Chahine Assi, MD

Clinical Professor

Acting Chair, Department of Surgery
Chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Trauma

Selected Publications

Check Dr. Assi’s publications on PubMed and Research Gate.

Professional and Research Interests

• Orthopedic and Spine surgery
• Joint Replacement
• Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy
• Foot and Ankle Surgery
• Trauma Surgery

Education and Training

• M.D. degree, University Claude Bernard, Lyon, France
• Residency in Orthopedic and Traumatology Surgery, University of Montpellier I, France
• Diploma of Advanced Studies (D.E.A) in Oral Biology and Osteo-articular Biomaterials, University of Toulouse, France
• Master of Science in General and Articular Biomechanics, University of Montpellier I, France
• Master of Research and Medical Science, University of Montpellier I, France
• Graduate Diploma (D.E.S) in General Surgery, University of Montpellier I, France
• Diploma of Complementary Specialized Studies (D.E.S.C) in Orthopedic and Traumatological Surgery, Montpellier I, France
• Fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery, University of Montpellier I, France

Professional Memberships and Organizations

• AO Spine Association
• Orthopedic Lebanese Association
• French Society of Foot Surgery
• French Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• French Society of Spine Surgery
• French Society of Hip and Knee Surgery
• Chair of Hip Committee, International Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)
• International Musculoskeletal Society (IMS) Career & Professional Development Leadership Committee

Professional Memberships and Organizations

• Lebanese Medical Journal
• Journal of Orthopedic and Traumatological Surgery
• International Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT) - Journal
• Orthopedic & Traumatology : Surgery & Research (OTSR)  - Journal

Keywords

Degenerative spine disease, scoliosis, hip and knee osteoarthritis, rotator cuff tear, shoulder dislocation and instability, hallux valgus, meniscal tear, ligament tear, hip pain, knee pain, hip arthritis, knee arthritis, spine injury, scoliosis, disc disease, dislocated shoulder, meniscus tear, trauma, sprained ankle