Curriculum Vitae

Amgad M. Haleem A. Amin, MD

 

Personal Data:

  • Date of Birth: 28/06/1976
  • Nationality: Egyptian
  • Address:    Egypt: 76, El Hussein St., Floor # 1 - Aprt # 6, Dokki, Giza,                                                Greater Cairo, Egypt.  Postal Code 12411
  • Tel.            Egypt:  Cell:    (++ 20)-12- 116-12340 

 Home:            (++ 20)-226-172-101

 (++ 20)-23748-7796

                                                           

  • Marital Status: Married – 4 children
  • Military Service:    Fulfilled in the Egyptian Armed Forces – Medical Services

                                    Date of service: 9/2002 – 9/2003

                                    Location of Service:Cairo,Egypt

                                    Rank: Physician - Soldier

  • Languages :
    • English (Perfectly written/spoken):
      • 8 / 2007:    iBT TOEFL (internet Based Test - Test Of English as                       a Foreign Language):  Total Score: 111/120 (= 640)

                  (Listening 29/30 - Reading 29/30 - Writing 25/30 –

Speaking 28/30)

  • 10/2006:    Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing

System) Total Band Score 8.0/9.0

(Listening 8.0/9.0 - Reading 8.5/9.0 - Writing 8.0/9.0 - Speaking 8.0/9.0) 

  • French (Good)
  • Arabic (native tongue)

 

 

 

 

                         

Current Position & Affiliation:

  • Associate Lecturer, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Sports Medicine and Lower Extremity Joint Preservation and Reconstruction, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cairo University School of Medicine, Cairo, Egypt

 

 

United States Post Graduate Education, Training and Professional Experience:

  • 8/1/2014 – 7/31/2015:  Clinical Fellow –  Sports Medicine, University of South

                                Florida (USF) Morsani College of Medicine and

                                            Florida Orthopaedic Institute (FOI) Combined Program,  

                                            Tampa, Florida, USA

  • 8/1/2013 – 7/31/2014:

          

    Clinical Fellow, Lower Limb Lengthening and Complex

                                                Reconstructive Surgery – Department of Orthopaedic

                                                Surgery - Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Medical

                                                College Cornell University – New York - USA

  • 8/1/2012 – 7/31/2013:

         

    Clinical Fellow, Adult Reconstruction Surgery – The

                                                Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas - Department of

                                                Orthopaedic Surgery – Weill Medical College Cornell

                                                University – New York - USA

  • 9/7/2011 – 7/31/2012:       Clinical Fellow, Foot and Ankle Surgery – Hospital for

                                    Special Surgery (HSS) - Department of Orthopaedic

Surgery – Weill Medical College Cornell University – New York City – New York - USA

  • 3/15/2009 – 8/30/2010:     Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Cartilage Restoration

Centre – Department of Orthopedics Surgery – University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre (UPMC) – Pittsburgh – Pennsylvania - USA  

  • 2/15/2008 – 3/14/2009:     Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Orthopedics Tissue

Engineering and Biomaterials Laboratory –UniversityofNorth CarolinaatCharlotte(UNCC) and Carolinas Medical Centre (CMC) –Charlotte–North Carolina– USA

 

Egyptian Post Graduate Education, Training and Professional Experience:

 

  • 1/2006 – Currently:         Associate Lecturer of Orthopaedic Surgery – Sports

Medicine Division – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - Cairo University School of Medicine - Cairo - Egypt

  • 9/2006 – 2/2008 and 10/2010 – 8/2011: 

Medical Director and Team Physician of the Men

Basketball Sector and Teams – Al Ahly Club of Egypt (African Club of the Century and Egyptian Basketball League and Cup Champions 2006-2007 and 2010-2011)

  • 5/2006 – 2/2008:               Assistant of Prof. Dr. Hussein Abdel Fattah –

Prof. of Orthopaedic Surgery & Previous Chairman of Orthopaedic Department –CairoUniversitySchoolof Medicine 

  • 1/2006 – 2/2008:               Associate Lecturer & Senior Registrar of Orthopaedic

Surgery – New Kasr Al-Aini Educational Hospital –CairoUniversitySchoolof Medicine

  • 9/2005 – 1/2006:               Clinical Instructor of Orthopedic Surgery –

Cairo University School of Medicine

  • 7/2005 – 1/2006:               Senior Registrar of Orthopaedic Surgery – Dar El

                                         

Fouad Hospital (Clevland Clinic Cooperation) –

6th October City - Egypt

  • 4/2005 – 6/2005:               Senior Registrar of Orthopaedic Surgery –

El-NozhaInternationalHospital–Cairo-Egypt

  • 3/2002 – 3/2005:               Resident of Orthopaedic Surgery –

Cairo University School of Medicine

  • 3/2000 – 3/2001:               Intern Physician - Cairo University School of

Medicine – Cairo – Egypt

 

 

                       

Education and Certification:

  • 12/2015:    Medical Doctorate (M.D-PhD) in Orthopaedic Surgery (Egyptian 

Board of Orthopedic Surgery Degree Equivalent) – Cairo University School of Medicine – Cairo – Egypt

