Muaaz Tarabichi

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Muaaz Tarabichi
Born (1959-12-09) December 9, 1959 (age 64)
NationalitySyrian
Citizenship Syria
Occupation Otolaryngologist
Academic background
EducationDamascus University School of Medicine
McGill University, Montreal, Canada
Website www.tarabichient.com

Muaaz Tarabichi is a Syrian otolaryngologist, lecturer, researcher, and author. He is recognized around the world as the father of endoscopic ear surgery. [1] He is the co-founder of Tarabichi Stammberger Ear and Sinus Institute. He was elected as the chairman of the International Advisory Board of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. [2]

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He is the recipient of the Annual Clinical Resident Research Award. [3]

Early life and education

Tarabichi enrolled at the Damascus University School of Medicine, Syria in 1977, and in 1981, he went to AUC, BWI, where he studied for two years. [4] [5]

In 1984, Tarabichi started his residency training at McGill University, Montreal, Canada. [6] He did a residency in General Surgery for a year, and after that, in Otolaryngology for four years and obtained certification from the American Board of Otolaryngology in 1991.

Career

Tarabichi started his career in 1988 when he opened a private otolaryngology practice in Kenosha, Wisconsin. [7] In 1991, Tarabichi received his specialty certification from the American Board of Otolaryngology. After a decade, Tarabichi moved to Dubai, where he joined the American Hospital as the Head of Otolaryngology in 1998. [8]

In 2020, Tarabichi co-founded Tarabichi Stammberger Ear and Sinus Institute with Heinz Stammberger. [9] This institution aims to bring forth advancement in endoscopic ear and sinus surgery. To facilitate such advancements, TSESI offers fully-funded fellowships to the trainees. The institute consists of a wet lab and broadcasting and video production facilities as well as surgical and clinical patient care. [10] [11]

Tarabichi has published many articles and was the editor of two North American otolaryngological clinics on EES. [12] He continuously travelled and lectured around the world on Endoscopic Ear Surgery and Transtympanic Eustachian. [13]

Appointments & Membership

Selected publications

Awards

Related Research Articles

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cholesteatoma</span> Medical condition

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Eustachian tube</span> Tube connecting middle ear to throat

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cochlear implant</span> Prosthesis

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery</span>

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Perforated eardrum</span> Injury leading to a hole in the eardrum

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Heinz Stammberger</span> German-Austrian surgeon (1946–2018)

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References

  1. ↑ Coulson, Chris (May 2016). "In conversation with Muaaz Tarabichi". ENT & Audiology News. p. 2.
  2. ↑ "At the forefront". AAO-HNSF Bulletin. 2020-05-28.
  3. ↑ "The pioneer of "Endoscopic Ear Surgery" Dr. Muaaz Tarabichi continues to make medical breakthroughs with TSESI". ZAWYA.
  4. ↑ "Il prof. Livio Presutti nominato professore ordinario". Sassuolo 2000 (in Italian). Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  5. ↑ Tarabichi, Muaaz (2016). "Site of Eustachian Tube Obstruction in COM: Presenting Author: Muaaz Tarabichi". The Journal of Laryngology & Otology. 130 (S3): S61. doi: 10.1017/S0022215116002875 . S2CID   79005853.
  6. ↑ "The pioneer of "Endoscopic Ear Surgery" Dr. Muaaz Tarabichi continues to make medical breakthroughs with TSESI – UAE Business Magazine" . Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  7. ↑ "Muaaz Tarabichi│Guest of Honor│EES 2022 4th World Congress on Endoscopic Ear Surgery". www.ees2022.umin.jp.
  8. ↑ "Ve fakultce bude mezinárodní kurz miniinvazivní ušní chirurgie". Hanácký Večerník | Zpravodajství z Olomouce a okolí (in Czech).
  9. ↑ "Dr. Muaaz Tarabichi". World Congress on Endoscopic Ear Surgery. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
  10. ↑ "Specialist/Consultant ENT | Gargash Hospital Jumeirah, UAE". Gargash Hospital. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  11. ↑ "5th International Conference of the Saudi Oto-Rhino-Laryhgolgy Society on 14-16th October 2004 King Fahd Military Medical Complex Dahran, Saudi Arabia". Saudi Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. 6 (1): 19. 1 January 2004. doi: 10.4103/1319-8491.289580 (inactive 1 November 2024). Retrieved 2 January 2021.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of November 2024 (link)
  12. ↑ "International Outreach". American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 19 March 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  13. ↑ Tarabichi, Muaaz (29 June 2016). "Endoscopic Middle Ear Surgery". Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology. 108 (1): 39–46. doi:10.1177/000348949910800106. PMID   9930539. S2CID   40931362 . Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  14. ↑ "Editorial introductions". Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery. 26 (3): v–vi. 2018. doi: 10.1097/MOO.0000000000000456 . ISSN   1068-9508. S2CID   243930627.
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