Company Description
The Power of a Second Opinion: The power of a Medical Second opinion when faced with a serious medical diagnosis for yourself or a loved one cannot be overstated. Yet, finding a qualified medical professional to provide this critical perspective can be challenging. The Need: 2MDOpinion addresses this challenge with a clear mission: helping those who are in need of a second medical opinion worldwide. Global Network: Access to over 100 medical specialists and specialties. Comprehensive Expertise: Specialists available across a wide range of medical fields. Patient-Centric Approach: Designed for individuals seeking the reassurance of a well-informed medical decision in their own language or availability of alternate treatment plans. 2MDOpinion is dedicated to making expert opinions available to everyone, regardless of location or language. Worldwide Reach: Medical specialists accessible to patients across the globe. Seamless Communication: Enhanced by IBM AI instant language translation and automatic generation of EMR reports, breaking down language barriers and improving accessibility. With 2MDOpinion, patients and their families gain peace of mind, knowing they have access to the best possible guidance when making important medical decisions.
Management Team / Advisory Board Bios
Amr Bannis, P.Eng.
CEO
https://www.linkedin.com/in/abannis/
Held major turnaround technology positions for over 40 years for tier 1 international companies in Canada & Middle East including Schlumberger, Honeywell, Shell, SNC & Sone and Webster. Currently; Founder and CEO of a leading Canadian innovative technology corporation specializing in digital healthcare applications and ecosystem integration. Utilizing mobile apps, custom hardware and internet platforms to reduce healthcare wait times and improve care efficiency for enhanced patient convenience, while creating a new worldwide mile-stone with IBM in applying AI in the digital healthcare industry.
Ehsan Hallaji, Bsc., MASc.
PhD Candidate, Big Data/AI Developer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ehsan-hallaji/
Mr. Ehsan Hallaji is a Machine Learning Engineer at TCE Group, where he is advancing large language models and speech recognition technologies for healthcare applications. He earned his B.Sc. in software engineering in 2015 and worked as a network administrator from 2012 to 2016. He then pursued an M.A.Sc. in electrical and computer engineering at the University of Windsor, graduating in 2018. After completing his master’s, Ehsan worked as a research associate before beginning his Ph.D. in 2020 at the same institution, where he also served as a research assistant. During his time at the University of Windsor, he completed several projects focused on industrial applications of machine learning. In 2023, he joined TCE Group.
Pedram Ahadinejad, PhD candidate
Health Informatic
https://www.linkedIn.com/in/pedram-ahadinjad/
Highly skilled AI Software Engineer, with 7 years of experience in machine learning, data science, system design, AI tool design specialized in human-computer interaction design. Additionally, the ability to design AI tools that empower the user, from prototype concepts to advanced technical solutions. Lead multiple projects with diverse teams by defining technical goals to deliver meaningful value to end users.
Gamal Metwaly
CTO
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gamal-metwally-64671b4/
Gamal has over 35 years of experience in innovative solutions and senior management. He is leading several teams developing Software Products, IT, IoT, Telecom solutions and Health Solutions internationally.
He is leading business development globally and leading the NTG Health Solutions line of business and AI solutions and is partner of several Health Service companies and other companies.
Gamal has held progressively senior positions in software development, integration, testing, operations, product management and project management at IBM and Nortel Networks. He holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication.
Dr. Kareem Bannis, MD
Board Certified Internal Medicine & Geriatric Medicine, Fellow Mayo Clinic Scottsdale
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareem-bannis-md-a8602492/
Dr. Kareem Bannis is an internist and Geriatric specialist practicing in Phoenix, Arizona. He received his medical degree from the American University of Antigua College of Medicine and has been in practice in Arizona for more than 11 years. Dr. Kareem Bannis, MD has expertise in treating chronic diabetes, pneumonia, chronic high blood pressure, among many other conditions.
Dr. Bannis has been actively using telemedicine for patients’ care and remote patient monitoring for the last 5 years.
He acts as the lead medical advisor to the 2MDOpinion team and is a consulting doctor for primary and second medical opinion services.