Conference Program 2023

Mark G. Lebwohl MD

Professor of Dermatology & Dean of the Clinical Therapeutics in the Department of Dermatology | USA

Prof. Lebwohl has been practising dermatology since 1983. He is the Dean of Clinical Therapeutics at the Kimberly and Eric J. Waldman Department of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Lebwohl has served as president of the New York Dermatological Society, the Manhattan Dermatologic Society, and the New York State Society of Dermatology, and as chairman of the Dermatology Section of the New York Academy of Medicine. Dr. Lebwohl is a past chairman of the Psoriasis Task Force of the American Academy of Dermatology, and has directed the AAD's annual Psoriasis Symposium, Diagnostic Update Symposium and Therapeutics Symposium. In 2015-16 he served as President of the American Academy of Dermatology.

A. Razzaque Ahmed MD

Professor of Dermatology | USA

Abdul Razzaque Ahmed is a Professor of Dermatology at the Tufts University School of Medicine and Director of the Center for Blistering Diseases in Boston. He Graduated from the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. He trained in internal medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, PA, residency in dermatology at the University of Buffalo, NY, and a Fellowship in Clinical Immunology & Allergy from UCLA. He received a Doctorate of Science in Molecular Immunology from Harvard University and Masters in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School of Government. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of the U.K.

Salah Al Rubaie MD

Consultant Dermatologist | United Arab Emirates

American Academy of Dermatology -1985- UPTO DATE International Society of Tropical Dermatology -1985- UPTO DATE European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology -1999 Chosen as the Man of the Year for the Marquis Whos Who In the World. 16th Edition, Marquis Whos Who American Publication -1999 American Academy of Dermatology International Fellow Certificate Award -2006

Hussein Abdel Dayem MD

Consultant Dermatologist | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Abdel Dayem is a Consultant Dermatologist, Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital, Abu Dhabi. Dr. Dayem is a highly experienced dermatologist who has worked in the field for 45 years. He is the author of more than 30 articles about different skin diseases which have been published in regional and international peer-reviewed periodicals.

Mohammed Al Abadie MD

Clinical Director & Consultant Dermatologist | United Kingdom

Prof. Mohammed Al Abadie is the Clinical Director & Consultant Dermatologist at North Cumbria NHS Hospitals & University of Central Lancashire UCLAN, medical School United Kingdome. He is a Dermatologist at the National Health Service NHS UK since 1997, and former Clinical Director of Dermatology at the Royal Wolverhampton Trust. Currently the Director of the Midlands Medical Academy and Specialty lead Consultant at the Prestigious Nuffield Hospital, Wolverhampton. Dr Al Abadie is highly qualified with the Fellowships (FRCP) of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of Edinburgh & London, and the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons (FRCP), Glasgow. He holds a Doctorate degree (PhD), from the medical School, Sheffield. Within his NHS work he established the award-winning Paediatric Dermatology service attracting funding for vascular laser therapy. Furthermore, establishing the Clinical fellowship programme for junior doctors as well as the Nurse lead sub specialty clinics. Furthermore, led the department in research, audit, medical students teaching, Biological therapy, and for 4 years as Senior Academy Clinical Tutor for medical students. Dr Al Abadie has chaired sessions and meeting as well as being a recognised national and international speaker. He was an invited speaker delivering the Grand round Sole lecture at mount Sani medical school/hospital, New York, in addition to many others in UK, Europe, and Middle East. Academically, he is an examiner for the Medical Doctorate (MD), and medical school OSCE exam and more recently the Board exam. During his thirty years career in Dermatology, he was Honorary Clinical Lecturer and Clinical Senior lecturer as well as Visiting Professor. He has numerous publications in peer review medical Journals including the Rook Text book of Dermatology recognition of his work. Dr Al Abadie is a member of the British Association of Dermatology (BAD) and the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (EADV).

Ashraf Reda MD

Consultant Dermatologist | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Reda has worked in prestigious hospitals in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and at the Mayo Clinic in the USA. He was also a Professor of Dermatology at the Ain Shams Universi-ty Hospitals in Egypt. During his career, he has published a large number of medical publications and articles that were published in international medical journals. He also holds the position of Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Khalifa Sharquie MD

Professor of Dermatology | Iraq

Prof. Khalifa Sharquie MD, PhD,FRCP Edin is currently working at the Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad. He is an Iraqi and Arabic Board-certified Dermatologist. He is also working at the Dermatology Center of Dermatology, Medical City Teaching Hospital and an Annual Professor at the University of Guglielmo Marconi, Roma Italy, Faculty member of the Candian Board of Aesthetics..

Jacek C. Szepietowski MD

Chair of the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology | Poland

Dr. Szepietowski Born in 1966, is a Full Professor and Head of the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Wroclaw, Poland. Currently he serves as a Vice-Rector for University Development of Medical University in Wroclaw; in the years 2007-2011 he was the Director of the Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy of Polish Academy of Sciences. He is the President of International Forum for the Study of Itch and President of Polish Dermatological Society. In the years 2009-2013 he served as Vice-President of the International Society of Dermatology Prof. He serves as a Chief Editor of the journal Dermatologia Kliniczna and Dermatologia po Dyplomie (till 2013), Deputy Editor of Mycoses, Section Editor of Acta Dermato-Venereologica and the member of the Editorial Board of numerous journals.

