January 2005
CURRICULUM VITAE
ASSAD MUHYDDIN TAHA
Department of Surgery Tel 011-961-362-8627
American University of Beirut 011-961-173-5105
113-6044 Hamra, 1103-2090 Beirut, Lebanon Fax 011-961-136-3291
Mailing Address
American University of Beirut
3 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza , 8th floor Fax 01-212-583-7650
New York, N.Y. 10017-2303 U.S.A.
Web Site http://www.assadtaha.com E mail at03@aub.edu.lb
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D. Physiology 1992
in Medical Science,
Medical College of Ohio, U.S.A.
Doctor of Medicine M.D. Medicine 1980
American University of Beirut
Bachelor of Science B.S. Biology-Chemistry 1976
American University of Beirut
College Diploma Mathematics 1973
International College, Beirut
CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Surgery ABS Recertification (2006) 1986
Surgical Critical Care ABS-SCC Recertification (2007) 1987
Royal College of Surgeons (Canada) Specialist in General Surgery 1991
FELLOWSHIPS
Royal College of Surgeons of Canada FRCS(C) 1992
American College of Surgeons FACS 1988
International College of Surgeons FICS 1986
EMPLOYMENT
Director of Emergency Room American University of Beirut 2001-Present
Associate Professor of Surgery & Physiology American University of Beirut 1994-Present
Associate Professor of Surgery Medical College of Ohio, USA 1992-1994
Assistant Professor of Surgery Medical College of Ohio, USA 1987-1991
Instructor in Surgery Medical College of Ohio, USA 1985-1986
Director of Surgical Critical Care Medical College of Ohio, USA 1987-1993
Visiting Associate Professor of Surgery Harvard University
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A 2000-2001
Visiting Surgeon in Surgical Critical Care Brigham & Womens’ Hospital
Harvard Medical School, U.S.A 2000-2001
AWARDS & HONORS
Who’s Who in America 2002-2005
Who’s Who in the World 2002-2005
Who’s Who in Medicine & Health Care (Millenium Edition) 2000-0204
Physician Recognition Award American Medical Association 1986, 1989, 1992, 1997, 2000
LICENSURE
ECFMG 1979 , NBME -I 1979 , NBME -II 1979 , FLEX 1982
State of Ohio Number 47968 1982
State of Michigan Number 49730 1986
Lebanese Order of Medicine Number T 131 1993
GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION (Residency Training)
Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati, Ohio 45330 - USA 1980-1982
Medical College of Ohio Toledo, Ohio 43699 - USA 1982-1985
Assad Muhyddin Taha: Insulin in the adrenal medulla. Medical College of Ohio at Toledo. University Microfilms International. Bell & Howell Information Company, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dissertation Abstracts International, 53(5): 2199 B, 1992.
Basic Science Laboratory Experience
RESEARCH
Research Grants
The Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen on Diabetic Retinopathy
and Cystoid Macular Edema after Cataract Surgery.
Lions Club of Ohio - U.S.A. 4,000$ per year 1987-1992
The Effects of Hemorrhagic Shock and Septic Shock
on the Absorption of Aminoacids in the Rat Jejunum
University Research Board
American University of Beirut – Lebanon 4000$ per year 1994-2000
Assessment of Trauma Care at the American University Hospital
University Research Board
American University of Beirut-Lebanon 3000 $ per year 2001-Present
1. Taha A.M. Persistent Defect in Gut Absorption of Amino-acids after Resuscitation from Hemorrhagic
Shock. Journal of Investigative Surgery, ( accepted for publication Jan 2004 )
2. Hussein M.K, Aziz D, Taha A.M. Hemorrhoidectomy with Endo-GIA stapler, Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy &
Percutaneous Techniques (accepted for publication April 2004)
3. Abi Saad G., Taha A.M. Primary Duodenal Tuberculosis . American Surgeon,
(accepted for publication July 2003 )
4. Abi Saad G., Taha A.M. Restoration of continence after shot gun injury to the anus. The Journal of Trauma, 49(5): 954-957, 2000.
5. Taha A.M., Nassar C.F. Hemorrhagic shock decreases alanine absorption in the rat jejunum. Restoration
with calcium channel blockers. European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 2000.
6. Kanj N., Khani M., Harb H., Jibrail J., Taha A.M.: Lethality of parathion intoxication and drug overdose in suicidal admissions. A seven years experience. Critical Care Medicine, 27(1S): A 67(100), 1999.
