Graduated from Damascus University Medical School in 1990.

Residency in Internal Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas  1991-1994.

Nephrology Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas  1994-1997.

Training and credentialing in dialysis vascular access interventional procedures in the Methodist Hospital and with RMS-Lifeline 2001-2004.

Certified by the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology in renal ultransonography and interventional nephrology 2004.

Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Revalidation : qualifications and activities were revalidated by the Royal College of Physician of Ireland in 2014: revalidated with distinction.