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Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute ( NKBCI)

Our Vision 

To be a leading institute for cancer prevention and treatment through promoting excellence in patient care, research, and education and enhancing effectiveness and collaboration among cancer programs and healthcare providers.


Our Mission

The mission of The Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute (NKBCI) at the American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine (AUBMC FM) is to reduce the burden of cancer in Lebanon and the region through the application of state-of-the-art medical knowledge and technology and the development of integrated and advanced programs in patient care, research, education and prevention.


The Institute

The Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute (NKBCI) at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) is a state-of-the-art adult cancer facility that provides comprehensive cancer treatment and research.

The Institute was made possible through a generous contribution by the Naef K. Basile Foundation, which was established in 1995, following the death of Dr. Naef Basile, a Lebanese-American obstetrician-gynecologist whose lifelong wish was to give back to his country of birth, through the establishment of the Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute. He wanted to establish an institute that would compare with the best cancer centers in the world.

The NKBCI includes a multidisciplinary specialized group to diagnose and treat cancer and establish programs on health education for cancer prevention and early diagnosis. Through its partnership with the Naef Basile Foundation, AUBMC will ultimately be able to enlarge its services to reach out to more patients in Lebanon and the region.

The Institute is supported by many AUBMC departments and programs that are providing superlative care for cancer patients, including:

  • The Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) Program that utilizes front-line diagnostic equipment to identify each patient’s unique needs and provides the highest quality of care by a team of nurses specially trained in BMT services.
    For further information or inquiries, please visit the Department website through the following this link: http://www.aub.edu.lb/~webbmtp 

  • The Radiation Oncology Department uses state-of-the-art equipment to provide treatment for an average of 600 patients per year. The department is actively involved in multi-disciplinary cancer management and initiated high-dose rate brachytherapy, Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT), Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), and Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SRT), providing patients with the potential for improved results with reduced side effects. For further information or inquiries, please visit the Department website through the following link http://aubmc.org.lb/patientcare/dep_div/radiationoncology/ 

  • The Department of Surgery maintains through its several divisions (Cardiothoracic, General, Neuro, Orthopedic, Plastic, Urology, and Vascular Surgery) an active clinical profile encompassing a wide spectrum of adult and pediatric procedures. For further information or inquiries, please visit the Department website through the following link: http://www.aubmc.org/users/subpage.asp?id=12

  • The Department of Pathology and Lab Medicine (PLM) provides critical clinical laboratory services in Surgical Pathology, Cytopathology, Neuropathology, Blood Bank, Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Hematology, Clinical Microbiology (Bacteriology, Parasitology, & Serology), Cytogenetics, and Molecular Diagnostics. For further information or inquiries, please visit the Department website through the following link: http://labmed.aub.edu.lb/plm/

  • The Department of Diagnostic Radiology provides clinical services in general diagnostic radiology, vascular and interventional radiology, ultrasound, breast imaging, CT scan, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and nuclear medicine. For further information or inquiries, please visit the Department website through the following link: http://www.aubmc.org/users/subpage.asp?id=7

    • The multi-disciplinary Mamdouha El-Sayed Bobst Breast Center offers a full range of mammography and breast care services in a private and supportive environment, using advanced technology such as full-field digital mammography with high- resolution ultrasound and an image-guided biopsy system.

  • The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology that provides comprehensive management of all treatments for gynecologic cancers, as well as a wide range of the most advanced gynecologic surgery for endometrial, cervical, ovarian, and vulvar cancers. For further information or inquiries, please visit the Department website through the following link:  http://www.aub.edu.lb/~webobs .  

Our Services 

NKBCI facilities have been originally set up to contain a spacious patient and family area that allows a friendly environment.  Our commitment to patients goes beyond the delivery of sophisticated care; we respect the individual needs of all those who seek our care and work to empower patients with the knowledge and support they need to successfully fight cancer.

The Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute (NKBCI) consists of 4 major service units: 

  A. Ambulatory Treatment Unit (Outpatient)
  B. Inpatient Unit
  C. Stem Cell Transplant Unit
  D. Radiotherapy Unit


Social Work Services and Needy Patient Fund

Social work activities at NKBCI started with individual efforts from cancer survivors.
Ladies who survived breast cancer initiated a support group to help other diagnosed women overcome all the negative vibrations. Their aim was to inspire hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education, and support services. 
NKBCI established centralized social work services dedicated to: 
  • Providing the necessary support and assistance to the patient in the medical and psychiatric setting in the spirit of the Service of Excellence. 

  • Helping families adjust to social, psychological, and economic problems resulting from patients’ illness especially during crisis.

