Dr. Hussam Eddine Itani is an internationally recognized authority and educator in the field of wound management. With over 26 years of experience, he has dedicated his career to improving healing practices and sharing his expertise with the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Dr. Itani's extensive academic journey has provided him with a unique, multidisciplinary perspective. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the American University of Beirut, an MD from St. Petersburg State Medical University, and a Master of Science in Wound Healing and Tissue Viability from Cardiff University, UK.
His impact on the field is immense. He has trained more than 20,000 healthcare professionals around the globe, creating a lasting legacy of improved patient care. As an author, he has published groundbreaking research on topics like the influence of bioburdens and psychological stress on wound healing. Dr. Itani's insights are highly valued, making him a frequent and respected speaker at medical conferences worldwide. His tireless work has not only advanced the science of wound healing but has directly led to better outcomes for countless patients.
Dr. Noor Al Busaidi completed her Internal Medicine Residency Program as well as her Endocrinology Fellowship at the George Washington Medical Center and Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Washington DC, United States of America. She graduated from Sultan Qaboos University Medical School in Oman.
Since 2004 she worked as a Senior Consultant Physician at the Royal Hospital of Oman. Additionally, she was the Head of Endocrinology & Diabetes Department at the Royal Hospital of Oman from 2007 until 2010 and the Chairperson of the Clinical Audit Committee from 2008 to 2010. From 2010 until present, Dr. Al Busaid has been appointed as the Chairperson of the National Diabetes Management Service Development Committee at the Ministry of Health of Oman. Furthermore, Dr. Al Busaidi is the founder and president of the Oman Diabetes Association and a member of the American Association for Clinical Endocrinology and American Diabetes Association.
She was involved in the Oman Medical Specialty Board as assistant program director for 3 years, program director for 2 year and as chairmen of internal medicine residency program for 2 years. Dr. Al Busaidi has been a keynote speaker and a lecturer at many national and international conferences. Her areas of interests include, but not limited to, Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, and Obesity with special focus on the improvement and implementation of healthy lifestyle that fights diabetes and Obesity pandemic.
Hiske Smart is an advanced nurse practitioner for specialist wound care and hyperbaric services, working in the Kingdom of Bahrain at the King Hamad American Mission Hospital. She is responsible for hospital- wide skin injury prevention and managing the ambulatory Wound care unit with an attached Hyperbaric oxygen therapy unit. She completed her nursing studies in South Africa to Masterās degree level. Specialization followed in obtaining the Postgraduate Diploma in Wound Healing and Tissue Repair at the University of Cardiff (UK) in 1999, and the International Interprofessional Wound Care course at the University of Toronto (Canada) in 2008, both cum laude.
She is recognized in South Africa by the South African Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society in 2010 for her role in establishing hyperbaric oxygen therapy as interprofessional modality. The University of the Free State honored her with an Alumni award in 2014 for advancing the field of nursing and serving as a nurse ambassador on international level. Her work with the Wound Healing Association of Southern Africa further led to advanced wound care training as a requirement into main stream wound care practice in South Africa.
The World Union of Wound Healing Societies (WUWHS) recognized her work done in Bahrain, where an advanced wound care unit supported by Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy with accreditation status from JCI and SAUHMA, was established from 2013 onwards at the King Hamad University Hospital. That clinical team was awarded with recognition as an International Advanced Centre of Clinical Wound Care Excellence. Since 2010 she is teaching faculty for the International Interprofessional Wound Care Course in Toronto and Abu Dhabi under the auspice of the Universities of Toronto and Queens in Canada, and the current president of the International Interprofessional Wound Care Group (IIWCG). Her life aim is to incorporate patient choice together with best evidence into clinical decision-making, and translate that approach directly to the bedside of patients with complex wound care needs. Moreso, to train as many health care professionals as possible, to do the same.
Dalal Alromaihi graduted From Arab Gulf University Bahrain. She started training In USA In General Medicine, Diabetes And Endocrinology. She Worked In Arizona Yuma Regional Medical Center and was granted American Board Certification In Internal Medicine And Endocrinology. Currently she Is Conslutant Endocrinologist At King Hamad University Hospital, Kingdom Of Bahrain. She participated In Many Trials, Research, Conferences And Teaching In Medical Field And Endocrinology.
