Muaaz Tarabichi Explained

Muaaz Tarabichi
Birth Date:	9 December 1959
Nationality:	Syrian
Citizenship:	Syria
Education:	Damascus University School of Medicine McGill University, Montreal, Canada
Occupation:	Otolaryngologist

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

Notes and References

1. News: Coulson. Chris. May 2016. In conversation with Muaaz Tarabichi. 2. ENT & Audiology News.
2. Web site: 2020-05-28. At the forefront. AAO-HNSF Bulletin. en-us.
3. Web site: The pioneer of "Endoscopic Ear Surgery" Dr. Muaaz Tarabichi continues to make medical breakthroughs with TSESI . ZAWYA. en.
4. Web site: Il prof. Livio Presutti nominato professore ordinario . Sassuolo 2000 . 2 January 2021 . it-IT.
5. Tarabichi . Muaaz . Site of Eustachian Tube Obstruction in COM: Presenting Author: Muaaz Tarabichi . The Journal of Laryngology & Otology . S61 . en . 10.1017/S0022215116002875 . 2016. 130 . S3 . 79005853 . free .
6. Web site: The pioneer of "Endoscopic Ear Surgery" Dr. Muaaz Tarabichi continues to make medical breakthroughs with TSESI – UAE Business Magazine . 2 January 2021.
7. Web site: Muaaz Tarabichi│Guest of Honor│EES 2022 4th World Congress on Endoscopic Ear Surgery . www.ees2022.umin.jp.
8. Web site: Ve fakultce bude mezinárodní kurz miniinvazivní ušní chirurgie . Hanácký Večerník Zpravodajství z Olomouce a okolí. cs.
9. Web site: Dr. Muaaz Tarabichi. 2021-01-04. World Congress on Endoscopic Ear Surgery. en-US.
10. Web site: Specialist/Consultant ENT Gargash Hospital Jumeirah, UAE . Gargash Hospital . 2 January 2021 . en.
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 . 2 January 2021 . 19 . en . 10.4103/1319-8491.289580 . 1 January 2004. 6. 1. 31 January 2024. free.
12. Web site: International Outreach . American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery . 2 January 2021 . en . 19 March 2014.
13. Tarabichi . Muaaz . Endoscopic Middle Ear Surgery . Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology . 2 January 2021 . en . 10.1177/000348949910800106 . 29 June 2016. 108 . 1 . 39–46 . 9930539 . 40931362 .
14. Editorial introductions. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery. 2018. en-US. 26. 3. v–vi. 10.1097/MOO.0000000000000456. 243930627. 1068-9508. free.
15. Web site: memberengagement. 2014-03-19. International Outreach. 2021-01-04. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. en.