Dr. Jassem Abdou

Consultant Pulmonologist

Speciality: Pulmonology

Nationality: French

Experience: 30+ Years

Languages: English, Arabic, French

NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi

With over 30 years of extensive experience in pulmonology and respiratory medicine, Dr. Jassem Abdou brings a wealth of expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex pulmonary conditions and sleep disorders. He is a graduate of the University of Lille, in France, holding the French Board Certification in Pulmonary Diseases.

He has held senior leadership positions as Consultant Pulmonologist and Head of Department across leading healthcare institutions in the UAE, including Advance Cure Diagnostic Centre, Reem Hospital, Health point, and Zayed Military Hospital.

Dr. Abdou has developed advanced expertise in interventional pulmonology, including bronchoscopy with bronchial and transbronchial biopsy, pleural procedures such as thoracentesis and chest tube insertion, as well as comprehensive pulmonary function testing. He is also highly experienced in the management of sleep disorders, including CPAP and BiPAP therapy.

Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in both inpatient and outpatient care, delivering high-quality, patient-centered treatment while utilizing the latest evidence-based medical practices. His international training and long-standing clinical experience reflect his commitment to excellence in respiratory and sleep medicine.

Dr Jassem Abdou has served as a teaching faculty member for the Arab Board of Internal Medicine and is an active member of the American Thoracic Society, the European and Emirates Respiratory Society, and has authored peer-reviewed publications in pulmonary and sleep medicine, including research on cystic fibrosis, COPD epidemiology and sleep apnea syndromes.

  • French Board Certified Pulmonologist – Specialized in France - University of Lille, France
  • MBBS

Dr jassem Abdou has extensive experiences in

  • Pulmonary diseases and sleep medicine
  • Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Pulmonary fibrosis and chest infections
  • Obstructive sleep apnea
  • Interventional pulmonology (bronchoscopy and biopsy procedures)
  • Pleural disease management (thoracentesis, chest tube insertion)
  • Pulmonary function testing (PFTs, DLCO, challenge tests)
  • Sleep studies and CPAP/BiPAP therapy
  • Allergy testing and desensitization
  • Chest imaging interpretation (X-ray, CT scan)

  • Former Consultant Pulmonologist at Zayed Military Hospital (18 years)
  • Head of Department in Pulmonology across leading healthcare institutions in the UAE
  • Instructor/ Teaching faculty for the Arab board of Internal Medicine

  • Cystic Fibrosis in Adults – University of Lille
  • Epidemiology of COPD in the UAE – Respiratory Journal
  • Pickwick and Sleep Apnea Syndromes – Respiratory Journal 

Special Interest:

  • Pulmonary Diseases: Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, chest infections
  • Interventional Pulmonology: Bronchoscopy, bronchial and transbronchial biopsy, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)
  • Pleural Diseases: Thoracentesis, pleural biopsy, intercostal chest tube insertion
  • Pulmonary Function Testing: PFTs, DLCO, bronchial challenge tests
  • Allergy Management: Allergy skin testing and desensitization therapy
  • Imaging: Interpretation of chest X-rays and CT scans
  • Respiratory Care: Management of complex inpatient and outpatient pulmonary conditions
  • Sleep Medicine: Obstructive sleep apnea, sleep studies, CPAP/BiPAP therapy

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NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City

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