Rank: First on Class of Examinees of 12/2015

PhD Thesis Title: "The Clinical Use of Autologous Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells in the Treatment of Articular Cartilage Defects" PhD Thesis Defended 7/2011

  • 10/2010:    Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)

Certificate - USMLE (United StatesMedical Licensing Examination)

ECFMG number: 0-750-836-9 (Issue Date October 4, 2010)

  • 6/2014:      Step 3 USMLE (June 26, 2014);

                                    Three Digit Score 210

  • 10/2010:    Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) of the USMLE

(September 2. 2010);

Three Digit Score 228/ Two Digit Score 99%

  • 7/2009:      Clinical Skills (CS) Exam of the USMLE (July 27, 2009)
  • 11/2008:    Step 1 of the USMLE ((November 20,2008);

Three Digit Score 214/ Two Digit Score 88%

  • Intercollegiate MRCS (Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons):
    • 1/2007:      2nd Part of the Intercollegiate MRCS (Membership of the

RoyalCollegeof Surgeons ofLondon,Glasgow,Edinburgh&

Ireland)

  • 4/2006 :     1st Part of the Intercollegiate MRCS
  • 7/2005:      Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree in Orthopaedic Surgery – Cairo

                 UniversitySchoolof Medicine –Cairo-Egypt

Degree: Excellent with Honours / Rank: 1st on the Class of Nov. 2005

Master’s Degree Essay: “Meniscal Allograft Transplantation”

  • 10/2000:    Bachelor's Degree in Medicine & Surgery M.B.B.Ch (M.D) - 

CairoUniversitySchoolof Medicine

Degree: Excellent with Honours Rank: 11th on Class Oct. 2000

  • 7/1994:      National Egyptian Secondary Certificate – Misr Language Schools –

Giza–Egypt

Degree: 99.8% Rank: 1st on School Class – 50th onRepublic ofEgypt

 

 

Medical Licensures:

  • Oklahoma State Full Medical License:                             License #: 31172

Date: 2/12/2015

Status: Active/Valid              

  • Florida State Medical Board Physician in Training Permit:         Permit #: TRN20609

                                                                                                    Date: 6/6/2014 – 6/5/2016

                                                                                                            Status: Active/Valid

  • New York State Limited Medical Permit:                        Permit #: P83003

Date: 2/25/2012 – 2/25/2013

Status: Inactive / Expired

  • TexasMedical Board Physician In Training Permit:        Permit #: BP10044077 

ID:566793

Date: 8/1/2012 – 7/31/2013

Status: Inactive / Expired

  • Egyptian Full Medical License:                                        License #: 145035

Date:  3/5/2002 - Current

Status: Active / Valid

 

Professional Society Memberships:

  • 2/2016 – Currently: Member of the Executive Committee and Chair of

                               

Membership Committee

of the Orthopaedic Society of Oklahoma

                               

(OSOK)

  • 7/2016 – Currently: Member of the Young Physicians Committee

    of the American

                                      Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS)

 

 

  • 8/2014 – Currently: Member of the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports

                                       Medicine (AOSSM)

  • 4/2011 – Currently: Member of theAmericanAcademy of Orthopaedic Surgery

  (AAOS)

  • 9/2011 – Currently: Member of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
                                     (AOFAS)
  • 10/2010 – Currently: Member of the Egyptian Arthroscopy Association (EGAA)
  • 1/2009 – 1/2011:   Member of the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS)
  • 7/2005 – Currently:  Member of the Egyptian Orthopedic Association (EOA)

 

 

Honors and Awards:

  • 2/2011:                  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS)

International Scholarship Award (Stetson-Powell 2011 Award and Traveling Fellowship) 

  • 2/2011:                  Cairo University Hospitals Award for Excellence in Medical

                                    Care during the Egyptian Revolution January 2011 

  • 5/2005:                  Senior Resident Award: 1st Rank on Orthopedics Residents’

Graduating Class of 2005 – Cairo University School of

Medicine – Egypt

  • 12/1999:                Egyptian National Community Service Award by

Egypt's First Lady for outstanding achievement in services for the intellectually disabled.

  • 11/1994:                Ideal High School Student Award, Outstanding Sportsman Award,

                              Valedictorian of the Graduating Class of 1994 – Misr Language

                              Schools - Egypt

 

Team Coverage Experience:

8/2014 – 8/2015:

Team coverage for Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) / University of South Florida Football and Basketball / University of Tampa: as Clinical Fellow of Sports Medicine at USF / Florida Orthopedic Institute

 

8/2011-8/2012:

New York City Ballet Theater and New Jersey Nets Basketball Team as Foot and Ankle Fellow at the Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Medical College Cornell University, New York, NY, USA

 

9/2006 – 2/2008 and 10/2010 – 8/2011:

Medical Director and Team Physician of the Men Professional Basketball Sector and Teams – Al Ahly Club of Egypt (African Club of the Century and Egyptian Basketball League and Cup Champions 2006-2007, 2010-2011 and 2011-2012)

 

Administrative / Local and National Service:

  • 8/1999 – 2/2008:   Director of Programs of Best Buddies Egypt:                                                                    A program of the Friendly FamilyAssociation for the

Intellectually Disabled (Special Olympics Egypt – Best Buddies Egypt): an             international NGO under Best Buddies International 100 Southeast Second Street -Suite 2200 -Miami, Florida 33131.