George Sulamanidze MD

Plastic Surgeon, Dermatologist | Georgia

A specialist in aesthetic surgery and aesthetic dermatology was born in 1979 in Georgia. In 2002 graduated from the Medical State University of Russia (Moscow, Russia). From 2002 till 2007 graduated in Master's Degree Program and PhD Degree Program in Plastic Surgery in the Russian Scientific Surgery Center’s (RAMS, Moscow, Russia) in Department of Plastic, Reconstructive Microsurgery, and get PhD degree on the theme New methods of liposuction. The study took place under the supervision of a scientific adviser of N.O. Milanov Professor, PHD, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, President of SPRAS. In 2015 graduated in Master’s Degree Program in Dermatology in RUDN University. The study took place under the supervision of a scientific adviser of O.G. Jukova Professor, PHD, Dermatologist. Member of International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). Member of American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS). Member of Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons in Russia and Georgia (SPRAS, GeoPRAS). Member of Aesthetic Medicine Society of Russia. From 2019 member of Royal Society of Medicine of UK. In 2008 awarded Gold Scalpel in nomination Plastic Surgeon of The Year of Russia. Published more than 40 scientific articles in leading international issues. Obtained 18 patents and priorities of invention in plastic surgery, 8 of which are international. Among them are patents for: Aptos threads, Wire Scalpel, a new implant for aesthetic operations, therapeutic brassiere, and mammoplasty and dermothensy methods. Devised a variety of new original operations in his profession, including methods of contour compression in rhinoplasty, horizontal mammoplasty methods, methods of “subcutaneous brassiere”, methods of accelerated expanding, wire and liquid-gelular dermothensy, methods of minimally invasive surgery to eliminate discernible manifestation of aging process (wrinkles, ptosis of soft tissues), and other aesthetic deformations.

Mohammed El Banhawy MD

Senior Consultant Dermatologist | Egypt

Dr Banhawy graduated from Ain Shams University, Cairo Egypt in 1973. MSC, MD - Senior Consultant in Dermatology, STIs and Andrology. He is a Jury Member of the Case Presentation Competition at Dubai Derma Conference.

Khaled Gharib MD

Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Venereology, and LASERS | Egypt

Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Venereology, and LASERS & Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dermatology at Medical School-Zagazig University

George Sulamanidze MD

Plastic Surgeon, Dermatologist | Georgia

A specialist in aesthetic surgery and aesthetic dermatology was born in 1979 in Georgia. In 2002 graduated from the Medical State University of Russia (Moscow, Russia). From 2002 till 2007 graduated in Master's Degree Program and PhD Degree Program in Plastic Surgery in the Russian Scientific Surgery Center’s (RAMS, Moscow, Russia) in Department of Plastic, Reconstructive Microsurgery, and get PhD degree on the theme New methods of liposuction. The study took place under the supervision of a scientific adviser of N.O. Milanov Professor, PHD, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, President of SPRAS. In 2015 graduated in Master’s Degree Program in Dermatology in RUDN University. The study took place under the supervision of a scientific adviser of O.G. Jukova Professor, PHD, Dermatologist. Member of International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). Member of American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS). Member of Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons in Russia and Georgia (SPRAS, GeoPRAS). Member of Aesthetic Medicine Society of Russia. From 2019 member of Royal Society of Medicine of UK. In 2008 awarded Gold Scalpel in nomination Plastic Surgeon of The Year of Russia. Published more than 40 scientific articles in leading international issues. Obtained 18 patents and priorities of invention in plastic surgery, 8 of which are international. Among them are patents for: Aptos threads, Wire Scalpel, a new implant for aesthetic operations, therapeutic brassiere, and mammoplasty and dermothensy methods. Devised a variety of new original operations in his profession, including methods of contour compression in rhinoplasty, horizontal mammoplasty methods, methods of “subcutaneous brassiere”, methods of accelerated expanding, wire and liquid-gelular dermothensy, methods of minimally invasive surgery to eliminate discernible manifestation of aging process (wrinkles, ptosis of soft tissues), and other aesthetic deformations.

Khaled Gharib MD

Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Venereology, and LASERS | Egypt

Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Venereology, and LASERS & Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dermatology at Medical School-Zagazig University

Adel Alsantali MD

Consultant Dermatologist and Head of the Dermatology Department | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Adel Alsantali is a Consultant Dermatologist, Head of the Dermatology Department and Head of the Hair Disorders unit at King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah.

Khawer Saleem MD

Dermatologist & Cosmetologist | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Saleem is a skin specialist in Barari, Al Ain. He graduated from Pakistan’s Army Medical College in 1982. He then earned a Diploma in Dermatology (D-Derm) from Pakistan’s Armed Forces Post-Graduate Medical Institution in 1986. He was elected a Member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan in 2000. (MCPS). Subsequently, in 2003, he was elected a Fellow of the Pakistan College of Physicians and Surgeons (FCPS). He is Board Certified in Cosmetology by the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and holds other cosmetology diplomas. Dr Saleem first practised in Pakistan from 1986 to 2004 in various military hospitals. He then accepted a position as a Consultant Dermatologist and Head of the Dermatology Department at the Naval Post Graduate Teaching Hospital in Pakistan in 2004. In 2008, he became an Associate Professor and Head of Dermatology at Baqai Medical University. Dr. Saleem relocated to the United Arab Emirates in 2009 and worked as a Skin Specialist at a Medical Center in Al Ain. Dr. Saleem is a Board-Certified Specialist Dermatologist and Cosmetologist with over 40 years of expertise in performing cosmetic operations and training cosmetology students. He is a frequent attendee of major medical conferences and a presenter of continuing medical education and papers at various conferences. Additionally, he has authored several publications that have been published in reputable journals. His areas of expertise include,

Mohamed Khaled MD

Professor of Dermatology and Dermatopathology | Egypt

Dr Mohamed Khaled, MD. Professor of Dermatology and Dermatopathology Mansoura University, Egypt. Fellow of Ackerman Academy of Dermatopathology, NYC, USA

Sami Fatehi Billal MD

Head of the Clinical Department and Director of Academic Excellence | Saudi Arabia

Dr Billal is the Head of the clinical department and the Director of academic excellence at Almaarefa University's College of Medicine. He has obtained a clinical doctorate in dermatology from the Sudan Medical Specialization Board, as well as a master's and a doctorate in medical physiology from Khartoum University and Gezira University, respectively. In addition, He holds a postgraduate diploma in aesthetic medicine from the Indian Institute of Aesthetic Medicine. Beyond his academic and administrative responsibilities, he has published more than twenty papers and conference abstracts, demonstrating a passion for research that exceeds his responsibilities. Dr Billal's clinical practice is conducted at Almishari Hospital-Riyadh, one of the oldest and most venerable hospitals in Saudi Arabia.

