This document provides biographical and professional information about Dr. Ahmed Naji Attiyah, a plastic surgeon based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. It details his education and medical training in Iraq, including obtaining an MBChB degree in 2000. It outlines his extensive work experience in plastic surgery positions in Iraq from 2005 to the present. It also lists his specialized clinical training, research, publications, associations, honors and awards. In summary, this document is a curriculum vitae that thoroughly outlines Dr. Attiyah's qualifications and experience as a plastic surgeon.

1. AHMED NAJI ATTIYAH, MD
14783 Superior Road
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
224/800-4387
attiyahmd@yahoo.com
CERTIFICATION 2013 Fellow of the Iraqi Board of Medical Specializations (FIBMS)/ the Scientific
Council of Plastic Surgery. License No. 7202.
2000 Bachelor degree (MB.Ch.B) in general medicine and surgery from Alnahrain
University/College of Medicine.
2000 Authorized physician by the Iraqi Medical Association. License No. 28100
WORK EXPERIENCE:
October 2014 – June 2015
Medical Director
Morgan Aesthetic Center, Baghdad, Iraq
July 2014 – June 2015
Department Head – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Alkindy Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq
May 2014 – present
Specialist in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, Alkindy Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq
October 2013 – May 2014
Specialist in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Alwasity Teaching Hospital for Plastic Surgery, Baghdad, Iraq
October 2012 – October 2013
Chief Resident in Plastic Surgery
The Specialized Surgical Hospital
The Iraqi Board of Medical Specializations, Scientific Council of Plastic Surgery, Baghdad, Iraq
October 2008 – October 2012
Senior Resident in Plastic Surgery
Alwasity Teaching Hospital for Plastic Surgery and the Specialized Surgical Hospital
The Iraqi Board of Medical Specializations, Scientific Council of Plastic Surgery, Baghdad, Iraq
September 2005 – September 2008
Resident in Plastic Surgery
Alwasity Teaching Hospital for Plastic Surgery, Baghdad, Iraq
July 2003 - August 2008
Physician – General Practice
Alhussainiah Health Centers, Kerbala Health Office, Iraq
May 2002 – June 2003
Resident in Anesthesia
Alresafa Health Office, Ibn Albalady Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq

2. March 2000 – April 2002
Resident (Medical Intern)
Alkadhumiya Teaching Hospital, Alnahrain University/College of Medicine, Baghdad, Iraq
EDUCATION
October 2013
The Iraqi Board of Medical Specializations
Ranked first - among examinees to qualify as a Fellow of the Iraqi Board of Medical Specializations, the
Scientific Council of Plastic Surgery
January 2000
Alnahrain University – College of Medicine (former Saddam University)
Bachelor’s Degree (MB.Ch.B) – General Medicine and Surgery
SPECIALIZED CLINICAL TRAINING
February 2013
The Specialized Surgical Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq
Symposium - Current Practice and Update in Cleft Palate Surgery
March 2012
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Symposium – Correcting Apert and Crouzon Orbital Dysmorphology by Dr. Richard Hopper
March 2012 thru April 2012
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Department of Plastic Surgery, Cleveland, OH
Aesthetic and reconstructive procedures observership with Drs. James Zins, Mark Hendrickson, Maria
Siemionow, Steven Bernard and others.
April 2012 - Case Western Reserve University, University Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio
Observed Dr. Bahman Guyuron’s aesthetic procedures at Zeeba Surgery Center
January 2012
Alwasity Teaching Hospital for Plastic Surgery, Baghdad, Iraq
Symposium – Current Practice and Update on Hypospadius Surgery
April 2011
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Department of Plastic Surgery, Cleveland, OH
Microsurgery Training Program with Dr. Maria Siemionow (the course director)
2009 – 2010
Alkindy Teaching Hospital - Burn Unit, Baghdad, Iraq
Six-month course in management of acute burn and post-burn reconstruction

3. RESEARCH
January 2011- January 2012
Alwasity Teaching Hospital and the Specialized Surgical Hospital, Baghdad.
Conducted research for the treatment of syndactyly by using a novel technique of dorsal metacarpal flap,
approved as a thesis submitted to the Scientific Council of Plastic Surgery in June 2012.
2014 - Publication of the research on treatment of syndactyly in the Scientific Journal of the Iraqi Board of
Medical Specializations, the technique has been adopted by some plastic and hand surgeons in Iraq.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATON
o James E. Zins, MD, Chairman of Plastic Surgery, professor of plastic surgery Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland,
OH
o Bahman Guyuron, MD, Chairman of Plastic Surgery, professor of plastic surgery Case Western Reserve
University, Cleveland, OH
o Zackaria Y. Arajy, MD, FRCS, Chairman of Plastic Surgery, professor of plastic surgery Iraqi Board of
Medical Specializations, Baghdad, Iraq.
o Saadallah Alzako, MD, FRCS, a professor in plastic surgery, The Iraqi Board of Medical specializations,
Mosul, Iraq.
o Mahdi Hameed Abood, MD, Professor of Plastic Surgery, Iraqi Board of Medical Specializations, Baghdad,
Iraq.
o Robert Lohman, MD, Consultant in Hand Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
o Jaafar Hadi Zainy, MD, a consultant plastic surgeon, Iraqi Board of Medical specializations, Baghdad, Iraq.
o Sabah Hasan Naji, MD, Consultant, Plastic Surgeon, Iraqi Board of Medical Specializations, Baghdad
o Mohammed Bresam, MD, Consultant, Plastic Surgeon, Iraqi Board of Medical Specializations, Baghdad,
Iraq.
o Reda Ali Alsaadoon, MD, Consultant, Plastic Surgeon, Iraqi Board of Medical Specializations, Baghdad,
Iraq.
o Abas Alsahan, MD, a specialist in plastic surgery, Alwasity teaching hospital, Baghdad, Iraq.
o Heider Aljarah, MD, a specialist in plastic surgery, Alwasity teaching hospital, Baghdad, Iraq.
ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
2015 - Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
2015 - Fellow of the International College of Surgeons (ICS)
2013 - Member of the Iraqi Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ISPRS)
2007 - Member of the International Iraq Medical Association (IMA)
2000 - Member of the Iraqi Medical Association (IIMA)
Honors and Awards:
January 2014
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Baghdad, Iraq.
Awarded appreciation certificate by the minister of higher education and the scientific research for the first rank
in the specialty of plastic surgery.
January 2014
Iraqi Board of Medical Specializations, Baghdad, Iraq.
Awarded the excellence shield for first rank in the specialty of plastic surgery, by the president of the Iraqi
Board of Medical Specializations.

4. March 2011
The Specialized Surgical Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq.
Appreciation and gratitude awards while working as senior resident, for dedication and keenness in treating
victims of explosions. Baghdad, Iraq
June 2007
Alwasity Teaching Hospital for Plastic Surgery, Baghdad, Iraq.
Appreciation and gratitude awards while working as resident for dedication and keenness in assisting surgeons
and follow up victims of explosions. Baghdad, Iraq
February 2000
Alkadhumiya Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq
Appreciation and gratitude awards while working as intern for dedication and keenness in follow up of ICU
patients, Baghdad, Iraq
Elizabeth A. Goodwin
MA, PCC