Damascus University Medical School, Syria (M.D. 1972)
Methodist Hospital, NY, General Surgery Residency (1973-1974)
Henry Ford Hospital, MI, General Surgery Residency (1974-1978)
State University of New York, Buffalo, Cardiothoracic Residency (1978-1980)
Assistant Clinical Professor, KU Med School-Wichita (1980-present)
Private practice, Wichita Ks, (1980-present)
American College of Surgeons Board certification (1981)
American College Of Thoracic Surgery Board certification (1982)
Society of Thoracic Surgeons (1987)
Stentless Aortic Valve replacement
Mitral Valve repair / Robotic
Physician empowerment in health care
Minimally invasive Robotic A.Fib
Aviation (single engine IFR pilot)
OPCAB (beating heart CABG)
Big game and upland hunting
Endo-Vasculaer AAA