Meet Our Team
The Orthopedics Research Day 2025 is organized by a passionate and dedicated group of leaders and professionals across multiple committees. Here’s the team making it all happen
Organizing Committee
Suhail Saad AlAssiri, MD
Chair, Orthopedics Research Day 2025
Adult & Pediatric Spine Surgery Consultant
Deputy Program Director, Spine Surgery Fellowship
King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Yousef Saeed Alqahtani, MD
Co-Chair, Orthopedics Research Day 2025
Orthopedic Trauma , Hip & Knee Reconstruction Surgery Consultant
King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Mahdi Hamad Almutairi, MD
Orthopedics Surgery Resident
Orthopedics Research Day 2025, Director
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ministry of the National Guard - Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Passionate about orthopedic surgery, with a strong commitment to research that fosters innovation and enhances patient outcomes. Serving as Director of the Orthopedics Research Day 2025, dedicated to advancing research initiatives and providing a premier platform to showcase impactful contributions in the field.
Lama Bin Saeed
Medical Intern
Orthopedics Research Day 2025, Deputy Director
College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, MNGHA
I am a medical intern aspiring to pursue a career in orthopedic surgery, with a strong interest in surgical technique, clinical research, and healthcare leadership. I had the opportunity to lead and launch the first Orthopedic Interset Club at KSAU-HS. As this year’s deputy director, I am proud to help facilitate a platform that promotes education, collaboration, and professional growth within the orthopedic community.
Abdullah Mohammed Alanazi, MD
Orthopedics Surgery Resident
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ministry of the National Guard - Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
I am Abdullah Alanazi, Orthopedic Resident at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of the National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh.. during my medical school, I enjoyed studying and working in Orthopedic Surgery. My first Research in Orthopedic was conducted during my first year in medical school. Throughout the journey of my medical school, I published more than 15 researches in Orthopedic Surgery. I’m always eager to learn and in NGHA, you always learn from the best in terms of clinical and research aspects
Abdulaziz Fahad Altammami, MD
Orthopedics Surgery Resident
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ministry of the National Guard - Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Abdulaziz Altammami is an Orthopedic surgery resident who graduated from Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU) in 2022. He has a particular interest in arthroplasty and sports.
Turki Abdullah Althunayan , MD
Assistant consultant, Oncology Orthopedics Surgery Fellow
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ministry of the National Guard - Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Assistant consultant in King Abdulaziz Medical City. Graduated from Saudi Board in 2022. Currently an orthopedic oncology fellow.
Firas Alsebayel, MD
Orthopedics Surgery Resident
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ministry of the National Guard - Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Orthopedic resident currently training at MNGHA, Passionate about innovative research, public health wellness, and lifelong learning
Wazzan ALJuhani, MD
Orthopedics Surgery Consultant
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ministry of the National Guard - Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Wazzan S. AlJuhani, M.D., FRCSC, MBA, MMEd is a consultant orthopedic oncologist and limb reconstruction and knee surgery specialist at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh. Fellowship-trained in Canada, he leads the Orthopedic Tumor Program and MSK Oncology & Reconstruction Fellowship, he has a master degree in medical education and serves as Associate Professor at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences. He has authored numerous publications, presented internationally, and earned multiple teaching and research awards. Committed to advancing surgical education and patient care, Dr. AlJuhani also volunteers internationally to provide specialized orthopedic surgeries
Ahmed AlHussain, MD
Orthopedics Surgery Consultant
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ministry of the National Guard - Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Consultant, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Director, Upper Extremities Program
Program Director, Orthopaedics Residency Training Program
Assistant Professor, KSAU-HS
King Abdulaziz Medical City
Ministry of National Guard- Health Affairs
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Scientific Committee
Rayed Aljehani, MD
Chair, Scientific Committee
Orthopedics Research Day 2025
Ministry of the National Guard - Health Affairs, King Abdullah Specialized Children's Hospital KASCH.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Pediatric Ortho & pediatric Spine Surgeon. Completed fellowship training in pediatric spine and pediatric orthopedics surgery at the University of Calgary and Queen’s University in Canada.