Data Management and Clinical Research Unit


Publications:
  • NKBCI Brochure
  • Newsletters
    • Issue 1
    • Issue 2
    • Issue 3
    • Issue 4
    • Issue 5
    • Issue 6
    • Issue 7
    • Issue 8
    • Issue 9 - Breast Cancer
    • Issue 10
    • Issue 11
    • Issue 12


Faculty Members


Director of the Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute Ali Taher, MD, Ph.D., FRCP


Department of Radiation Oncology

Name Title Email Clinic Telephone
Fady Geara , MD, PhD
​Professor & Chairman,
Founding Director, NKBCI
​fg00@aub.edu.lb Ext. 5090
Youssef Zeidan, MD, PhD Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology ​yz09@aub.edu.lb Ext. 5090
Toufic Eid, MD Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology ​te04@aub.edu.lb Ext. 5090
Bassem Youssef, MD Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology ​by04@aub.edu.lb Ext. 5090
Zeina Ayoub, MD Instructor of Radiation Oncology ​za47@aub.edu.lb Ext. 5090
 

Division of Hematology Oncology by subspecialty

Name Title Email Clinic Telephone

Gastro Intestinal and Genitourinary  Cancer Program

Ali Shamseddine, MD, CHB Professor and Head of Division ​as04@aub.edu.lb Ext. 7980
Deborah Mukherji, MD Associate Professor  ​dm25@aub.edu.lb Ext. 7980
Sally Temraz, MD Assistant Professor ​st29@aub.edu.lb Ext. 7980 

Breast Cancer Program

Nagi Saghir, MD, FACP Professor ​ns23@aub.edu.lb Ext. 7980
Arafat Tfayli, MD Professor  ​at35@aub.edu.lb Ext. 7980
Hazem Assi, MD Assistant Professor ​ha157@aub.edu.lb Ext. 7980 

Lung Cancer and Head and Neck Cancer Program

Arafat Tfayli, MD Professor ​at35@aub.edu.lb Ext. 7980
Hazem Assi, MD Assistant Professor ​ha157@aub.edu.lb Ext. 7980 
Fadlo Khuri, MD Professor ​frkhuri@aub.edu.lb ​ Ext: 7980

Brain Tumors Program

Hazem Assi, MD Assistant Professor ​ha157@aub.edu.lb Ext. 7980 

Malignant Hematological Disorders and Stem Cell Transplantation Program

Ali Bazarbachi, MD, PhD Professor
Director, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
​bazarbac@aub.edu.lb Ext. 7980
Jean El Cheikh, MD Assistant Professor ​je46@aub.edu.lb Ext. 7980 

Hematological, Bleeding, and Thrombotic Disorders Program

Ali Taher, MD Professor Professor
Deputy Director for Academic and Research Affairs, NKBCI
​ataher@aub.edu.lb Ext. 7980
Sally Temraz, MD Assistant Professor ​st29@aub.edu.lb Ext. 7980 

Part Time Clinical Associate Professor


Ziad Salem, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
​zs04@aub.edu.lb Tel: +961-1-347263

Clinical Associate Medical Staff – Chemotherapy Outpatient Unit

Mohammad Kubaissi, MD Clinical Associate Medical Staff
​mk183@aub.edu.lb Beeper: 516
Wajdi Al Bonji, MD Clinical Associate Medical Staff ​wa61@aub.edu.lb Ext. 7620



Medical Physics

Name Title Area of Specialty Email Clinic Telephone
Bilal Shahine, PhD
Senior Medical Physicist Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology ​bs39@aub.edu.lb Ext. 5086
Hana Mekdash Medical Physicist Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology ​te04@aub.edu.lb Ext. 5084
Helena Abdel Khalek Dosimetrist Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology ​ha170@aub.edu.lb Ext. 5087
Wassim Jalbout, PhD Head of Medical Physics Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology ​wj01@aub.edu.lb Ext. 5074
 

Administrative and Support Staff 

Name Title Email Clinic Telephone
Ammar Zahreddine, RN (HSCT Unit)
​
Acting Quality Officer and Case Manager (HSCT Program)Senior Medical Physicist ​Az27@aub.edu.lb 7714
Chirine Chehab Akkawi, MPH Clinical Department Administrator - Radiation Oncology ​cc07@aub.edu.lb 5036
Haidar Noun, RN
Nurse Manager - Inpatient Unit ​hn30@aub.edu.lb 6281
Jeanine Dede Oncology Social Worker ​jd37@aub.edu.lb 7843
Joelle Bassila Palliative Care Registered Nurse ​jb32@aub.edu.lb 7802
Mariam El Sabae, RN, BSN,MSNc NKBCI Quality Coordinator ​ma240@aub.edu.lb 8179
Mira Wehbe Hariri, MPH Clinical Department Administrator – Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute ​mw13@aub.edu.lb 7903
Nour Takkoush, BSN, MBA (HSCT Unit) Case Manager (HSCT Program) ​Nt20@aub.edu.lb 7714
Rita Nehme, RN Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator ​Rn35@aub.edu.lb 7106
Samar Okeily, RN Nurse Manager  – Bone Marrow Transplant Unit ​so01@aub.edu.lb 7090
Nourhane Nasser GME Coordinator- Radiation Oncology ​nn68@aub.edu.lb​ 5705
Sana Murad Secretary - Hematology Oncology ​sm137@aub.edu.lb 5150
Vanessa Boustani Coordinator- Radiation Oncology ​vb08@aub.edu.lb 5198
Zeina Koussa, RN Nurse Manager – Chemotherapy Outpatient Unit ​zk15@aub.edu.lb 7625
 

Educational Programs

The Department of Internal Medicine – Hematology Oncology has a three years fellowship program starting at the level of PGY IV. Each candidate is required to have completed his/her residency in internal medicine. Non-AUB graduate applicants to the fellowship programs should sit for an English proficiency examination. 