7. Hussein M.K., Khoury G., Taha A.M.: Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair. International Surgery, 83:253-256, 1998.
8. Hussein M.K., Taha A.M., Wehbe M.: Laparoscopic Reduction of Intussusception. Surgical Rounds, 21:375-378, 1998.
9. Hussein M.K., Taha A.M., Haddad F.F., Bassim Y.R.: Bupivacaine local injection in anorectal surgery.
International Surgery, 83:56-57, 1998.
10. Taha A.M., Hejazi M., Saade N.E., Nassar C.F.: The effect of hemorrhagic shock on the
absorption of aminoacids in the rat jejunum. FASEB, 11(3): A34 (198), 1997.
11. Shabb B., Taha A.M., Hashem H., Bassim Y., Hubayter R., Ramadan F. Thoracoscopy for Empyema. Surgical Rounds, 19(8): 313-316, 1996.
12. Taha A.M., Shabb B., Nassar H. Surgical Therapy for Pulmonary Hydatidosis. International Surgery, 81:187-188, 1996.
13. Shabb B., Taha A.M., Hamada F., Kanj N.: Straight Pin Aspiration in Young Women. The Journal of Trauma, 40(5): 827-828, 1996.
14. Taha A.M., Saade N.E., El-Mogharbil N., Barada K., Nassar C.F.: Capsaicin specific effect on aminoacid absorption in the rat jejunum. FASEB, 9(3): A368 (2130), 1995.
15. Shabb B., Taha A.M., Nabbout G., Haddad R.: Complete transection of the right mainstem bronchus
in a 5 year old girl - Successful Delayed Repair. The Journal of Trauma, 38(6) 964-966, 1995.
16. Barada K.A., El Dika S.S., Atweh S.F., Taha A.M., Saade N.E., Nassar C.F.: Capsaicin’s inhibition of alanine absorption in the
rat jejunum is neurally mediated and involves a decrease in the affinity for alanine
absorption. Gastroenterology, A716 (108), 1995.
17. Shabb B., Taha A.M., Khoury G.: Thoracoscopic treatment of two patients with infected hydatid cysts. Mediterranean Journal of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, X (4): 236-237, 1995.
18. Nassar C.F., Barada K.A., Abdallah L.E., Hamdan W.S., Taha A.M., Atweh S.F., Saade N.E.: Involvement of capsaicin sensitive primary afferent
fibers in the regulation of jejunal alanine absorption. American Journal of Physiology,
268(31): G695-G699, 1995.
19. Nassar C.F., Hamdan W.S., Barada K.A., Taha A.M., Atweh S.F., Jabbour S.J., Saade N.E.: Dual antagonisitic effects of vagal afferents and efferents on jejunal alanine absorption. Society of Neuroscience, 20:1377, 1994.
20. Taha A., Budd G.C., Pansky B.: Insulin in the Adrenal Medulla. FASEB, A19 (108), 1993.
21. Taha A.: Shock, physiologic principles for resuscitation. M.E. J. of Anesth. 12(1):63-71,
1993.
22. Taha A., Budd G.C., Pansky B.: Preproinsulin Messenger Ribonucleic Acid in the Rat Adrenal
gland. Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Science, 23(6): 469-476, 1993.
23. Birkhahn R.H., Cardwell R.J., Birkhahn G.C., Crist K.A., Taha A., Thomford N.R.: Palmitate Kinetics in Fasting Trauma Patients. The Journal of Trauma, 32(4): 427-432, 1992.
24. Taha A., Budd G.C., Pansky B., Thomford N.R.: Preproinsulin RNA in the Rat Adrenal gland. FASEB, A1515 (3358), 1992.
25. Brown J.A., Renuart D., Gunning W.T., Taha A.: Ultrastructural Assessment of Blood Brain Barrier Permeability after Hyperbaric
Oxygen Therapy in the Rat Forebrain. American Association of Neurologic Surgeons, 76: 364(1268), 1992.
26. Taha A., Clark S., Baciewicz F.: Widened Mediastinum Secondary to Acute Lymphocytic
Leukemia. Hospital Physician, 27 (7): 47-51, 1991.
27. Taha A.: Insulin-Like Immunoreactivity in the Adrenal Medulla Cells. FASEB, A1391 (5922), 1991.
28. Zavell J., Taha A., Thomford N.R.: Cardiac Tamponade From Central Venous Catheterization. Hospital Physician, 25 (12): 16-19, 1989.
