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Dr. Samir Joseph Challita
Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine · Abu Dhabi
👤 12 years of experience
7,525+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
5
Publications
3
Languages spoken
About
Dr. Samir Joseph Challita is a specialist in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine and Sleep Medicine, with extensive international training and more than a decade of clinical experience. He began his specialty training at Saint Joseph University in Beirut before completing advanced subspecialty training in Paris, France. He practised in both Paris and Lebanon for over 10 years prior to joining the Harley Street Medical Centre. Since 2015, he has worked as an attending physician in pulmonary medicine, critical care and sleep medicine, currently serving at Notre Dame Maritime Hospital and Keserwan Medical Center Hospital, affiliated with AUBMC. Earlier in his career, he practised as a Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician at Monla Hospital in Tripoli.
Dr Challita completed advanced postgraduate training in pulmonary medicine and intensive care at Saint Joseph University, Beirut, and further specialised through the DFMS programme at Paris-Est Créteil University in France. He also holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from Paris Sud University and university diplomas in Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary and Systemic Diseases, and Addiction Medicine from leading French and Lebanese institutions. In addition, he earned a Diploma in Lung Ultrasound from WINFOCUS in Geneva.
His clinical expertise encompasses comprehensive pulmonary care, intensive care medicine and advanced sleep medicine services. He has a particular focus on sleep disorder consultations and the interpretation of full polysomnography studies. Dr Challita is also trained in Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS), having completed hands-on training at Hôtel-Dieu de Paris.
Committed to continuous professional development, he has participated in specialised pulmonology seminars, tuberculosis elimination programmes and severe asthma clinical exchanges across Europe. He is a long-standing member of the Order of Physicians of Beirut and the European Respiratory Society (ERS).
Dr Challita completed advanced postgraduate training in pulmonary medicine and intensive care at Saint Joseph University, Beirut, and further specialised through the DFMS programme at Paris-Est Créteil University in France. He also holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from Paris Sud University and university diplomas in Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary and Systemic Diseases, and Addiction Medicine from leading French and Lebanese institutions. In addition, he earned a Diploma in Lung Ultrasound from WINFOCUS in Geneva.
His clinical expertise encompasses comprehensive pulmonary care, intensive care medicine and advanced sleep medicine services. He has a particular focus on sleep disorder consultations and the interpretation of full polysomnography studies. Dr Challita is also trained in Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS), having completed hands-on training at Hôtel-Dieu de Paris.
Committed to continuous professional development, he has participated in specialised pulmonology seminars, tuberculosis elimination programmes and severe asthma clinical exchanges across Europe. He is a long-standing member of the Order of Physicians of Beirut and the European Respiratory Society (ERS).
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr. Samir Joseph Challita
Education & training
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2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2010–2014 Residency · Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine
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2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,203 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 557 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 3,013 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,930 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 30 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 10 · i10: 14
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European registry analysis of Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine outcomes
DOI: 10.9426/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32866057 · cited by 123
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Outcomes of Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.7689/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34267076 · cited by 177
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European registry analysis of Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine outcomes
DOI: 10.9063/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36651761 · cited by 103
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Outcomes of Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.8710/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 34964377 · cited by 85
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine European Annual Congress (Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine National Society Meeting · Abu Dhabi · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine — Abu Dhabi · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine
- Awareness When should you see a pulmonology / respiratory medicine?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · samir.joseph.challita@euroclinics.example
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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