2022 Pre-Conference Course Program

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.

Yusra Al Ali MD

Consultant Dermatologist | United Arab Emirates

Arab Board-certified Dermatologist since 2015. Board Member of Emirates Academy of Dermatology. Member of Arab Academy of Dermatology and Aesthetics. 10 years experience in Dermatology SKMC, Interested in Pediatric Dermatology and Dermatopathology. Well trained in Laser, allergy testing, and in dermatology surgical procedures.

Mohammed Rubaye MD

Senior Clinical Fellow in Dermatology | United Kingdom

Senior Clinical Fellow in Dermatology (December 2016 - Present) at Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust - Renal Medicine (December 1st – April 4th2017) - Elderly Care ( April 5th – August 3rd 2017) - Diabetes and Endocrinology (August 4th – December 5th 2017) - Acute Medical Unit (December 6th 2017 – April 3rd2018 ) - Emergency Medicine (April 4th 2018 – August 1st 2018) - Dermatology ( August 2nd 2018 - Present)

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

Aashim Singh Kukreja MD

Specialist Dermatologist | India

Dr. Aashim Singh Kukreja is a DHA licenced Specialist Dermatologist currently in Dubai, UAE. She completed her medical and dermatological education at Lady hardinge medical college, Delhi University, India. She has enriched her dermatology experience of over 8 years at the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Kubba Skin Clinic, New Delhi & now at the esteemed Galadari Derma Clinic, Dubai. She is an active member of IADVL - Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists, ACSI - Association of Cutaneous Surgeons, DASIL - Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgeons international league and Nail Society of India. She has received various awards and scholarships including the world congress of Dermatology and has over 12 publications and book chapters on international platforms. She has a keen interest and expertise in dermatosurgery, acne, and skin rejuvenation. Her specialization is in holistic management of the patients focussing on endocrinological and metabolic aspects.

Zbigniew Ruszczak MD

Professor of Dermatology | 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 diagnostic and treatment, genetic skin diseases, wound management, and galenic formulation of drugs.

Aashim Singh Kukreja MD

Specialist Dermatologist | India

Dr. Aashim Singh Kukreja is a DHA licenced Specialist Dermatologist currently in Dubai, UAE. She completed her medical and dermatological education at Lady hardinge medical college, Delhi University, India. She has enriched her dermatology experience of over 8 years at the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Kubba Skin Clinic, New Delhi & now at the esteemed Galadari Derma Clinic, Dubai. She is an active member of IADVL - Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists, ACSI - Association of Cutaneous Surgeons, DASIL - Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgeons international league and Nail Society of India. She has received various awards and scholarships including the world congress of Dermatology and has over 12 publications and book chapters on international platforms. She has a keen interest and expertise in dermatosurgery, acne, and skin rejuvenation. Her specialization is in holistic management of the patients focussing on endocrinological and metabolic aspects.

Ibrahim Galadari MD

Professor of Dermatology | United Arab Emirates

Prof.Ibrahim Galadari is the Conference Chairman of Dubai Derma and a Professor of Dermatology in the Faculty of Medicine, UAE University, UAE in Dubai. He received his MD degree in 1979 from Cairo University in Egypt and completed his residency program there in 1983, later receiving an MSc. H continued his postgraduate work at Wayne State University College of Medicine in Detroit, from which he received a PhD. In 2005, he was awarded the FRCP (Glasgow).

Ashraf Hamza MD

Professor of Dermatology | Egypt

Ashraf Mahmoud Hamza Current Position: Professor of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria. Academic Qualifications: - Bachelor degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBCh), Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, November 1981. - Master Degree in Dermatology & Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria 1985. Thesis Title: “Tinea Pedis: clinicomycological study with assessment of immune status”. - Doctor Degree in Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria, 1992.

Ashraf Hamza MD

Professor of Dermatology | Egypt

Ashraf Mahmoud Hamza Current Position: Professor of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria. Academic Qualifications: - Bachelor degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBCh), Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, November 1981. - Master Degree in Dermatology & Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria 1985. Thesis Title: “Tinea Pedis: clinicomycological study with assessment of immune status”. - Doctor Degree in Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria, 1992.

