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Dr. Amr Alwakeel MBChB, BMedSc(Hons)-First Class, FRCP(C), FACP, ABIM

Consultant, Pulmonary Medicine

Internal Medicine, Pulmonology | 10 years of experience | Speaks English, Arabic

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  • Biography
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  • Licenses & Certifications
  • Publications & Books
  • Professional Affiliations
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Biography

Dr. Amr Alwakeel brings a global perspective to pulmonary medicine, having honed his expertise across Canada, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and New Zealand. A proud alumnus of McGill University, he is double board-certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonology in both the US and Canada. Dr. Amr Alwakeel specializes in Interventional Pulmonology and Thoracic Oncology, showcasing his commitment to advancing lung health and cancer care.

As an assistant professor at Al Faisal University and a respected lecturer at King Abdulaziz University and King Faisal Specialist Hospital, Dr. Amr Alwakeel is passionate about educating future healthcare leaders. His research efforts, particularly in tele-healthcare, pleural diseases, pulmonary medicine and ways to enhance patient quality of life, reflect his dedication to patient-centered care.

Dr. Amr Alwakeel believes in putting patients first, and strives to deliver optimal care tailored to improve well-being and lung health. Join him in pursuing a healthier tomorrow.

Education & Training

– Interventional Pulmonary Fellowship – McGill University, Canada
American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (AABIP)
– Pulmonary Fellowship – McGill University, Canada.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPSC)
– Internal Medicine Residency – McGill University, Canada.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPSC)

– Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) – University of Otago, New Zealand

– Bachelor of Medical Science with First class Honours (BMedSc(Hons)) – Anatomy Department, University of Otago, New Zealand

Licenses & Certifications

  • American Board Cerification in Pulmonology
    American Board Of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
  • Canadian Board Certification in Pulmonology
    Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPSC)
  • Canadian Certification in Interventional Pulmonology and Thoracic Oncology
    McGill University, Canada
  • Certificate of Added Qualification in Advanced Diagnostic Bronchoscopy
    American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (AABIP)
  • American Board Cerification in Internal Medicine
    American Board Of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
  • Canadian Board Certification in Internal Medicine
    Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPSC)

Publications & Books

Tajarernmuang, Pattraporn; Aliaga, Felipe; Alwakeel, Amr J., et al. (2023). Impact of a Pleural Care Program on the Management of Patients with Malignant Pleural Effusions. Journal of Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology, 30:2, 122-128.

Alwakeel, Amr J., et al. (2022). Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions—The Effusion Strikes Back: A Teachable Moment. JAMA internal medicine, 182.2, 218-219

Alwakeel, Amr J., et al. (2022). The Lobe That Got Away. American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine 205.4, 468-470.

Alwakeel, Amr J., et al. (2022). The accessibility, feasibility, and safety of a standardized community-based tele-pulmonary rehab program for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a 3-year real-world prospective study. Annals of the American Thoracic Society 19.1, 39-47.

Stella H. Cameron, Alwakeel, Amr J., et al. (2015). Delayed Post-Treatment with Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Is Neurorestorative of Striatal Medium-Spiny Projection Neurons and Improves Motor Function After Neonatal Rat Hypoxia-Ischemia. Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience 68: 56-72.

Alwakeel, Amr J., et al. (2011). Effect of Delayed Treatment with Mesenchymal Stem Cells on Neonatal Hypoxic/Ischemic Brain Injury: A Behavioral and Stereological Study.

Alwakeel, Amr J., et al. Accuracy of Cytologic vs Histologic Specimens for Assessment of PD-L1 Expression in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Professional Affiliations

Saudi Thoracic Society

Saudi Group for Interventional Pulmonology

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

American College of Chest Physicians

American Thoracic Society

European Respiratory Society

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