  • 7/2005:                  Instructor at The Annual Best Buddies International Leadership

Conference – Indiana University – Indianapolis – USA

  • 12/1999:                Egyptian National Community Service Award by Egypt's First

            Lady for outstanding achievement in services for the

            intellectually disabled.

  • 7/1999:                  Attendant at The Annual Best Buddies International Leadership

Conference – Georgetown Univ. – Washington D.C - USA  

  • 11/1994:                Ideal Student Award and Outstanding Sportsman Award of the

Graduating Class of 1994 – Misr Language Schools - Egypt

  • 3/1994 – Currently: Volunteer in Special Olympics – Best Buddies Egypt
  • 1987 – 1997:        
    Member of Gezira Sporting Club Basketball Team (of the

Professional Egyptian Basketball League): / Egyptian National League & Cup Champions 1992 / 1994 / 1997

  • 1994 – 2000:         Member of the Cairo University School of Medicine Basketball

Team (of the Egyptian Universities Basketball League)

 

 

Grants:

  • 2/2008- 3/2010:     Egypt-USA Joint Channel Scientific System (JCSS) Grant

                                    for Excellence in Scientific and Academic Achievement –Egypt

  • 9/2009 – 8/2010:   Member of the research team on the NIH Grant

                                    1-RC2AR058929 –Cartilage Restoration Center – University of

Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

 

 

Publications:

A)   Peer-Reviewed Publications

  1. Haleem AM

    , AbouSayed MM, Gomaa M, Recent Advances in Egypt for Treatment of Talar Osteochondral Lesions. Foot Ankle Clinics N Am. 2016 May; 21(2):405-420

 

  1. Smyth NA, Haleem AM,

    Ross KA, Hannon CP, Murawski CD, Do HT, Kennedy JG. Platelet-Rich Plasma May Improve Osteochondral Donor Site Healing in a Rabbit Model. Cartilage. 2016 Jan; 7(1):104-11.

 

  1. Boakye LA, Ross KA, Pinski JM, Smyth NA, Haleem AM

    , Hannon CP, Fortier LA, Kennedy JG. Platelet-rich plasma increases transforming growth factor-beta1 expression at graft-host interface following autologous osteochondral transplantation in a rabbit model. World J Orthop. 2015 Dec 18; 6(11):961-9.

 

  1. Gittens J and Haleem AM

    , Grenier S, Smyth NA, Torzilli P, Kennedy JG. Use of Novel Chitosan Hydrogel Cross-Linkers for Photo/Chemical Bonding of Osteochondral Transplants. Journal of Orth Research (JOR). December 2015. Epub ahead of Print

 

  1. Haleem AM

    ., Belagadde A, Borst EW, Do HT, Fragomen AT and Rozbruch SR. Distraction Osteogenesis for Brachymetatarsia; Clinical Results and Implications on the Metatarsophalangeal Joint. Journal of Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction. 2015 (Oct-Dec)1(1): 29-37.

 

  1. Rabinovich R, Haleem AM

    , Rozbruch SR. Complex Ankle Fusions; A Systemic Review. World Journal of Orthopedics. 2015 Sep 18;6(8):602-13.

 

  1. Smyth NA, Haleem AM,

    Ross KA, Hannon CP, Murawski CD, Do HT, Kennedy JG, Platelet-Rich Plasma May Improve Osteochondral Donor Site Healing in a Rabbit Model. Cartilage. Accepted for publication July 2015. 1947603515599190, first published on August 13, 2015.

 

  1. Probasco W, Haleem AM

    , Yu J, Sangeorzan BJ, Deland JT, Ellis, SJ. Assessment of Coronal Plane Subtalar Joint Alignment in Patients with Peritalar Subluxation via Weight-Bearing Multiplanar Imaging. Foot Ankle Int. 2015 Mar;36(3):302-9.

 

  1. Haleem AM

    , Mintz DN, Rozbruch SR. Salvage of Metatarsophalangeal Arthritis by Distraction Arthroplasty following Distraction Osteogenesis for Fourth Brachymetatrsia; Case Report. Foot Ankle Int. 2014 Oct;35(10):1075-81

 

  1. Saker K, Haleem AM,

    Williams RJ, Rozbruch SR. Neglected Rotatory Knee Dislocation Treated by The Ilizarove Method; Case Report. The Knee. 2014 Oct;21(5):975-8.

 

  1. Haleem AM

    , Smyth NA, Duke G, Dwyer T, Kennedy JG. Double-Plug Autologous-Osteochondral Transplantation Shows Equal Functional Outcomes Compared to Single-Plug Procedures in Lesions of the Talar Dome: a Minimum Five-Year Clinical Follow Up. Am J Sports Med. 2014 Jun 19;42(8):1888-1895

 

  1. Haleem AM.

    Ellis SJ, Borst E, Fragomen AT. Distraction Osteogenesis for First and Fourth Brachymetatarsia. Tech.s Foot and Ankle Surg. 2014 December 13(4):184-190.

