Dr. Marc K. Bassim, MD, FACS, is Section Head of Otology and Neurotology and Medical Director of the Hearing Implant Program at the Cleveland Clinic. He is board-certified in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and completed fellowship training in neurotology and skull base surgery at the House Ear Clinic.

Dr. Bassim’s clinical and academic work focuses on complex ear and lateral skull base disorders, including cochlear implantation, chronic ear disease, and vestibular disorders. He has held international leadership roles, including establishing a comprehensive Balance Center and expanding implant and skull base programs at the American University of Beirut Medical Center, and previously leading otology services at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

Dr. Enrico Piccirillo specialized in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Rome in 1990. He has been practicing as a specialist for 30 years with the Gruppo Otologico at the Casa di Cura Piacenza

He has participated as a speaker and organizing committee member in over 94 scientific conferences and meetings. Additionally, he has served as an instructor in more than 100 surgical dissection courses.

Achievements and Publications

He is the author of over 91 articles published in peer-reviewed scientific journals and has co-authored 6 books.