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SPECIALTIES: Internal Medicine
Hematology
DVT
Thrombosis
CURRENT TITLES Consultant-Hematologist
Assistant Professor
Director, Blood Bank, January 2009
CERTIFICATIONS MBBS, 1993
Bachelor of Science in Medicine and Surgery
College of Medicine, King Faisal University
AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia
2000
Fellowship, King Faisal University in Internal Medicine
AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia
2007
Fellowship in Hematology
University of Ottawa
Canada
PROFESSIONAL FELLOWSHIPS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Member, Riyadh Hematology Society, 2008 to present date
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCES
1992 – 1993 Internship
King Fahad University Hospital and Affiliated
Hospitals, AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia
(Rotations through Internal medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and General surgery)
1994 – 1999 Joined Arab Board Residency and Saudi Board
Training Programs
King Fahad University Hospital and Affiliated
Hospitals, AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia
(Evaluation: Very Good in all rotations)
2005 – 2007 Hematology Training Program
University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES
1. Internationally, involved actively as a Clinical Teacher for Undergraduate Medical Students, College of Medicine, University of Ottawa, participated in carrying-out training of postgraduate residents in the fields of Internal Medicine and Hematology, Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, 2006 – 2007.
2. An active Clinical Teacher for Undergraduate Medical students for Med Course 341 and 441, College of Medicine, King Saud University, and participated in carrying-out training of postgraduate residents in the fields if Internal medicine and Oncology-Hematology, Department of Medicine, King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to present date.
3. Guest Speaker: 13th Winterlude Symposium Perioperative Challenges and controversies, 2007.
4. An active member, Saudi Scientific Hematology Society (SSMS).
5. Currently involved in research projects related to venothromboembolic disease and multiple myeloma.
RESEARCH WORK SUBMITTED
1. Del (20 q) Stem Cell Defect following Myltiple Myleoma manifesting as acute lymphoblastic leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome: A Case Report (Publication – In Press). This was presented in the Canadian Association of Pathologists Meeting in Ottawa, Canada, July 2008.
2. Large Meta-analysis with oncological risk of anticoagulation in first 7-14 days under revision and analysis (Professor P Wellis, University of Ottawa, Canada).
3. DVT: Out Trial – Clinical Outcome and Cost of Hospital VS Home Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis.
Prospective Study. Comparison between clinical outcome cost and outpatient treatment vs inpatient treatment.
4. Venous thromboembolism pregnancy – related, trends, and incidencies.
5. Thrombophilia in Saudi population.
PUBLICATIONS
1. Gurnaam Kasbia, Farjah H Al-Gahtani, Jason Tay, et al. Reduced Hemoglobin on Day of Peripheral Blood Progenitor Cell Collection is Associated with Low Graft Content of Vascular Progenitors and Increased Toxicity after Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation. Transfusion, 2008
2. F H AlGahtani. Pregnancy-associated venous thromboembolism (Review article). Saudi Medical Journal, January 2009;. Research Number: 2008 0648.
3. F Al-Gahtani, J Tay, G Kasbia, et al. Anaemia on day of harvesting mobilized peripheral blood progenitors is independently associated with increased toxicity after autologous haematopoietic transplantation. (Abstract presented on the 33rd annual meeting of the European Group for Blood and Marrow transplantation held in Lyon, France, 25-28 March 2007).
ONGOING RESEARCH
1. F H AlGahtani. A Comparison of Practices and perception of Physicians and Patients: Use of Elastic Compression Stockings after Deep Venous Thrombosis. Research Project Number: E – 08 – 001.
2. F H AlGahtani. DVT: Out Trial – Clinical Outcome and Cost of Hospital versus Home Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. Research Project Number: 08 – 632.
3. F H AlGahtani. Pulmonary Embolism and Geographic Location: Is there a Relation? Comparison study between two regions in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh and Abha). Incidence, Risk Factor, and Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism.
4. F H AlGahtani, Z AlAseri. Adult Oncology Stat Antibiotic Protocol. Observational Study to determine the Effect of an Emergency Department on Clinical Outcomes in Adult Oncology Patients with Febrile Neutropenia.
CONTRIBUTIONS:
- Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia
- KKUH Sickle Cell Crisis Emergency Guidelines
- Warfarin Nomogram Protocol
CONFERENCES, COURSES, SYMPOSIA, AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
- 14th Congress of EHA. Berlin, Germany. 04-07 June 2009
- Update on HIT and a suggested National Strategy to prevent HIT in Saudi Arabia. King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 10 May 2009.
- Recent Advances in Anesthesia and Pain Management. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 31 March – 02 April 2009.
- The 7th Annual Scientific Conference of the Saudi Thoracic Society and the 8th Annual Asthma Meeting. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 17 – 19 March 2009.
- Medical Education Day. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 11-12 March 2009.
- Thrombosis and Hemostasis Update Conference. King Faisal specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 11-12 November 2008.
- First Postgraduate Research Day. King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 16 October 2008.
- 10th International conference on Malignant Lymphoma. Lugano, Switzerland. 04-07 June 2008.
- Leukemia and Lymphoma. The European School of Oncology, Isole di Brissago, Switzerland. 31 May – 02 June 2008.
- 7th Saudi Hematology Society Congress. King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 19-22 May 2008.
- Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Anemia: Working Together for a Better Life. Marriott Hotel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 30 April – 01 May 2008.
- Internal Medicine Update 2008. King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 04-06 March 2008.
- International Congress on Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation. King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 13 November 2007.
- Foundation Evidence Based Medicine Course. King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 06-08 November 2007.
- World Federation of Hemophilia Symposium. King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 07 November 2007.
- Perioperative Challenges and Controversies. University of Uttawa, Canada. 03-04 February 2007.
- Conflict Resolution Workshop. University of Ottawa, Canada. 14-15 March 2006.
- Introduction to Biostatistics. University of Ottawa, Canada. Summer 2006.
- Transfusion Medicine Updates. University of Ottawa, Canada. 27 January 2006.
- Saudi and Arab Board Preparatory Course in Internal Medicine Part II Written Exam. King Fahad National Guard Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 23-28 October 1999.
- The First Update course in Internal Medicine. King Fahad Hospital, AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia. 17-18 February 1999.
- The Fourth Intensive Review Clinical Course in Internal medicine. King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Buraidah, Qassim, Saudi Arabia. 06-11 February 1999.
- 7th Annual Advanced ECG and Arrhytymia Course. Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital, Saudi Arabia. 15-17 December 1998.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. National Heart Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 31 March 1998.
- 78th Annual Session (American College of Physicians Education Division). AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia. 22-25 March 1997.
- 8th Scientific Session (Saudi Heart Association). Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. 18-20 February 1997.
- 77th Annual Session (American College of Physicians Education Division). AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia. 25-28 April 1996.
- Critical Care (American College of Physicians Education Division). AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia. 23-24 April 1996.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
A. Fellowship and Membership in Professional Societies:
- Affiliate Member, The Saudi Scientific Hematology Society, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. January 2008.
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