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Dr. Riad El Fakih

Hematologist

Dr. Riad El Fakih

Consultant, Lymphoma / Myeloma (Adult Hematology, Stem Cell Transplant & Cellular Therapy)

15+ years of experience
MD — Lebanese University, Lebanon; Internal Medicine Residency — University of Kansas, USA; Hematology & Oncology Training — Baylor College of Medicine, USA (American Board of Hematology & Oncology); Fellowship in Cellular Therapy & Bone Marrow Transplantation — University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA
King Faisal Specialist Hospital, Riyadh - United Arab Emirates

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Riad El Fakih

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)
    • Hodgkin Lymphoma
    • Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
    • Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
    • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
    • Aplastic Anemia
    • Pediatric-type Follicular Lymphoma

    Sub-specialties

    • CAR-T Cell Therapy: Leading adult CAR-T cell therapy programmes at a regional centre of excellence — a key option for best lymphoma and myeloma treatment in Saudi Arabia.
    • Allogeneic & Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation: Expert in matched sibling, matched unrelated, and haploidentical bone marrow transplants for haematological malignancies.
    • Clinical Research in Haematology: Heads the Clinical Research Department, driving multi-national trials accessible to international patients seeking advanced lymphoma / myeloma care.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation
    • Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation (matched sibling, unrelated, haploidentical)
    • CD19 CAR-T Cell Therapy (Tisagenlecleucel, point-of-care manufactured)
    • Induction and Salvage Chemotherapy for Lymphoma and Myeloma
    • Bispecific Antibody Therapy
    • Immunomodulatory and Proteasome Inhibitor Therapy
    • Cryopreservation-Free Stem Cell Transplantation Protocols

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MD — Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
    • Internal Medicine Residency — University of Kansas, Kansas City, USA
    • Hematology & Oncology Fellowship — Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Cellular Therapy & Bone Marrow Transplantation Fellowship — University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • American Board of Hematology
    • American Board of Oncology
    • Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) registration

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Consultant, Adult Hematology, Stem Cell Transplant & Cellular Therapy; Head, Clinical Research Department (Current)

    Past Affiliations

    • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA — Fellow, Cellular Therapy & Bone Marrow Transplantation
    • Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA — Hematology & Oncology Fellow
    • University of Kansas, USA — Internal Medicine Resident

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Adjunct Faculty, College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh
    • Editorial Board Member — Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Therapy journal

    Key Achievements

    • 80+ peer-reviewed publications, 2 handbooks, and 4 book chapters
    • 155+ indexed publications on ResearchGate in lymphoma, myeloma, and stem cell transplantation
    • Best Research Award 2020 (first class) — Saudi Society of Blood Disorders
    • Best Teaching Faculty Award — University of Oklahoma
    • Key contributor to Saudi Arabia's first in-house point-of-care CAR-T manufacturing programme

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