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MEDICAL EDUCATION:
UNIBE, School of Medicine, Dominican Republic,
May 1998 – May 1999
Saint Matthews University (SMU), School of Medicine,
Belize
May 1999 – May 2002
** Completed third and fourth year of Clinical Rotations in Michigan accredited hospitals
(Henry Ford Hospital and Oakwood Hospital).
Medical Doctor 05-02
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION:
Wayne State University – Detroit, MI
September 1990 – September 1994
- BS in Computer Science
- Post- Bachelor in Computer Science
POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING:
Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship,
Department of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
July 2007 – July 2008
Chief Surgical Resident,
Department of Surgery, NOMC / Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
July 2006 – June 2007
Basic Sciences Surgical Research Associate,
Department of Surgery, NOMC / Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
July 2005 - June 2006
General Surgery Resident,
Department of Surgery, NOMC / Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
July 2002 – June 2006
FACULTY APPOINTMENT:
Assistant Professor of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Wayne State University
School of Medicine
PREDOCTORAL EMPLOYMENT:
Software Engineer,
General Dynamics Land Systems Division (GDLS), Sterling Heights, MI
July 1994 – May 1998
- Software developer for the M1A2 Tank Program; developed and maintained the
Commander’s integrated Display (CID), Driver’s integrated Display (DID),and the Gunner’s
Control Display Panel (GCDP) in an effort to develop dual-language, English and Arabic,
capability for the Soldier Machine Interface for use by Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
- Developed test procedures for the application code for the M1A2 Abrams of the U.S.
Army.
Software Analyst
ANR Pipeline Company, 500 Renaissance Center, MI
September 1992 – June 1994
- Created Batch reports for numerous sub-systems.
- Conducted analysis, designed, programmed, tested and documented enhancements to
the TESSG system.
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PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: |
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The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
American society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
American College of Surgeons
The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
Detroit Surgical Association
American Medical Association
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HONORS AND AWARDS: |
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Wayne State University, Undergraduate Dean’s List 1991
Wayne State University, Undergraduate National Dean’s List 1992
NOMC Resident Research Forum Award (Author)
The effect of one co-morbidity on initial weight loss following LAGB.
April 2005
(First Place)
Pontiac, Michigan
NOMC Resident Research Forum Award (Co-Author)
Intravenous fluid requirements in laparoscopic sigmoid resection compared to open sigmoid resection
April 2005
(Second Place)
Pontiac, Michigan
NOMC Resident Research Forum Award (Co-Author)
Colchicine Inhibits Pressure Induced Colon Cancer Cell Adhesion in a Mouse Tumor Model
April 2006
(Second Place)
Pontiac, Michigan
NOMC Resident Research Forum Award (Author)
Midterm report of one co-morbidity, Degenerative Joint Disease, following Laparoscopic Adjustment Gastric Band (LAGB)
April 2006
(Third Place)
Pontiac, Michigan
Research Recognition in NOMC Graduation,
June 2006, North Oakland Medical Centers, Pontiac, MI for the research on the support Groups Role in Weight Loss Post Laparoscopic Gastric Banding
The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Resident Achievement Award
SLS and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons Award
SAGES
June, 2006
The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Resident Achievement Award
SLS and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons Award
SAGES
June, 2007
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PRESENTATIONS: |
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Elhorr AA, Elakkary EA, Gazayerli MM, Silva YJ: The Effect of one co-morbidity on initial weight loss following LAGB. The NOMC Research Forum, April 2005, North Oakland Medical Centers, Pontiac, MI.
Elakkary EA, Elhorr AA, Gazayerli MM, Silva YJ: Role of Support Groups in Weight Loss following Bariatric Surgery? The NOMC Research Forum, April 2004, North Oakland Medical Centers, Pontiac, MI.
Elhorr AA, Elakkary EA, Gazayerli MM, Silva YJ: The Effect of one co-morbidity on initial weight loss following LAGB. The 27th Annual SEMCME Research Forum, May 2005. Oakland University. Rochester, MI.
Elhorr AA, Elakkary EA, Gazayerli MM, Silva YJ: The Effect of one co-morbidity on initial weight loss following LAGB. The 52nd Annual Meeting of Michigan Chapter, American College of Surgeons, May 2005, Grand Rapids, MI.
Elakkary EA, Elhorr AA, Tootla F, Silva YJ: Intravenous fluid requirements in laparoscopic sigmoid resection compared to open sigmoid resection. The 27th Annual SEMCME Research Forum, May 2005. Oakland University. Rochester, MI.
Elakkary EA, Elhorr AA, Tootla F, Silva YJ: Intravenous fluid requirements in laparoscopic sigmoid resection compared to open sigmoid resection. The 52nd Annual Meeting of Michigan Chapter, American College of Surgeons, May 2005, Grand Rapids, MI.