Abeer Elkholy MD

Professor of Dermatology and Secretary of the Board of Dermatology Department | Egypt

Prof. Elkholy is a Professor of Dermatology and Secretary of the Board of Dermatology Department at Mansoura University.

Adel Alsantali MD

Consultant Dermatologist and Head of the Dermatology Department | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Adel Alsantali is a Consultant Dermatologist, Head of the Dermatology Department and Head of the Hair Disorders unit at King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah.

Johannes Dayrit MD

Associate Professor | Philippines

Dr Dayrit is the Board Director, a Member of the International Society of Dermatology Council and a Board Member of the Asian Society for Pigment Cell Research. He is also an Institutional Review Board at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist and an Associate Professor at De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute.

Halim Maher MD

Lecturer of Dermatology & Andrology | Egypt

Dr Maher is a Lecturer of dermatology, Andrology & STDs at the Department of Dermatology & Venereology at Suez Canal University.

Zbigniew Ruszczak MD

Chairman, Case & Poster Presentation & Chair of the Jury | United Arab Emirates

Prof. Zbigniew Ruszczak, MD, Ph.D. is a Professor of Dermatology and Adjunct Clinical Professor of Medicine at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE. He is also a Course Director of “Integumentary System” thatching dermatology to undergraduate students. He lives in the UAE for 12 years as DOH licensed Consultant in Dermatology & Venereology with a particular interest in Allergy, Wound Management, and Pediatric Dermatology. He has over 35 years of experience in clinical dermatology, academic education, the innovative biotechnology industry, and wound management. Prof. Ruszczak is German Board double certified in Dermatology and Allergy and Board Certification in Pathology. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh), American Academy of Dermatology, European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology, and European Society of Pediatric Dermatology. He is a Senior Member of the Education Board of the International Society of Pediatric Dermatology (ISPD), USA. For many years he was a Distinguished Visiting Professor and Consultant in Dermatology at the Rutgers University of New Jersey, Newark, NJ, USA, and at the Newark Chapter of Sigma Xi. He recently served as Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi. Before joining Khalifa University, he was Division Chief of Dermatology at SEHA’s Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), Program Director of the Arab Board Dermatology Residency Program, and Adjunct Full Professor Medicine at UAE University in Al Ain. For the last six years, Professor Zbigniew has been a Co-President and Chairman of the Case & Poster Presentation Sessions and Competition at the International Dubai Dermatology Conference (Dubai Derma), one of the most significant dermatology events worldwide. He is the Founder and Chairman of the annual International Pediatric Dermatology Conferences (IPDC), the only platform of this kind in the MENA region. The 5th edition this year attracted over 3000 participants from 74 countries and 27 distinguished international speakers. Recently, Prof. Zbigniew was elected the Chairman of the Pediatric Dermatology Division at the Arab Academy of Dermatology and Esthetics. Prof. Ruszczak presented over 500 lectures at national and international conferences, published over 125 peer-reviewed papers in international journals, and numerous book chapters. He is Associate Editor of the “Dermatologic Therapy” journal, a leading dermatology journal published by John Willey & Sons, and a reviver The Journal of American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD), Journal of European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (JEADV), JAMA, International Journal of Dermatology, and Cutis, among others. Prof. Ruszczak main fields of interest are clinical dermatology, allergy diagnosis and treatment, genetic skin diseases, wound management, and galenic formulation of drugs.

Prashant Verma MD

Professor of Dermatology | India

Prof. Verma is a Professor of Dermatology at Vardhaman Mahavir Medical College.

Noopur Jain MD

Chief Consultant | India

Dr. Jain is the Chief Consultant at SKINZEST clinic.

Shafia Mudassir MD

Consultant Dermatologist | Pakistan

Dr Shafia is a Consultant Dermatologist practising at Silk Skin Clinic.

Essamelden Mohamed MD

Professor of Dermatology | Egypt

Prof. Essamelden is the Dean of the faculty of medicine, at Al-Azhar university.

Thaer Douri MD

Dermatologist | Syria

Dr Thaer Douri is a Dermatologist practising in a private clinic in Syria.

Asma Kanwal MD

Consultant Dermatologist | Pakistan

Dr Asma Kanwal is a Consultant Dermatologist at Government General Hospital Samanabad, Faisalabad.

Ibrahim Alshareef MD

Medical Doctor | Saudi Arabia

Dr Ibrahim Alshareef is a Medical Doctor working at King Abdulaziz Hospital Makkah.

Fariyal Elahi MD

Dermatologist | Bangladesh

Dr. Fariyal is a Dermatologist at Prescription Point Health and Diagnostic.

Sarah AlSaadi MD

General Physician | Oman

Dr. Sarah AlSaadi is a General Physician at the Ministry of Health Oman,

Ana Fernandes MD

Clinical Director | Portugal

Dr Ana Fernandes is a Clinical Director, Specialized in trichology and hair transplant.

