Dr. Kassem El Houcheimi

Fellow American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S). Graduated from the American University of Beirut as Medical Doctor in 1988 and as Orthopedic surgeon in 1994. Performed his residency during the Lebanese war where he gained his expertise in the surgical treatment of all types of injuries.

During his four years post-graduation training in the United Kingdom at Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt program, he spent two years in general orthopedics including hand surgery, arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement. He then trained for one year to receive a fellowship in upper extremity surgery and another year to receive a fellowship in pediatric orthopedics.

During his private practice in Lebanon, he spent more than 25 years managing reconstructive orthopedic surgery including Knee and hip joint arthroscopies and replacement, his interest was in performing minimal incision for major surgeries allowing quicker recovery.

He also gained huge experience in leg lengthening, complex fractures fixation and treatment of congenital hip and lower extremity deformities in children. He is also an expert in managing osteoporosis and monitoring of children musculoskeletal growth.

Treatments

• Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
• Rotator Cuff Repair
• SLAP Tear
• Bankart Repair
• Back Pain
• Fractures & Breaks
• Knee Arthroscopy
• ACL Surgery
• Meniscus Repair
• Knee Replacement
• Hip Replacement
• Bone Growth Treatment
• Osteoporosis Treatment
• Pediatric Orthopedics
• Scoliosis
• Limb Length

Education

• Bachelor of science : American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
• Medical Doctor : American Univeristy of Beirut, Lebanon.
• Orthopedic Surgeon : American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
• Fellowship in hand and Upper Extremity Surgery : Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Program, Oswestry , United Kingdom.
• Fellowship in pediatric orthopedics : Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Program, Oswestry, United Kingdom.
• Masters in Business Administration. Arab open University / London University (UK)