Birthplace: Lebanon

Education: B.S., M.D., American University of Beirut; Internship, Residency, Wayne State University; Clinical Research Fellow {Hypertension}, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; Clinical Fellow {Nephrology & Hypertension}, University of California, San Diego;

Faculty Appointments, Assistant Professor, Medical School, University of California, San Diego, and Clinical Faculty Supervisor, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Touro University, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Arrival in Las Vegas: 1994

Clinical Interests: General clinical nephrology, transplantation, osteoporosis, and hypertension. Involved in teaching DO residents and students at Valley Hospital and Touro University.

Extracurricular Activities: International travel, exploring different cultures, tennis, reading autobiographies, history, and philosophy, relaxing at the gym. Love pets, have two adorable dogs, Zizi and Adoro.

Languages Spoken: English, Arabic {fluent}.