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Dr. Mussaad M. Al-Razouki
Global healthcare innovator, entrepreneur.
- Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Investment & Finance
The People's Directory ID: #TPD-11571
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In the press
Web Mentions & Media Coverage
Digital Health Entrepreneurship (Springer)2019Featured In
Growth Hacking Healthcare: Scaling Your Venture
Book chapter on mechanisms to scale digital health startups in high-growth MENA markets (contributed chapter).
Biography
About
Dr. Mussaad M. Al-Razouki is a Kuwaiti physician, healthcare entrepreneur and investor with 20+ years in clinical practice, healthcare innovation and life-science investment.
He trained as an Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon and completed clinical rotations at leading hospitals (Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian, Mass General/Harvard, Cleveland Clinic).
Dr. Al-Razouki completed an MBA in Healthcare Management & Finance (Columbia Business School) and later executive education at Sciences Po focused on public system reform.
He has held senior leadership roles across the MENA healthcare ecosystem including Chief Business Development roles at Kuwait Life Sciences Company (KLSC), founder/co-founder of several health-tech ventures, and an Operating Partner role at Deerfield Management (healthcare investment).
His work spans digital health product incubation, home healthcare services, medical tourism platforms, and life-sciences portfolio management he is also an author and public speaker on hybrid healthcare and regional science policy.
- 20+
- Years Experience
- 200+
- Projects Led
- 15+
- Collaborations
- 5+
- Awards Won
Recognition
Achievements & Awards
2015
Kuwait e-Award Best eHealth Application (AbiDoc)
AbiDoc (online appointment platform) won national recognition for eHealth innovation.
2007
Hermes Honor Society (Columbia Business School)
Selected among Columbia Business School’s top alumni for academic and professional excellence (Hermes Honor Society member).
2017
Middle East Healthcare Entrepreneur of the Year
Recognized at regional healthcare leadership awards for innovation and leadership in health entrepreneurship.
2018
UN/UNDP “Top 100 Leaders Who Inspire” (Kuwait)
Included in a UNDP-backed publication recognising leaders contributing to national development and innovation.
2023
Author Middle East Science Report (MESR, 2nd ed.)
Principal author of a comprehensive regional science & research capacity report profiling institutions and trends.
Career
Ventures & Companies
Kuwait Life Sciences Company (KLSC)
Chief Investment & Business Development Officer2015–Present
Leads healthcare investment strategy and portfolio development for KLSC, partnering with global biopharma and regional health systems.
Nabta Health
Co-Founder & Chairman2017–Present
Women’s health & hybrid digital-care platform operating in the GCC (products and care pathways for women’s health).
Deerfield Management
Operating Partner2023–Present
Operating partner focused on life-science and healthcare investments for a specialized global healthcare investment firm.
AbiDoc
Co-Founder & Former Chairman2014–2019
Online appointment booking & healthcare call-center platform serving private clinics across MENA.
BaitCare
Founder & Chairman2019–Present
Home-healthcare company in Kuwait specialising in post-stroke, post-surgical rehab and allied health services.
Talks & interviews
Media & Speaking
Featured talks, interviews, and podcast appearances from Dr. Mussaad M. Al-Razouki.
Interview
Healthcare 2.0: Kuwait as the "Dark Horse" for Global Returns
The Worldfolio2015-07-16
Interview
Building Digital Health Bridges in the Arab World
ArabNet / CNBC (feature/interview)2019
Writing
Academic Work & Publications
Book2021
Hybrid Healthcare
Springer
Explores the convergence of clinical medicine and digital infrastructure to create hybrid healthcare delivery models.
Book2017
Dashing in the Desert
Self-Published / Regional Distribution
Case studies and tactical guidance for entrepreneurs and investors in the Arab world.
Whitepaper2023
Middle East Science Report (MESR) 2nd Edition
Middle East Institute / Regional Partners
A 100-page review profiling regional scientific institutions, R&D capacity and policy recommendations.
In their words
Testimonials
“Hailed as a thought leader in the Middle East life sciences industry, bridging clinical surgery and high-level finance.”
Middle East Institute (MEI)
Partner / Publisher
“A Renaissance figure within the Arab innovation sector combining clinical expertise, policy insight and investment acumen.”
Those Who Inspire (Editorial Profile)
Biographical Publisher
About Dr. Mussaad M. Al-Razouki
Dr. Mussaad M. Al-Razouki is a Kuwaiti physician, healthcare entrepreneur and investor with 20+ years in clinical practice, healthcare innovation and life-science investment.
He trained as an Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon and completed clinical rotations at leading hospitals (Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian, Mass General/Harvard, Cleveland Clinic).
Dr. Al-Razouki completed an MBA in Healthcare Management & Finance (Columbia Business School) and later executive education at Sciences Po focused on public system reform.
He has held senior leadership roles across the MENA healthcare ecosystem including Chief Business Development roles at Kuwait Life Sciences Company (KLSC), founder/co-founder of several health-tech ventures, and an Operating Partner role at Deerfield Management (healthcare investment).
His work spans digital health product incubation, home healthcare services, medical tourism platforms, and life-sciences portfolio management he is also an author and public speaker on hybrid healthcare and regional science policy.
Professional Experience
Chief Investment & Business Development Officer at Kuwait Life Sciences Company (KLSC)
Leads healthcare investment strategy and portfolio development for KLSC, partnering with global biopharma and regional health systems.
Co-Founder & Chairman at Nabta Health
Women’s health & hybrid digital-care platform operating in the GCC (products and care pathways for women’s health).
Operating Partner at Deerfield Management
Operating partner focused on life-science and healthcare investments for a specialized global healthcare investment firm.
Co-Founder & Former Chairman at AbiDoc
Online appointment booking & healthcare call-center platform serving private clinics across MENA.
Founder & Chairman at BaitCare
Home-healthcare company in Kuwait specialising in post-stroke, post-surgical rehab and allied health services.