Sara Farooq is a physical therapist and co-founder of Physiobay Physiotherapy Center. She completed her Bachelor's degree in physiotherapy from Northumbria University- UK in 1993, she worked in the Military Hospital of Bahrain Defence Force for twenty years. Throughout her career, she earned a Master's in Quality Management with a 1st degree honours from the National University of Ireland in 2013. She earned the degree of Doctorate in Physical Therapy with high honours in 2019 from the University of St. Augustine USA. Sara was a board member of the Bahrain Physical Therapy Association from 2019 until 2023.
Ms. Nayla Aldoseri is a podiatrist working at King Hamad University Hospital (KHUH). In 2018, Ms. Nayla graduated from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, UK with a BSc. Hons in Podiatry and immediately began her journey as a podiatrist at King Hamad University Hospital (KHUH).
Throughout her working journey, she attended many conferences abroad which were a topic of interest to her regarding diabetic foot. She presented as a speaker in 2024 in a Charcot arthropathy Journal Club presenting the effectiveness and different types of offloading on a diabetic foot.
After working in a Hyperbaric and Wound care unit, she combined both the knowledge received at the clinical placement during her studies and the detailed wound management learnt within working with her colleagues at the department.
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Dr. Mohamed Hatem had bachelor degree in medicine (MD) from Royal college of surgeons in Ireland 2007, did my internship at James Connolly Memorial Hospital Ireland, join Bahrain defence force hospital at 2008 and for 2 year did rotation at neurosurgery ,urology ,general surgery and vascular surgery prior starting my Saudi board of general surgery from 2010-2015 .
I completed my fellowship program of diabetic foot surgery at (clinical universitaria de podologia ) Madrid, Spain 2018 which trained under Professor Jose Luis Lazaro Martinez .I established diabetic foot clinic at Bahrain defence hospital and I trained number of nurse about wound care and change the strategies of diabetic foot care at my hospital by establishing multidisciplinary team approach to provide bet care diabetic foot patient .
Dr. Chaitanya Kodange is a distinguished medical professional and a graduate of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune. He began his career in the Indian Navy, where he served with distinction as a Submarine Medical Officer. During his tenure, he also qualified as a Ships Diver Officer and Skydiver.
In 2000, Dr. Kodange completed his post-graduation in Marine Medicineāspecializing in Diving & Hyperbaric Medicine, Submarine, and Shipboard Medicineāand subsequently served for six years at the Indian Naval Diving School in Kochi. He led medical departments at key submarine bases and went on to earn an MD in Psychiatry from AFMC, Pune. He later served as Associate Professor in both Marine Medicine and Psychiatry at the Institute of Naval Medicine, INHS Asvini, Mumbai.
Dr. Kodange further advanced his expertise by completing the International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC) from the University of Toronto (Faculty of Medicine) in Abu Dhabi, qualifying as a Wound Care Specialist.
After taking premature retirement from the Indian Navy in 2017, he joined King Hamad University Hospital, Bahrain, where he currently serves as Consultant in Diving & Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care.
Under his leadership, the Hyperbaric Unit at KHUH earned international accreditation from the South African Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Association (SAUHMA) and was designated a Center of Excellence in the Middle East. The unit was further recognized as a āCentre of Wound Care Excellence in the Gulf Regionā at the World Union of Wound Healing Societies (WUWHS) Conference in Abu Dhabi (2022) and received the Journal of Wound Care (JWC) award as the āClinical Centre of Excellence in Wound Care in the Middle East.ā
Dr. Kodange is an accomplished researcher, authoring numerous scientific papers and contributing chapters to textbooks. He is a sought-after speaker and has presented extensively at international conferences. He is also one of the few international medical referees for the UK Diving Medical Committee (UKDMC).ā
Mrs. Aisha Al Mahrazi is a leading Diabetic Foot and Wound Care Specialist with over 20 years of clinical and educational experience in the management of diabetic foot complications and chronic wounds. She began her nursing career after graduating in 1997, and has since specialized in wound care, completing the International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC) from the University of Toronto in 2009, and earning her MSc in Skin Integrity Skills and Management from the University of Hertfordshire in 2014.
