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Muaaz Tarabichi

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 (1959-12-09) December 9, 1959 (age 64)
NationalitySyrian
CitizenshipSyria
OccupationOtolaryngologist
Academic background
EducationDamascus University School of Medicine
McGill University, Montreal, Canada
Websitewww.tarabichient.com

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

Early life and education edit

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 edit

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 edit

  • 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 edit

  • 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 edit

  • 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 edit

  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 31 January 2024). Retrieved 2 January 2021.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of January 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.
  15. ^ memberengagement (2014-03-19). "International Outreach". American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Retrieved 2021-01-04.

External links edit

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