The Emirates Thoracic Society is proud to present three of the region's foremost experts in respiratory medicine who will share their insights at our upcoming conference.
Staff Physician & Director of Bronchoscopy Suite
Respiratory Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr. Ali Saeed Wahla is a Staff Physician in the Respiratory Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, where he serves as Director of the Bronchoscopy Suite and specializes in Interventional Pulmonology. His expertise focuses on advanced pulmonary procedures for complex airway and pleural disorders.
After receiving his medical degree from Aga Khan University in Pakistan, Dr. Wahla completed his Internal Medicine residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in North Carolina, USA, followed by fellowships in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and Interventional Pulmonology at the same institution.
Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Wahla gained extensive experience working as a Consultant in Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, bringing a diverse international perspective to his practice.
Consultant Pulmonologist & Internal Medicine
Program Director, Adult Pulmonary Fellowship
Rashid Hospital, Dubai Health, UAE
Dr. Goran Nadir Salih is a Danish Board Certified Consultant in Pulmonology and Internal Medicine with 17 years of experience. He completed his fellowship at Copenhagen University Hospitals in Denmark before moving to the UAE in 2021.
Currently at Rashid Hospital, Dubai Health, he serves as Director of Interventional Pulmonology and leads the Interstitial Lung Diseases Clinic. As Program Director for the Adult Respiratory Fellowship under SCFHS, he plays a pivotal role in physician training. He also contributes to the Adult Pulmonary Scientific Committee of the National Institute for Health Specialties (NIHS) Emirati Board.
Previously at American Hospital Dubai, Dr. Salih brings extensive expertise in pulmonary medicine with special focus on interventional procedures and fellowship education. His international training and leadership positions make him a valuable contributor to UAE's respiratory medicine landscape.
HOD - Respiratory & Sleep Medicine
Consultant Pulmonologist
Burjeel Hospital LLC, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr. Trilok Chand is a distinguished pulmonologist currently serving as the Head of Respiratory & Sleep Medicine at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi. Recognized as a leading authority in his field, he brings extensive expertise in pulmonary medicine and academic leadership.
An active member of numerous prestigious medical societies including ERS, ETS, and APSR, Dr. Chand has held key positions such as Vice President of the Interventional Pulmonology Group in the Emirates Thoracic Society. He also contributes to medical education as a committee member of the Burjeel Academic Committee.
With 29 national and international publications to his credit, Dr. Chand's academic contributions are complemented by his clinical excellence. His achievements include winning the Third Prize in Chest Radiology Quiz at NAPCON-2007 and earning fellowships from renowned institutions in the USA, Japan, and India.
