Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Cukurova University - Faculty of Medicine, Adana, Turkey

Professor Emad Ahmed Magdy received his bachelor’s degree in medicine & surgery (MBBCh ‘MD’) from the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University in 1992 with grades Excellent and first-degree honors. He concluded his residency at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Alexandria University in 1997 after finishing his Master degree in Otorhinolaryngology (MCh ‘MS’ ORL) in the same year. In 2000, he received a 2-year clinical and research fellowship in Microvascular Head & Neck reconstructive surgery from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA and then fulfilled his Doctorate degree in Otorhinolaryngology (PhD ORL) in the same topic in 2002.

Doctor Emad Magdy is a senior consultant in Otorhinolaryngology with special interest in Head & Neck Surgery and Laryngology. He was the first Otorhinolaryngologist to perform microvascular free flap reconstructive surgery in Egypt in 1998. He also was the first to introduce sialendoscopy “minimally invasive salivary gland ductal endoscopic surgery” in Egypt after receiving special training from the European Sialendoscopy training center in Geneva, Switzerland in 2008. Since then, he has been propagating this refined surgical technique in Egypt, Africa and the Middle East area and has been holding annual hands-on/Live surgery training courses in Alexandria and abroad since 2016. He also established an International Sialendoscopy fellowship training program since 2022 held 3 times/year in Alexandria, Egypt (with fellows from 15 different countries already trained). Other areas of surgical interest and expertise include thyroid and salivary gland surgery, Head & Neck cancer surgery and reconstructions, Microlaryngeal surgery and care for the professional voice, facial reanimation surgery in addition to the general Otorhinolaryngology practice.

Academically, Dr. Magdy has acquired his position as a full Professor at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University since 2013 and up till now. He is a regular undergraduate and postgraduate tutor and has supervised numerous Master and Doctorate degree thesis at his institution. Research wise, he has authored over 40 International peer-reviewed article publications, review articles and book chapters. He is also a peer-reviewer and editorial board member for several International as well as national Medical Journals. He acted as an invited guest faculty and speaker in numerous International ORL-HNS congresses and courses in Africa, Asia, Europe, North & South America. He has been an Executive Committee member & key organizer of the annual Alexandria International ORL Congress (AlexORL) since 2008 and is held the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the 37^th Alexandria International Combined ORL Congress (AlexORL2022).

Division chief, Head and Neck surgery

Residency program director, Otolaryngology

Director of Robotic and Salivary glands program

SUNY UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Dr. Gabriela Robaskewicz Pascoto is an otorhinolaryngologist with a Master’s degree in Surgical Sciences and extensive expertise in salivary gland disorders. With more than 12 years of experience in sialendoscopy and minimally invasive salivary gland surgery, she has played a pioneering role in advancing sialendoscopy in Latin America, including performing the first sialendoscopy in Panama.

She is a frequent invited speaker at national and international congresses and an active member of the International Sialendoscopy Society (iSial) and the Multidisciplinary Salivary Gland Society (MSGS).

Dr Saleh Mohebbi, MD, PhD, MRCS, FEBORL is a consultant ENT and head & neck surgeon with over 18 years of academic and clinical experience specializing in head and neck surgery. He holds a faculty position at Iran University of Medical Science, where he leads surgical care and training in head and neck oncology and salivary gland diseases. Dr. Mohebbi has performed more than 1,000 parotid surgeries, spanning benign and malignant pathologies, and is widely recognized for his expertise in complex facial nerve preservation and reconstruction. His clinical work is complemented by ongoing research and numerous publications in the field of ENT/ head and neck cancer surgery. As a passionate educator, he regularly teaches residents, fellows, and peers through lectures, workshops, and surgical courses.

Dean, College of Medicine & Health Sciences

Professor & Senior Consultant ENT Surgery

College of Medicine & Health Sciences

Sultan Qaboos University 

Chairman, ENT Scientific Council, Arab Board for Health Specialization

Editor in Chief JOMA (Journal of Oman Medical Association)

Associate Editor, SQUMJ (Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal)

Board member, Oman Medical Association

GCC ORL Society, General Secretary