Background
Kabbani, Sami S. was born on January 3, 1937 in Damascus, Syria. Son of Sabri M. and Rai'a B. (Azmeh) Kabbani.
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Kabbani, Sami S. was born on January 3, 1937 in Damascus, Syria. Son of Sabri M. and Rai'a B. (Azmeh) Kabbani.
Bachelor of Science, American University Beirut, 1958. Doctor of Medicine, American University Beirut, 1962.
Assistant professor, Damascus Medical School, 1969-1974; associate professor, Damascus Medical School, 1974-1979; professor, Damascus Medical School, since 1979; director, Damascus U. Cardiovascular Surgical Center, since 1975.
Fellow: American College of Surgeons, American College Cardiology. Member: International Society Cardiothoracic Surgeons, American Association Thoracic Surgery, Mediterranean Association Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery (president 1998-1999), California Medical Association, Society Thoracic Surgeons, Syrian Cardiovascular Association since 1994, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery (president Middle East and N. African chapters 1989-1992, 1996-1998).
Married Sally Jo Scott. Children: Nader, Nada, Loay.