Dr. Shuker Fares
Specialist Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Specialist cardiothoracic surgeon with over 35 years' experience in planned and emergency chest surgery, and a Fellow of the Iraqi Board (FICMS).
LocationMediclinic Airport Road Hospital
Experience35-40
LanguagesTurkish, English
NationalityIraq
About
Dr. Shuker diagnoses and treats complex chest and lung conditions, using camera-guided techniques such as bronchoscopy, ultrasound-guided sampling, and keyhole chest surgery to investigate and treat with less disruption than open surgery. He also carries out major thoracic operations, drains fluid from around the lungs, and provides life-saving surgery for chest trauma and emergencies. He graduated from the University of Mosul, has practised as a chest surgeon since 1997, leads the department, and holds a diploma in COPD management, managing both urgent injuries and long-term lung disease.
Qualifications
Diploma (COPD Management)
FICMS
MBChB
Areas of expertise
HeartArteriesCardiovascular
Special interests
Bronchoscopy (rigid and fiberoptic)Endobronchial ultrasound biopsy (ebus)Interventional bronchoscopyManagement of elective casesPleuraThoracoscopy and thoracotomyThoracostomyTransbronchial mediastinal biopsy (tbna)Traumatic and emergency vascular operationsTraumatic chest wall conditions