The Department of Radiation Oncology has a 4 years residency program starting at the level of PGY II. Non-AUB graduate applicants to the residency programs should sit for a medical science examination (also called Dean’s Exam or IFOM clinical science examination) and an English proficiency examination. In addition, the Department provides 2-year residency program in Medical Physics.

Interested applicants need to fill out an online application on the Graduate Medical Education (GME) website from mid -November to the first of January and submit the required papers to the GME Office. For more information on the specific programs, eligibility criteria and requirements, and applications, please visit the GME website.


Directors of the Educational Programs

Name Title Department Email
Arafat Tfayli, MD Director, Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program
Hematology/Oncology at35@aub.edu.lb
Youssef Zeidan, MD, PhD Director, Radiation/Oncology Residency Program Radiation Oncology yz09@aub.edu.lb



Weekly Activities

Tumor Boards and Patient Coordination Meetings

Day Time Activity Location Chairperson
Every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month 1:00 - 2:00 Neuro-Oncology Tumor Board Pathology Conference Room, 3rd floor Dr. Marwan Najjar
Every Tuesday 1:30 - 2:30 GI Tumor Board Pathology Conference Room, 3rd floor Dr. Ali Shamseddine
Every Monday 11:00 - 12:00 BMT Journal Club / Malignant Hematology Lecture BMT Conference Room, 8th floor Dr. Ali Bazarbachi
Every Wednesday 11:30 - 12:30 BMT Multi-disciplinary Meeting BMT Conference Room, 8th floor Dr. Ali Bazarbachi
Every Wednesday 4:00 - 5:00 Pediatric Tumor Board Pathology Conference Room, 3rd floor Dr. Miguel Abboud
Every Wednesday 5:00 - 6:00 Radiation Oncology Journal Club Radiation Oncology Conference Room
Dr. Fady Geara
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month
2:30 - 3:30 GI Video Conference with MSKCC Radiation Oncology Conference Room Dr. Ali Shamseddine
Once a month on Thursday 5:00 pm AUB-MDACC Leuk/Lymph Teleconf. Dean’s Conference Room Dr. Ali Bazarbachi
Every Friday 9:00 - 10:00 Thoracic - Head and Neck Tumor Board Pathology Conference Room, 3rd floor Dr. Arafat Tfayli
Every 2nd Friday of the month 4:00 - 5:00 Breast Video Conference with MSKCC/ Breast Cancer Case Discussions Radiation Oncology Conference Room Dr. Nagi El Saghir
Once every 2 months 5:30 - 6:30 Cancer Committee Medical Board Conference Room, 8th floor Dr. Fady Geara


Clinic Hours


Outpatient Unit:
Monday – Friday,  8:00 am – 7:30 pm

Private Clinics:
  Monday – Friday as per the following schedule


Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Radiation Oncology Clinic Hours
Bassem Youssef 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Outside Clinic (NBGUH) 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fady Geara 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 10:00 am - 100 pm -
Toufic Eid Outside Clinic (NBGUH) -
Outside Clinic (NBGUH) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm -
Youssef Zeidan - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Zeina Ayoub 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm No clinic 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Hematology/Oncology Clinic Hours
Ali Bazarbachi 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm - 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- -
Ali Shamseddine 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm - 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Ali Taher 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 9:30 am - 1:00 pm - -
Dr. Arafat Tfayli 9:30 am - 1:00 pm - 9:30 am - 1:00 pm 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Deborrah Mukherji
- 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
- - -
Fadlo Khuri - - 9:30 am - 1:00 pm (2/month)
- -
Hazem Assi 9:30 am - 1:00 pm - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
-
Jean El Cheikh - 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm - 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm -
Naji Al Saghir 9:30 am - 1:00 pm 9:30 am - 1:00 pm 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 9:30 am - 1:00 pm -
Sally Tamraz - - 9:30 am - 1:00 pm - 9:30 am - 1:00 pm


Location and Appointment - Scheduling 

The Hematology Oncology Clinics and the Ambulatory Treatment Unit are located on the ground and 2nd floors of Building 56 at AUBMC. The Radiation Oncology Clinics are located in the basement floor of AUBMC-Phase I. To schedule an appointment or contact us, you are kindly requested to refer to the numbers listed below. 


Hematology Oncology Clinic 

Clinic Appointments 
Phone Number: 00961 - 1 - 374 374 ext. 7980 
Direct Line: 00961 - 1 - 759 618 
Fax: 00961 - 1 - 350 000 ext. 7942 


Radiation Oncology Unit 

Clinic Appointments: 
Phone Number: 00961 - 1 - 374 374 ext.5090/1 
Direct Line: 00961 - 1 - 344 839 
Fax: 00961 - 1 - 370 795


Email us on nkbci@aub.edu.lb
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