​Refugee, Dishwasher, Heart Doctor 
My story of pursuing the American Dream and recreating it for everyone.

Americans invested in the success of my family and America gave us the foundation to pursue our American Dream. My journey started from washing dishes as a Syrian Kurdish refugee to treating heart disease as an American cardiologist today.

​Areas of Expertise:
​Cardiovascular disease and prevention
​Increasing diversity in medicine 
Advocating for refugees and underserved communities in America

media coverage

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​Social Leader
Community advocate
​International Speaker

​I am currently working on memoir of my journey as a Syrian Kurd fleeing my home to living in refugee camps in Germany then arriving to USA as a Muslim refugee two weeks after the 9/11 tragedy.
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Here is an insight into my story.