Background

Asfour, Raja Yousef was born on December 27, 1931 in Chafa-Amr, Palestine. Son of Yousef Hanna Asfour and Munira Asa'd Habiby. arrived in Lebanon, 1948.

Education

Bachelor in Medicine, American University, Beirut, Lebanon, 1953. Doctor of Medicine, American University, Beirut, Lebanon, 1957. Master of Science in Nutrition, Columbia University, 1962.

Career

Instructor in pediatrics School Medicine, American U., Beirut assistant professor pediatrics, American U., Beirut assistant clinical professor pediatrics, American U., Beirut associate clinical professor, American U., Beirut private practice pediatrics, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, since 1995. Member Lebanese Common for Food and Nutrition, Ministry of Planning, 1970-1974. Member Arab Board for Medical Specialization, Arab League, Damascas, Syria, 1974-1984.

Achievements

• Raja Yousef Asfour has been listed as a noteworthy Pediatrician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Emirates Medical Association, Sigma Xi.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, tennis, bridge, backgammon.

Connections

Married Nadia Domian, July 30, 1961 (deceased April 1967). Children: Yousef, Hani. Married Isabelle Siham Sahyoun, September 11, 1984.

Father:

Yousef Hanna Asfour

Mother:

Munira Asa'd Habiby

Spouse:

Nadia Domian

Spouse:

Isabelle Siham Sahyoun

child:

Yousef Asfour

child:

Hani Asfour