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Title Section Head, Otology and Neurotology
Department Otolaryngology
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages Arabic, English, French
Surgeon Yes
Locations
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Primary Location

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Appointment:
216.444.8500
Desk:
216.444.6696
Fax:
216.445.9409

Additional Locations

Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Bone Anchored Hearing Appliance (BAHA) Implants
  • Canalith Repositioning
  • Cochlear Implants
  • Ear Surgery
  • Ear Tubes
  • Hearing Test
  • Lateral Skull Base Surgery
  • Otology (External and Middle Ear - No Inner Ear)
  • Skull Base Surgery
  • Stapedotomy
View all 10 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Cholesteatoma
  • Chronic Ear Disease
  • Deafness
  • Ear Drum Perforations
  • Ear Infections (Otitis Media)
  • Facial Nerve Disorders
  • Facial Nerve Paralysis
  • Hearing Loss
  • Hearing Problems
  • Meniere's Disease
  • Middle Ear Infection
  • Otosclerosis
  • Vestibular Disorders
View all 14 Specialties +
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Biography

About Mark Bassim, MD

Dr Bassim received his undergraduate degree in Biology and completed his medical degree with distinciton at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. After spending one year in research at the Hearing Research Lab at Duke University, he joined the residency program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, then completed a 2-year Neurotology fellowship at the world-renowned House Ear Clinic, considered the birthplace of modern Neurotology.

He then returned to Lebanon where he joined the American University of Beirut Medical Center, starting the first comprehensive Balance Center in the region and expanding the cochlear implant program, as well as establishing a multidisciplinary approach to lateral skull base tumors. He was also instrumental in helping establish a national newborn hearing screening program. 

In 2021, Dr Bassim was recruited to the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, where he lead the otology service, expanding its offering and significantly increasing patient referrals. 

Dr Bassim is passionate about teaching and has served as Residency Program Director at both institutions, restructuring the educational approach and establishing life-long mentorship relationships with his trainees. 

Dr Bassim is a member of several national and international societies and was recently elected to the Collegium Oto-Rhino-Laryngologicum Amicitiae Sacrum, an honor medical society in the field of Otolaryngology.

He has also represented Lebanon on the board of the Mediterranean Society of Otology and Audiology, as well as the Arab Academy of Otology and Cochlear Implantation. 

Dr Bassim has given many lectures to both the public and scientific community and is an invited speaker to different international meetings and teaching courses. He has also published several articles and book chapters in the field of Otology and Neurotology, and his main interests relate to hearing loss and its rehabilitation including cochlear implantation; dizziness and vertigo; as well as multidisciplinary approaches to tumors and pathologies of the lateral skull base.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2023

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - House Ear Clinic
Otology-Neurotology
Los Angeles, CA USA
2009

Residency - University of North Carolina
Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Chapel Hill, NC USA
2007

Internship - University of North Carolina Hospitals (Chapel Hill)
General Surgery
Chapel Hill, NC USA
2003

Medical Education - American University of Beirut
Lebanon
2001

Certifications

  • Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  • Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Neurotology

Specialty Interests

Hearing loss, otosclerosis chronic ear diseases, dizziness and vertigo, vestibular schwannoma

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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As of 9/19/2023, Dr. Bassim has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

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Patient Satisfaction Reviews

81 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
5 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Listens 5
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 5
Patient Rating of Doctor 5

24 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2024

Dr Bassim and staff are the best. Always kind, helpful, knowledgeable and very patient when asked questions.

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2024

Dr Bassim is the best doctor I've ever been treated by. Can't speak highly enough about him.

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2024

Dr Bassim is a wonderful doctor with a great sense a humor and bedside manner, I would highly recommend him to anyone!!

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2024

It is always good to see Dr. Bassim

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2024

Dr. Bassim is excellent!

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2024

I find Dr. Bassim to be a very caring practitioner. He has a kind and gentle demeanor. He takes the time to answer my questions thoroughly. He has been very helpful, reassuring and very knowledgeable about and in treating my condition.I would recommend him highly. I feel grateful for having him treat me.

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2024

It took a number of months before I was actually seen by a physician. The NP I was seeing was good but no comparison being seen and treated by Dr. Bassim.

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2024

He is an excellent caring doctor. I use to no to an ENT at Strongsville who was just the opposite. Dr Bassim is excellent. Worth the trip driving to main campus from strongsville

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024

Dr. Bassim always listens to my concerns and answers questions thoroughly. His demeanor is calming.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024

I would recommend Dr. Bassim and the Head and Neck Institute to anyone.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2024

I thought the doctor was concerned about getting to the base of my problem. The office exam was thorough. Suggested follow up testing. I felt confident and reassured. Kind. Professional I would highly recommend.

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2024

Dr Bassim is wonderful. I came to the CC for a third opinion because I thought I was out of treatment options and was getting no where with the ENTs in Buffalo, NY. Dr Bassim gave me hope, treatment options and knew exactly what I was explaining, which was different than any other ENT doctor I've had care for me. He is an extremely knowledgeable and thoughtful doctor. I am so thankful to have found him at the CC and he has taken over as the primary specialist provider for my care.

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2023

Dr Bassim is probably the most caring doctor I have ever worked with at the Clinic. He is outstanding in every way.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023

Of all the specialists I've seen in my quest for a diagnosis, Dr. Bassim is one of the most compassionate and caring. I had more questions than answers until my appointment with him. He gave me the answers and tools I need with positivity and enthusiasm; much appreciated for patients like myself that have been through all the tests but are left in limbo with no treatment plan.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2023

Wonderful experience from front desk to the MA to the doctor!

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2023

Dr. Bassim was very friendly and knowledgeable, taking the time to listen and evaluate my concerns, including facilitating a hearing test the next day to ensure he has a thorough evaluation. He had a very calm and, attentive, and positive bedside manner.The entire team at this office ensured a safe, empathetic, and efficient environment.

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2023

Very good! I really like the doctor. He seemed very knowledgeable in his field.He put me on a new medication for MENEIRS disease. I'm hoping it works!

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2023

I liked him very much. He explained things that I understood!

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023

I have recommended Dr. Bassim to Balance Solutions!!

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2023

One of the best visits I have had with a doctor. I was really impressed.

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2023

Dr Bassim was very friendly and empathetic to my situation. They did a great job listening and asked questions related to my health issue to help with a part of a treatment plan going forward. For once, I didn't feel like it was being rushed out of the room to fulfill some quota.With this visit in mind, I would highly recommend them to anyone else with any ENT related issues.

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2023

I have already recommended Dr. Bassim.

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2023

Dr. Bassim was great! I'm glad I waited to see him. I felt he really listened to me an my concerns. He was very knowledgeable and empathetic. I felt reassured and I was in good hands.

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2023

We always have great service from the audiologist department Dr Bassim was great

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