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Dr. Samir Joseph Challita

Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine Abu Dhabi

Dr. Samir Joseph Challita

12 years of experience

7,525+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
5
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Samir Joseph Challita at a glance

Dr. Samir Joseph Challita is a Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine practitioner based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 11+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

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).

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

— Dr. Samir Joseph Challita

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-204275 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine
#EB-C47FF375 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,203
Annual physical exam 99395 557
Vaccination administration 90471 3,013
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,930

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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

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HEADSHOT
Samir Joseph Challita in consultation
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Samir Joseph Challita at a conference
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Videos

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Meet Samir Joseph Challita

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 14

  1. European registry analysis of Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine outcomes
    Samir Joseph Challita, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9426/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32866057 · cited by 123
  2. Outcomes of Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Samir Joseph Challita, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7689/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34267076 · cited by 177
  3. European registry analysis of Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine outcomes
    Samir Joseph Challita, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9063/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36651761 · cited by 103
  4. Outcomes of Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Samir Joseph Challita, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    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 2026-03-09 · 4 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a pulmonology / respiratory medicine? 2026-01-23 · 9 min read

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ 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

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Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine

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