Ibrahim El Achkar MD

ENT & Plastic Surgeon | Lebanon

Dr Ibrahim El ACHKAR is an ENT, Aesthetic and plastic surgeon. graduated from Saint-joseph University of Beirut and college de Medicine Paris-France. He is known for his long-time work on rhinoplasty and secondary rhinoplasty. He is also known for his work on Fat Grafting, Nano fat and stem cells. He is a Member of the French Society of Aesthetic Surgery, the Swiss Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine (SACDAM), the French Society of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, the Lebanese Society of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, the World Council for Preventive, Regenerative and anti-ageing Medicine (WOCPM), International Society of Lipolysistherapy, International Recon Surgical and Member of the Leading Physicians of the World. International speaker and workshop instructor. Inventor 1/the Bone Injector (EL-ACHKAR injector)(British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / European Journal of Facial Surgery). 2/Achkar Tip Graft in open Rhinoplasty (Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive &Aesthetic Surgery)

Simone Amato MD

Dermatology Resident | Italy

Simone Amato, MD, resident in dermatology, graduated with honours in 2020. Currently at the Department of Health Sciences, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, Italy. The main fields of interest are laser therapy and trichology.

Youcef Lebel MD

Dermatologist | Algeria

Dr Lebel is a Dermatologist practising at Dr Lebel Youcef Dermatology Clinic.

Naglaa Agamia MD

Professor of Dermatology, Venereology, and Andrology | Egypt

Prof. Agamia is a Professor of Dermatology, Venereology, and Andrology, at the Department of Dermatology at Alexandria University.

Aya Allamki MD

General Physician | Oman

Dr Aya Allamki is a General Physician at the Ministry of Health Oman

Niraj Parajuli MD

Assistant Professor | Nepal

Dr Niraj Parajuli is an Assistant Professor at the National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital

Nermeen Essam MD

Consultant Dermatologist | Egypt

Dr Nermeen is a Consultant Dermatologist at Mansoura University.

Essam Kayyali MD

Consultant Plastic Surgery | Saudi Arabia

Dr Essam Kayyali is MD MRCS EBOPRAS Arab Board of Surgery American Board of hair restoration surgery. He is a consultant in Plastic Surgery and Hair transplant at Obagi Hospital in Riyadh. Dr Kayyali has done more than 100 cases of hair transplants.

Olga Zilberstein MD

Founder | USA

Dr. Olga is the founder of Dr Olga Zilberstein Cosmetic Clinic.

Martin Schaller MD

Professor and Deputy Medical Director, Department of Dermatology | Germany

Prof. Schaller is a Professor and Deputy Medical Director at the Department of Dermatology at the University of Tübingen, Germany.

Martin Schaller MD

Professor and Deputy Medical Director, Department of Dermatology | Germany

Prof. Schaller is a Professor and Deputy Medical Director at the Department of Dermatology at the University of Tübingen, Germany.

Thomas Dirschka MD

Professor of Dermatology | Germany

Prof. Dirschka is a Professor of Dermatology and the Chief Doctor at Centroderm GmbH. Since 2001 he has been teaching at the University of Witten/Herdecke.

Thomas Dirschka MD

Professor of Dermatology | Germany

Prof. Dirschka is a Professor of Dermatology and the Chief Doctor at Centroderm GmbH. Since 2001 he has been teaching at the University of Witten/Herdecke.

Meshal Mohammad Alhameedy MD

Consultant Dermatologist | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Meshal Alhameedy is a Consultant Dermatologist at Qassim Health Cluster, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Timm Wolter MD

Consultant Plastic Surgeon | United Arab Emirates

Dr Timm Wolter is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Nova Clinic UAE.

Roberto Amore MD

Professor | Italy

Professor at the University of Camerino and Chieti Universities.

Rusdin Isnain Makbul MD

Resident Dermatologist | Indonesia

Dr Makbul is a Residency Dermatology and Venereology Program at the Faculty of Medicine Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia.

Fadwa Abouzeid MD

Dermatology Specialist | Egypt

Dr Fadwa is a Dermatology Specialist at Cairo Hospital for Dermatology & Venereology.

Aliya Al-Saadi MD

Dermatology Resident | Oman

Dr Aliya Al Saadi is a Dermatology Resident at Oman Medical Specialty Board.

Shruthi Suresh MD

Junior Resident | India

Dr Shruthi Suresh is a Junior Resident at Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore.

Aastha Choudhary MD

Dermatology Resident | India

Dr Aastha Choudhary is a Dermatology Resident at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) & Safdarjung Hospital

Deisy Vania Kianindra MD

Dermatology Resident | Indonesia

Dr Deisy Kianindra is a Dermatology Resident at the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Medical Faculty of Hasanuddin University.

Nourhan Saad Eldin MD

Senior Dermatology Resident | Egypt

Dr Nourhan is a mid-senior dermatology resident at Alexandria University, Faculty of Medicine.

Saif Al Hamrashdi MD

Dermatologist | Oman

Dr Al Hamrashdi is a Dermatologist at Oman Medical Specialty Board.

Mihoub Bourakba MD

Junior Dermatologist | Algeria

Dr. Bourakba is a Junior Dermatologist at a private clinic.

Michael H. Gold MD

Medical Director & Clinical Assistant Professor | USA

Dr. Michael H. Gold is the founder and medical director of Gold Skin Care Center, Advanced Aesthetics Medical Spa, The Laser & Rejuvenation Center, and Tennessee Clinical Research Center in Nashville, TN. He is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon and oversees the various facets of the center's operations — a combination of medical and surgical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, aesthetic services and research endeavors, which began in 1990. The Tennessee Clinical Research Center is regarded in the industry as one of the best clinical research centers for medical dermatology and aesthetic/cosmetic research endeavors – focusing on FDA Phase II, III, and IV clinical trials.

