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Dr Waleed Al-Obaydi
MBChB, MSc (Warwick), MRCS (Lond), FRCR, EBIR, Consultant Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
Languages spoken
English
Expert in
Uroradiology, Vascular Radiology, and Oncology
Overview
Centres
Specialises in
Diagnostics
Benign treatment
Dr. Al-Obaydi is a highly experienced Consultant Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist with a distinguished career spanning over 20 years. Renowned for expertise in uroradiology, vascular radiology and oncology, Dr. Al-Obaydi is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care through advanced imaging and interventional techniques. He completed his Radiology training in the midlands and underwent a fellowship at Southampton to train in prostate artery embolisation and uterine fibroid embolisation.
He is currently practicing as a Consultant Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist at Frimley Health Foundation Trust.
Career positions
Current position(s)
- Windsor
- Frimley Health Foundation Trust
Year qualified
2003
Expertise and interests
Expertise
- Prostate MRI Reporting
Proficient in detailed interpretation and reporting of prostate MRI, contributing to accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.
- Body CT and Ultrasound (USS)
Extensive experience in performing and interpreting body CT and ultrasound scans, ensuring precise diagnostic outcomes.
- Central Venous Access
Skilled in the placement of central venous access devices, including PICC and portacaths, ensuring patient comfort and procedural success.
- Prostate Artery Embolisation
Expert in performing minimally invasive prostate artery embolisation to manage benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
- Testicular Varicocele Embolisation
Experienced in the embolisation of testicular varicoceles, providing relief and improving fertility outcomes.
- Uterine Fibroid Embolisation
Specialized in embolisation techniques for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids, offering a non-surgical alternative to hysterectomy.
- Biopsy Procedures
Adept at performing precise biopsy procedures to aid in the diagnosis of various conditions, utilizing imaging guidance for accuracy.
Clinical Interests
- Uroradiology
- Vascular Radiology
- Oncology
Professional memberships
- GMC
- BSIR
- BSUR
- CIRSE
- ESR
Publications & affiliations
- Amir Awwad, Waleed Al-Obaydi, Yao Pey Yong, and Said B. Habib. Heparin-Bonded Viabahn and Drug-Eluting Bare Metal Zilver (PTX) Sandwich Stents in Femoral Chronic Total Occlusion: A Retrospective Review of Mid-Term and Long-Term Outcomes. Journal of Angiology Volume 2015 (2015), Article ID 205456, 9 pages. doi.org/10.1155/2015/205456
- Al-Obaydi w., Smith C., Foguet P. The incidence of Clostridium Difficile related to two antibiotic prophylaxis regimes for metalwork implantation. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery 2010; 18(3):320-3. doi: 10.1186/1756-0500-5-609
- Smith SR, Morris L, Spreadborough S, Al-Obaydi W, et al. Management of blunt splenic injury in a UK major trauma centre and predicting the failure of non-operative management: a retrospective, cross-sectional study. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2018 Jun; 44(3):397-406. doi: 10.1007/s00068-017-0807-5. Epub 2017 Jun 9.
- Amir Awwad, Permesh Singh Dhillon, Greg Ramjas, Said B. Habib and Waleed Al-Obaydi. Trans-arterial embolisation (TAE) in haemorrhagic pelvic injury: review of management and mid-term outcome of a major trauma centre. CVIR Endovascular (2018) 1:32 https://doi.org/10.1186/s42155-018-0031-3.
Awards
- International Prize: Best Poster Presentation Prize (CACVS 2013). (Heparin bonded Viabahn® & Drug-eluting bare metal COOK - Zilver® PTX Sandwich stents for the treatment of TASC C & D femoral chronic total occlusion). Innovative technique to improve lower limb arterial stent patency.