 

  1. Haleem AM,

    Pavlov H, Bogner E, Sofka C, Deland JT, Ellis SJ. Comparison of Deformity with Respect to Talus in Adult Acquired Flatfoot Patients and Controls Using Multi-Planar Weight-Bearing Imaging versus Conventional Radiography. J Bone Joint Surgery Am, 2014 April 16:96(8).

 

  1. Morteza Meftah M, Haleem AM

    , Burn MB, Smith KM, Incavo SJ. Early Corrosion-Related Failure of the Rejuvenate Modular Total Hip Replacement. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 2014 Mar 19;96(6):481-487.

 

  1. Smyth NA, Haleem AM,

    Murawski CD, Do HT, Deland JT, Kennedy JG. The Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Autologous Osteochondral Transplantation: An in Vivo Rabbit Model. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 2013 Dec 18;95(24):2185-2193.

 

  1. Drakos MC, Taylor SA, Fabricant PD, Haleem AM

    . Synthetic Playing Surfaces and Athlete Health. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2013 May;21(5):293-302

    1. Taylor SA, Fabricant PD, Khair MM,

    Haleem AM

    , Drakos MC. A Review of Synthetic Playing Surfaces, the Shoe-Surface Interface, and Lower Extremity Injuries in Athletes. Phys Sportsmed. 2012 Nov;40(4):66-72.

 

  1. Smyth NA, Murawski CD, Haleem AM

    , Hannon CP, Savage-Elliot I, Kennedy JG. Establishing Proof of Concept: Platelet-Rich Plasma and Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate May Improve Cartilage Repair Following Surgical Treatment for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus. World J Orthop. 2012 Jul 18;3(7):101-8.

 

  1. Coyle CH, Henry SE, Haleem AM

    , O’Malley MJ, Chu CR. Serum CTXii Correlates with Articular Cartilage Degeneration 1 After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Transection or Arthrotomy Followed by Standardized Exercise. Sports Health. 2012 Nov;4(6):510-7.

 

  1.  Payne KA,

    Lee HH,

    Haleem AM

    , Martins C, Yuan Z, Qiao C, Xiao X, Chu CR. Single intra-articular injection of adeno-associated virus results in stable and controllable in vivo transgene expression in normal rat knees. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2011 Aug;19(8):1058-65.

 

  1.  Lee HH, Haleem AM

    , Yao V, Chu CR. Release of Bioactive Adeno-Associated Virus from Fibrin Scaffolds: Effects of Fibrin Glue Concentration. Tissue Engineering Part A. 2011 Aug;17(15-16):1969-78.

 

  1. Haleem AM

    , Chu CR.  Advances in Tissue Engineering for Articular Cartilage Repair. Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics. 2010 June. 20; 2:76-89.

 

  1. Haleem AM

    , El Singergy AA, Sabry D, Atta H, Rashed  LA, Chu CR, El Shewy MT, Azzam A and Abdel Aziz MT. The Clinical Use of Human Culture-Expanded Autologous Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells Transplanted on Platelet-Rich Fibrin Glue in the Treatment of Articular Cartilage Defects – A Pilot Study and Preliminary Results.  Cartilage. 2010 April. 1; 4: 253-261.

  2. Haleem AM

    , Atteya AM, El-Singergy AA, Azzam A. Meniscal Allograft Transplantation. Cairo University Scientific Publications. December 2005

 

  1. Haleem AM,

    Nwawka O, Belagadi A, Borst E, Mintz DN, Fragomen AT and Rozbruch SR.

    Short Term Results of Magnetic Resonance Imaging after Ankle Distraction Arthroplasty. Foot Ankle Int (FAI). Submitted/In review

 

  1. Haleem AM.

    Rozbruch SR, Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients with Massive Limb Length Discrepancy. Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA). Submitted/In review

 

  1. Haleem AM

    , Ismaily S, Meftah M, Mitchell RJ, Noble P, Incavo SJ. Range of Motion after Dual Mobility Total Hip Arthroplasty: Femoral Head Size and Surgical Approach - Does it Matter? Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA). Submitted / In process

 

  1. Desandes B, Haleem AM,

    Sofka C, O’Malley MJ, Drakos MD, Arthroscopic Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus Using Juvenile Articular Cartilage Allograft and Autologous Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentration. American J Sports Medicine (AJSM). Submitted / In review

 

  1. Smyth NA, Ross KA, Haleem AM,

    Hannon CP, Murawski CD, Do HT, Kennedy JG. Platelet-Rich Plasma and Hyaluronic Acid Are Not Synergistic When Used as Biological Adjuncts with Autologous Osteochondral Transplantation. Knee Surg, Sports Traum, Arthr (KSSTA). Submitted/ In review

 

 

B) Non-Peer Reviewed Publications

 

  1. Haleem AM

    , Fortier LA, McCarrel T, Novakofski K, Chu CR. Bone Marrow Concentrate Versus Microfracture in the Treatment of Full Thickness Chondral Defects in Equine Stifle Joints. Pittsburgh Othopaedic Journal. 2010. 21;134.

 

  1. Henry SE, Haleem AM

    , Coyle CH, Rankin KK, Mulkeen ML, Chu CR. Effect of Exercise on Cartilage Integrity in the Rat Anterior Cruciate Ligament Transection Model. Pittsburgh Othopaedic Journal. 2010. 21;138.

