Cancer treatment consultant newly appointed at University Hospital Limerick

UL HOSPITALS Group has announced the appointment of a Consultant Medical Oncologist at University Hospital Limerick (UHL).

Dr Anees Hassan's impressive qualifications and experience in medical oncology is hoped to enhance the hospital's ability to provide advanced cancer care to patients.

Having began his journey in cancer treatment in 2009 in Saudi Arabia. He graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Mansoura University in Egypt, and also holds Royal Colleges of Physicians (UK) Diplomas in General Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology and was awarded a Fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland.

Dr Hassan completed his Higher Specialist Training in Medical Oncology in Ireland in 2018 and became a part of the Irish Medical Council's specialist division in the same year.

As a Consultant Medical Oncologist, he has more than four years of experience. He spent over two years at Letterkenny University Hospital before contributing to the oncology teams at St James’s Hospital and the Mater Misericordiae Hospital in Dublin for an additional two years.

An active member of the European Society of Medical Oncology, the doctor specialises in treating solid tumors, and his research has been published in national and international medical journals.

In addition to his clinical work and research, Dr Hassan is passionate about medical education and training. He is a member of the MRCPI Part 2 Clinical Exam Board, which is important for entry into higher specialist training programs in various medical sub-specialties. He also served as an examiner for these exams during the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, it is not all work and no play, as outside of work, Dr Hassan enjoys playing table tennis in his leisure time.