David J. Goldberg MD

Medical Director, Skin Laser & Surgery Specialist | USA

Dr. Goldberg earned his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine. He completed his dermatology residency and dermatologic surgical fellowship at New York University Medical Center. He has served as President as well as Chairman of both the Ethics and International Committees of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS). Dr. Goldberg was the first ever recipient of the ASLMS Leon Goldman award named after the founder of laser medicine. He is past Chair of the Ethics Committee of both the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery. He has also been a member of the Board of Directors of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Goldberg is a Clinical Professor of Dermatology and former Director of Laser Research and Mohs Surgery at NY’s Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He is also Clinical Professor of Dermatology and Chief of Dermatologic Surgery at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. He has published over 170 peer-reviewed manuscripts and is author and/or editor of 15 books on Laser Hair Removal; Ablative and Non-ablative Skin Rejuvenation; Photodamaged Skin, Complications in Cutaneous Laser Surgery, Acne, Rosacea, Fat and Cellulite Treatments as well as Dermal Fillers in Dermatology .

Nicola Zerbinati MD

Associate Professor of Dermatology and Venereology | Italy

Associate Professor of Dermatology and Venereology at the University of Insubria, Varese - Italy Head of the Dermatologic Unit at the Ospedale di Circolo of Varese – Italy Scientific Director of “CMP” (Centro Medico Polispecialistico) of Pavia - Italy • President of FIME (Federazione Italiana Medici Estetici). • Scientific Director of the second level master’s degree in “Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology” - University of Insubria, Varese (Italy) • Scientific Coordinator at ICAM, USA International Consultant in Aesthetic Medicine • Scientific Coordinator and Professor at the International Union of Lipoplasty – IUL • Scientific Coordinator of the International Academy of Cosmetic Gynaecology IACG • Coordinator of the Laser Group Italian Society of Dermatology • Member of the Italian Society of Dermatology • Member of the Scientific Committee of the "International Congress of Aesthetic Medicine” • Scientific Coordinator in ‘MASTER IN AESTHETIC DERMATOLOGY’ University of Florence (2010-2011) • Scientific Coordinator “Master in Laser Dermatology” University of Tor Vergata Roma (2015-2016) • Scientific Coordinator and Professor at S.M.I.E.M. • Elected Honorary Member of the “Sociedad Colombiana y Internacional de Cirugia Plastica y Estetica” (Colombia) • Elected Member of the “Sociedade Brasileira de Laser em Medicina y Cirugia"

Fotini Bageorgou MD

Dermatologist & Venereologist | Greece

Dr Fotini Bageorgou is a Dermatologist & Venereologist and a member of the European Academy of Dermatology, the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology and different societies and she is currently working as the vice President of International Peeling Society. Apart from that she is also a member of Helenic Society of Dermatology and Venereology, the European Society of Aesthetic Gynecology, the European Society for Cosmetic & Aesthetic Dermatology, the Helenic Dermatosurgery Society. She graduated in 2005 from the University of Ioannina Medical school and pursued her Dermatology & Venereology Residency at Andreas Sygros Hospital of Dermal & Venereal disease in Athens. She pursued a fellowship at Colorado University USA, Anschutz University Hospital, in skin cancer. She has also received Advanced Anatomy training at Paris Descartes University Medical School, France. She runs her own private clinic in Athens, specializing in clinical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. She is an Academic Fellow at the Oral Pathology Department, Andreas Sygros Hospital studying dermal autoimmune disease which is the interest of her PhD, and a Scientific Associate at the Peeling Department of the same hospital. She is a trainer in advanced filler and peeling techniques participating in annual national & international meetings.

Elena Rossi MD

Territorial Medical Specialist in Dermatology in Modena | Italy

Dr Elena's main occupation is dermatologic surgery: her personal experience is around 6500 surgeries. Excision of skin cancer and reconstruction with different techniques such as flaps and grafts, and dermal substitutes. Autonomy in the execution of the research, isolation and excision of the sentinel lymph node in the groin and axillary area for melanoma. In private practice, She mostly deals with cosmetic procedures. Professor in non-ablative surgery in the master of cosmetic medicine at the University la Sapienza of Rome since 2019. Author of international publications; speaker and tutor in many international meetings and courses in dermatologic surgery and cosmetic procedures.

Stefan Lipp MD

Executive Director and CMO | Germany

Dr Lipp graduated with PhD in Medicin from the University of Frankfurt Germany. He became a fellow doctor at Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main and an assistant doctor in Germany, USA and Italy before shifting his focus to aesthetic medicine in the year 2000. Since then, Dr Lipp continues to develop his interest in minimally invasive aesthetics and share his expertise with other doctors through lectures for various world-renowned institutions. Teaching at major congresses, several chairs (ICAD AMWC IMAAC AMWC FACE DUBAIDERM, EMIRATESDERM), as well as numerous cooperations with clinics around Europe, Eastern Countries and Asia involves him as a rewarded Key Note Speaker and KOL. In addition, he was elected to teach on several international tours in UAE, Russia, Europe and Asia. He serves as an assistant teacher for anatomy cadaver courses at Bukarest University. He is a fellow doctor in the Teacher Team at Teoxane Germany in Freising. At present, Dr Lipp is the Executive Director and CMO of Aesthetic Center Gmbh

Stefan Lipp MD

Executive Director and CMO | Germany

Dr Lipp graduated with PhD in Medicin from the University of Frankfurt Germany. He became a fellow doctor at Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main and an assistant doctor in Germany, USA and Italy before shifting his focus to aesthetic medicine in the year 2000. Since then, Dr Lipp continues to develop his interest in minimally invasive aesthetics and share his expertise with other doctors through lectures for various world-renowned institutions. Teaching at major congresses, several chairs (ICAD AMWC IMAAC AMWC FACE DUBAIDERM, EMIRATESDERM), as well as numerous cooperations with clinics around Europe, Eastern Countries and Asia involves him as a rewarded Key Note Speaker and KOL. In addition, he was elected to teach on several international tours in UAE, Russia, Europe and Asia. He serves as an assistant teacher for anatomy cadaver courses at Bukarest University. He is a fellow doctor in the Teacher Team at Teoxane Germany in Freising. At present, Dr Lipp is the Executive Director and CMO of Aesthetic Center Gmbh

Ahmed Alqahtani MD

Assistant Professor | United Arab Emirates

Dr Al-Qahtani is an assistant professor at the College of medicine and health sciences at UAE University, and a National Institute of Health (NIH) scientist for numerous NIH grants for research and development. He is accredited with numerous scientific publications, and patents and is a longstanding member of the American Association of Immunologists. Dr Alqahtani is the author of the book ‘Real World Skin Solutions, The Science of modern skincare’ which has been translated into many languages and the president and founder of AQ Skin Solutions Inc. one of the world's leading cosmeceutical companies in the world.

