Muaaz Tarabichi
Syrian American otolaryngologist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
Muaaz Tarabichi | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 9, 1959 |
| Nationality | Syrian |
| Citizenship | Syria |
| Occupation | Otolaryngologist |
| Academic background | |
| Education | Damascus University School of Medicine McGill University, Montreal, Canada |
| Website | www |
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
- Chairman of the Middle East Academy of Otolaryngology
- Editorial Board of Journal of International Advanced Otology
- Chair elect of the International Advisory Board at the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
- Past member editorial board of The Laryngoscope
- Past Coordinator for Continuing Medical Education at the ORL-HNS Society, Emirates Medical Association
Selected publications
- Deafness in the Developing World: The Place of Cochlear Implantation. Journal of Laryngology and Otology, 2008:122:877-880
- Endoscopic Management of Limited Attic Cholesteatoma. Laryngoscope, 2004;114:1157–1162
- Endoscopic Management of Cholesteatoma: long-term results, 2000 Jun; 122(6):874-81
- Characteristics of sinus-related pain, 2000 Jun; 122(6):842-7
- Endoscopic Middle Ear Surgery, 1999 Jan; 108(1):39-46
- Endoscopic Management of Acquired Cholesteatoma,1997 Sep; 18(5):544-9
- Comparison of short nozzle and long nozzle spray in sinonasal drug delivery: a cadaveric study
- Ear, Nose & Throat, 2019; 10.1177
- Feasibility and Safety of Transtympanic Balloon Dilatation of Eustachian Tube
- Otology & Neurotology, 2018
- Cochlear implants in developing countries: practical and ethical considerations
- Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery,[14] 2018
- The Role of Transtympanic. Dilatation of the. Eustachian Tube During Chronic. Ear Surgery.
- Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, 2016
Awards
- 1988- AAO-HNS Award for Excellence in Original Investigation for his study on application of finite element methods[15]
- 1986- Montreal Medico-Surgical Society Annual Resident Research Award
References
External links
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