I am a distinguished Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery with over three decades of experience in clinical practice, medical education, and healthcare leadership. Currently serves as Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Beirut Arab University and has held several senior administrative positions at Alexandria University, including General Manager of Medical & Therapeutic Affairs and General Supervisor of the New University Hospital. A graduate of the University of Alexandria, I earned his Doctorate in Cardiothoracic Surgery in 2006 and was promoted to full Professor in 2023. My expertise includes thoracic and cardiac surgery, lung resection, VATS procedure

Specializes in cardiothoracic surgery, with expertise in cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures, minimally invasive surgery, critical care, emergency medicine, and perioperative patient management. My research interests include cardiovascular disease management, thoracic surgery innovations, surgical outcomes assessment, healthcare quality improvement, hospital administration, medical education, and the development of advanced clinical services.

I earned my Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MB.BCh) from the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, with a grade of Very Good in 1990. Obtained Master's degree based on a thesis examining postoperative follow-up of patients with ventricular septal defects (1993), followed by a Master of Surgery degree with Very Good distinction in 1995. In 2001.Completed my doctoral thesis on palliative surgery for esophageal cancer and self-expandable metallic stents. I awarded a Doctorate in Cardiothoracic Surgery from Alexandria University in 2006, promoted to Associate Professor in 2015, and attained the rank of Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery2023

I am expert in teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, and Healthcare Management. My academic interests include minimally invasive thoracic procedures, cardiac surgical techniques, perioperative patient care, surgical innovation, clinical research methodology, and medical education. I also mentors residents and postgraduate researchers in surgery and hospital administrations.

I have earned recognition for my outstanding contributions to cardiothoracic surgery, medical education, and healthcare leadership. With more than 30 years of service, i had held prominent academic and administrative positions, leading major healthcare initiatives and hospital development projects. My achievements include advancing surgical practice, mentoring future physicians, improving healthcare quality, and strengthening university hospital services,earning respect from colleagues, students