29. El Shafie M., Taha A., Klippel C.H.: The Apgar Scoring System: A Reliable Early Indicator of Prognosis
in Newborn Infants with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Contemporary Surgery, 35 (9): 50-53, 1989.
30. Khan A.H., Taha A., Thomford N.R.: Perforation of the Pulmonary Artery Secondary to Swan-Ganz Catheters. Contemporary Surgery, 34(1): 53-56, 1989.
31. Taha A., Kierstead B.S., Cardwell R., Thomford N.R.: Acute Pancreatitis in Carbon Monoxide
Poisoning Undersea Biomedical Research, 16:20-21, 1989
32. Taha A., Zeiss J., Cardwell R., Chandnani P., Thomford N.R.: Rupture of the Right Diaphragm.
An often occult and potentially lethal injury. Contemporary Surgery, 32(6):48-51,
1988.
33. Chandnani P.C., Taha A., Mukesh J., Thomford N.R.: Localization of Gastrointestinal Bleeding by Radionuclide
Scintigraphy. Hospital physician, 24(7): 61-62, 1988.
34. Brown J.A., Preul M.C., Taha A.: Hyperbaric Oxygen in the Treatment of Elevated Intracranial Pressure After
Head Injury. Pediatric Neuroscience, 14(6): 286-290, 1988.
35. Cardwell R., Taha A., Vonu P., Thomford N.R.: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Pyoderma Gangrenosum. Journal of Hyperbaric Medicine, 3(2): 78-88, 1988.
36. VanRynen J.L., Wood D.H., Higley M.R., Taha A.: Evaluation of the BIRD Model 7001 Ventilator Under Hyperbaric Conditions. Undersea Biomedical Research, 15:73-74, 1988.
37. Zeiss J., Smith R.R., Taha A.: Iliopsoas Hypertrophy Mimicking Acute Abdomen in a
Bodybuilder. Gastrointestinal Radiology, 12(4): 340-342, 1987.
38. Taha A., Buganski R., El Shafie M.: Torsion of a Wandering Spleen. A rare cause of acute
abdomen. Contemporary Surgery, 31 (7): 16-20, 1987.
39. Chandnani P.C., Mukesh J., Taha A., Thomford N.R.: Low Dose Intra-arterial Steptokinase for Segmental Renal Artery
Occlusion. Surgical Rounds, 10(4): 75-79, 1987.
40. VanRynen J., Taha A., Ehrlich R., Parlette M.: Treatment of Cerebral Air Embolism in the Pediatric
Patient. Journal of Hyperbaric Medicine, 2(4): 199-204, 1987.
41. Cardwell R.J., Birkhahn G.C., Crist K.A., Taha A., Grecos G.P., Thomford N.R.: Palmitate Kinetics in Fasting Trauma Patients. Clinical Research, 35(3): 365A, 1987.
42. Taha A., Klippel C.: Pediatric Pancreatic Pseudocyst Associated with Cholelithiasis. J. of National Medical Association, 78(9): 887-891, 1986.
43. Taha A., Shah R.: A Modified Technique for Koch Ileostomy. Surg. Gynecol. & Obstet., 163 (4): 376-377, 1986.
44. Thomford N.R., Chandnani P.C., Taha A., Chablani V.N., Busnardo A.C.: Anatomic Characteristics of the Pancreatic Arteries.
Radiologic Observation and Their Clinical Significance. American Journal of Surgery, 151(6): 690-693, 1986.
45. Taha A., Davidson P., Bailey W.C.: Surgical Treatment of Atypical Mycobacterial Lymphadenitis
in Children. Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, 4(6): 664-667, 1985.
46. Taha A., Welling R.: Acute Torsion of the Gallbladder in a 100-year old female patient. J. of National Medical Association, 77(5): 404-410, 1985.
47. Welling R., Taha A., Goel T., Cranley J.J., Krause T., Hafner C., Tew J.: Extracranial Carotid Artery
Aneurysms. Surgery, 93(2): 319-323, 1983.
48. Taha A., Haddad R., Allam C., Baraka A.: The Thymus and Myasthenia Gravis. M.E. J. of Anesth., 6(2): 99-112, 1981.
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Abstracts & Invited Presentations
1. Trauma Registry at the American University of Beirut Medical Center. The 37th Middle East Medical Assembly. American University of Beirut , Lebanon , May
2-5 , 2002.
