Dr. Walid Sharif Mahmood

Dr. Walid Mahmood is a well-established, American-Board Certified, Senior Consultant Pulmonologist with more than 15 years of experience in the field of Adult pulmonology. His special focus is on Asthma, Chronic Obstructive lung disease, Interstitial Lung disease, Sleep Disordered Breathing , Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) and Polysomnography interpretation. He has a solid approach in the diagnosis of breathing difficulties and chronic cough.

Dr. Walid completed his LRCP & SI., MB., BCH., BAO. (NUI) from the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland. He went on to do his Residency in Internal Medicine and Fellowship in Respiratory Diseases from the reputed McGill University, Canada. He then received his dual American Board Certification in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary disease.

In his career, he has served the Dubai Health Authority as a consultant in Pulmonary Medicine before joining the Valiant team. He was honoured by the Dubai Health Authority with the DHA “You Are Our Pride” Appreciation Award. He has also been awarded second class honours in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology by The Royal College of Surgeons.

Credentials:

• The Royal College of Surgeons- Ireland (RCSI)
• McGill University- Montreal – Canada
• Specialty Pulmonary
• LRCP & SI, MB, Bch, BAO ( National University of Ireland)
• American Board of Internal Medicine
• American Board of Pulmonary diseases
• Fellow of the College of Chest Physicians FCCP (USA)
• McGill University Respirology Fellowship

Clinical Expertise:

• Assessment, Management and follow up of adult pulmonary disorders
• Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Bronchiectasis, and obesity Hypoventilation syndrome.
• Interstitial Lung diseases
• Work up of pulmonary radiographic abnormalities
• Assessment and management of Lower respiratory tract infections
• Thorough Assessment of breathlessness / Dyspnea, cough, and ventilatory impairments.
• Sleep Disordered Breathing assessment and management
• Pulmonary Function Testing procedure and interpretation
• Diagnostic bronchoscopy
• Preoperative pulmonary assessment and optimization
• Pre-flight pulmonary assessment

Certifications and Professional Memberships:

• Member Emirates Respiratory and Allergy Society
• Member Emirates Medical Association
• Fellow of the College of Chest Physicians (USA)
• Member European Respiratory Society