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Biography

Dr. Mehdi Afrit is a Medical Oncologist who practices at Burjeel Specialty Hospital in Sharjah. He has over 11 years of experience caring for and managing cancer patients. He has extensive experience providing chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy to patients. He earned a Certificate of Medical Oncology from the Gustave Roussy Institute in Paris, France, where he received training in antitumor chemotherapy and cancer medical treatment. Additionally, he holds an international certificate in breast diseases. He also has a certificate in Good Clinical Practice from Trans Celerate Biopharma Inc. and a certificate in Clinical Trial Management: Good Clinical Practice from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians. He previously worked for over five years as an Assistant Professor of Medical Oncology at Tunis’s Faculty of Medicine. He later practiced as a Consultant, Medical Oncologist for six years at Arianna’s hospital in Tunisia. He later worked for two years as a Specialist Medical Oncologist at Zulekha Hospital. He was also an investigator in three international clinical trials and holds clinical trial auditing and CRO certifications and a GCP Training Certificate from 2016. He is a member in good standing of the Emirates Oncology Society (EOS), the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO), and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). His clinical expertise includes but is not limited to the following:

• Oncology care and treatment for chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, immune therapy, and target therapy
• Breast cancer
• Solid tumor diagnosis
• Digestive cancer
• Gynecological cancer
• Lung cancer
• Genitourinary cancer
• Sarcoma

Awards & Achievements

• Award from Himaya Foundations and University of Sharjah

Research & Publications

• Clinicopathological Features of Gastric Cancer in a Cohort of Gulf Council Countries' Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study of 96 Cases. Journal of Oncology Research Reviews & Reports Volume 2(2): 1-3.
• The Burden of Gynecologic Cancers in the UAE. Journal of Oncology Research Reviews & Reports Volume 2(4): 1-6.
• The Emirates Oncology Task Force Clinical Practice Guideline on Screening for SARS-CoV-2 in Asymptomatic Adult Cancer Patients Before Anti-Cancer Therapy. Journal of Oncology Research Reviews & Reports Volume 2(4): 1-6.
• The State of Cancer Care in the United Arab Emirates in 2020: Challenges and Recommendations, A report by the United Arab Emirates Oncology Task Force. Humaid Al-Shamsi, Humaa Darr, Ibrahim Abu-Gheida , Jawaher Ansari, Martine, Mehdi Afrit, Mohamad H Masri, Mohamed Abuhaleeqa. Gulf J Oncology 2020 Jan;1(32):71-87.
• Primary Bone Lymphoma: Tunisian Multicentric Retrospective Study About 32 Cases. Ben Ayed C, Laabidi S, Said N, Afrit M, Ben Ahmed S, Boussen H. Tunis Med. 2018 May;96(5):269-272.
• First Site of Recurrence After Breast Cancer Adjuvant Treatment in the Era of Multimodality Therapy: Which Imaging for Which Patient During Follow-up? Nesrine M, Mehdi B, Houda EB, Soumaya L, Mehdi A, Bechir Z, Hamouda B. Breast Dis. 2017 Nov 21

• 2007 - he graduated as a master of medicine at the Medical University of Sofia
• acquired specialty in angiology - 2014
• 2014 - Certified specialist in ultrasound vascular diagnostics
• 2014 - specialization in the field of phlebology related to modern mini-invasive methods for the treatment of varicose veins in the clinic of one of the leading Californian phlebologists, Dr. Khalil Fatahi, who introduced and patented the so-called foam washout sclerotherapy (Campbell, California, USA)
• 2015 - practical course for the treatment of venous diseases in the city of Limassol, Cyprus 
• 2015 - laser vein ablation course in Leipzig - Germany 
• 2016 - master course in aesthetic phlebology and modern minimally invasive methods for the treatment of varicose veins - Riga, Latvia
• 2017 - specialization at Capio Klinik im Park, Venenzentrum Nordrhein-Westfalen - Hilden, Germany
• 2018 - certification course in mechano-chemical vein ablation (MOCA – ClariVein), VP-Med Health Center and Education Center – Budapest, Hungary
• 2018 - Phlebology Ultrasound Vascular Diagnostics Certification Course at World Congress of Phlebology 2018, Melbourne, Australia
• 2018 - educational course in the clinic of one of the world's most authoritative experts in the field of venous diseases prof. Kurosh Parsi – Sydney Skin and Vein Clinic, Australia
• practical course (Berlin Workshop for Future Phlebology) at Angioclinic - one of the world's leading phlebology clinics - Berlin, Germany
• practical course (Workshop – EVF HOW 2018) – Thun, Switzerland
• master course (18th International Master Course in Phlebology, 14-15 December, 2018) - Riga, Latvia, Dr. Maurins Vein Clinic
• practical course (3rd International Workshop, Another Phlebology, 4-5 October, 2019) – Budapest, Hungary
• 2020 - master's degree in "PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT"
• 2022 - after passing a certification course, it will be introduced for the first time in Bulgariacryolaser cryosclerotherapy (CLaCS method)for the treatment of cosmetic veins and capillaries. Dr. Radev is the first and only doctor in our country who has undergone training at the clinic of Prof. Kazuo Miyake - Miyake Clinic in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil and acquired a qualification for the application of the high-tech method in Bulgaria
• qualification course in the clinic of prof. Alexander Flor - Veinsinternational, Vienna, Austria - 2023

