahul Bhargava for helping me fight Multiple Myeloma with strength, hope, and the right care."

      K
      Mr. Kanwaldeep Singh
      India
      ★★★★★

      " I was scared and uncertain, but Cancer Rounds helped me find answers. Thanks to their support and Dr. Arun Behl’s care in India, I found peace of mind—no cancer. Forever grateful for the kindness and clarity I received."

      R
      Ms. Rufine
      Congo
      ★★★★★

      " Thank you Cancer Rounds and Dr. Deepak Jha for your support and care during my breast cancer journey. I'm healing with hope because of you. "

      L
      Ms. Leimala Alfred
      Vanuatu

      Common Questions About Our Services

      Everything you need to know about choosing the right hospital, doctor and treatment plan.

      Book Appointment WhatsApp

      Thank You!

      We have received your details. Our medical team will get back to you shortly.

      Chat on WhatsApp