In 2003, Mrs. Al Mahrazi established the first diabetic foot service in Oman at Bousher Polyclinic, where she continues to serve as the in-charge of the diabetic foot clinic. Her pioneering efforts contributed significantly to the expansion of diabetic foot services across Oman, with 24 clinics now operating nationwide. Since 2007, she has played a central role in national training programs on diabetic foot and wound care, training healthcare providers in both urban and rural settings.
She is an active member of the Oman Diabetic Foot Committee, Vice President of the Gulf Diabetic Foot Working Group (GDFWG), and the Sultanate of Omanās representative in the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF). Mrs. Al Mahrazi has served as a speaker and organizer in numerous national and international conferences, including the Gulf Diabetic Foot Conference and Global Diabetic Foot Courses.
Her expertise and leadership have been recognized through multiple awards, including the prestigious GCC Nursing Award in 2010, 2016, and 2025, for her outstanding contributions to diabetic foot care, nursing education, and service development.
Raed M. Alkhattab is a Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist with nearly four decades of experience in clinical care, enablement management, and P&O technology. He is the Managing Director of the OBK Centre for Prosthetics & Orthotics in Amman and a PhD candidate in Rehabilitation Management. Eng. Alkhattab previously served as Senior Clinical Director at the Royal Medical Services of Jordan, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. He has extensive experience as a lecturer and trainer in Jordan, Syria, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen, mentoring professionals and students in P&O practice
He is the President of the United Arab Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (UASPO) and an active member of the ISPO Executive Board. His work spans establishing rehabilitation centers, advancing disability rights, and mentoring the next generation of P&O professionals. With expertise in prosthetic innovation, rehabilitation strategy, and disaster management, he continues to contribute to regional and global efforts in empowering persons with disabilities.
Dr. Martin Maresch is a Senior Consultant Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon in the BDF Hospital- Royal Medical Services, Bahrain
He has joined BDF-RMS hospital in 2012 coming from KSA and become an integral part of the surgical services. Vascular surgery in the BDF has significantly improved within the last 11 years opening the new programs to treat complex vascular pathologies like Complex Venous Recanalizations, Systemic management of the Vascular access for hemodialysis or Diabetic foot management treating thousands of patient within the region.
Dr Martin is a Co-director of National Aortic Repair Program which allow the treatment of complex aortic pathologies in MKCC for Bahraini patients instead of sending them abroad.
He is also a Senior Lecturer the in Faculty of Medicine in RCSI, educating Bahraini nurses and doctors adepts as well as a leader of multiple research projects within BDF-RMS.
As the director of Middle East Venous Forum and member of Pan Arab Vascular Society he is an enthusiastic educator in the region organizing conferences and workshop to improve the quality of care for the patients.
He also regularly educates children in primary and secondary schools in medical science providing the inspirational lectures and workshops. Worried about the health of the kids in Bahrain he has initiated anti-vaping educational campaign under RMS in cooperation with RCSI.
He is the author of multiple publications in international peer-reviewed journals, a participant in several international trials, and a regular speaker at international cardio-vascular meetings, exterminator of European Board in Vascular Surgery and International Representative of American Venous Forum.
Ms. Eman Al-Jahmi serves as the Assistant Director of Nursing for Outpatient Services, Hyperbaric, and Staff Health at King Hamad University Hospital (KHUH). She also holds the role of Nurse Manager of the Hyperbaric and Wound Care Department, where she has led specialized clinical programs with excellence and innovation.
Ms. Al-Jahmi brings over 13 years of diverse clinical and leadership experience, specializing in hyperbaric oxygen therapy, advanced wound care, and stoma management. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing (2018) from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland ā Bahrain (RCSI), where she also earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2010).
Her clinical credentials are both national and international in scope. In 2012, she received certification in Monoplace Chamber Operation and Hyperbaric Medicine from the South African Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Association (SAUHMA) and Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine from DNA-SA. She further expanded her expertise in Multiplace Chamber Operations through IHC Hytech, Netherlands, in 2014. That same year, she completed the International Inter-Professional Wound Care Course (IIWCC) from South Africa. In 2016, she obtained her Ostomy Management Certification (OMCC) in Abu Dhabi.
Ms. Al-Jahmi has been instrumental in the integration of wound care, stoma therapy, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy as hybrid specialty services at KHUH. She led a study on the prevalence of high-risk diabetic foot in the community and continues to collaborate on research projects with other healthcare professionals across disciplines.