Khalil Alhamdi MD

Professor of Dermatology and Consultant Dermatologist | Iraq

Professor of Dermatology, Consultant Dermatologist Dean Basra Medical College Chief, Training Committee of Arab Board of Dermatology and Venerology Director of BASRA Training Centre of IRAQI and Arab Board Editor in chief of BASRA medical college Regular reviewer of many national, regional &international journals Member of IRAQI and Arab Board of Dermatology and venerology Published more than 70 papers in national &international journals Presenting more than 100 papers in national and international scientific conferences

Khalil Alhamdi MD

Professor of Dermatology and Consultant Dermatologist | Iraq

Professor of Dermatology, Consultant Dermatologist Dean Basra Medical College Chief, Training Committee of Arab Board of Dermatology and Venerology Director of BASRA Training Centre of IRAQI and Arab Board Editor in chief of BASRA medical college Regular reviewer of many national, regional &international journals Member of IRAQI and Arab Board of Dermatology and venerology Published more than 70 papers in national &international journals Presenting more than 100 papers in national and international scientific conferences

Hazem Seif El Nasr MD

Professor of Dermatology | United Arab Emirates

Dr El Nasr has graduated from Cairo University in 1978. He a Professor of Dermatology in Cairo University and he is a Specialist Dermatologist at Junqueirah Medical Clinic Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE from August 2017 till present. He is the Secretary-General of Egyptian Society Of Dermatology from 2005 till present

Hazem Seif El Nasr MD

Professor of Dermatology | United Arab Emirates

Dr El Nasr has graduated from Cairo University in 1978. He a Professor of Dermatology in Cairo University and he is a Specialist Dermatologist at Junqueirah Medical Clinic Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE from August 2017 till present. He is the Secretary-General of Egyptian Society Of Dermatology from 2005 till present

Andre Mattos MD

Plastic Surgeon | Brazil

Recognized in Niteroi for his quality and attention to patients, the experience shaped Dr. André Mattos. A senior member of several major plastic surgery societies, such as SBCP, ISAPS, and the American Society of Plastic Surgery, he trained with Dr. Ivo Pitanguy, and built his solid career in his comfortable private practice, receiving patients from all over Brazil and from various countries.

Maged Elsheikh MD

Head of Department of dermatology and venereology | Egypt

Dr. Maged Elsheikh is the head of the Department of dermatology and venereology at Al-Galaa military hospital. He graduated with honors in 1991, from the faculty of medicine, Cairo University, and has been a consultant of dermatology and venereology since 2004. He joined the armed forces in 1993 and became a major general in 2019. He is the owner of Stars Laser Clinic, since 2006 for dermatology, venerology and aesthetic medicine. Maged Elsheikh has been the president of derma planet society since 2019, and has held 2 international conferences in both Cairo and Luxor. And 4 national webinars. Maged Elsheikh has introduced a new line of animation to dermatology where he simplifies the diseases into simple cartoons, to help ease its explanation.

Maged Elsheikh MD

Head of Department of dermatology and venereology | Egypt

Dr. Maged Elsheikh is the head of the Department of dermatology and venereology at Al-Galaa military hospital. He graduated with honors in 1991, from the faculty of medicine, Cairo University, and has been a consultant of dermatology and venereology since 2004. He joined the armed forces in 1993 and became a major general in 2019. He is the owner of Stars Laser Clinic, since 2006 for dermatology, venerology and aesthetic medicine. Maged Elsheikh has been the president of derma planet society since 2019, and has held 2 international conferences in both Cairo and Luxor. And 4 national webinars. Maged Elsheikh has introduced a new line of animation to dermatology where he simplifies the diseases into simple cartoons, to help ease its explanation.

Tarek Omar MD

Dermatology Consultant | Kuwait

Born in Egypt, raised and educated there. He has got his medical degrees from Cairo University (MB, BCh, Mater, and MD). He had MCCEE from Canada. currently working in the Ministry of Health Kuwait.

Ahmed Nouh MD

Dermatologist | Egypt

1) Bachelor (MBBCh) of Medicine and Surgery, Excellent with honor degree (AlAzhar University, 2008) 2) Mater degree (MSc) in Dermatology, Venereology, and Andrology, Very good degree (Al-Azhar University, 2012) 3) Medical doctorate (MD) in Dermatology, Venereology, and Andrology (Al-Azhar university, 2016) Professional qualifications & Employment history • Senior house officer at Al-Azhar university hospitals (2009-2013) • Dermatologist at National clinic, KSA (2013-2014) • Attached dermatologist at General Western Hospital, Edinburg, UK (2014-2015) • Assistant lecturer of Dermatology and Venereology at Al-Azhar university (2015- 2017) • Lecturer of Dermatology and Venereology at Al-Azhar university (2017-untill now) • Co-head of Quality assurance unit in faculty of medicine at Al-Azhar university (2021-untill now) Scientific activities • Member and Lecturer of Egyptian society of Dermatology • Member and Lecturer at many dermatologic societies in Egypt and Arabic world • Member and Lecturer of Egyptian society of Andrology • Contributor in many research papers in the field of Dermatology and Venereology • Qualification of laser applications in Dermatology, Niles Laser institute • Founder, member and General Secretary of Derma planet society