Elakkary EA, Elhorr AA, Tootla F, Silva YJ: Intravenous fluid requirements in laparoscopic sigmoid resection compared to open sigmoid resection. The NOMC Research Forum, April 2005, North Oakland Medical Centers, Pontiac, MI.
Elhorr A, Elakkary E, Bleibel W, Gazayerli M, Silva Yvan: Midterm report of one co-morbidity, Degenerative Joint Disease, following Laparoscopic Adjustment Gastric Band (LAGB). The 53rd Annual Meeting of Michigan Chapter, American College of Surgeons, May 2006, Traverse City, MI
Elhorr A, Elakkary E, Bleibel W, Gazayerli M, Silva Yvan: Midterm report of one co-morbidity, Degenerative Joint Disease, following Laparoscopic Adjustment Gastric Band (LAGB). The NOMC Research Forum, April 2006, North Oakland Medical Centers, Pontiac, MI.
Elakkary E, Elhorr A, Walsh, M, Basson, M, Silva, Y: Colchicine Inhibits Pressure Induced Colon Cancer Cell Adhesion in a Mouse Tumor Model. The 28th Annual SEMCME Research Forum, May 2006. Oakland University. Rochester, MI.
Elakkary E, Elhorr A, Walsh, M, Basson, M, Silva, Y: Colchicine Inhibits Pressure Induced Colon Cancer Cell Adhesion in a Mouse Tumor Model. The NOMC Research Forum, April 2006, North Oakland Medical Centers, Pontiac, MI. |
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SCIENTIFIC EXHIBITS: |
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Elhorr AA, Elakkary EA, Silva YJ: The Effect of one co-morbidity on initial weight loss following LAGB. The American College Of Surgeons Annual Clinical Congress. San Francisco, CA. October 10-15, 2005 |
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Elakkary EA, Elhorr AA, Tootla F, Silva YJ: Intravenous fluid requirements in laparoscopic sigmoid resection compared to open sigmoid resection. The 91st Annual Clinical Congress, American College Of Surgeons Annual Clinical Congress. San Francisco, CA. October 10-15, 2005 |
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Elakkary EA, Elhorr AA, Gazayerli MM, Silva YJ: Do Support Groups Play a Role in Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery? The American Society for Bariatric Surgery, June 2005, Orlando, FL. (poster presentation). |
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Gatmaitan P, Elhorr A, Fouad Ramy, Schauer P: Resolution of plantar fasciitis after weight loss surgery, 25th Annual Meeting of the ASMBS, June 15-20, 2008, Washington, DC |
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PUBLICATIONS: |
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Elhorr A, Elakkary E, Dwivedi, Prakash S: Appendicocutaneous Fistula from a Carcinoid Tumor of the Appendix. Surgical rounds May 2003.
Elhorr A, Elakkary E, Bleibil W, Phan T: Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor of the Small Bowel Mesentery Mimicking Ectopic Preganancy. Surgical Rounds January 2006.
Elakkary E, Elhorr A, Kumar A: Vaginal Leiomyoma. Surgical Rounds August 2003.
Elakkary E, Dwivedi A, Elhorr A, Phan T: Bowel Obstruction Secondary to Idiopathic Adhesions: Digestive Diseases and Sciences, October 2004, vol 49(10), page: 1687.
Bleibel W, Elhorr A, Seifeldin R, Bleibel H: Massive Renal and Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage in a Patient with Acquired Polycystic Kidney Disease: Hospital Physician, September 2006, 42(9):43-47
Bleibel W, D’silva C, Elhorr A, Dhanjal U: Streptococcus Bovis Endophthalmitis: A unique presentation of colon cancer: Digestive Diseases and Sciences May 2006.
Gazayerli M, Bleibel W, Elhorr A, Maxwell D, Seifeldin R. A correlation between the shape of the epiglottis and obstructive sleep apnea.Surg Endosc. Mar 16 2006
Gazayerli M, Bleibel W, Elhorr A, Elakkary E. The shape of the epiglottis reflects improvement in upper airway obstruction after weight loss: Obesity Surgery, May 2006.
Elakkary E, Elhorr A, Aziz F, Gazayerli MM, Silva YJ. Do support groups play a role in weight loss after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding? Obesity Surgery, Mar 2006;16(3):331-4
Elakkary E, Elhorr A, Tootla F, Silva YJ. Intravenous fluid requirements in laparoscopic versus open sigmoid resection.: Surgical Rounds, March 2007.
Mounir Gazayerli, Jamie Adair, Kyle P. Harvey, Ehab Elakkary and Ali Elhorr: Surgical technique for gastric band placement. Surgery for obesity and related diseases, vol. 3:pages 488-489.
Elakkary E, Elhorr A, Walsh, M, Basson, M, Silva, Y: Colchicine Inhibits Pressure Induced Colon Cancer Cell Adhesion in a Mouse Tumor Model (unpublished work in the laboratory of Dr. Marc Basson) |
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