She is actively engaged in both scientific and community initiatives. Ms. Al-Jahmi is the Chairperson of the Social and Scientific Activities Committee at the Bahrain Nursing Society, and holds memberships in various national and international organizations, including:
Dr. Ebtihal Alyusuf is a Consultant in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Internal Medicine with 16 years of experience. Fluent in Arabic and English, she is dedicated to patient care and research. Her expertise includes diabetes technology, endocrine disorders, and obesity, and she is active in mentoring students.
Dr. Abdulrahman Abdulaziz Bucheery is a Bahraini physician specializing in general surgery and chronic wound management and is currently the Head of Military Medical Commissions at the Ministry of Interior in the Kingdom of Bahrain. He also represents the Ministry in the Overseas treatment Committee in the Supreme Council of Health.
Dr. Fatema Habbash, Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences in the Arabian Gulf University (AGU), and Consultant in Nutrition and Lifestyles at the University Medical Centre in King Abdullah Medical City, has been accredited as the first Bahraini family physician in lifestyle medicine by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
Dr. Habbash boasts over 19 years of clinical experience in both the public and private health sectors. She is a pioneer in medical education and research, with numerous publications in prestigious Q1-category scientific journals. She is also recognised as a prominent speaker at local and international conferences and collaborates on various programmes with local and international health organisations focusing on community awareness and guiding professionals in lifestyle medicine, nutrition, mental health and wellness.
Dr. Muneera Eissa Ben-Nakhi is a highly accomplished Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and the Head of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit at Al-Adan Hospital in Kuwait. With a medical career spanning over two decades, she is recognized as a pioneer in the field of reconstructive microsurgery and super-microsurgery in the Gulf region.
Dr. Ben-Nakhi established the plastic surgery unit at Al-Adan Hospital from the ground up, serving a population of over two million peopleānearly half of Kuwaitās populationāand managing the countryās highest trauma caseload. She completed advanced surgical fellowships at Asan Medical Center and the University of Ulsan in South Korea, and holds the prestigious title of Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
Dr. Kartik Hariharan is a Consultant Trauma and Foot and Ankle Surgeon at the Royal Gwent Hospital and is the clinical lead for Foot and Ankle Services for Gwent County. He also served as the President of the British Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society.
Dr. Hariharan is a fully practicing consultant in orthopedic trauma and surgery, specializing in the foot and ankle, both with the NHS and in his private practice. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He is the Chairman of the Clinical Commissioning Guidance Group for the British Orthopedic Association for Foot and Ankle Surgery (BOFAS) and is a Specialist Adviser for the National Institute of Clinical Excellence. He is a core member of the Wales Postgraduate Training program and serves as a member of faculty for several organizations, including AO international, University of Dundee, Dupuy Biomet, The Royal College of Surgeons in England and Cardiff University.
Dr. Bondokji is a Podiatric Surgery Consultant with more than twenty years of experience, recognized for his expertise in complex foot and ankle reconstruction and providing personalized patient care.
Dr. Bondokji, an American Board-certified specialist in podiatric medicine, brings a wide range of skills and expertise to his practice. He earned his MBBS from Texas Christian University and pursued advanced training at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. His extensive postgraduate education includes a surgical residency at Cabrini Medical Center and fellowships in orthopedic trauma and deformity correction at the Interfaith Medical Center, the Rubin Institute, and the Ilizarov Institute in Russia. In addition, he completed a clinical fellowship in Advanced Diabetic Foot Surgery at Maria Cecelia Hospital in Italy.
He previously served as a Consultant Podiatrist at the International Medical Center in Jeddah and Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City in Riyadh.
Senior Specialist Prosthetist and Orthotist, Head of Prosthetic and Orthotic Department, Khoula Hospital, Sultanate of Oman.
Consultant General Surgey, Kingdom Saudi Arabia.
Dr. Talal Khader Talal is a Podiatric Consultant and Head of Podiatric Services at Hamad Medical Corporation, specializing in comprehensive foot and ankle surgery and reconstruction. Dr Talal is an Executive Member of the Gulf Diabetic Foot Working Group and a diplomate of the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry. He is certified in the Prevention and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Wounds, Limb Preservation and Salvage, Diabetic Footwear and Charcot Reconstruction. Dr Talal holds a Bachelorās degree with a Major in Biology from Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa, USA. He then became a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine after graduating from Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He has presented at many international and regional conferences and courses and is also active in the research field.
