Wael Abdallah, MD, MPH, PhD (c)

Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dr. Wael Abdallah is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Lebanese American University Gilbert (LAU) and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine. He practices at the Lebanese American University Medical Center (LAUMC), with clinical expertise in Maternal–Fetal Medicine, high-risk pregnancies, prenatal diagnosis, fetal therapy, multiple gestations, and advanced prenatal ultrasound.

Dr. Abdallah earned his medical degree from Saint Joseph University of Beirut, where he also completed his residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He subsequently pursued advanced fellowship training in Maternal–Fetal Medicine at Sainte-Justine University Hospital, one of North America’s leading tertiary referral centers for high-risk obstetrics and fetal therapy. He also completed several inter-university diplomas in obstetrical and gynecological ultrasound, maternal pathologies, and fetal medicine from Université Paris Cité. Dr. Abdallah is an affiliated subspecialist of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

In parallel with his clinical training, Dr. Abdallah obtained a Master of Public Health from Université Paris-Saclay, with a concentration in biostatistics and biomedical research methodology. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Montreal, where his research focuses on twin pregnancies, fetal therapy, and outcomes following advanced fetal interventions, including laser treatment for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.

Dr. Abdallah is actively engaged in research, with peer-reviewed publications in the fields of fetal medicine and high-risk obstetrics. His current academic interests include fetal growth disorders, prenatal imaging, twin pregnancies, and multidisciplinary care for complex maternal and fetal conditions. In addition to his clinical and research activities, he is committed to medical education and the advancement of Maternal–Fetal Medicine services, with a patient-centered approach emphasizing early diagnosis, evidence-based care, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Education and Training

M.D. Degree, Faculty of Medicine, Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon
Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Saint Joseph University Hotel Dieu de France Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
Master of Public Health (MPH), Université Paris-Saclay, Paris, France
Inter-University Diploma in Fetal Medicine, Necker Program, Université Paris Cité
Inter-University Diploma in Maternal Pathologies and Pregnancy, Université Paris Cité
Inter-University Diploma in Gynecological and Obstetrical Ultrasound, Necker Program, Université Paris Cité
University Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon
Fellowship in Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Sainte-Justine Hospital, University of Montreal.
Subspecialty Certification, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Professional Interests

Maternal and Fetal Medicine
High-risk pregnancy management
Prenatal diagnosis and fetal imaging
Complicated twin pregnancies
Fetal surgery
Fetal therapy and outcomes research
Medical education and resident training

Professional Memberships and Organizations

Member, International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG)
Member, Maternal–Fetal Medicine Québec (MFM-Québec)
Member, Lebanese Society of Perinatology
Member, World Association of Perinatal Medicine (WAPM)
Member, North American Fetal Therapy Network (NAFTNet)

Selected Publications

Abdallah W, Picard-Turcot MA, Lafontaine-Trudel I, Codsi E, Wavrant S, Carmant L, Raboisson MJ, Khalil A, Audibert F. Prediction of dual twin survival after laser for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Fetal Diagn Ther. (2025) 1–9. doi:10.1159/000547995.
Abdallah W, Kessrouani A, Nassar M. The role of plasmapheresis in the management of severe rhesus incompatibility during pregnancy: a literature review. Reprod Female Child Health. (2025) 4(1):e70014. doi:10.1002/rfc2.70014.
Kesrouani A, Cheaib N, Abdalla W, Daher A, Sleilaty F. Feasibility and limitations of the prenatal sonographic assessment of choanal flow and neonatal implications. J Neonatal Perinatal Med. (2025) 18(5):419–422. doi:10.1177/19345798251336732.
Abdallah W, Nassar M. In the midst of war, we choose life. East Mediterr Health J. (2025) 31(2):97–98. doi:10.26719/2025.31.2.97.
Abdallah W, Chalouhi GE. Does three-dimensional fetal ultrasound enhance maternal-fetal bonding? Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. (2025) 65(3):395–396. doi:10.1002/uog.27718.
Abdallah W, Nassar M. Amnioinfusion by lactated Ringer’s solution may reduce the toxicity on the exposed nerve tissue in spina bifida. Med Hypotheses. (2024) 192:111482.
Abdallah W, Nassar M. Maternal intuition and ultrasound: Evaluating fetal sex determination in early pregnancy. MAR Gynecol Urol. (2024) 7(3).
Abdallah W, Spaggiari E, Brisset S, Dard R, Attié Bitach T, Bault JP, Quibel T. Prenatal diagnosis of Primrose syndrome. J Ultrasound Med. (2024) 43(2):411–414. doi:10.1002/jum.16354.
Abdallah W, Abi Tayeh G, Kesrouani A, Nassar M, Finan R, Mansour F, Attieh E, Suidan J, Bou Saba C, El Kassis N, Yaghi N, Aouad N, Atallah D. The rate of cesarean delivery changes after internal audit based on the Robson Ten Group Classification System in Lebanon. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. (2023) 161(1):314–319. doi:10.1002/ijgo.14610.
Abdallah W, Abi Tayeh G, Cortbaoui E, Nassar M, Yaghi N, Abdelkhalek Y, Kesrouani A, Finan R, Mansour F, Attieh E, Suidan J, El Kassis N, Aouad N, Atallah D. Cesarean section rates in a tertiary referral hospital in Beirut from 2018 to 2020: Our experience using the Robson Classification. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. (2022) 156(2):298–303. doi:10.1002/ijgo.13653.

View Dr. Abdallah’s Publications on Pubmed.

Keywords

Maternal–fetal medicine, high-risk pregnancy, prenatal diagnosis, fetal medicine, twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) monochorionic twins, fetal therapy, prenatal ultrasound, perinatal outcomes