Dr. Naser Al-Quraini

Consultant, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Geriatric Oncology and Palliative Medicine

Dr. Naser AlQurini, MD, MRCGP (INT). A family physician who finished his medical school at Kuwait University on 2000, and continued his residency in family medicine at the Kuwait Institute of Medical Specialtiesfrom 2003-2007. After that, he had more training at a level of clinical fellow in the following subspecialties in Canadian universities: geriatric medicine at McMaster University, and palliative care and general practice in oncology at University of Ottawa.

He finds great interest in managing and treating older adults with cancer. He finished his last fellowship by working in the Older Adult with Cancer Clinic (OACC) at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Canada’s largest cancer centre, and affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Years of Experience

24

Treatments & Services

Polypharmacy (complex medication and medication optimization)

Social vulnerability (social isolation and abuse)

Functional decline, weak physical performance and frailty

History of falls, bone health and osteoprosis

Malnutrition and dietary consultation

Complex comorbidities

Cognitive and mood disorders

Chronic pain and fatigue

Hearing and vision impairment

Cancer patient on systemic therapy/pre-surgical assessment (if indicated(

Aplliative care patients

Complex decision making and advance care planning

Education

2020
Geriatric oncology fellowship program at Princess Margaret Cancer Center of University of Toronto, Canada
2017 - 2018
Family practitioner in Oncology Fellowship program at University of Ottawa, Canada
2016 - 2017
Fellowship in Palliative care residency program at University of Ottawa, Canada
2014 - 2016
Fellowship in Geriatrics Medicine at McMaster University, Canada
2014
Licenced in the College of physician and surgeon of Ontario, Canada
2007
Diploma In Family Medicine at RCGP/ Kuwait Institute Of Medical Specialization, Kuwait
1997 - 2000
Bachelor Degree in Medicine & Surgery, Faculty Of Medicine at Kuwait University.
1992 -1996
Bachelor Degree in Basic Medical Sciences (B. MED.Sc), Faculty Of Medicine at Kuwait University.

Work Experience

2013 - 2014
Senior Specialist In Family Practice at Kuwait National Assembly Clinic of Ministry Of Health, Kuwait.
2010 - 2013
Specialist In Family Practice at Kuwait National Assembly Clinic of Ministry Of Health, Kuwait.
2007 - 2010
Senior Registrar In Family Practice at Qadysia Centre of Ministry Of Health, Kuwait.
2005 - 2007
Registrar In Family Practice at Abdulla Al-Salem Centre of Ministry Of Health, Kuwait.
2003 - 2005
Assistant Registrar In Family Practice at Qadysia Centre of Ministry Of Health, Kuwait.
2001 - 2003
Assistant Registrar In Surgical Department at Farwania Hospital of Ministry Of Health, Kuwait.
2000 - 2001
Internship at the Ministry Of Health Kuwait.