Ismail Azzam, BS, RRT is a dedicated and experienced Supervisor in Respiratory Therapy Services at Sidra Medicine, where he leads and manages respiratory care operations with a focus on critical care. With specialized expertise in ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) therapy, including ECMO Transport, Ismail plays a pivotal role in providing advanced respiratory support for patients with severe cardiac and respiratory failure.
In his current role as supervisor, Ismail oversees a team of respiratory therapists, coordinating patient care, managing operations, and mentoring staff. His experience with ECMO therapy, including the transport of critically ill patients, has been essential in ensuring life-saving interventions are performed effectively and safely. Ismail’s leadership in ECMO procedures has contributed to improved patient outcomes and streamlined clinical operations at Sidra Medicine.
Ismail is also deeply involved in quality improvement initiatives, working to enhance clinical practices and patient care processes within the Respiratory Therapy department. Through his focus on continuous improvement, he has contributed to the development of evidence-based protocols and improved operational efficiency, ensuring the highest standards of care are maintained. He has earned an IHI Certificate, which has further strengthened his ability to implement effective quality improvement strategies in healthcare settings.
Ismail holds a Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH, and has earned a Certificate in ECMO Transport, alongside other professional certifications. Throughout his career, he has developed extensive skills in respiratory care management, quality improvement, patient education, and collaborative care, which have allowed him to make a significant impact on his team and the patients he serves.
Ismail Azzam, BS, RRT is a dedicated and experienced Supervisor in Respiratory Therapy Services at Sidra Medicine, where he leads and manages respiratory care operations with a focus on critical care. With specialized expertise in ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) therapy, including ECMO Transport, Ismail plays a pivotal role in providing advanced respiratory support for patients with severe cardiac and respiratory failure.
In his current role as supervisor, Ismail oversees a team of respiratory therapists, coordinating patient care, managing operations, and mentoring staff. His experience with ECMO therapy, including the transport of critically ill patients, has been essential in ensuring life-saving interventions are performed effectively and safely. Ismail’s leadership in ECMO procedures has contributed to improved patient outcomes and streamlined clinical operations at Sidra Medicine.
Ismail is also deeply involved in quality improvement initiatives, working to enhance clinical practices and patient care processes within the Respiratory Therapy department. Through his focus on continuous improvement, he has contributed to the development of evidence-based protocols and improved operational efficiency, ensuring the highest standards of care are maintained. He has earned an IHI Certificate, which has further strengthened his ability to implement effective quality improvement strategies in healthcare settings.
Ismail holds a Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH, and has earned a Certificate in ECMO Transport, alongside other professional certifications. Throughout his career, he has developed extensive skills in respiratory care management, quality improvement, patient education, and collaborative care, which have allowed him to make a significant impact on his team and the patients he serves.