Ahmed Nouh MD

Dermatologist | Egypt

1) Bachelor (MBBCh) of Medicine and Surgery, Excellent with honor degree (AlAzhar University, 2008) 2) Mater degree (MSc) in Dermatology, Venereology, and Andrology, Very good degree (Al-Azhar University, 2012) 3) Medical doctorate (MD) in Dermatology, Venereology, and Andrology (Al-Azhar university, 2016) Professional qualifications & Employment history • Senior house officer at Al-Azhar university hospitals (2009-2013) • Dermatologist at National clinic, KSA (2013-2014) • Attached dermatologist at General Western Hospital, Edinburg, UK (2014-2015) • Assistant lecturer of Dermatology and Venereology at Al-Azhar university (2015- 2017) • Lecturer of Dermatology and Venereology at Al-Azhar university (2017-untill now) • Co-head of Quality assurance unit in faculty of medicine at Al-Azhar university (2021-untill now) Scientific activities • Member and Lecturer of Egyptian society of Dermatology • Member and Lecturer at many dermatologic societies in Egypt and Arabic world • Member and Lecturer of Egyptian society of Andrology • Contributor in many research papers in the field of Dermatology and Venereology • Qualification of laser applications in Dermatology, Niles Laser institute • Founder, member and General Secretary of Derma planet society

Ahmed Kadah MD

Consultant and Lecturer of Dermatology, Venereology, and Andrology | Egypt

Consultant and Lecturer of Dermatology, Venereology, and Andrology at Al Azhar University

Nawaf Al Mutairi MD

Professor of Dermatology | Kuwait

He is currently working as Professor of Dermatology in department of Medicine, Kuwait University. He did his education from both American and Canadian Boards of dermatology. He has special research interests in psoriasis, biologic therapy and lasers and medical education in dermatology. He is currently the Vice President of ‘Kuwait Society of Dermatology’ as well as President of the “Kuwait Psoriasis Network”. He is the founder member of “Kuwait Board of Dermatology” as well as active member of “Arab Board of Dermatology”. He is the Chief Editor of “Gulf Journal of Dermatology and Venereology”, is on editorial board of reputed journals including “Medical Principles and Practice and Dermatologic Therapy”. He is reviewer for numerous indexed International Dermatology Journals. He has over 237 research publications in indexed journals of international repute, and has also authored chapters in many international text books of dermatology. He has received several awards internationally in recognition of his work in clinical dermatology and medical education in dermatology.

Nawaf Al Mutairi MD

Professor of Dermatology | Kuwait

He is currently working as Professor of Dermatology in department of Medicine, Kuwait University. He did his education from both American and Canadian Boards of dermatology. He has special research interests in psoriasis, biologic therapy and lasers and medical education in dermatology. He is currently the Vice President of ‘Kuwait Society of Dermatology’ as well as President of the “Kuwait Psoriasis Network”. He is the founder member of “Kuwait Board of Dermatology” as well as active member of “Arab Board of Dermatology”. He is the Chief Editor of “Gulf Journal of Dermatology and Venereology”, is on editorial board of reputed journals including “Medical Principles and Practice and Dermatologic Therapy”. He is reviewer for numerous indexed International Dermatology Journals. He has over 237 research publications in indexed journals of international repute, and has also authored chapters in many international text books of dermatology. He has received several awards internationally in recognition of his work in clinical dermatology and medical education in dermatology.

Mohammed El Banhawy MD

Head of Department of dermatology and venereology | Egypt

Dr. Banhawy has Studied at the Faculty of Medicine Ain Shams University Dec 1967 to 2008. He is specialized in Acne treatment, Allergic Skin Alopecia Annual Skin Screening Anti-Aging Treatment Chemical Peel Dermatology Consultation Dermatology Follow Up Eczema / Dry Skin Freckles Hair Loss Mesotherapy Moles Psoriasis Rash / Redness Scar & Burn Removal Vitiligo

Mohammed El Banhawy MD

Head of Department of dermatology and venereology | Egypt

Dr. Banhawy has Studied at the Faculty of Medicine Ain Shams University Dec 1967 to 2008. He is specialized in Acne treatment, Allergic Skin Alopecia Annual Skin Screening Anti-Aging Treatment Chemical Peel Dermatology Consultation Dermatology Follow Up Eczema / Dry Skin Freckles Hair Loss Mesotherapy Moles Psoriasis Rash / Redness Scar & Burn Removal Vitiligo

Alsayeda Alsayed Ahmad MD

Lecturer of Dermatology, Venerology and Andrology | Egypt

Dr. Alsayeda is a Lecturer of Dermatology, Venereology, and Andrology at the Faculty of Medicine at Alexandria University. She is a Consultant in the cosmetology unit in the Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Andrology and also a Consultant in the dermoscopy unit in the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology, Alexandria University.

Alsayeda Alsayed Ahmad MD

Lecturer of Dermatology, Venerology and Andrology | Egypt

Dr. Alsayeda is a Lecturer of Dermatology, Venereology, and Andrology at the Faculty of Medicine at Alexandria University. She is a Consultant in the cosmetology unit in the Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Andrology and also a Consultant in the dermoscopy unit in the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology, Alexandria University.