Dr. Usama Albastaki
Consultant , Diagnostic Radiology

Dr. Usama Albastaki
Dr. Usama Albastaki
Languages
English
Arabic
Swedish
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Overview
Dr. Usama Mohammad AlBastaki is the Chair of Medical Imaging at Dubai Health, and brings over 20 years of experience in advancing radiology within the UAE. He is the General Secretary and former President of the Radiology Society of the Emirates, where he played an instrumental role in establishing world-class radiology conferences, boosting the UAE's global presence in the field of radiology.
Dr. AlBastaki has led pivotal national healthcare initiatives, including the UAE’s national radiology referral guidelines project, which was selected as a government accelerator in 2023 to enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient safety. Under his leadership, Rashid Hospital’s Diagnostic Imaging department received the Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Award for the Best Public Sector Medical Department in 2020.
Specializing in emergency and cardiac imaging, Dr. AlBastaki is also engaged in researching the integration of AI into national screening programs to enhance diagnostic capabilities. As a Clinical Associate Professor at Mohammed Bin Rashid University, he is dedicated to training the next generation of radiologists, reinforcing his commitment to safe, innovative, and patient-centered radiology practices.
Experience
Dubai Health
United Arab Emirates
2014 - PresentGlobal Medical Solutions
United Arab Emirates
2011 - 2014Education
Board - Swedish Board in Diagnostic Radiology
Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare/ Sahlgrenska University Hospital/ Gothenburg University, Sweden
Medical School - Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, United Kingdom
Master - Master in innovation management
Mohammad Bin Rashid School of Government, Dubai
Research and Publication
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Comparative Assessment of Chest X-ray Interpretations by AI Model and Radiologist Vs Pulmonologist in Predicting the Clinical Status of Covid-19 Pneumonia Patients
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Lesions: a Comprehensive Clinicoradiologic Approach and Review of the Literature
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Possible Association between Myocardial Infarction with Nonobstructed Coronary Arteries and SARS-CoV-2 Infection
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Bone Marrow Edema: Pathophysiology, Differential Diagnosis and Imaging
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