Bahar Bassiri Gharb, MD, PhD
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Treatment & Services
- Breast Augmentation
- Facial Rejuvenation
- Rhinoplasty
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Adult and Pediatric Facial Trauma
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Hand
- Arthritis of the Thumb Base
- Arthritis of the Wrist
- Benign Bone Tumors
- Benign Maxillofacial Tumors
- Birth Defects
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Disorders
- Breast Cancer
- Broken Bones
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cleft Lip
- Cleft Palate
- Congenital Anomalies
- Congenital Deviated Nasal Septum
- Congenital Hand Differences
- Craniofacial Disorders
- Craniosynostosis
- De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
- Dentofacial Deformities
- Excess Skin after Weight Loss
- Facial Nerve Disorders
- Facial Nerve Paralysis
- Facial Trauma
- Fibrous Dysplasia
- Fracture Nonunion
- Fractures
- Gender Dysphoria
- Hand and Wrist Injuries
- Hand Problems
- Hand Related Sports Injuries
- Jaw Fractures
- Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome (KTS)
- Mastectomy Defects
- Maxillofacial Deformities
- Moebius Syndrome
- Nasal Deformity
- Nasal Fractures
- Nerve Compression of the Hand
- Nerve Diseases
- Nerve Injuries
- Neurofibromatosis
- Nose Deformity
- Nose or Nasal Problems
- Orbital Fractures
- Pediatric Breast Anomalies
- Pediatric Tumors
- Ptosis
- Scars
- Small Breast Size
- Trigger Finger
- Ulnar Nerve Entrapment
- Vascular Anomalies
- Vascular Malformations
- Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
- Venous Malformations
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Her specialty interests are pediatric and adult craniomaxillofacial surgery (cleft lip and palate surgery, orthognathic surgery, velopharyngeal insufficiency, Hemifacial microsomia, Treacher Collins syndrome, Romberg syndrome, Crouzon syndrome, Apert Syndrome, Muenke Syndrome, craniosynostosis, microtia and ear reconstruction, facial fractures, facial paralysis), hand and wrist surgery, microsurgical reconstruction, vascularized composite allotransplantation including face and hand transplantation. Dr. Bassiri Gharb has a special interest in transgender and gender-nonconforming surgical services including facial feminization or masculinization, top and bottom surgeries including phalloplasty (penile reconstruction).
Her aesthetic surgery interests include facial surgery (including cosmetic eyelid surgery, brow surgery, face/Neck lift,cosmetic nose surgery, ear protrusion correction, cosmetic chin surgerycosmetic Botox® injections, filler injections), cosmetic surgery of the breast and body (breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, arm lift, tummy tuck, thigh lift, and liposuction).
Dr. Bassiri Gharb is an associate professor of surgery at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University. She has written multiple book chapters and has over seventy peer-reviewed papers. She is a member of the editorial board of Microsurgery. Her research interests include face and hand transplantation, new techniques in craniomaxillofacial surgery, hand surgery and microsurgery.
Learn more about how Dr. Bassiri is changing the future for young patients with cleft lips and palates through a multidisciplinary treatment approach. And read stories from Dr. Bassiri's past patients:
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2014
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Craniofacial Surgery
Cleveland,
OH USA
2014
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Plastic Surgery
Cleveland,
OH USA
2013
Fellowship - Christine M. Kleinert Institute
Hand Surgery
Louisville,
KY USA
2013
Fellowship - St. Andrew's Center for Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery Hand and Microsurgery
Chelmsford,
United Kingdom
2009
Fellowship - E-DA Hospital / I-Shoo University
Plastic Surgery / Microsurgery
Kaohsiung,
Taiwan
2008
Residency - Universita Di Padova Faculty of Medicine
Plastic & Recon Surg
Padova,
Italy
2008
Medical Education - Universita Di Padova Faculty of Medicine
MD
Padova,
Italy
2002
Professional Highlights
- Head of Research, Department of Plastic Surgery
- Program Director, Plastic Surgery Research Fellowship
- Reviewer for Transplantation.