Practical experience

• 2009-2010 and 2013-2014 - specialization in angiology at the National Cardiology Hospital, Clinic of Vascular Surgery and Angiology
• 2010-2011 - specialization in angiology at Tokuda Hospital, Clinic of Cardiology and Angiology, Department of Angiology and Phlebology
• 2012-2013 - Central Research Center "Nadezhda", In Vitro sector
• 2013-2014 - physician-angiologist at MBAL "City Clinic", Clinic of Cardiology and Angiology, Department of Angiology and Phlebology
• 2014 - doctor-angiologist at "Nadezhda" Medical Center - creates the Department of Angiology and Mini-Invasive Treatment of Varicose Veins.
• 2019 - established the largest specialized clinic for the treatment of venous diseases in Bulgaria Varix Clinic– venous laser center
• Creator of the TASAR Cryo method (Tumescent Assisted Sclerotherapy with Augmented Reality)

Scientific and practical interests

• Application of modern minimally invasive methods for treatment of varicose veins
• Ultrasound diagnostics, prevention and treatment of arterial and venous diseases
• Treatment of venous wounds
• Screening and prevention of atherosclerosis                                                          

Membership in medical organizations

• Member of the Bulgarian Society of Angiology
• Member of the Bulgarian Society of Vascular Surgery and Angiology
• Member of the Bulgarian Society of Endovascular Therapy
• Member of the Bulgarian Medical Union (BLS)
• Member of the Balkan Venous Forum
• Member of the American Vein and Lymphatic Society

Education and specializations

• in 2012 he graduated as a master of medicine at the Medical University of Sofia - Sofia
• in 2013, after passing a competitive exam, she was enrolled as a specialist in vascular surgery at UMBAL "St. Ekaterina", Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
• in 2021 he acquired a specialty in vascular surgery
• certified specialist in ultrasound vascular diagnostics - 2022
• internship at Purpan University Hospital, Toulouse, France, Department of Internal medicine – 2009.
• internship at CHU Centrale, Nancy, France, Department of Internal medicine – 2011.

Practical experience

• 2013-2021 - specialization in vascular surgery at UMBAL "St. Ekaterina", Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
• 2021-2022 - vascular surgeon at UMBAL "St. Ekaterina", Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
• From 2022, he is part of the team of the largest clinic for minimally invasive treatment of varicose veins in Bulgaria "Varix Clinic" - venous laser center

Scientific and practical interests

• Application of modern minimally invasive methods for treatment of varicose veins
• Ultrasound diagnostics, prevention and treatment of arterial and venous diseases
• Wound treatmentof vascular origin
• Screening and prevention of atherosclerosis                                                          

Membership in medical organizations

• Member of the Bulgarian Medical Union (BLS)
• Member of the Bulgarian National Society of Vascular Surgery and Angiology
• Member of the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS)

Education and specializations

• In 1999, he graduated as a Master of Medicine at the Medical University of Craiova, Romania
• He acquired a specialty in angiology in 2014 after specialization at UMBAL "St. Ekaterina" and MBAL "Tokuda"
• He has acquired a professional qualification in ultrasound vascular diagnostics at MU-Sofia since 2014.
• He has a professional qualification and a certificate for invasive angiology at the SU "St. Kliment Ohridski"
• He participated in many international congresses on angiology and vascular surgery in Bulgaria and abroad

Practical experience

• He has 5 years of experience as a general practitioner and 7 years of experience in the field of emergency medicine.
• He worked as an angiologist in the team of UMBAL "Ajibadem City Clinic - Cardiovascular Center" - Sofia from 2012-2021.
• He is a member of the commission for certification in ultrasound vascular diagnostics at SU "St. Kliment Ohridski"
• From 2021, he is part of the team of the largest clinic for minimally invasive treatment of varicose veins in Bulgaria "Varix Clinic" - venous laser center

Scientific and practical interests

• Ultrasound diagnostics, prevention and treatment of arterial and venous diseases
• Screening and prevention of atherosclerosis 
• Modern minimally invasive methods for the treatment of varicose veins

                                                         
Membership in medical organizations

• Member of the Society of Angiology in Bulgaria
• Member of the Bulgarian Society of Endovascular Therapy
• Member of the Bulgarian Medical Union (BLS)