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Dr. Bakri Kaakeh

Dr. Bakri Kaakeh graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Damascus University in 1984. He completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic followed by rheumatology and clinical immunology fellowship programs at...

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Dr. Mohamad Al-Hosni

Dr. Mohamad Al-Hosni is an amazing pediatrician who was born in Damascus, Syria. He completed his medical education at Damascus University's School of Medicine in 1991. He then went on...

Neonatology

Dr. Jihad Shoshara

Dr. Jihad Shoshara is the President and Co-Owner of Pediatric Health Associates, one of Illinois’s largest independent pediatric practices. He joined the practice in 1999 after completing his residency in...

Dr. Mayssoun Alhariri

Dr. Mayssoun Alhariri is a medical professional originally from Syria. She graduated from Damascus University’s School of Medicine and completed her residency in internal medicine at Highland Hospital in Oakland,...

Dr. Wareef Kabbani

Dr. Wareef Kabbani is a shining star in the SAMS community. He was born in Aleppo, Syria, and received his education from Aleppo Medical School in 1994. Then, he completed...

MD, CPE, FCPA Pathology

Dr. Waleed Najeeb

Dr. Waleed Najeeb's career trajectory from Damascus, Syria, to a leading position in the field of pulmonary critical care in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, underscores his exceptional commitment to medical excellence and...

Dr. Ammar Ghanem

Ammar Ghanem is a physician from Zabadani, Syria. He graduated from Damascus University in 1994 and completed his residency at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. He then pursued a...

SAMS Medical Mission Involvement

Dr. Sawsan Rashdan

Dr. Sawsan Rashdan is a highly accomplished medical professional with a diverse educational background. She was born in Damascus, Syria, and completed her medical degree at the Faculty of Medicine...

M.D Hematology/Oncology

Dr. M. Luay Alkotob MD, FACC, FSCAI

We take great pride in showcasing SAMS Member and volunteer Dr. M. Luay Alkotob, a distinguished cardiologist whose remarkable journey and invaluable contributions stand as a beacon of inspiration. Hailing...

Interventional Cardiologist

Dr. Hazar Jaber DDS, MBA

Dr. Hazar Jaber was born and raised in Damascus, Syria; she attended dental school at the University of Damascus and graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in...

Chair of SAMS Dental Commitee

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