Specialized in conservative and surgical orthopaedic treatments at German Orthopedic Hospital - Bahrain
Dr. Haidar Saeed Jalil Aal Mussa is a Consultant General Surgeon with Emirates Health Services (UAE) and a Diabetic Foot & Wound Care Specialist (since 2024). He holds the Arab Board (CABS) in General Surgery, a Higher Diploma in General Surgery, and the IIWCCāCanada wound-care certification. Dr. Haidarās surgical portfolio spans bariatric and general surgery with extensive experience in laparoscopic procedures, SSI reduction strategies and advanced wound management (including negative pressure therapy). An active educator, he instructs ACLS, European Trauma Course (ETC), and acute emergency skills. He is a member of the Emirates Society of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgeons, Emirates General Surgeon Society, British Hernia Society, and IIWCG.
Noor Janahi is a Consultant Podiatrist practicing Podiatry in the Kingdom of Bahrain. She is the first Bahraini to achieve this degree and the first Bahraini to practice the profession of Podiatry in the country. Obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Podiatric Medicine from Edinburgh in 2005, followed by Masters in Podiatric Surgery and Doctorate in Diabetic Foot disease from Edinburgh in 2014. Noor's work experience included practical rotations in different hospitals within the United Kingdom as well as working full time as a Senior Podiatrist in Bahrain. She has worked individually to develop the profession of Podiatry in her country, and established the first Podiatry clinic (public and private) in Bahrain. Noor has been focusing on expanding the services of Podiatry to the Middle East region starting from Bahrain and the United Arabs Emirates, in order to provide the best treatments for the Podiatry patients and to further promote and advance the profession within the Middle East.
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Dr. Amit Kumar C Jain is a prominent figure in the history of Indian medical literature, renowned as a Doctor and Surgeon with significant original contributions in the field of Diabetic Foot. He currently serves as the Consultant and Head at Amit Jainās Institute of Diabetic Foot and Wound Care, located at Brindhavvan Areion Hospital in Bengaluru. With over a century of publications to his name, Dr. Jain has established himself as a leading authority in his field.
Dr. Amit Jain's groundbreaking research and publications have earned him several prestigious awards and recognition. He received the Best Paper award at the International Diabetic Foot Conference in 2013 held in Dubai. As a testament to his exceptional contributions, he was selected as one of the Lead International Speakers at the same conference in Dubai in 2014. Dr. Jain was honored with the Millennium Gold Medal Award by the Surgical Society of Bangalore for the Best Paper in 2018.
In 2022, Dr. Amit Jain was recognized as the Best Achiever of the Year at the IKGA held in Chennai for his original research publication in the field of diabetic foot. His marvelous published work and four distinct world records earned him the prestigious "Pride of India" award in 2023 by the Indian Book of Records.
Dr. Dhafer Kamal is a distinguished Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon with extensive experience in the hospital and healthcare industry. He is currently the Acting Head of the Surgery Department at King Hamad University Hospital in Bahrain, a role he has held since April 2024. In addition, Dr. Dhafer serves as the Chairman of the Institutional Review Board at the Royal Medical Services Hospitals, a position he has occupied since November 2023. His responsibilities here include managing diabetic foot complications, overseeing clinical research, and leveraging his expertise in vascular specialty. Dr. Dhafer professional journey is supported by a strong educational foundation. He completed his General Surgery Residency at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, and pursued a Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia. His career also includes significant academic contributions as an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), Bahrain, where he has been teaching since December 2015. Prior to this, he served as a Senior Lecturer at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland-Medical University of Bahrain from 2008 to May 2024.
Distinguished General and Diabetic Foot Surgeon with more than four decades of medical and surgical experience. Founder of Bahrainās first private Diabetic Foot, Wound Care, and Limb Salvage Clinic. Expert in diabetic foot management, wound care, and limb preservation, with a proven track record of reducing amputation rates and raising patient awareness across Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Dedicated to advancing standards of care and preventive strategies for diabetic patients.
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