Fadi Hamadani MD

Professor of Plastic Surgery, Division Chief, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery | Palestine

Dr Fadi Hamadani is a Plastic, Cosmetic, and Reconstructive Surgeon practising privately in a liposuction OR-equipped clinic in Palestine. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Western Ontario in London, ON Canada in 2006 and obtained his MD from the University of Ottawa in 2010. He then completed his Residency in Surgical Foundations at McGill University in Montreal, which culminated in his receiving the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada's POS Certification (2012). He also received the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery Certification from SAGES in the U.S. During this time he also completed a Masters in Epidemiology at McGill University and worked for 4 years as a Senior Resident at McGill. Dr. Hamadani then completed a 4-year competency-based Residency in Plastic, Cosmetic, and Reconstructive Surgery, whereby he spent several months in different countries building his skills. This included advanced training in Tunisia, South Africa, the US, Canada, Tanzania, Australia, Mozambique, Athens, and Italy. He holds the Palestinian Board Certification in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. His practice concentrates on minimally-invasive facial and body cosmetic surgery and complex wound and scar reconstruction in addition to advanced body contouring. He is an international instructor for InMODE, Renuvion (Apyx Medical), and Merz Aesthetics.

Victoria Inene MD

Dermatologist & Aesthetic Medicine Doctor | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Victoria Inene is a specialized Dermatologist & Aesthetic Medicine Doctor. Her Career bridges experience as an academic and practicing physician. Dr. Victoria Inene holds a Doctorate in Medicine (1999) and a Master's degree in Dermatology & Venerology from Damascus University (2004) She also holds the American Board in Aesthetic Medicine certificate and Arab board in Dermatology. Dr. Inene received different types of training in the field of aesthetic in different countries. She participated in numerous educational workshops and completed an advanced training in treating dark circles around the eyes. Dr. Victoria has vast experience in the field of Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine for more than 15 years. She started her private practice in 2005 Damascus where she was performing a wide range of aesthetic procedures such as Dermabrasion, Chemical peeling, Botox, Fillers, Mesotherapy, and Localized Liposuction and Fat Transfer. Dr. Victoria has a very good experience in using wide range of lasers in Dermatology used for hair reduction, vascular lesions treatment and skin resurfacing and Radiofrequency machines for rejuvenation and skin tightening. Prior to joining Junqueira Medical Clinic, Dr. Victoria worked at Cosme Surge for 5 years in the United Arab Emirates as a Dermatologist & Aesthetic Medicine Doctor. Dr.Victoria is a speaker in Dubai Derma and Dermatology conference. Other notable institutions that Dr.Inene has also had the privilege of working including the Red Crescent Medival Center, Homs Branch, Hims, Syria Minstry of Health, Hims Directorate of Health, Hims Syria(2000 – 2012 ) and Dermacare Center, Hims, Syria. Dr. Victoria is a member of the International Society of Dermatology and the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. She is fluent in both Arabic and English. Dr Inene's main strategy is creating ultimate solutions for each individual that guarantee healthy functional and youthful skin.

Emmanouil Dimonitsas MD

Resident in Plastic Surgery Department | Greece

Resident in Plastics, Saint Savvas - General Anticancer Hospital of Athens PhD Candidate on Skin Cancer Medical Injector for up 13 years

Reem Khater MD

Consultant Dermatologist | Saudi Arabia

Dr Khater is an Aesthetic Dermatologist and Laser specialist, American Board of Aesthetic Medicine. She has over 16 years of experience in Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

Izabela Zaleska MD

Specialist in Aesthetic, Medical and Therapeutic Cosmetology | Poland

Izabela Zaleska, PhD is an international expert in the field of Cosmetology, and a specialist in Aesthetic, Medical and Therapeutic Cosmetology. She graduated from the Medical University of Lodz, a PhD obtained at the Faculty of Medicine at the Jagiellonian University of Cracow. A long-standing practitioner, a trainer and an academic lecturer. Currently adjunct at Universities in Poland. A co-creator of a line of cosmeceuticals for a British brand. Member of an international organisation of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists, American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, the British Laser Association, the European Laser Association, The Aesthetic Multispeciality Society and an expert of the Institute of Practice of Aesthetic Treatments. Dr Izabela Zaleska is also a court expert in the field of cosmetology and is working in a beauty centre in Krakow and Medical clinics in London on a daily basis. An author of more than 40 scientific publications, popular science and expert articles covering her professional specialisation. President of the International Association of Mesotherapy IAM and Editor of Chief Aesthetic Business.

Khalifa Sharquie MD

Professor of Dermatology | Iraq

Prof. Khalifa Sharquie MD, PhD,FRCP Edin is currently working at the Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad. He is an Iraqi and Arabic Board-certified Dermatologist. He is also working at the Dermatology Center of Dermatology, Medical City Teaching Hospital and an Annual Professor at the University of Guglielmo Marconi, Roma Italy, Faculty member of the Candian Board of Aesthetics..

