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Dr. Samir Joseph Challita

Longziekten Abu Dhabi

Dr. Samir Joseph Challita

12 jaar ervaring

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 Longziekten practitioner based in Abu Dhabi, Verenigde Arabische Emiraten, 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, Verenigde Arabische Emiraten and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

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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

Opleiding & training

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

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Longziekten

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

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

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Longziekten
#EB-C47FF375 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

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

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Samir Joseph Challita
HEADSHOT
Samir Joseph Challita in consultation
IN OFFICE
Samir Joseph Challita with the team
WITH TEAM
Samir Joseph Challita at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

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Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 10 · i10: 14

  1. European registry analysis of Longziekten outcomes
    Samir Joseph Challita, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9426/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32866057 · geciteerd door 123
  2. Outcomes of Longziekten in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Samir Joseph Challita, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7689/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34267076 · geciteerd door 177
  3. European registry analysis of Longziekten outcomes
    Samir Joseph Challita, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9063/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36651761 · geciteerd door 103
  4. Outcomes of Longziekten in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Samir Joseph Challita, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.8710/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 34964377 · geciteerd door 85

Uitgenodigde lezingen

  • Practical updates in Longziekten European Annual Congress (Longziekten) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Longziekten National Society Meeting · Abu Dhabi · 2023 · oral abstract

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated Longziekten — Abu Dhabi · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2015

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Longziekten 2026-03-09 · 4 min lezen
  • Awareness When should you see a longziekten? 2026-01-23 · 9 min lezen

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

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Samir Joseph Challita's Areas of Specialty

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Longziekten

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Abu Dhabi matters

Medical practice in Verenigde Arabische Emiraten is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Verenigde Arabische Emiraten medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Abu Dhabi 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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    Samir Joseph Challita specialises in Longziekten in Abu Dhabi, AE. 11 years of clinical experience.

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