Dr Ghanem Aldik
MD, FRCP
Consultant in Respiratory and General Internal Medicine
Dr. Aldik, a distinguished alumnus of the Damascus School of Medicine, graduated with top honours in the year 2003. Subsequently, he pursued his specialised training in Respiratory and Internal Medicine within the Southwest region of England until 2017, amassing extensive knowledge in Pulmonology and general medicine.
Following his rigorous training, Dr. Aldik embarked on a fellowship at the Plymouth Teaching Hospitals, where he further refined his proficiency in areas encompassing lung cancer, interventional lung procedures, and the instruction of medical students. Presently, he holds a consultant position at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford, overseeing the lung cancer and interventional procedures teams. His notable contribution includes the establishment of the rapid access lung cancer clinic, designed to deliver high-quality patient care with promptness.
Dr. Aldik's clinical expertise extends to a broad spectrum of respiratory ailments, including lung cancer, asthma, COPD, lung scarring, sleep disorders, bronchiectasis, and lung infections. During the critical phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, he demonstrated unwavering dedication on the frontlines, actively participating in research endeavours and delivering treatment to patients grappling with long-term complications arising from the disease.
His academic accomplishments are underscored by the publication of scholarly articles in esteemed journals such as BMJ, in addition to his engagements as a presenter at both national and international conferences. These include appearances at prominent events like the British Thoracic Society, the British Thoracic Oncology Group, and the World Congress for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology.
Outside the realm of his medical pursuits, Dr. Aldik relishes quality time spent with his family, indulges in literary pursuits, engages in football, and channels his interests into computer programming.
- Specialist Areas:
Asthma
Bronchiectasis
COPD
Chest X-ray
CTPA/CT chest
Lung cancer
Lung infections
Lung scarring
Sleep disorders
- Conditions seen and treated:
Asthma
COPD
Chronic cough
Lung cancer
Lung infections and Bronchiectasis
Long COVID
Pulmonary fibrosis
Sleep apnoea