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Dr. Azam Kasis

Consultant Pulmonology

15 Years Experience

Arabic , English

About Dr. Azam Kasis

Dr. Azam Kasis is a UK-trained Consultant Pulmonologist with more than 15 years of clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of complex respiratory conditions. He is a certified member of the Royal Colleges of Physicians and has worked at leading hospitals in the UK, including Aintree University Hospital in Liverpool. He is active in research, training, and international conferences, contributing to advancements in pulmonology and sleep medicine.

Clinical Expertise

Diagnosis and management of chronic cough, asthma, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Shortness of breath
Sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity hypoventilation
Bronchiectasis and pulmonary vascular diseases
Acute and chronic Respiratory failure and non-invasive ventilation
Lung cancer diagnosis, bronchoscopy, and pleural procedures

Education

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) – UK
Achieved the Specialty Certificate Examination, UK
 Medical Degree MD– Damascus University

Professional Experience

Over 15 years of clinical experience in Pulmonology

Consultant Pulmonologist – Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool, UK
Contributor – Multiple audits and studies in asthma and pleural disease
Active Participant – BTS and ERS medical conferences and workshops

Certifications & Memberships

Completed advanced courses on: Difficult Lung Disease, Pulmonary Vascular Disease, Chronic Cough & Asthma, Other specialized respiratory topics
Member of Royal Colleges of Physicians (MRCP), UK
Member of General Medical Council (GMC), UK
Member of British Thoracic Society (BTS)
Member of British Sleep Society
Member of UK Pleural Society
Member of Medical Defence Union
Regular participant in ERS Breathing & Sleep and BTS Summer Meetings
Active involvement in research, audits, and studies on asthma and pleural disease, contributing to departmental quality-improvement initiatives and clinical publications.