Consultant, Pulmonary Medicine
Pulmonology | 6 years of experience | Speaks English, ArabicAreas of Expertise:
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. Alwakeel specializes in Interventional Pulmonology and Thoracic Oncology, showcasing his commitment to advancing lung health and cancer care.
As an assistant professor at Alfaisal University and a respected lecturer at King Abdulaziz University and King Faisal Specialist Hospital, Dr. 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. 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.
Interventional Pulmonary Fellowship – McGill University, Canada
Pulmonary Fellowship – McGill University, Canada
Internal Medicine Residency – McGill University, Canada
Medical School – University of Otago, New Zealand
Anatomy Department – University of Otago, New Zealand
American Board Cerification in Pulmonology
Canadian Board Cerification in Pulmonology
Canadian Cerification in Interventional Pulmonology and Thoracic Oncology
American Board Cerification in Internal Medicine
Canadian Board Cerification in Internal Medicine
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.
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
