About The Conference

The General Directorate of Health Services at the Ministry of Defense is dedicated to fostering a healthy lifestyle for Ministry of Defense personnel and their families. By embracing the finest digital information practices and seamlessly integrating with the health sector system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, we strive to deliver comprehensive preventive and therapeutic services during both peace and wartime, adhering to the highest global standards of quality and safety.

Recognizing the importance of Diving Medicine and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, the General Directorate of Health Services aims to gather experts to explore the latest technologies and practices in this specialized field. This conference will serve as a pivotal platform to identify development priorities and discuss the most recent advancements.

The organization of the Conference on Diving Medicine and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is a strategic initiative to advance these critical medical fields, ultimately enhancing patient care and treatment outcomes.

Objectives of the Conference

  • To provide a platform for communication and dialogue among experts and specialists in this domain.
  • To introduce the latest developments in Diving Medicine and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and their impact on the treatment of other diseases.
  • To showcase the patient experience of Diving Medicine and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in the hospital, highlighting the processes, treatments, and outcomes that patients encounter during their care.
  • To establish direct communication with leading international and local entities in the domain of Diving Medicine and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.
  • To support collaborative efforts among entities working in this domain.

Exhibition

The accompanying exhibition of the Conference on Diving Medicine and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy includes sections represented by companies that manufacture and operate hyperbaric chambers and provide specialized healthcare in Diving Medicine and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Another section features beneficiaries of this service, such as maritime oil companies (e.g., Aramco), the naval forces, and border guards. Additionally, there is a dedicated section for service beneficiaries from medical associations and bodies concerned with Diving Medicine, such as those specializing in diabetes, pediatrics, burn care, cosmetic treatments, and autism.

Event Outcomes

New Indications & Research

Latest findings on HBOT applications for various conditions.

Functional Medicine Integration

How HBOT is being integrated with functional medicine practices.

Technological Advancements

Innovations in HBOT equipment and technology.

Event Speakers

Dr. Yousef Aloufi (KSA)

Chairman, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Dept., Armed Forces Hospital - Jubail

Dr. Vasileios Kalentzos (Greece)

Head, Department of Hyperbaric & Diving Medicine of the Athens Naval Hospital. EUBS, ECHM, UHMS Member

Dr. Kamonsak Tangchai (Thailand)

Consultant in diving, hyperbaric, and aviation medicine for leading private hospitals in Thailand

Dr. Jordi Desola (Spain)

Director and Chairman of the Hyperbaric Therapy Unit of Barcelona, Hospital “Moises Broggi”, Barcelona (Spain)

Brig Gen Dr. Homoud Alenezi (Kuwait)

Diving and hyperbaric oxygen medicine specialist

Brig. Gen. Dr. Muraya M. Alshahrani (KSA)

Consultant Family Medicine, Director of Armed Forcses Aeromedical Center  SSC-FM, ABFM

Dr. Frans Cronjéㅤ(South Africa)

MBChB (UP), BSc (Hons), MSc Aerospace Medicine, FHM, PG Dip (Occ Health) Stell Head of Baromedicine, Aviation & Aerospace Medicine, American Mission Hospital

Dr. Yousuf Al-Balushi (Oman)

Consultant in diving and hyperbaric medicine. Director of Medical Services, Royal Navy of Oman

Dr. Ashraf Sabry (Egypt)

Medical consultant of ozone therapy and hyperbaric medicine in Ghabour Hospital, Alexandria

Sr. Lucie Cronjé (South Africa)

Advanced Hyperbaric Nurse Specialist

Col Dr. Naif Alenazi (KSA)

Officer Physician, Saudi Royal Naval Forces Neurology Consultant Diving medicine and hyperbaric medicine specialist

Dr. Chaitanya Kodange (India)

Consultant in diving & hyperbaric medicine, wound care specialist, and psychiatrist at the King Hamad University Hospital, Bahrain

Dr. Aisha Albalushi (Oman)

Director of the National Hyperbaric Medicine Center, Royal Hospital

Dr. Khaled Eltobgy (Egypt)

General Major Doctor/Director of Medical Navy Services

Dr. Gerhard Muir de Wet (South Africa)

Aerospace Medicine Specialist Armed Forces Aeromedical Centre

Dr. Saiyah AlDhafiri (KSA)

Consultant Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery, King Abdulaziz Airbase Hospital-Dhahran

Sr. Hiske Smart (South Africa)

Advanced nurse practitioner for specialist wound care and hyperbaric services, working in the Kingdom of Bahrain at the King Hamad American Mission Hospital

Lt Col Dr. Hesham Alsaeed (KSA)

Officer Physician – Saudi Royal Naval Forces Diving medicine / aviation medicine specialist

Dr. Ismail Alnajdat (Jordan)

Director of Hyperbaric/Royal Medical Services

Dr. Abir Alsaid (KSA)

Pumonology consultant King Fahd Hospital of the University - Assistant Professor Imam AbdulRaam Bin Faisal University

Dr. Ibrahim Alsheneber (KSA)

Consultant General Surgery & Surgical Oncologist, King Abdulaziz Airbase Hospital-Dhahran

Dr. Faisal N. Alotaibi (KSA)

Consultant Family and Community Medicine

Dr. Ayat Alsafar (KSA)

Pediatrician / pediatric neurologist King Fahd Hospital of University - Alkhobar Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University - Dammam

Maj Dr. Mohammed Obeidat (Jordan)

Chairman of Hyperbaric/Royal Medical Services

Dr. Ghadeer Alzaben (KSA)

Diving and hyperbaric specialist

Dr. Ahmed Abdeldayem (Egypt)

Hyperbaric and diving medicine physician at Fakeeh care hospital (Jeddah)

Dr. Mohannad Alomari

Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon at King Fahad hospital of university

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