 

B)   Books & Book Chapters

 

  1. 1.      Haleem AM,

    Smyth NA, Kennedy JG, Fortier LA: Update on cartilage regeneration and clinical applications of tissue engineering in the management of cartilage defects. Orthopaedic Knowledge Online Journal 2013;11(7): Accessed July 1, 2013

 

  1. Haleem AM, Rozbruch SR.

    Neglected Rotatory Knee Dislocation Treated with the Taylor Spatial Frame. Surgical Atlas of Lower Extremity Reconstruction and Deformity Correction. Accepted for publication/In print

 

  1. Haleem AM, Rozbruch SR.

    Knee Fusion with Gradual Shortening and Staged Insertion of Antibiotic Coated Intramedullary Nail for Failed Infected Total Knee Arthroplasty. Surgical Atlas of Lower Extremity Reconstruction and Deformity Correction. Accepted for publication/In print

 

  1. Haleem AM, Rozbruch SR.

    Equinovarus contracture of ankle treated with soft tissue release and gradual correction with Taylor Spatial Frame. Surgical Atlas of Lower Extremity Reconstruction and Deformity Correction. Accepted for publication/In print

 

  1. Haleem AM, Rozbruch SR.

    Advanced hip arthrosis, massive perceived LLD and pelvic obliquity due to adduction contracture treated with THR. Surgical Atlas of Lower Extremity Reconstruction and Deformity Correction. Accepted for publication/In print

 

  1. Haleem AM, Rozbruch SR.

    Charcot-Marie-Tooth

    (

    CMT) foot deformity treated with TSF butt frame. Surgical Atlas of Lower Extremity Reconstruction and Deformity Correction. Accepted for publication/In print

 

D) Selected Abstracts and/or Proceedings

 

  1. Desandis B, Haleem AM

    , Hogan MM, O’Malley M, Drakos MD. Juvenile Allogenous Articular Cartilage and Autologous Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate in the Arthroscopic Treatment of Critical Sized Talar Osteochondral Lesions. Accepted for podium presentation at American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Annual Summer Meeting. Long Beach, CA, USA, July 2015.

 

  1. Haleem AM

    ., Belagadi A, Borst E, Fragomen AT and Rozbruch SR. Distraction Osteogenesis for Brachymetatatarsia; Clinical Results and Implications on the Metatarsophalangeal Joint. Accepted for presentation at American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS). Las Vegas, NV, USA, March 2015.

 

  1. Haleem AM

    ., Belagadi A, Borst E, Fragomen AT and Rozbruch SR. Distraction Osteogenesis for Brachymetatatarsia; Clinical Results and Implications on the Metatarsophalangeal Joint. Accepted for podium presentation. Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society (LLRS) Annual Meeting. Montreal, Canada, July 2014.

 

  1. Haleem AM,

    Nwawka O, Belagadi A, Borst E, Mintz DN, Fragomen AT and Rozbruch SR.

    Short Term Results of Magnetic Resonance Imaging after Ankle Distraction Arthroplasty. Accepted for podium presentation. Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society (LLRS) Annual Meeting. Montreal, Canada, July 2014.

 

  1. Haleem AM

    , Ismaily S, Meftah M, Noble P, Incavo SJ. Range of Motion after Dual Mobility Total Hip Arthroplasty: Femoral Head Size and Surgical Approach - Does it Matter? Accepted for Podium Presentation. Mid-America Orthopaedic Association (MAOA). San Antonio, TX, April 2014.

 

  1. Meftah M, Haleem AM

    , Incavo SJ. Unexpected Rates of Corrosion Related Revisions in Modular Neck Rejuvenate Stem. Accepted for Podium Presentation. Mid-America Orthopaedic Association (MAOA). San Antonio, TX, April 2014.

 

  1. Haleem AM

    , Meftah M, Dominiguez B, Incavo SJ. Modified Anterolateral Approach with Femoral Anterior Cortical Window for Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty. Accepted for Video Theater Presentation. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Conference. Louisiana, NO, March 2014.

    Selected for Featured Surgical Video Theatre AAOS 2014.

 

  1. Haleem AM

    , Ismaily S, Meftah M, Noble P, Incavo SJ. Range of Motion after Dual Mobility Total Hip Arthroplasty: Effect of Femoral Head Size and Surgical Approach. Accepted for Poster Presentation. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Conference. Louisiana, NO, March 2014.

    Nominee and Recipient of the Best of AAOS Poster Awards.

    Accepted for

    podium presentation in the Hip Society Annual Meeting 2013.

     

 

  1. Haleem AM

    , Gittens J, Grenier S, Smyth NA, Torzilli P, Kennedy JG. Use of Novel Chitosan Hydrogel Cross-Linkers for Photo/Chemical Bonding Of Osteochondral Transplants. Podium Presentation. Eastern Orthopaedic Association (EOA). Miami Beach, FL, November 2013

 

  1. Meftah M, Haleem AM

    , Incavo SJ. Unexpected Rates of Corrosion Related Revisions in Modular Neck Rejuvenate Stem. Podium Presentation. Eastern Orthopaedic Association (EOA). Miami Beach, FL, November 2013

 

  1. Smyth NA, Haleem AM

    , Murawski CD, Do H, Deland JT, Kennedy JG. The Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Autologous Osteochondral Transplants in a Rabbit Model
    Podium Presentation. International Society of Arthroscopy, Podium Presentation. Eastern Orthopaedic Association (EOA). Miami Beach, FL, November 2013.

