SALEM Alzahmi
Fujairah,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Accomplished senior consultant nephrologist with extensive expertise in clinical nephrology, dialysis procedures, and acute kidney injury treatment. Demonstrates proficiency in diagnostic testing interpretation and management of electrolyte disorders, metabolic acidosis, and hypertension. Skilled in maintaining acid-base homeostasis and understanding uraemic syndrome, with comprehensive knowledge of kidney transplantation and renal failure treatment. Adept at patient education and counselling, leading medical teams, and providing end-stage renal disease care. Committed to applying preventive healthcare measures to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Consultant Nephrologist
Zayed military Hospital
Abu Dhabi
07.2008 - 01.2026
Director
Fujairah District/ Ministry of Health
Fujairah
05.2007 - 07.2008
- Fujairah District having two major hospitals ,Fujairah hospital is almost 250-300 bedded ,tertiary hospital for the east coast of UAE. Dibba hospital is the second largest hospital in Fujairah. It is almost 200 bedded and serve Dibba and neighbouring villages. Also Fujairah District has 12 primary health centres distributed all over Fujairah emirate and usually refer pts. To Fujairah hospital.
- I was running the District from main office in Fujairah. The whole District employee ranging between 1000-1200, that’s include doctors, nurses, technician as well as administrators. I was involved in smooth running of the district as well as planning for future strategy in all aspect.
- When I left there was 3rd hospital still to finish (Masafi Hospital) as well as 3 extra primary health centres.
Consultant Nephrologist, Head of Nephrology Unit
Zayed Military Hospital
08.2004 - 04.2007
- Zayed Military Hospital is the main and only tertiary hospital for the arm forces of UAE. It is 250-340 bedded hospital. Almost all surgical and medical sub-specialities available including cardiac and neurosurgery. Nephrology unit provide regular nephrology OPD, acute Haemodialysis in ICU and CCU as well as Chronic HD for outpatient. We are also having once per week kidney transplant clinic.
Fellowship in nephrology
St Joseph Health Care Hospital
Hamilton, Canada
07.2003 - 08.2004
- The renal unit in St. Joseph Hospital serving a population of almost one million. 500-600 chronic HD pts., upto 60 pts. On peritoneal dialysis, either CAPD or APD. They has very active kidney transplant programme, live and Cadaveric. on average they are doing 60-80 kidney transplant per year.
- The hospital very active in research as well as regular CME. It is one of the main teaching hospital for McMaster University.
- The call rota for the fellow is 1 in 4. I was active in management of inpts. outpts., HD, PD, and Transplantation.
Senior Specialist in Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Zayed Military Hospital
09.2000 - 06.2003
Clinical Fellow in Nephrology
Sheffield Kidney Institute
Sheffield
09.1999 - 09.2000
- The renal unit serves a population of approx. 800,000. The unite, which is a tertiary referral centre, is active in looking after acute and chronic renal patients. As well, it is a referral centre for renal transplantation, both cadaver and living-related. The unit has a main centre for hemodialysis working in collaboration with 4 satellite units while, pritoneal dialysis is mainly CAPD. The unit is also involved in teaching program for both under graduate and post-graduate. There is Diploma/Master course in Nephrology held every academic year.
Registrar in General Medicine/Nephrology
Zayed Military Hospital
Abu Dhabi
03.1998 - 09.1999
- Zayed Military Hospital is the main military hospital in UAE. The medical dep. looks after two hundreds acute medical beds. The registrar rota is 1 in 6. The Nephrology unit has 3 doctors. There are two clinics per week; one post-transplant, and the other general/CAPD.
internship/house officer/registrar
Beaumont/Cavan/Tyrone/St Mayr s Hospitals
Dublin /Cavan/Tyrone N. Ireland, Ireland
07.1992 - 12.1998
- Conducted routine checks on admitted patients; ensured timely intervention when required.
- Performed minor surgeries, contributing to the overall wellbeing of patients.
- Optimised patient care for improved health outcomes by developing comprehensive treatment plans.
- Maintained detailed records following strict data privacy regulations, safeguarding sensitive patient information.
- Engaged frequently with families regarding patient prognosis; provided psychological support during difficult times.
- Streamlined departmental operations with effective communication skills amongst colleagues and management teams.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals for seamless patient care.
Education
M.D. - MEDICINE
Royal College of Surgeons
Dublin, Ireland 01.1986 - 06.1992
MRCP - MEDICINE
Royal College Of Physician
Edinbrugh UK 06.1998 -
FRCP - MEDICINE
Royal College of Physician Edinbrugh
Edinbrugh UK 09.2008 -
FELLOWSHIP IN NEPHROLOGY - NEPHROLOGY
SHEFIELD UNIVERSITY
SHEFIELD UK 07.1999 - 07.2000
FELLOWSHIP IN NEPHROLOGY - NEPHROLOGY
Mac Master University Hamilton Ontario
Canada Ontario 07.2003 - 08.2004
Skills
- Medical consultation proficiency
- Dialysis procedure expertise
- Acute kidney injury treatment
- Clinical nephrology expertise
- Diagnostic testing interpretation
- Electrolyte disorder management
- Metabolic acidosis treatment
- Hypertension treatment
- Acid-Base homeostasis maintenance
- Uraemic syndrome understanding
- Kidney transplantation knowledge
- Renal failure treatment
- Patient education aptitude
- Patient counselling competence
- Medical team leadership
- End-Stage renal disease care
- Preventive healthcare application
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Affiliations
- sport ,reading ,tourism
Certification
HAAD GD12181
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1992. MB, Bch, BAO (NUI), LRCP (I), LRCS (I).
- 1998. MRCP (Edin.)-U.K.
- 1999-2000 Fellowship in Nephrology, Sheffield University, Sheffield, UK.
- 2003-2004 Fellowship in Nephrology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
- 2010- Fellowship of The Royal College Of Physician in Edinburgh (FRCP). UK.
REFERENCES :
- Dr Khalid Altunaiji consultant nephrologist Zayed Military Hospital
- Dr Maitha Alahmaad consultant nephrologist Zayed Military Hospital
other activities
I etablished first nephrology Unit at zayed military hospital in 2004
I was involved in most medical administrative committees
I was involved in teaching student and junior physician
I am attending regularly ASN/WCN and ERA CONGRESS (EDTA)
Timeline
FRCP - MEDICINE
Royal College of Physician Edinbrugh
09.2008 -
Consultant Nephrologist
Zayed military Hospital
07.2008 - 01.2026
Director
Fujairah District/ Ministry of Health
05.2007 - 07.2008
Consultant Nephrologist, Head of Nephrology Unit
Zayed Military Hospital
08.2004 - 04.2007
FELLOWSHIP IN NEPHROLOGY - NEPHROLOGY
Mac Master University Hamilton Ontario
07.2003 - 08.2004
Fellowship in nephrology
St Joseph Health Care Hospital
07.2003 - 08.2004
Senior Specialist in Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Zayed Military Hospital
09.2000 - 06.2003
Clinical Fellow in Nephrology
Sheffield Kidney Institute
09.1999 - 09.2000
FELLOWSHIP IN NEPHROLOGY - NEPHROLOGY
SHEFIELD UNIVERSITY
07.1999 - 07.2000
MRCP - MEDICINE
Royal College Of Physician
06.1998 -
Registrar in General Medicine/Nephrology
Zayed Military Hospital
03.1998 - 09.1999
internship/house officer/registrar
Beaumont/Cavan/Tyrone/St Mayr s Hospitals
07.1992 - 12.1998
M.D. - MEDICINE
Royal College of Surgeons
01.1986 - 06.1992