
Dr. Walid Mahmood
Consultant Pulmonologist
M.D
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.
Qualifications & Fellowships
- LRCP & SI., MB., BCH., BAO. (N UI) Royal College of Surgeons (Ireland)
- Residency in Internal Medicine, DHA
- Residency in Internal Medicine, McGill University
- Respiratory Fellowship, McGill University
- American Board Internal Medicine
- American Board Pulmonary disease
- 2011 Fellowship of the College of Chest Physicians (FCCP)
Accreditations & Associations
- Emirates Medical Association
- Irish Medical Council-General Register of Medical Practitioners
- Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Exam
- European Respiratory Society-Member
- American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- American Board of Pulmonary Disease (ABIM-Pulmonary)
Specializations
- Asthma & Chronic Obstructive lung disease,
- Interstitial Lung disease,
- Pulmonary Manifistations of Systemic disease.
- Sleep Disordered Breathing ,
- Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) and Polysomnography interpretation.
- Assessment of Dyspnea and chronic cough.
Languages
- English
- Arabic