 

  1. Haleem AM

    , Ismaily S, Meftah M, Noble P, Incavo SJ. Range of Motion after Dual Mobility Total Hip Arthroplasty: What are the Effects of Femoral Head Size and Surgical Approach. Accepted for Podium Presentation. International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty (ISTA). Palm Beach, FL, October 2013.

 

  1. Meftah M, Haleem AM

    , Incavo SJ. Unexpected Rates of Corrosion Related Revisions in Modular Neck Rejuvenate Stem. Accepted for Podium Presentation. International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty (ISTA). Palm Beach, FL, October 2013.

 

  1. Incavo SJ, Haleem AM

    , Ismaily S, Meftah M, Noble P. Dual Mobility Total Hip Arthroplasty. Effect of Head Size and Surgical Approach. Accepted for Podium Presentation. The Hip Society Summer Meeting. Charleston, SC, October 2013

 

  1. Meftah M, Haleem AM

    , Incavo SJ. Unexpected Rates of Corrosion Related Revisions in Modular Neck Rejuvenate Stem. Accepted for Podium Presentation. The Hip Society Summer Meeting. Charleston, SC, October 2013 

 

  1. Haleem AM

    , Smyth NA, Kennedy JG. Double-Plug Autologous-Osteochondral Transplantation Shows Equal Outcomes Compared to Single-Plug Procedures in Lesions of the Talar Dome: a Minimum Five-Year Follow Up. Podium Presentation. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Annual Meeting. Hollywood, FL, July 2013.

 

  1. Haleem AM

    , Gittens J, Grenier S, Smyth NA, Torzilli P, Kennedy JG. Use Of Novel Chitosan Hydrogel Cross-Linkers For Photo/Chemical Bonding Of Osteochondral Transplants. Podium Presentation. International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) Congress. Toronto, Canada, May 2013.

 

  1. Smyth NA, Haleem AM

    , Murawski CD, Do H, Deland JT, Kennedy JG. The Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Autologous Osteochondral Transplants in a Rabbit Model
    Podium Presentation. International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) Congress. Toronto, Canada, May 2013.

 

  1. 19. 

    Smyth NA,

    Haleem AM

    , Murawski CD, Do H, Deland JT, Kennedy JG. The Effect of Platelet-rich Plasma on Autologous Osteochondral Transplants in a Rabbit Model. Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, April 2013.

 

  1. 20. 

    Gittens J,

    Haleem AM

    , Grenier S, Smyth NA, Kennedy JG, Torzilli P. Use Of Novel Chitosan Hydrogel Cross-Linkers For Photo/Chemical Bonding Of Osteochondral Transplants. Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, January 2013.

 

  1. 21. 

    Smyth NA,

    Haleem AM

    , Murawski CD, Do H, Deland JT, Kennedy JG. The Effect of Platelet-rich Plasma on Autologous Osteochondral Transplantation: An in vivo Rabbit Model.

    New England Orthopedic Kilfoyle Award for best presentation. New England Orthopaedic Society (NEOS) Fall Meeting.

    Massachusetts Medical Society, Boston, November 2012.

 

  1. 22.  Haleem AM

    , Young E, Pavlov H, Bogner E, Geatrakas N, Leggett K, Deland JT, Ellis SJ, Comparison of Deformity with Respect to Talus in Adult Acquired Flatfoot Patients and Controls Using Multi-Planar Weight-Bearing Imaging versus Conventional Radiography. Podium presentation at the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Annual Meeting – June 2012. San Diego – USA.

    Semi-finalist Nomination for the Roger Mann Award for the best presentation of the meeting.

    Also presented at the Hospital for Special Surgery Fellow’s Research meeting June 2012.

 

  1. 23. 

    Deland JT,

    Haleem AM.

    Non-surgical Management of Non-unions. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Advanced Foot and Ankle Course. Chicago, IL. May 2012

 

  1. 24.  Haleem AM,

    Gomaa MA.

    Second Generation Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation from the Knee to the Ankle – Our Early Clinical Experience. 1st International Congress on Cartilage Repair of the Ankle. European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA) – Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) – March 2012. Dublin - Ireland 

     

 

  1. 25.  Haleem AM.

    Tissue Engineering for Articular Cartilage Repair - Current Clinical Practice and State of the Art. 1st Egyptian Arthroscopic Association (EGAA) Knee Course – June 2011. Cairo - Egypt

 

  1. 26.  Haleem AM.

    Management of Osteochondral Lesions of the Knee. 3rd Orthopaedic Surgery Instructional Review Course - Orthopaedic Surgery Department – Cairo University School of Medicine. January 2011. Cairo – Egypt.

 

  1. 27.  Haleem AM

    , El Singergy AA, Sabry D, Atta H, Rashed  LA, Chu CR, El Shewy MT, Azzam A and Abdel Aziz MT. Second Generation Mesenchymal Stem Cell Implantation (MSCI) for the Treatment of Large Cartilage Defects of the Knee. 62nd Egyptian Orthopaedic Association (EOA) International Annual Meeting. December 2012. Cairo - Egypt

 

  1. 28. 

