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Hadi Kaakour
Vitreoretinal Surgeon and Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt University
Abdul-Hadi Kaakour, MD, MS, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He specializes in vitreoretinal medicine and surgery, focusing on conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and retinal detachment.
Education and Training
Dr. Kaakour completed his medical degree at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, followed by an internship at Mount Auburn Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School. He then completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Southern California's Roski Eye Institute. His postgraduate training includes fellowships in Medical Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic's Cole Eye Institute.124
Professional Experience
Since August 2023, Dr. Kaakour has been serving as an Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Prior to this role, he was a vitreoretinal surgery fellow at the Cleveland Clinic from June 2021 to July 2023. His experience also includes teaching as an adjunct professor of chemistry at Miami Dade College and conducting research during his time at the University of Pennsylvania.345
Publications and Research
Dr. Kaakour has contributed to the field through various publications, including studies on changing treatment patterns for retinopathy of prematurity and the evaluation of artificial intelligence in ophthalmic research. His work has been recognized in several medical journals, reflecting his active engagement in both clinical practice and academic research.24
Affiliations and Certifications
He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is affiliated with multiple hospitals, including the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Tennessee. Dr. Kaakour is also a member of professional organizations such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Surgeons.1256
Languages
Dr. Kaakour is proficient in Arabic, English, and Spanish, which enhances his ability to communicate with a diverse patient population.6