Dr. Naila A. Shaheen
Section of Biostatistics, Department of Population Health
Ministry of the National Guard - Health Affairs,
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC)
Dr. Naila Shaheen is MD by background, currently working as a Research Associate and a Principal Investigator in the Division of Biostatistics, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center.
Her research spans a number of disease areas including cancer, hematology, diabetes, mental illnesses, preventive medicine, women health, general and orthopedic surgery. She has advanced skills in drafting research proposals, study protocols, manuscripts, developing statistical analysis plan/ analysis reports, reviewing statistical analysis results, developing case report forms, structuring data/codebook, executing data analysis, and graphical display of the data. She serves as a reviewer for prestigious journals locally as well internationally.
Prof. Altayeb Abdalla Ahmed
Professor of Anatomy
College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, MNGHA
Prof. Ahmed, MBBS, MSc, PhD, is a Professor of Anatomy at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, specializing in gross anatomy and neuroanatomy. He earned his PhD in Human Morphology from the University of Khartoum and served as a Visiting and Affiliate Research Fellow at the Leverhulme Centre, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. His research focuses on skeletal morphology, anatomical variations, and forensic anthropology. Prof. Ahmed has supervised undergraduate and postgraduate research, served as an external examiner, and is an editor and reviewer for several international journals. He has numerous publications and actively contributes to academic committees and curriculum development.
Dr. Awad M. Almuklass
Associate Professor of Neurophysiology/Neuroscience
College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences
Associate Professor of Neurophysiology/Neuroscience with over a decade of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. My work centers on neurophysiology, neuroscience and translational research aimed at improving motor function and neurological health. I’ve had the opportunity to lead clinical trials, support institutional goals, and collaborate with dedicated teams of students and faculty. With a focus on practical impact, I’ve contributed to research projects, secured grants, and shared findings through publications and speaking engagements. I remain committed to mentoring, learning, and helping shape a research culture rooted in integrity, curiosity, and service to both science and society.
Dr. Mona Abubakr Bawazeer
Assistant Professor
College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center
Dr. Mona Bawazeer is an Assistant Professor of Pharmacology at the College of Medicine, with expertise in pharmacology education, medical research, and immunopharmacology. She serves as Assistant Head of the Medical Research Unit, mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students in research. Her work focuses on drug discovery for inflammatory joint diseases, with active contributions to interdisciplinary collaborations and academic publishing.
Orthopedics Interest Group
King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The Behind-the-Scenes Heroes
They’ve been at the heart of the action from day one.
This team of driven medical students and interns brought energy, ideas, and tireless effort to every stage of planning. From handling countless details to keeping the momentum going, their dedication has been nothing short of inspiring.
They represent the future of orthopedic surgery, and their work on this event reflects both their commitment to learning and their willingness to give back to the medical community. We are proud to recognize them as the behind-the-scenes heroes whose efforts have helped make the 1st Annual MNGHA Orthopedics Research Day a reality.
Dana Waleed AlDughiman
Research Team Sub-leader
I’m a senior medical student at KSAU-HS with a strong interest in orthopaedic surgery. I currently serve as the leader of the Orthopaedic Interest Club for the 2025–2026 term, in collaboration with the Orthopaedic Surgery Department at MNGHA. I’m involved in multiple orthopaedic research projects and have led several awareness campaigns and initiatives focused on education and community engagement. My work centers on enhancing musculoskeletal health through research, leadership, and outreach, with a dedication to encouraging student involvement in orthopaedics and contributing to better patient care.
Tariq Ibrahim Almunyif
Leader
Exhibition and Registration team
I’m deeply interested in orthopedic surgery, with a strong focus on research that drives innovation and improves clinical outcomes. As the Exhibition and Organization Team Leader for our Orthopedic Research Day, I’m dedicated to supporting research initiatives and providing a platform to showcase impactful work in orthopedic surgery.
Rawan Helal Alhelal
Leader
Media Team
Malak Alshebel
Leader
Research Team
Medical intern dedicated to orthopedics, blending research, and education
Nawaf Khalid Nahhas
Sub-leader
Exhibition and Registration team
Razan AlMulhem
Sub-Leader
Organization/Registration Team
Deem Amer Alkhalid
Sub-Leader
Media Team