    Lee H,

    Haleem AM

    , Yao V, Chu CR. Dilution of Fibrin Glue Affects Release of Adeno-Associated Virus: Implications in Gene Delivery for Cartilage Tissue Engineering. 57th Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society (ORS). January 2011. Long Beach – CA – USA

 

  1. 29. 

    Payne KA, Lee H,

    Haleem AM

    , Martins C, Xiao X, Chu CR. "Single Intra-Articular Injection of Adeno-Associated Virus Provides Stable and Controllable Transgene Expression". 57th Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society (ORS). January 2011. Long Beach – CA – USA.

 

  1. 30. 

    Payne KA, Lee H,

    Haleem AM

    , Martins C, Xiao X, Chu CR.
    Single intra-articular injection results in stable and controllable in
    vivo transgene expression. Podium Presentation, 2010 World Congress on Osteoarthritis, September 2010. Brussels – Belgium.

 

  1. 31. 

    Chu CR, Payne KA, Lee HH,

    Haleem AM

    , Martins C, Xiao X.
    Single intra-articular injection of AAV results in stable and
    controllable in vivo transgene expression. ICRS 2010-the 9th World Congress of the International Cartilage Repair Society, September 2010. Sitges-Barcelona, Spain.

    Received ICRS poster award.

 

  1. 32.  Haleem AM

    , Chu CR, El Singergy AA, Sabry D, Atta H, Rashed  LA, El Shewy MT, Azzam A and Abdel Aziz MT. The Clinical Use of Human Culture-Expanded Autologous Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells Transplanted on Platelet-Rich Fibrin Glue in the Treatment of Articular Cartilage Defects. Podium presentation. 56th Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society (ORS). March 2010. New Orleans – LA – USA

 

  1. 33.  Haleem AM

    , El-Ghannam AR. Biphasic Tissue Engineering Scaffold for Treatment of Osteochondral Defects. 56th Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society (ORS). March 2010. New Orleans – LA – USA

 

  1. 34. 

    Lee H, Payne KA,

    Haleem AM

    , Martins C, Xiao Xiao, Chu CR. Intra-Articular Persistence and Localization of Transgene Expression Following a Single Injection of Adeno-Associated Virus into the Intact and Injured Rat Knee Joints. 56th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS). March 2010. New Orleans – LA – USA

 

  1. 35.  Haleem AM

    . Metabolic Bone Disease – The Role of Stem Cells and Gene Therapy. Podium Presentation at the Scientific Conference of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science. University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC). November 2008. North Carolina – USA. 

 

  1. 36.  Haleem AM

    . Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Cartilage Repair - Our Early Clinical Experience. Podium Presentation at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) - Department of Orthopaedics Research Seminar. July 2008. North Carolina – USA.

 

  1. 37.  Haleem AM

    . The Potential of Stem Cells in Orthopedic Surgery. Podium Presentation at the Egyptian Orthopedic Association / Cairo University Department of Orthopedics Joint Annual Meeting. Jan. 2008. Cairo- Egypt.

 

  1. 38.  Haleem AM

    . New Trends in the Treatment of Proximal Humeral Fractures. Podium Presentation at the Cairo University Department of Orthopedics Semi - Annual Meeting. July. 2006. Cairo- Egypt.

 

  1. 39.  Haleem AM

    , Atteya AM, El Singergy AA, Azzam A. Meniscal Allograft Transplantation. Podium Presentation at the Egyptian Orthopedic Association / Cairo University Department of Orthopedics Annual Meeting. Jan. 2006. Cairo- Egypt.

 

 

Basic Science and Research Skills:

  • ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay)
  • IVIS Live Cell Imaging
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
  • Stereon Microscopy 
  • FTIR (Fourier Transform Infra Red) Spectroscopy
  • ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) Element Analysis
  • Biomechanical Strength Testing (Instron)
  • Mesenchymal Stem Cell Isolation and in vitro culture expansion
  • Preparation of Fibrin Glue and Platelet-rich preparations (PRP)
  • Small and large animal model surgeries (rats, rabbits, horses) 
  • Preparation of IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee) and IRB (Institutional Review Board) Protocols
  • Preparation of Grant Proposals
  • Clinical Research: Study design – Data gathering and processing – Manuscript writing

 

 

 

Areas of Professional Interests:

  • Foot and Ankle – Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery –

Lower Extremity Complex Reconstruction and Limb Lengthening (Iliazarov Technique) - Joint Rrconstruction and Arthroplasty – General Traumatology

  • Orthpopaedic Basic Science Research: Cartilage Repair and Tissue Engineering - Orthopaedic Stem Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine / Tissue Culture & Engineering

 

Skills:

  • Computer Skills:

9/2007:      ICDL (International Computer Driving License):

(Inf. Tech.: 89% – Windows: 94% - Word: 86% – Excel: 89% -

Access: 97% - PowerPoint: 100% - Internet & Outlook Express: 94%)

 

  • Others:

7/2007:      103rd Training Course for University Academic Tutors – Institute of Tuition Methodology – Cairo University

 

 

 

 

Medical/Surgical Courses and Certificates:

  • 8/2016:      CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) Recertification
  • 3/2015:      ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) Issued: 3/1/2015 Expiration

3/1/2019 – ATLS ID#: 586113

  • 7/2013:      BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life

Support) Recertification by the American Heart Association (AHA)

  • 9/2012:      CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative)

Completed Courses: Biomedical Refresher Course, Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research Basic Course, Conflict of Interest: Stage 1, Group 1: Biomedical Basic Course, Group 5: Good Clinical Practice Basic Course, Investigators Staff and Students Basic Course, Working with Rabbits in Research Settings Basic Course, Aseptic Surgery Basic Course, IRB Members - Basic/Refresher, Basic Course.

