Dr. Michael Fakih at Fakih IVF Fertility Center, United Arab Emirates
Profile👨🎓
Summary 🌟
Dr. Michael Hasan Fakih is a distinguished reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist, renowned for his contributions to assisted reproductive technologies. He has founded multiple IVF centers across the UAE and the USA, significantly enhancing reproductive health and fertility treatment.
Education 🎓
Dr. Fakih completed his Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Medical University of South Carolina (1985-1986) and a Clinical Fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine (1984-1985). He also completed his residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (1981-1984) and earned his Doctor of Medicine from the American University of Beirut (1974-1981).
Professional Experience 🏥
He is the Chairman and Founder of the First IVF & Day Surgery Fertility Centre in Dubai (2021-Present) and the First IVF Fertility Center in Abu Dhabi (2019-Present). As the Medical Director and Founder of Fakih IVF Fertility Center in Abu Dhabi (2013-Present) and Fakih IVF in Dubai (2011-Present), he has made a significant impact on the field. Additionally, he has served as a Consultant OB/GYN – IVF at Emirates Hospital (2008-2012) and was the Medical Director of the IVF Program at Royale Hayat Hospital in Kuwait (2007-2009).
Academic Affiliations 📚
Dr. Fakih is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Michigan State University (1991-Present). He was the Chairman of the Department of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Covenant Healthcare (1987-1996) and served as the Program Director for In Vitro Fertilization there (1986-1996).
Technical Skills 🛠️
With expertise in assisted reproductive technologies, especially IVF and reproductive surgery, Dr. Fakih has been instrumental in developing fertility programs and clinics across various countries. He is actively involved in institutional review boards and clinical committees.
Teaching Experience 👩🏫
He has held teaching positions as an Instructor in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Yale University School of Medicine and the Medical University of South Carolina. He has also served as an Assistant Professor and Associate Professor at Michigan State University.
Research Interests 🔬
Dr. Fakih is dedicated to advancing reproductive endocrinology and infertility treatments, focusing on improving fertility success rates and patient care standards. His career reflects a commitment to enhancing reproductive health and training future medical professionals in the field.
Top Noted Publications 📖
Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on male reproductive system and fertility
- Authors: Sajjad, S.G., Sajjad, A.M., Fakih, M., Akhtar, M.A., Sajjad, Y.
- Journal: Middle East Fertility Society Journal
- Year: 2024
Predictive factors of aneuploidy in infertile patients undergoing IVF: a retrospective analysis in a private IVF practice
- Authors: Salame, A.A., Dahdouh, E.M., Aljafari, R., Kainoth, S., Fakih, M.
- Journal: Middle East Fertility Society Journal
- Year: 2024
Previous mode of delivery and pregnancy outcomes after single euploid embryo transfer: A retrospective study
- Authors: Abdallah, A., Depret-Bixio, L., El Khouri, K., El Shmoury, M., Fakih, M.
- Journal: European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
- Year: 2024
Sperm morphology by strict criteria does not predict clinical pregnancy rate following intra-uterine insemination
- Authors: Sayegh, L., Shah, R., Shmoury, M., Depret-Bixio, L., Fakih, M.
- Journal: Arab Journal of Urology
- Year: 2024
Managing an ART unit as a profitable business
- Authors: Fakih, M.H., Fakih, A., Fakih, A.
- Book: Assisted Reproduction Techniques: Challenges and Management Options
- Year: 2021
Is There A Role for Tubal Transfers?
- Authors: Chawla, M., Divakaran, J., Fakih, M.H., Al-Shunnar, A.
- Book: Human Embryo Transfer
- Year: 2015
Morphokinetic analysis of cleavage stage embryos and its relationship to aneuploidy in a retrospective time-lapse imaging study
- Authors: Chawla, M., Fakih, M., Shunnar, A., Divakaran, J., Budak, E.
- Journal: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics
- Year: 2015
Gestational sac aspiration of heterotopic ectopic pregnancy in a cesarean section scar
- Authors: Mitwally, M.F., Alami, R., Albuarki, H., Abuzeid, M., Fakih, M.H.
- Journal: Journal of Gynecologic Surgery
- Year: 2013