Muaaz Tarabichi

Muaaz Tarabichi
Born (1959-12-09) December 9, 1959 (age 65)
NationalitySyrian
CitizenshipSyria
OccupationOtolaryngologist
Academic background
EducationDamascus University School of Medicine
McGill University, Montreal, Canada
Websitewww.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]

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

  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.
  15. ^ memberengagement (2014-03-19). "International Outreach". American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Retrieved 2021-01-04.