2. Laparoscopic Choledochoduodenostomy. Jordanian Surgical Society . Amman , Jordan , April 24-27 , 2002.
3. Laparoscopic Cardiomyotomy for Achalasia. Jordanian Surgical Society . Amman , Jordan , April 24-27 , 2002.
4. Laparoscopy in the Management of Splenic Injuries. The Qatar International Trauma and Emergency Medicine Conference and Doha Neurotrauma
Symposium. Doha , Qatar , April 13-16 , 2002.
5. Hemorrhagic shock decreases alanine absorption in the rat jejunum. The Qatar International Trauma and Emergency Medicine Conference and Doha Neurotrauma
Symposium Doha , Qatar , April 13-16 , 2002.
6. End points in resuscitation, Surgical critical care conference. Lebanese Society of General Surgery, American University of Beirut , Lebanon,
January 26, 2002.
7. Outcomes in Surgical Critical Care: Critical Care Conference, Brigham and Womens’
Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, January 25, 2001.
8. Acute Pancreatitis: Critical Care Conference, Brigham and Womens’ Hospital, Harvard
Medical School, Boston, MA, January 16 and February 15, 2001.
9. Anorectal Surgery: Fourth Lebanese Surgical Congress, Saida, Lebanon, March 24,
2000.
10. Critical Care Nurses Seminars: American University of Beirut, Lebanon, May 25
and June 23, 2000.
11. Upper Endoscopy – Update: American University of Beirut, Lebanon, April 5, 1999.
12. Critical Care Nurses Seminars: American University of Beirut, Lebanon, April
7 and May 7, 1999
13. Critical Care Rounds: Geneva University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland, September
14, 1998.
14. Assessment of the Injured Patient: Trauma Symposium. Second Lebanese Surgical Congress. Beirut, Lebanon, June 6, 1998.
15. Surgical Emergencies in the elderly: 8th International Health and Hospitalization Congress. Beirut, Lebanon, October 8, 1997
16. Abdominal Trauma - Controversies and Myths: American University of Beirut, Lebanon,
December 4, 1995.
17. Shock Resuscitation: Ain Wazein Hospital Conference. Ain Wazein, Lebanon. August 5, 1995.
18. Hemorrhagic Shock: The Lebanese Society of General Surgery. Saida, Lebanon, June 29, 1995.
19. Trauma and Sports - Overview: The Lebanese Society of Family Medicine, Beirut,
Lebanon, May 28, 1995.
20. Enteral Nutrition: The Lebanese Association for Food sciences and Nutrition. Beirut, Lebanon, May 26, 1995.
21. Surgical treatment of obesity: The Lebanese Association for Food Sciences and
Nutrition. Beirut, Lebanon, November 5, 1994.
22. Resuscitation and Triage of the Trauma Victim: Lebanese Red Cross Conference,
Beirut, Lebanon, April 4, 1994.
23. Diagnosis and Resuscitation of Ruptured Aortic Aneurysms - Thoracic and Abdominal:
The Third Congress on Emergency Medical Treatment. Jounieh, Lebanon, February 16, 1994.
24. Trauma team and Resuscitation of multiple trauma victims: The Lebanese Society
of General Surgery Symposium. Saida, Lebanon, December 11, 1993.
25. Physiologic Principles of Shock Resuscitation: Medical College of Ohio, Toledo,
Ohio, January 9, 1993.
26. Shock, Surgical Endoscopy, Nutrition and Critical Care: American University of
Beirut, Lebanon, June 5,9,16, 18 and 19, 1992.
27. Complications of Thoracic Injuries: Trauma Symposium, Toledo, Ohio, May 4, 1991.
28. Oxygen Consumption in Critical Care, Nutrition in Critical Care and Management
of Shock: American University of Beirut, Lebanon, August 21, 23 and 24, 1990.
29. Critical Care Management of the Injured Patients: Wyandot Hospital, Upper Sandusky,
Ohio, June 26, 1990.
30. Surgical Endoscopy: St. Charles Hospital, Toledo, Ohio, March 2, 1990.
31. Hemorrhagic Shock: St. Charles Hospital, Toledo, Ohio, January 26, 1990.
32. Multiple Organ System Failure: Trauma Symposium, Toledo, Ohio, November 18, 1989.
33. Insulin-like Immunoreactivity in the adrenal gland, Miami University Oxford,
Ohio September 15, 1989.
34. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: St. Charles Hospital, Toledo, Ohio, August 18, 1989.
35. Shock- Current Status: Bryan Hospital, Bryan, Ohio, May 23, 1989.
36. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: McGruder Hospital, Port Clinton, Ohio, April 14, 1989.
37. The Role of Hyperbaric Oxygen in Orthopedic Trauma: Medical College of Ohio,
Toledo, Ohio, March 4, 1989.
38. Surgical Endoscopy: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield,
Illinois, November 21, 1988.
39. Surgical Nutrition and Wound Healing: Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay, Ohio,
September 30, 1988.
40. Decompression Sickness and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Medical College of Ohio,
Toledo, Ohio, May 21, 1988.
41. Intracellular Insulin-Like Material in the Adrenal Gland: Graduate Student Forum,
Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio, March 1-2, 1988.
42. Laser in Surgical Endoscopy, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Severe Surgical Infections:
American University of Beirut, Lebanon, September 2, 8 and 15, 1987.
43. Desmoid Tumors Associated with Gardner Syndrome: Midwest Pediatric Surgical Meeting,
Toledo, Ohio, March 21, 1987.
44. Pediatric Pancreatic Pseudocyst associated with cholelithiasis: Midwest Pediatric
Surgical Meeting, Cleveland, Ohio, May 3, 1986.
45. Advanced Trauma Life Support Course: Cleveland Metropolitan Hospital, Cleveland,
Ohio, November 1-2, 1985.
46. Treatment of Atypical Mycobacterial Lymphadinitis in Children: Pacific Association
of Pediatric Surgeons (PAPS), San Diego, CA, May 20-24, 1984.
RESEARCH IN PROGRESS
Basic Science Research
Hemorrhagic Shock decreases Alanine Absorption in the Rat Jejunum.
Calcium Channel Blockers correct this Absorptive Defect.
Septic Shock decrease absorption of AminoAcids in the Rat Jejunum.
This is not corrected by Calcium Channel Blockers
ANIMAL MODEL
Experimental Model for Shock has been developed in the adult rat. Single pass perfusion technique is used to measure net alanine absorption and water transport in an isolated jejunal segment. Systemic Blood Pressure, Heart Rate and Mesenteric blood flow are measured. Hemorrhagic Shock is induced by bleeding the rat down to 60% of its blood volume for one hour. Resuscitation with blood and saline restores the baseline values. Septic shock is induced by injecting the rat with lipopolysaccharide. Saline solution is infused to restore the circulation of the animal
Clinical Research
Trauma registry at the American University of Beirut Medical Center
Our registry includes
1. Patients characteristics : demographics and comorbid conditions.
2. Injury characteristics : injury severity measures, mechanism of injury and body region injured.
3. System Related Factors : surgical interventions, ICU admission, radiological studies, laboratory analysis,
medications, transfusion, complications, length of hospital stay, mortality, discharge
status and one month follow-up with patient satisfaction survey.
TEACHING
1- Workshop in Improving Effectiveness in Medical Education. American University of Beirut, Lebanon, May 8 and 9, 2000.
2- Introduction to Clinical Research Methods. American University of Beirut, Lebanon, May 15 till June 15, 2000.
3- Workshop on Enhancing Teaching Effectiveness. American University of Beirut, Lebanon, June 7, 2000.
4- Workshop on Assessment Methods and Clinical Teaching. American University of Beirut, Lebanon, October 14-15, 2000.
5- Seminars on University Teaching. American University of Beirut, Lebanon, February 22-till April 12, 2001.
6- Basic Web Technology Skills for Courseware Development. UNESCO-AUB, Beirut, Lebanon, June 5-9, 2001.
7- Evidence Based Medicine. American University of Beirut, Lebanon, April 30 and May 1, 2002.
8- Workshop on Academic Advising. American. University of Beirut, Lebanon, October 19, 2002.
9- Seminar on Developing a Teaching Portfolio. American University of Beirut, Lebanon, November 13, 2002.
10- General Instructional Objectives and Specific Learning Outcomes. American University
of Beirut , Lebanon , May 9 , 2003.
11- Community Based Medical Education and Establishing Competency Based Evaluation
Portfolios. American University of Beirut , Lebanon , May 9-10 , 2003.
12- Faculty Seminars on Learning and Teaching Excellence. American University of Beirut , Lebanon , March 12 – May 14 , 2003.
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