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Dr. Rodrigue Chemaly


Qualifications:
  • MD degree in General Surgery – Lebanese University (2011)
  • Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery– Saint Joseph University, Beirut (2010) “with distinction”
  • Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery - IRCAD - Strasbourg University, France (2011)
  • Fellowship and Diplomas in Colorectal and Bariatric Surgery – Strasbourg University, France (2012)
  • Diploma in Eso-Gastroduodenal Surgery – University of Lille, Bordeaux, Paris V and VII, France (2012)
  • Lebanese Board of General Surgery (2013)

Memberships:
  • Member of the “Association Française de Chirurgie” [AFC] (2011)
  • Member of the Lebanese Society of General Surgery [LSGS] (2012)
  • Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgeon – Middle East Institute of Health, University Hospital and Member of the COCP (2012)
  • Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and metabolic disorders [IFSO] (2013)
  • Faculty member of the University Diploma of Laparoscopic Surgery – Lebanese University (2016)

Publications and Conferences:
  • Author of several medical articles published in different international journals:
    - Value of a Preoperative Checklist for Laparoscopic Appendectomy and Cholecystectomy, J Visc Surg. (2012)
    - Prognostic Factors of Postoperative Morbidity and Mortality in Strangulated Groin Hernia, Hernia. (2012)
    - Diagnostic Markers of Postoperative Morbidity after Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for Obesity, Langenbecks Archive Surgery (2014)
    - Fistula Following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A New Classification and Algorithm for Optimal Management, Obesity Surgery (Article under review)
  • Author of multiple posters in International congresses:
    - Fistulas in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: The Optimal Management (IFSO 2011- Hamburg & IFSO 2014 – Montreal)
    - Gastric Perforation after Gastric Plication (IFSO 2014 - Montreal)
    - Gastro-Esophageal Cancer after Gastric Bypass (IFSO-EC 2016 – Gothenburg)
  • Lecturer at local and international congresses
    - LSGS, IFSO-Lebanese Chapter, AFC


Testimonials

If you are in doubt, don’t be as long you have the more than capable hands of Dr. Georges Al Hajj and his excellent medical team.

It’s from the rarest occasions that we are blessed to have such robust team to look after our health and wellbeing.

My sincere appreciation goes to Dr. Georges Al Hajj, Dr. Rodrigue Chemaly and every member of their comprehensive team at COCP.

Well done on setting new standard for a personalized medical services, chapeau.

Ahmad Yousef

G.A Total weight loss of 45kgs in 9 months Pre-Operative Health Conditions: Sleep Apnea, Dyspnea, Reflux & High blood pressure

Before my operation I weighed 150 kg. I was always tired, had high blood pressure and acid reflux. I was out of breath and feeling sleepy all day long due to my sleep apnea. I did not like the way I looked or felt. I was always worried what other people thought of my appearance. I underwent a Sleeve Gastrectomy . One year later, no high blood pressure, and freed from my CPAP machine. I was able to go to a regular store and buy clothes right off the rack. I feel great! I have a 2 year oId son and I am sure I will be able to see him grow up!

G.A