Prof. Youssef Fares: Steering Lebanon’s Healthcare into the Future

The human nervous system intrigued Prof. Youssef Fares in the beginning of his studies while neurosurgical breakthroughs continued to be his key professional focus during his entire medical career. Following his MD and PhD completion in Spain he dedicated himself to advanced medical training throughout Europe. His homecoming to Lebanon launched a sequence of important initiatives that expanded beyond healthcare service improvements to encompass better medical teaching and research programs in the area. The future of healthcare in Lebanon relies on his leadership to develop Al-Zahraa Hospital into a preeminent academic medical center which combines resilience with innovation. In his academic and neurosurgical roles Prof. Youssef Fares demonstrates extensive expertise that shapes every part of his professional activities. Through his work at ZHUMC and institutional building and his advocacy for healthcare technology integration he is helping shape future medical practice in Lebanon and internationally. His educational and professional work manifests his twofold dedication to push health services forward while cultivating future medical practitioners and leaders. Through combining his clinical expertise with his forward-thinking leadership approach Prof. Fares creates an enduring impact on medical professionals along with their patients while affecting the healthcare industry on a large scale. Let’s learn how Prof. Fares is redefining medical excellence through innovation and leadership at ZHUMC! A Journey of Discovery and Dedication The foundation of Prof. Youssef Fares’ remarkable career in healthcare lies in his early fascination with the human nervous system. “From the moment I began my medical training, I was captivated by the intricate complexity of the nervous system, its neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and the precision required to intervene surgically,” he recalls.