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Dr. Lina Ahmad Houssami

Dermatology Al Ain

Dr. Lina Ahmad Houssami

4 years of experience

2,052+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
8
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Lina Ahmad Houssami at a glance

Dr. Lina Ahmad Houssami is a Dermatology practitioner based in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 41+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on dermatology consultation, full-body mole mapping, biopsy (skin), cryotherapy lesion, mohs surgery. Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Lina Ahmad Houssami is a highly experienced Consultant Dermatologist and Aesthetic Medicine Specialist with decades of international clinical practice across general dermatology, dermato-venereology, and cosmetic dermatology.

Dr Houssami obtained her MD from Damascus University in 1985 before completing extensive postgraduate training in France. She holds the French Board in Dermato-Venerology from Université Paris Descartes (Paris V) and university diplomas in HIV Medicine (Paris XII) and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Paris VII). Her specialist training included work at some of the most prestigious dermatology centres in France, notably Hôpital Saint‑Louis and Hôpital Henri‑Mondor, where she trained for four years and later served for five years as an Attaché. She also worked at the Hertford British Hospital during her final year in Paris.

Alongside her hospital career, Dr Houssami collaborated actively in clinical studies and trials with L’Oréal, contributing to advances in cosmetic dermatology. She was also selected twice to attend the WHO-organised Sexually Transmitted Diseases Course at the Alfred Fournier Institute in Paris.

Between 1995 and 2006, Dr Houssami worked for over a decade at Tawam Hospital, gaining extensive experience in complex medical dermatology. Since 2006, she has practised exclusively in the private sector in the UAE, working across leading hospitals and aesthetic centres in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Dubai. Since March 2023, she has been practising at Derma Lina Polyclinic, Dubai, where she provides comprehensive dermatology and aesthetic services.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Lina Ahmad Houssami

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Al Ain (AE)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Dermatology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Al Ain (AE)
  3. 2022–2023 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Dermatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-645349 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Dermatology
#EB-8BBEA087 · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Dermatology consultation 99203 893
Full-body mole mapping 96904 169
Biopsy (skin) 11102 52
Cryotherapy lesion 17000 1,495
Mohs surgery 17311 1,701
Laser hair removal 17999 2,497

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 190.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 95.00 EUR
Biopsy (skin) 30 min in_clinic 190.00 EUR
Cryotherapy lesion 120 min in_clinic 855.00 EUR
Mohs surgery 60 min in_clinic 285.00 EUR
Laser hair removal 60 min in_clinic 665.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Lina Ahmad Houssami
HEADSHOT
Lina Ahmad Houssami in consultation
IN OFFICE
Lina Ahmad Houssami with the team
WITH TEAM
Lina Ahmad Houssami at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 63s
Meet Lina Ahmad Houssami

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 12

  1. Outcomes of Dermatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Lina Ahmad Houssami, et al. · British Journal of Dermatology, 2025
    DOI: 10.8215/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35916953 · cited by 60
  2. European registry analysis of Dermatology outcomes
    Lina Ahmad Houssami, et al. · British Journal of Dermatology, 2024
    DOI: 10.2291/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33902773 · cited by 174
  3. Outcomes of Dermatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Lina Ahmad Houssami, et al. · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2023
    DOI: 10.8357/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31856507 · cited by 160
  4. European registry analysis of Dermatology outcomes
    Lina Ahmad Houssami, et al. · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2022
    DOI: 10.3192/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 30414609 · cited by 74

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Dermatology European Annual Congress (Dermatology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Dermatology National Society Meeting · Al Ain · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Dermatology — Al Ain · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) — Member · Since 2023
  • International Society of Dermatology — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Dermatology
  • Awareness When should you see a dermatology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · lina.ahmad.houssami@euroclinics.example

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Lina Ahmad Houssami's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Lina Ahmad Houssami treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Dermatology

Skin, hair and nail conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, mole checks and skin-cancer screening.

Dr. Lina Ahmad Houssami is one of 975 dermatology doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse dermatology doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Al Ain matters

Medical practice in United Arab Emirates is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Arab Emirates medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Al Ain carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Lina Ahmad Houssami specialise in?

    Lina Ahmad Houssami specialises in Dermatology in Al Ain, AE. 41 years of clinical experience.

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