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Dr. Hesham Atef Abdel Halim

Dr. Hesham Atef Abdel Halim

Pulmonary Medicine Specialist ·
, Cairo, Egypt

26+ of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Arabic

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About Dr. Hesham Atef Abdel Halim

  • Dr. Hesham Atef Abdel Halim, MD, is a highly respected leader in the field of pulmonary medicine. He is a Professor of Chest Diseases at Ain Shams University and a Senior Consultant of Pulmonary Medicine at the Saudi German Hospital in Cairo, Egypt.
  • He has been a practising physician for more than 20 years and has extensive experience in all aspects of pulmonary medicine, including pulmonary disease, critical care for patients with respiratory illnesses, sleep medicine, and interventional procedures for treating pulmonary disorders.
  • His many significant contributions to clinical care, medical education and research make Dr. Hesham a well-known authority in pulmonary medicine. Dr. Hesham has published many articles in the peer-reviewed literature; he provides peer review services for many international peer-reviewed medical journals; and currently serves on the Editorial Board of several scientific journals.

Conditions treated by Hesham Atef Abdel Halim

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Bronchial Asthma
  • Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
  • Tuberculosis (TB)
  • Interstitial Lung Diseases
  • Sleep Apnea and Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders
  • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
  • Pleural Diseases
  • Lung Nodules and Pulmonary Masses
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Critical Care Respiratory Conditions

Area of Interest

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Respiratory Critical Care
  • Interventional Bronchoscopy
  • Obstructive Airway Diseases
  • Sleep Medicine and Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders
  • Non-Invasive Ventilation
  • Intensive Care Management
  • Pulmonary Function Testing

Qualification

  • M.B., B.Ch., Ain Shams University (1994)
  • MSc in Chest Medicine, Ain Shams University (1999)
  • MD in Chest Medicine, Ain Shams University (2007)

Work Experiences

  • Assistant Professor: Pulmonary Medicine, Ain Shams University (2012-2018)
  • Consultant of Pulmonary Medicine, Ain Shams University Specialised Hospital
  • Associate Consultant of Pulmonary Medicine, Dar Al Fouad Hospital
  • Chest Unit Director, Ain Shams University Specialised Hospital
  • Respiratory Intensive Care Specialist, Abbassia Chest Hospital
  • Intensive Care Specialist, Ganzoury Hospital
  • Lecturer and Assistant Lecturer of Pulmonary Medicine, Ain Shams University

Certifications (2)

  • Specialised training in Respiratory Intensive Care and Mechanical Ventilation
  • Extensive experience in Interventional Bronchoscopy and Critical Care Pulmonology

Memberships (5)

  • European Respiratory Society (ERS)
  • Egyptian Society of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis
  • Egyptian Society of Bronchology
  • Arab Society of Infectious Diseases
  • Egyptian Resuscitation Council

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