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Dr. Yahya Slaiman, MD, DIS, DU — Board-Certified Radiologist & Neuroradiology Specialist

Over 30 years’ experience in diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology, licensed in France and Kuwait, leading one of Kuwait’s most advanced imaging centers.

About Dr. Slaiman

Dr. Yahya Slaiman is a highly experienced radiologist and neuroradiology specialist with over 30 years of medical practice across Europe and the Middle East. He received his MD from the Faculty of Medicine in Damascus, Syria in 1987 and went on to specialize in Diagnostic Radiology and Medical Imaging (DIS, 1993) and Neuroradiology (DU, 1992) from the University of Toulouse, France.
Dr. Slaiman completed extensive training in interventional radiology, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and vascular imaging at top institutions in France, including CHU Toulouse, Brive General Hospital, and CHU Montpellier.
Since 2010, he has served as CEO/Managing Partner of IMAGES Diagnostic Center in Kuwait, where he leads a multidisciplinary team offering advanced diagnostic imaging. He is also known for introducing high-quality radiological standards and technologies to the region through ACR (American College of Radiology) Accreditation since 2011, ACR – DICOE (Diagnostic Center of Excellence) Accreditation since 2015 and Accreditation Canada in 2025

Education & Training

  • MD – Faculty of Medicine, Damascus, Syria (1987)
  • DIS – Diagnostic Radiology & Medical Imaging, University of Toulouse, France (1993)
  • DU – Neuroradiology, University of Toulouse, France (1992)
  • Advanced training in interventional radiology, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and vascular imaging in France.

Specializations & Clinical Focus

  • Neuroradiology
  • MRI & Arthro-MRI
  • CT Scan & Dental CT
  • Angiography & Interventional Radiology
  • Ultrasound & Special Investigations
  • Vascular Imaging & Stent Procedures

Professional Experience

  • CEO / Managing Partner, IMAGES Diagnostic Center, Kuwait (2010–Present)
  • Head of Radiology Department, Hadi Hospital, Kuwait (2002–2010)
  • Consultant Radiologist / Medical Director, International Clinic, Kuwait (1999–2002)
  • Consultant Radiologist, Al-Iman General Hospital, Saudi Arabia (1997–1999)
  • Radiology Consultant & Chief of Angiography, Ajaccio General Hospital, France (1993–1997)
  • Resident & Attachment in Neuroradiology & Vascular Imaging, University Hospital of Toulouse & CHU Montpellier, France (1989–1993)

Memberships & Associations

  • French Institute of Neuroradiology (since 1993)
  • Organizing Committee – European College of Angioplasty

Languages

  • French
  • English
  • Arabic