Muhsin A. Al-Dhalimi MD

Professor of Dermatology and Head of Department of Dermatology and Venereology | Iraq

Professor Dr Muhsin A AlDhalimi is the Head of Department of Dermatology and Venereology at the College of Medicine- University of Kufa. He is also the Director of the training center for Arabic and Iraqi board students in Al-Najaf AlAshraf Dr. Muhsin is Arabic and Iraqi board in dermatology and venereology 1998 and he is holding a Diploma in Dermatology from University of Baghdad. 1998 and Diploma in Laser applications in Dermatology- University of Baghdad.

Khalifa Sharquie MD

Professor of Dermatology | Iraq

Prof. Khalifa Sharquie MD, PhD,FRCP Edin is currently working at the Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad. He is an Iraqi and Arabic Board-certified Dermatologist. He is also working at the Dermatology Center of Dermatology, Medical City Teaching Hospital and an Annual Professor at the University of Guglielmo Marconi, Roma Italy, Faculty member of the Candian Board of Aesthetics..

Ali Fadhil Al-Saadi

Professor and Consultant Dermatologist | Iraq

Dr. Al-Saadi is a Professor and Consultant Dermatologist. He is a working as the Director of Dermatology and Venereology at Specialized Center/Medical city. Dr. Al-Saadi is also a Senior Lecturer in Laser Institute for Post Graduate Study. Chairman of Scientific Council of Dermatology and Venereology Arab Board for Health Specialization /Iraq.

Khalifa Sharquie MD

Professor of Dermatology | Iraq

Prof. Khalifa Sharquie MD, PhD,FRCP Edin is currently working at the Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad. He is an Iraqi and Arabic Board-certified Dermatologist. He is also working at the Dermatology Center of Dermatology, Medical City Teaching Hospital and an Annual Professor at the University of Guglielmo Marconi, Roma Italy, Faculty member of the Candian Board of Aesthetics..

Kalsoom Jawaid MD

Assistant Professor | Pakistan

Dr. Jawaid is currently working as an Assistant professor of Dermatology at Nishtar Hospital, Multan, Pakistan. She had been involved in teaching and training colleague dermatologists and is also a keen learner of conventional as well as cosmetic Dermatology, with a special interest in lasers and injectables. Dr. Jawaid has presented on the forum of Dubai Derma multiple times and feels it is a great opportunity to learn advances in her subject on an international level.

Shahid Javaid Akhtar MD

Head of Dermatology Department | Pakistan

He graduated with distinction from Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad, Pakistan in 1987. After completing internship in Surgery and Medicine, opted Dermatology as the medical specialty for future career and joined K. E. Medical College/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore (www.kemu.edu.pk) under the kind but firm supervision of Prof. Tahir Saeed Haroon to complete the residency training. In 1994, he did fellowship (FCPS) in Dermatology from College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (www.cpsp.edu.pk) and joined Allied Hospital, Faisalabad as Senior Registrar. After selection by Punjab Public Service Commission, got employment at Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad in 1996 and since then worked there (www.pmc.edu.pk). He has got special interests in Lasers, Skin Surgery, and contemporary Dermatological teaching/training. He is actively involved in academic and research activities and has many local/international publications/presentations to his credit. www.skinlaser.pk

Khurram Shehzad MD

Consultant Dermatologist | Pakistan

Born in 1985, got a graduation degree from Faisalabad Medical University (Punjab Medical College at that time) in 2008. was announced 3rd best graduate in 2008. He has done his post Graduation in the field of dermatology in 2019 from DHQ Faisalabad. He was part of many seminars and symposia as organizer under the platform of the Dermatology department DHQ hospital. Participated in many Dermatology conferences as a speaker. Organized and managed PAD dermatology conference 2014.

Abid Hussain MD

Consultant Dermatologist | Pakistan

Working experience of 11 years in Dermatology department of Tertiary Care Hospital. Working as Senior Registrar Dermatology in D.H.Q Hospital, Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad Medical University, Pakistan. Participated as speaker in annual conferences of Pakistan association of Dermatologists(PADCON) since 2010 to date. Participated as speaker in Dubaiderma 2018. Participated as speaker in Dubaiderma 2019 Participated as speaker in Dubaiderma 2021 and 2022 Worked along with the department in preparation and conducting PAD Conference 2010 and 2014 as orgeniser along with presentation of multiple research papers in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Experienced with all types of lasers in dermatology esp. fractional CO2 laser, ND:YAG laser Q switch and long-pulsed, Microneedle Radiofrequency, Microdermabrasion, Botox and Microbotox, Mesotherapy, Glutathione skin Lightening, hair transplant, and PRP/PRF inj. for hair restoration along with daily clinical dermatology outpatient department.

Abdul Hameed MD

Medical Director, Consultant Dermatologist & Aesthetic Physician | Pakistan

Dr. Abdul Hameed Medical Director Defence Skin Clinic, Lahore, Pakistan Dr. Abdul Hameed graduated with distinction from Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad, Pakistan in 1998. After completing an internship in Surgery and Medicine, he opted for Dermatology as the medical speciality for his future career and joined K. E. Medical College/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore (www.kemu.edu.pk) under the kind but firm supervision of Prof. Ijaz Hussain to complete the residency training. He also worked at National Skin Center Singapore for 3 months in 2006 In 2010, he did membership (MCPS) in Dermatology from the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (www.cpsp.edu.pk) and established his clinic. Defence skin clinic has been one of the best and most well-equipped clinics in Lahore (Pakistan) since 2011, He has got a special interest in Lasers, Skin Surgery, and contemporary Dermatological teaching/training. He is actively involved in academic and research activities and has many local/international publications/presentations to his credit. Defence Skin clinic is conducted all the aesthetic courses & very popular among young dermatologists.

