LYMPHOEDEMA FRAMEWORK

Board Members

 - Chair of Stakeholder & Industry Relation Committee

Abdulaziz Althumairy, PT, CLT

Chair of Stakeholder & Industry Relation Committee
Senior physical therapist. Certified PORI rehabilitation therapist. Certified lymphedema therapist from the academy of lymphatic studies. Working as operational manager and physical therapist in Joint clinic. Long experienced in dealing with oncology patients.
 - Chair of Media and Website Committee

Suzana Naser Al Hujelan, PT

Chair of Media and Website Committee
Physical therapist with a strong passion for humanitarian work, community service, and rehabilitation. She has led and participated in numerous initiatives, both nationally and internationally, focused on healthcare accessibility, public well being, and supporting underserved communities. Her humanitarian efforts include organizing and contributing to large scale relief projects, such as one of the largest aid missions for those affected by the devastating earthquakes. She also took part in sustainable aid projects aimed at providing clean food, gas, and energy solutions to improve daily living conditions for underserved populations in Africa. Through her work, she strives to promote awareness about lymphoedema and improving rehabilitation services to ensure individuals receive the care and support they need for better quality of life.
 - Chair of research committee

Dr. Feras Alshomer MD, MSc., SB-Plast

Chair of research committee
Dr. Feras Alshomer is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in lymphedema reconstructive surgery. He currently serves as a Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at King Abdulaziz Medical City and as the Director of Healthcare Artificial Intelligence at the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs. Dr. Alshomer is a dedicated surgeon-scientist with an MSc in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, and a distinguished academic track record that includes over 50 peer-reviewed publications and books chapters, 3 US registered patents, and 1 authored textbook, in the fields of microsurgery, regenerative medicine, and medical technology innovation. His work bridges surgical expertise with cutting-edge research and healthtech innovation, contributing meaningfully to both clinical practice and academic advancement.
 - Board Member

Dr. Musaad H. AlHamzah, MD

Board Member
An American- and Canadian-Board certified Vascular Surgeon, and a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation. He graduated from King Saud University College of Medicine in Riyadh. He completed a master's degree in public health from the University of Miami 2013. He then moved to Canada where he completed his specialty training in Vascular Surgery at the University of Toronto, followed by an Advanced Vascular and Endovascular Fellowship, focusing most on advanced aortic and peripheral interventions for limb salvage. Since 2020, he has been a Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon and an Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery at King Saud University, and the Director of the Non-invasive Vascular Laboratory at the King Saud University Medical City.
 - Board Member

Dr. Mohamad Taher, PT, MSc, Phd, CLT

Board Member
A professor in rehabilitation health science department in king Saud university and Cairo university. He is a certified lymphedema therapist and certified as consultant physical therapist for Egyptian Physical Therapy Syndicate.