Specialty Interests
Pediatric and Adult Craniofacial Surgery, Pediatric Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery, Orthognathic Surgery, Congenital Facial Malformations, Craniosynostosis, Facial Skeletal Surgery, Vascular Malformations, Congenital hand malformations, Microsurgical reconstruction, Face and hand transplantation, Cosmetic Surgery of the Face and Body, Body Contouring, Breast Surgery.
Awards & Honors
- 2015 Kawamoto Award
Memberships
- American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
- American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
- American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
- American Society for Reconstructive Transplantation
- World Professional Association for Transgender Health, Inc. (WPATH)
Research & Publications
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157 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.5 | |
| Listens | 5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.6 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.5 |
20 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Oct 30, 2023
The doctor was nice but very rushed and I didn't understand her opinions and my options until I discussed with the nurse
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2023
Dr. Bahar Bassiri Gharb was very attentive to my medical needs. The medical treatment provided Immediate relief from pain.
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2023
Excellent information given by Dr. Bassiri and staffers to guide me in my decision to get my hand surgery in addition to my elbow.
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2023
The doctor seemed too busy to truly invest in my care
Reviewed on Sep 11, 2023
The doctor (and her staff) were extremely professional, kind and gentle. My visit was the result of a fall, so her care was extremely appreciated.
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2023
Dr Bassiri and PA and assistant were all very good.
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2023
Dr. Bassari has always been compassionate, explaining upcoming procedures. Blessed to have her as my treating physician.
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2023
Dr Bassiri was amazing as always
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023
I like the fact that Dr. Bassiri is very confident in her abilities and knows exactly what she's doing. That is great! I will say it is very stressful for me to hear negative news about my conditions in such a quick and slightly unsympathetic manner.
Reviewed on May 18, 2023
The office staff where great and the doctor explained everything
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2023
Dr Basiri is very smart and clearly a gifted plastic surgeon but her bedside manner feels very rushed and she would be better served to either have fewer appointments to manage or possibly slow her communication down. Patient was alarmed and worried due to a rushed communication that didn't meaningfully convey the situation and a lack of dr Basiri in slowing down to listen to the patient.
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2023
Doctor and staff were running late, but still gave me the time I needed for all my questions
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2023
Al answers Very Good as this is where husband & l get our medical care because of the quality of your Dr. & rest of assistance that help the Dr. All are picked out & qualified for each job. I really like all my Dr right now Dr Bassir Garbe.. She is gentle and quality of her hand work is awesome. She's a Plastic Surgeon who is Numbered ONE ..l feel safe in her care..She comes in room asks how l'm doing and gets to the point of the care to my hand..Love her
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2023
Dr. Bassiri was very thorough when sharing knowledge. She left no stone unturned and told me to contact her should I have any questions before our next appointment.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2023
Dr. Bassiri Gharb took very good care of me during a stressful time. She explained the procedure ahead of time so that I knew what to expect, the risks involved, and what my options were. I would recommend her to all of my family and friends. She is fantastic, and my injury is healing nicely.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2023
Dr. Bassiri Gharb and her nurse worked very well together. They made me feel very comfortable and provided me with excellent care. Dr. Bassiri Gharb followed up with me to see how I was doing. She is an excellent doctor. She is very kind and caring, and explained everything to me ahead of time. There were no surprises. We are lucky to have her on staff at Cleveland Clinic. I highly recommend her.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2023
I still like visiting in person, my husband wishes that you had a closer place to see me. We appreciate Dr. Bassiri very much, great full for all she's done for us.
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2023
She was very thorough, knowledgeable and friendly.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2023
This has been the best doctor I have seen since my general physician.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2022
The MD was great. She was intelligent, respectful, professional and very kind. She created a thorough care plan for my daughter. I trust her. We will be returning for a follow up in November to reevaluate a surgery date.