Department
Urology
Institute
Integrated Surgical Institute
Language Spoken
English, Arabic, French
23
Years of Experience
Surgeon
Verified
Biography
Diseases & Conditions
Bladder Cancer
Penile Cancer
Education
Fellowship
2008 - 2010
Fellow, Urologic Oncology
University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Residency
2003 - 2008
Resident, Urology
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, US
Career Experience
2025 - 2025
Chief, Integrated Surgical Institute
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE
2017 - 2025
Director of Urology, Western Region of Urology Institute
Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, Ohio, US
Awards & Recognition
Performed over 2,000 robotic urologic surgeries, including complex procedures in kidney, prostate, and bladder cancer, with a strong focus on minimally invasive techniques.
Recognized for exceptional patient care, consistently receiving top-tier feedback from patients, peers, and multidisciplinary collaborators.
Awarded the Martin Resnick Teacher of the Year Award and the Cleveland Clinic Urology Residency Teacher of the Year for excellence in education and mentorship.
Appointed Institute Chief of the Integrated Surgical Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi following an international executive search.
Published over 150 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals, influencing national guidelines in prostate and kidney cancer management.
Served as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on several major research grants, including projects funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Gateway for Cancer Research.
Delivered invited lectures and plenary talks at prestigious international forums.
Provided national and international mentorship to residents, fellows, and faculty, many of whom now hold academic and leadership positions across North America.
Led multiple enterprise-wide improvement initiatives at Cleveland Clinic.