  • 8/2011:      MRI Safety Course: Provided by NY Presbyterian - The University        

                        Hospital of Columbia & Cornell - Department of Radiology

  • 7/2011:      Patient Safety Course: Provided by Cine-Med, accredited by the

                        Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (CME)

                        5 Modules: PS 1 - Errors and Injuries in Healthcare Systems /

                        PS 2 - Using Systems Theory to Understand Errors and Injuries in Health                            

                        Care / PS 3 - Using Systems Theory to Prevent Errors and Injuries in  

                        Health Care / PS 4 - Responding to Adverse Events and Errors / PS 5 -  

                        Changing Systems

  • 7/2011:      Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect Course: Identification and

Reporting - Infection Control Course: New York State Mandatory Courses

- Provided by the New York State Education Department (NYSED)

  • 7/2011:     

    Basic Life Support Course (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life

Support (ACLS) - Certified by the American Heart Association (AHA)

 

Interests and Hobbies:

Basketball, Volleyball, Squash, Tennis, Swimming, Jogging, Weight Lifting, Reading, Classical Music, Computing and Photography.

 

References

: furnished upon request

  • David Teague, MD: Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Don H O’Donoghue Chair of Department of Orthopedic Surgery –– Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
  • David Leffers, MD: Chief of Sports Medicine Division and Ex-Chairman of Department of Orthopedic Surgery – Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery - University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA
  • Charles Nofsinger, MD: Sports Medicine Fellowship Director – Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL
  • Adam Morse, DO: Sports Medicine Attending Florida Orthopedic Institute – Associate Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL
  • John G. Kennedy, MD – Associate Professor of Foot and Ankle Surgery – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - Hospital for Special Surgery – Weill Medical College Cornell University, NY, USA
  • Scott J. Ellis, MD -  Assistant Professor and Director of Research of Foot and Ankle Surgery – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - Hospital for Special Surgery – Weill Medical College Cornell University, NY, USA
  • Austin T. Fragomen, MD - Associate Professor of Limb Lengthening and Complex Lower Extremity Reconstrcution – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - Hospital for Special Surgery – Weill Medical College Cornell University, NY, USA
  • Stephen J. Incavo – Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Chief of Adult Reconstruction Section – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery – Houston Methodist Hospital – Houston, TX – Weill Medical College Cornell University, NY, USA
  • Jonathan T Deland, MD – Professor and Chief of Foot and Ankle Surgery – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - Hospital for Special Surgery – Weill Medical College Cornell University, NY, USA
  • Mark Drakos, MD – Assistant Professor of Foot and Ankle Surgery – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - Hospital for Special Surgery – Weill Medical College Cornell University, NY, USA
  • Martin J O’Malley - Associate Professor of Foot and Ankle Surgery – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - Hospital for Special Surgery – Weill Medical College Cornell University, NY, USA
  • William G. Hamilton, MD – Professor and Former Chief of Foot and Ankle Surgery – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - St Luke’s, Roosevelt Hospital, NY, USA
  • Yasser R. Farid MD, PhD -  Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago and the Bone and Joint Replacement Center at Weiss Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois (IL)
  • Lisa Ann Fortier DVM, PhD - Associate Professor of Large Animal Surgery - Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York (NY)
  • Karin Corsi Payne, PhD – Assistant Professor and Director of Payne Stem Cell Laboratory of Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine – University of Colorado - CO
  • Ahmed ElGhannam PhD – Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Tissue Engineering – Director of Orthopedic Tissue Engineering Laboratory – Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science – University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC), Charlotte, North Carolina (NC)
  • Hisham Abdel Ghany, MD - Professor of Othopaedic Surgery and Residency Program Director – Cairo University School of Medicine
  • Ihab Negm, MD: Professor and Current Chairman of Othopaedic Surgery Department – Cairo University School of Medicine
  • Ashraf El Nahhal, MD: Professor and Former Chairman of Othopaedic Surgery Department – Cairo University School of Medicine
  • Ahmed Amin Galal, MD: Professor and Former Chairman of Othopaedic Surgery Department – Cairo University School of Medicine
  • Hazem Abdel Azim, MD – Professor Emeritus and Former Chairman of Othopaedic Surgery Department – Cairo University School of Medicine
  • Ahmed El-Sharkawy, MD – Head of Orthopaedic Department – Dar El Fouad Hospital (Cleveland Clinic Egypt) and Professor Emeritus of Orthopaedic Surgery – Cairo University School of Medicine