Current Environment:

Medical Services

Specialties

Programs & Services

Languages

  • English

Education

Medical School

American University of Beirut

Beirut, Lebanon

Internship

American University of Beirut

Beirut, Lebanon

Residency

American University of Beirut

Beirut, Lebanon

Residency

Boston University, Boston City Hospital

Boston, MA

Fellowship

Tufts University, New England Medical Center

Boston, MA

Certifications

  • American Board of Pediatrics (Gastroenterology)

Professional History

At the onset of his career as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Mobassaleh’s focus was on basic research in the field of pathogenesis of Shigella Diarrhea and the developmental regulation of the Shiga toxin receptors.  He was funded through the National Institutes of Health to conduct this research. Dr. Mobassaleh truly enjoyed his time in the laboratory and appreciated the effects of laboratory research on the advancement of human health.  However, with time, he realized that his true interests were in the fields of direct patient care, teaching students, both residents and fellows, and the development of outreach programs.  Dr. Mobassaleh’s current focus is in those areas and he currently holds a particular role in the field of community outreach and community-physician relations.  His goals focus on collaboration with primary care physicians in order to bring subspecialty care plans into the community and allow patients easy and timely access to such care.

Publications

I became interested in the biological sciences at early stage. During my college years, I realized that my true passion was in applying this knowledge into all aspects of patient care, both research and practice. This led me to enter the field of medicine.

My philosophy in practicing medicine is to treat all patients and their families with respect, and empower them to be actively involved in their own care and the process of decision making. My basic principle is to treat patients and families as I would treat my own. This shapes and influences my decisions in patient care.