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Obstetrics and Gynecology

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at LAU Medical Center–Rizk Hospital provides comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence-based care for women throughout every stage of life. As a leading academic department, we are committed to excellence in clinical care, education, and research; ensuring that every patient benefits from the latest medical advances delivered in a personalized, supportive environment.

Our expert physicians and multidisciplinary team specialize in the full spectrum of women’s health; from routine preventive and gynecologic care to highly specialized services in maternal–fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, endometriosis and fibroid management, urogynecology, gynecologic oncology, and menopause medicine. We offer advanced diagnostic tools, minimally invasive surgical options, and state-of-the-art obstetric care for both low- and high-risk pregnancies.

Driven by innovation and guided by compassion, the department aims to:

  • Deliver exceptional and patient-centered care grounded in the highest international standards.
  • Position LAU Medical Center–Rizk Hospital as a regional leader in women’s health.
  • Advance research and clinical innovation in reproductive and gynecologic sciences.
  • Educate and mentor future generations of physicians and specialists in obstetrics and gynecology.


At LAUMC-RH, we unite expertise, empathy, and innovation to shape the future of women’s health in Lebanon and beyond.


Message from the Chairman

Karl Jallad, MD, FACOG, URPS
Clinical Associate Professor and Chairman
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Health System Chief Medical Officer

It is my great privilege to welcome you to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at LAU Medical Center–Rizk Hospital; a true center of excellence in women’s health, education, and research.

Our department stands at the forefront of women’s healthcare in Lebanon and the Middle East, offering the most advanced technologies and treatment approaches available today. What sets us apart is not only the depth of our clinical expertise but also the culture of excellence, innovation, and compassion that defines every aspect of our work.

Our team includes North American and European–board-certified physicians, each bringing international training, academic distinction, and leadership in subspecialty care. Together, we provide the highest standards of obstetric and gynecologic care, from preventive health and minimally invasive surgery to complex reproductive and high-risk obstetrical cases.

We take pride in pioneering several firsts in the region, including performing the first vNOTES (vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery) gynecologic procedures in the Middle East; a groundbreaking, scarless surgical technique that reflects our commitment to advancing patient-centered innovation. Our division also houses some of the most advanced endometriosis and fibroid specialists in the region, offering individualized, fertility-preserving, and minimally invasive treatment options for even the most complex cases.

We are among the few centers in the Middle East conducting active clinical and translational research in women’s health and reproductive medicine. Through our collaboration with the LAU Gilbert & Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, our physicians serve as clinicians, educators, and scientists continuously contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge, evidence-based practice, and innovative models of care.

At LAUMC-RH, our mission is clear: to deliver world-class care that rivals the best international institutions, while remaining deeply rooted in the values of empathy, integrity, and excellence. Every patient who walks through our doors is treated with dignity, respect, and individualized attention.

As we look to the future, our department continues to grow as a regional hub for advanced obstetric and gynecologic care, research, and medical education. We are proud to lead the way in shaping the next generation of women’s healthcare not only for Lebanon but for the entire Middle East and GCC.

Doctors Karl Jallad MD, FACOG, URPS
Clinical Associate Professor and Chairman
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Health System Chief Medical Officer Ob-Gyn Obstetrics and Gynecology karl.jallad@laumcrh.com Ext: 5321 / 5324 Wael Abdallah

MD, MPH, PhD (c)

Clinical Assistant Professor

Fetal medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology Ext: 5321 / 5324 Bassel Abouzeid

Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

Obstetrics and Gynecology Bassel.Abouzeid@laumcrh.com Ext: 5321 / 5324 Lena El Hachem

Clinical Assistant Professor
Program Director Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ob-Gyn Obstetrics and Gynecology lena.elhachem@laumcrh.com Ext: 5321 / 5324 Georges Yared Clinical Assistant Professor
Co-Clerkship Director in Obstetrics and Gynecology Ob-Gyn Obstetrics and Gynecology georges.yared@laumcrh.com Ext: 5321 / 5324 Hanane Ziadeh Ob-Gyn Obstetrics and Gynecology hanane.ziadeh@laumcrh.com Ext: 5321 / 5324 Elias Abi Khalil Obstetrics & Gynecology Ob-Gyn Obstetrics and Gynecology Gael Abou Ghannam Ob-Gyn Obstetrics and Gynecology gael.aboughannam@laumcrh.com Ext: 5321 / 5324 Roger Bitar Ob-Gyn Obstetrics and Gynecology roger.bitar@laumcrh.com Ext: 5321 / 5324 Rafka Bou Habib Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics and Gynecology Ext: 5321 / 5324 Jad Eid Obstetrics & Gynecology Ob-Gyn Obstetrics and Gynecology Ext: 5321 / 5324 Hady El Hachem Ob-Gyn Obstetrics and Gynecology Ext: 5321 / 5324 Pierre Haibe (El) Ob-Gyn Obstetrics and Gynecology pierre.haibeh@laumcrh.com Ext: 5321 / 5324 Charlotte El Hajjar Ob-Gyn Obstetrics and Gynecology charlotte.elhajjar@laumcrh.com Ext: 5321 / 5324 Ziad Massaad Infertility , Ob-Gyn Obstetrics and Gynecology ziad.massaad@laumcrh.com Ext: 5321 / 5324 Elie Mouaccadieh Ob-Gyn Obstetrics and Gynecology elie.mouaccadieh@laumcrh.com Johnny Rechdan Ob-Gyn Obstetrics and Gynecology johnny.rechdan@laumcrh.com Michel Samaha Clinical Assistant Professor
Clerkship Director in Obstetrics and Gynecology Ob-Gyn Obstetrics and Gynecology michel.samaha@laumcrh.com Zaki Sleiman Ob-Gyn Obstetrics and Gynecology zaki.sleiman@laumcrh.com Ext: 5321 / 5324 Nabih Zalzal Ob-Gyn Obstetrics and Gynecology nabih.zalzal@laumcrh.com Ext: 5321 / 5324