Dr. Maissa Al Khayem
Specialist in Anesthesia and pain management
Department – Anesthesiology
25+ Years Experience
Specialist in Anesthesia and Pain Management with over 25 years of international experience in delivering safe, advanced perioperative anesthesia and comprehensive pain control. Highly skilled in neuro-anesthesia for complex brain and spine surgeries, awake craniotomy, pediatric and adult cardiac anesthesia, vascular and oncologic procedures, as well as regional anesthesia techniques and interventional pain management, with a strong commitment to patient safety, clinical excellence, and compassionate care.
Core Competencies
Dr. Maissa Al Kayem is a highly experienced Specialist in Anesthesia and Pain Management with more than 25 years of international clinical experience across leading university hospitals in France, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. She is widely recognized for her expertise in complex surgical anesthesia, neuro-anesthesia, pediatric and adult cardiac anesthesia, and advanced pain management techniques. Dr. Maissa combines deep clinical knowledge with a patient-centered, safety-focused approach to ensure optimal surgical outcomes and comfort.
Expertise in neuro-anesthesia for adult and pediatric brain and spine surgeries
Advanced anesthesia care for complex procedures including scoliosis correction and craniosynostosis repair
Specialized experience in awake craniotomy and neuro-interventional procedures
Pediatric, adult, and geriatric anesthesia for general, orthopedic, bariatric, and oncology surgeries
Cardiac anesthesia for both pediatric and adult patients
Anesthesia for vascular, trauma, and peripheral vascular surgeries
Interventional pain management including epidural therapy and coccyx infiltration
Proficient in regional anesthesia techniques including spinal, epidural, caudal, and combined approaches
Strong commitment to international anesthesia safety standards and patient-focused care
Education & Certificate
Dr. Maissa Al Kayem has completed advanced medical training in anesthesia and intensive care from reputable international universities and holds qualifications that reflect a strong academic foundation and extensive clinical expertise in the field.
A.F.S.A in Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg, France – 2002
Master’s Degree in Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Tishreen University, Syria – 1999
MBBS, Tishreen University, Syria – 1995
Continuous professional practice across leading university hospitals in France, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Ongoing Continuing Medical Education (CME) in anesthesia and critical care
More About Dr. Maissa Al Kayem
Dr. Maissa Al Kayem is a Specialist in Anesthesia and Pain Management with more than 25 years of extensive international experience in complex surgical anesthesia, neuro-anesthesia, and critical perioperative care. Throughout her career across leading university hospitals in France, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, she has demonstrated excellence in delivering safe anesthesia for high-risk procedures, advanced pain management, and multidisciplinary surgical collaboration. She is known for her precision, calm clinical judgment, and compassionate, patient-centered approach, and notably performed the first awake craniotomy in the UAE.
Languages Spoken: Arabic, English, French