Tahir Jamil Ahmad MD

Chief Executive Officer | Pakistan

In 1995, Dr. Ahmad did a fellowship (FCPS) in Dermatology from the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (www.cpsp.edu.pk) and joined Mayo Hospital, Lahore as Senior Registrar. After selection by Punjab Public Service Commission, joined as Assistant Professor of Dermatology in King Edward Medical College/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore and since then working there and retired as Professor and Head of Dermatology from the same Department.

Ahmed Abdul-Aziz MD

Lecturer Department of Dermatology and Venereology | Iraq

Dr Abdul Aziz is an Assistant Professor and Consultant Dermatologist and his Current Designation is Lecturer at the Department of Dermatology and Venereology at Tikrit University College of Medicine. He got his M.B.Ch.B. from the College of Medicine, Baghdad University in1993 and Iraqi Board certified Dermatology and Venereology in 2005. Dr Abdul Aziz is a Member of the American Academy of Dermatology and Member of the American Association of Dermatology

Faheem Latheef MD

Consultant Dermatologist | United Kingdom

Dr Latheef is a fully qualified and accredited Consultant Dermatologist based in Leeds, UK and who is on the General Medical Council's (GMC) Specialist Register acknowledging his expertise in conditions relating to the skin, hair and nails. He holds the post of Consultant Dermatologist and Allergy specialist at the Leeds Centre for Dermatology, at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Europe's largest teaching hospital, recognised as an international centre of excellence for Cutaneous Allergy as well as conditions such as skin cancer, Acne and Rosacea. He is also past Lead Clinician in the Department as well as being an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Leeds and is actively involved in teaching and supervision of medical students and junior doctors in training. Dr Faheem Latheef graduated from the University of Manchester and undertook his postgraduate training at the Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He then specialised in dermatology in Leeds Centre for Dermatology at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust where he developed his interest in Allergy and skin cancer and where he works as an NHS Consultant Dermatologist. He also works privately from two of the UK's biggest private hospitals, the Nuffield and Spire Leeds Hospitals. He is a also a visiting Consultant Dermatologist at Kings College Hospital Dubai Hills, Dubai, UAE, where he has set up an extensive patch testing service. His main interests are in the subjects of skin allergy with the use of specialised tests such as cutaneous patch testing and skin prick testing as well as the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers. He is a national advisor for Melanoma UK and also won the award for Best Consultant Dermatologist in the 2020 GHP Private Healthcare Awards as well winning Best Consultant Dermatologist 2021/22 in the Global 100 healthcare awards. In his NHS practice he also regularly sees patient with general dermatology and inflammatory skin conditions including Acne, Psoriasis, Eczema, Alopecia, nail disorders and other rashes. He has several publications and book chapters on allergic skin disease and presents regularly at national and international meetings and is a member of a number of societies including the British Association of Dermatologists, European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, European Society of Contact Dermatitis, British Society for Cutaneous Allergy and the American Contact Dermatitis Society.

Naina Sachdev MD

Medical Director | USA

Dr. Naina is the Medical Director of NAINA MD BEVERLY HILLS Anti-Aging & Regenerative Clinic in Beverly Hills, California with an extensive international client base. Dr. Naina is highly regarded for her expertise in Anti-Aging, Regenerative, functional medicine; Aesthetics and Integrative Medicine, including: · Graduated from Chicago Medical School; Research facilitator for burns and Regenerative healing at the University of Chicago · Masters in mathematics for: Critical Evaluation of Published Medical Articles · Residency in surgery and internal medicine at OHSU, USA · Long standing academic lecturer and trainer globally · Board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine; and completed a Fellowship in Stem Cells. · Nutrigenomics Expert, Geneticist and Researcher, which resulted in a skincare patent · Published Numerous Health Related Articles in over 100 magazines and newspapers · Olay Skincare Ambassador for Proctor and Gamble. Which resulted in the #1 selling product in Mideast, and USA Dr. Naina will soon share her thesis of her life’s work; In her upcoming book, “Forever Young, Anti-Aging and Beauty from the Inside Out.”

Essam Kayyali MD

Consultant Plastic Surgery | Saudi Arabia

Dr Essam Kayyali is MD MRCS EBOPRAS Arab Board of Surgery American Board of hair restoration surgery. He is a consultant in Plastic Surgery and Hair transplant at Obagi Hospital in Riyadh. Dr Kayyali has done more than 100 cases of hair transplants.

Dariush Dayer MD

Dermatologist | Qatar

Dr. Dayer is a professional Dermatologist with over 16 years of experience, skilled in Hair transplantation surgery, Laser treatments, Rejuvenation procedures, and skin surgeries

Shakir Al Saedy MD

Consultant Dermatologist and Venereologist | Iraq

Consultant Dermatologist and Venereologist practising at Dr Shakir Alsaedy Clinic Iraq.

Mohamed Elsemlawy MD

Consultant of Dermatology Head of Hair Unit | Egypt

Dr Elsemlawy is a Consultant of Dermatology and Head of the Hair Unit at Al Houd Al Marsoud Hospital.

Babar Rao MD

Professor of Dermatology and Pathology | USA

With over twenty years of dermatology experience, Dr. Babar K. Rao is considered a pioneer in the industry. He brings his vast and diversified experience to every patient he sees, with established offices in California, New Jersey, and New York. Dr Rao has been published hundreds of times and is always working with Medical Students on new studies. In addition, he supports numerous philanthropic causes in the United States and abroad. The Rao Dermatology team prides themselves on providing quality services for each patient, while bringing innovative technologies to their offerings. As one of the very few expert Dermoscopists (a non-invasive method of skin cancer detection) Confocalists, Dermatopathologists and MOHS surgeons in the country, Dr. Rao is considered an international authority and provides each of his patients a high caliber of care, from coast to coast.