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Committees

The Saudi Society of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery maintains a number of subspecialty committees, each led by a Committee Chairman and supported by a group of members, for the term January 1, 2024 – December 30, 2025.

1. Audiology

Chairman: Dr. Murad Almomani

Members: Dr. Shaza Saleh, Prof. Medhat Yousef, Prof. Elsaeed Thabit, Dr. Tarek Eldesouky

2. Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Chairwoman: Dr. Amani Obeid

Members: Dr. Ali Alshehri, Dr. Badi Dousari, Dr. Talal Andijani, Dr. Somayah Bukhari

3. Head & Neck Tumor Surgery

Chairman: Prof. Fahad Alharbi

Members: Dr. Mohammed Abdelmohsen Alessa, Dr. Mohammad Ali Alessa, Prof. Hani Marzouki, Dr. Rajab Alzahrani

4. Laryngology and Voice Disorders

Chairwoman: Dr. Manal Bukhari

Members: Dr. Abdulmalik Saeed, Dr. Ahmed AlDkhyyal, Dr. Lega Natto, Dr. Mohammed Al Mohizea, Dr. Suzan Al Zaydi

5. Otology and Lateral Skull Base

Chairman: Dr. Hassan Alshehri

Members: Dr. Isra Aljazeeri (also Regional Representative, Al-Ahsa Governorate — see Regional Representatives page), Prof. Essam Saleh, Dr. Faris Al Ghamdi, Dr. Saeed Al Ghamdi, Dr. Saad Alenezi

6. Pediatric ENT

Chairman: Dr. Ibrahim Alnoury

Members: Dr. Hussein Etwadi, Dr. Waleed Al Shareef, Dr. Ammar Habiballah, Dr. Mohammad Halawani

7. Phoniatrics

Chairman: Prof. Mohamed Farahat

Members: Prof. Khalid Malki, Prof. Ali Abo Aloyoun, Dr. Hatem Ezzeldin Hassan, Prof. Tamer Mesallam

8. Rhinology, Sinus and Anterior Skull Base

Chairman: Dr. Bader Alem

Members: Dr. Sumaiya Muathen, Dr. Ghassan Alokby, Dr. Humaid Al Humaid, Dr. Naif Al Otaibi

9. Saudi ENT Women Committee

This committee represents and supports female Saudi ENT specialists, promoting their scientific and leadership participation within the Society and providing networking and mentorship opportunities.

Chairwoman: Dr. Lega Natto

Members: Dr. Manal Bukhari, Dr. Roaa Halawani, Dr. Eman Almashharawi, Dr. Sumaiya Muathen, Dr. Nada Al Shaikh

10. Saudi ENT Youth Committee

This committee engages young physicians, residents, and fellows in ENT in the Society's academic and professional activities, helping develop the next generation of specialists.

Chairman: Dr. Faisal Saati

Members: Dr. Mohammad Baali, Dr. Waleed Al Shehri, Dr. Mohammad Gomaa, Dr. Ahlam Al Amri

4. Humanitarian Committee

This committee oversees the Society's humanitarian and charitable initiatives in ENT care — including volunteer medical missions and outreach to underserved communities — in coordination with relevant charitable organizations.

Chairman: Dr. Mohammad Ali Alessa

Members: Prof. Sherif Kamal, Dr. Haddad AlKaf, Dr. Bassam Elzuraiqi, Dr. Mohammad Al Ahmari

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