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Dr. Bahaa Shaaban is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies with a multifaceted background in clinical medicine, surgical practice, and basic science and clinical research. He earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Alexandria School of Medicine in Egypt, followed by a Master of Science (MCh) in General Surgery from Ain Shams University in Cairo. Driven by his passion for bridging medical practice with administrative expertise and solid understanding of the governing laws, Dr. Shaaban further pursued a Master of Science (MS) in Health Services Administration and a Master of Arts (MA) in Employment and Labor Relations from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Shaaban began his clinical career in Egypt, gaining extensive experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery, general surgery, and emergency medicine. Alongside his clinical work, he contributed to medical education initiatives, including developing interactive and virtual medical applications and playing a key role in establishing the foundation for the American Heart Association and European Resuscitation Council in Egypt. His academic journey led him to the University of Pittsburgh, where he contributed to groundbreaking research at the Adipose Stem Cell Center and the Center for Innovation focusing on regenerative medicine, adipose-derived stem cell applications, fat grafting, chronic wound healing, and burn reconstruction.

In 2024, Dr. Shaaban joined Duquesne University as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies, where he combines his clinical expertise and research experience to educate and mentor future healthcare professionals. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Plastic Surgery Research Council, the International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science, and Physician Assistant Education Association. Dr. Shaaban's work has been published in esteemed journals such as Plastic and Aesthetic Research, and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stem Cells and Development, and presented at leading national and international conferences.

Education

  • Master of Arts (MA), Employment and Labor Relations, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
  • Master of Science (MS), Health Services Administration, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
  • Master of Science (MCh), General Surgery, Ain Shams University, Egypt
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD), Alexandria School of Medicine, Egypt

Research Interests

  • Regenerative medicine and adipose-derived stem cell therapies
  • Optimization of fat grafting procedures for reconstructive and aesthetic applications
  • Translational models for surgical and therapeutic interventions
  • Laser-assisted wound repair and tissue closure techniques

School

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  • PHYA-540 Master’s Independent Research/Study
  • PHYA-414 Pathophysiology I
  • PHYA-417 Pathophysiology II
  • HLTS-320 Anatomy I
  • HLTS-321 Anatomy II
  • Gavrilescu, Andreea, Shawn Loder, Rachel Ricketts, Phoebe Lee, Divya Ramkumar, Bahaa Shaaban, Amr Elmeanawy, Alexandra Vagonis, Jeffrey Gusenoff, J Peter Rubin, and Lauren Kokai. "Vitamin D3 Improves Adipose Stromal Cell Survival and Human Fat Graft Retention in Xenograft Model." Stem Cells and Development 33, no. 17-18 (2024): 468-476.
  • Loder, Shawn Jeffrey, Alexandra Vagonis, Bahaa Shaaban, Amr Elmeanawy, Fuat Baris Bengur, Yadira Villalvazo, Vincent W. Nerone, Yusuf Surucu, Pooja Humar, Jose Antonio Arellano, Hamid Malekzadeh, Andreea Gavrilescu, Rachel E Ricketts, J Peter Rubin, and Lauren Kokai. "Utilizing a Porcine Fat Grafting Model for Translational Research: Surgical Approach, Complications, and Expected Outcomes." Surgeries 5, no. 2 (2024): 206-219.
  • Shaaban Bahaa, Shawn Loder, Alexandra Vagonis, Phoebe Lee, Baris Bengur, Charles Amurgis, Rachel Ricketts et "94. Towards the Development and Optimization of a Swine Model for Adipose Engraftment." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery–Global Open 11, no. 5S (2023): 59.
  • Shaaban, Bahaa, Guerrero, David, De La Cruz, Carolyn, & Kokai, "Fat grafting in autologous breast reconstruction: applications, outcomes, safety, and complications." Plast. Aesthetic Res 10 (2023): 12.
  • Surucu, Yusuf, Dzana Katana, Rakan Saadoun, and Bahaa Shaaban. "Advancing Wound Closure Techniques: Safe and Successful Wound Closure with Novel Pulsed 980 nm Laser " Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery–Global Open 11, no. 10S (2023): 129-130.
  • Asmaa Namoos, NourEldin Abosamak, Bahaa Shaaban, Maryam Abdelkarim, Dustin Bastaich, Dina Ramadan, Mostafa Abdou, Rana Ramadan, Vanessa Sheppard, Tamas S Gal. “Exploring Perceptions and Factors Influencing HPV Vaccination Acceptance Among Egyptian Muslim Women: A Multidimensional ” BMC Women’s Health. (2023).
  • Surucu, Yusuf, Rakan Saadoun, Dzana Katana, Bahaa Shaaban, Peter Rubin, and Hasim Tabakoglu. "168. 980 Nm Pulsed Laser Welding Achieved Successful Tissue Closure with Minimal Injury." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery–Global Open 11, no. 5S (2023): 104-105.
  • Yadira Villalvazo, Pooja Humar, Fuat Baris Bengur, Shawn Loder, Wayne V. Nerone, Alexandra Vagonis, Bahaa Shaaban, Lauren Kokai, Kacey Marra, Elof Eriksson, & Peter Rubin "24. Improving Re-epithelization after Burn Injuries: The Role of Pixel-grafting and Wet Wound Healing." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery–Global Open 11, no. 5S (2023): 16-17.
  • Vagonis, Alexandra , Bahaa Shaaban, Shawn J. Loder, Wayne V. Nerone, Fuat Baris Bengur, Charles M. Amurgis, Phoebe L. Lee et al. "12. Optimizing VD3 Timing and Dosing for Significantly Increasing Fat Graft Retention in a Swine Model." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery–Global Open 11, no. 5S (2023): 8-9.
  • Villalvazo, Yadira, Pooja Humar, Fuat Baris Bengur, Shawn Loder, Wayne V. Nerone, Alexandra Vagonis, Bahaa Shaaban et al. "576 Pixel-Grafting and Negative-Pressure Moist Wound Chambers Improve Re-Epithelialization After Burn Injuries." Journal of Burn Care & Research 44, no. Supplement_2 (2023): S121-S122.
  • Shaaban, "The Aftermath of April 6th Labor Strike and January 25th Revolution in Egypt: Between Dreams and Reality!" Master's thesis, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2021.
  • Bahaa Shaaban, MD, MS, MA; Shawn Loder, MD; Alexandra Vagonis, BA; Phoebe Lee, BS; Baris Bengur, MD; Charles Amurgis, BSE; Rachel Ricketts, BS; Yadira Villalvazo, MD, MS; Vincent Nerone, BA; Divya Ramkumar, BS; Peter Rubin, MD, MBA, FACS;Lauren Kokai, PhD "Towards the Development and Optimization of a Swine Model for Adipose Engraftment" (Podium Presentation at PSRC 2023, Cleveland, OH)
  • Bahaa Shaaban, MD, MS, MA; Shawn Loder, MD; Alexandra Vagonis, BA; Phoebe Lee, BS; Divya Ramkumar, BS; Vincent Nerone, BA; Peter Rubin, MD, MBA, FACS; Lauren Kokai, PhD "Development of Infected Recalcitrant Murine Wound Epibole Model." (ePoster presentation at PSRC 2023, Cleveland, OH)
  • Bahaa Shaaban, MD, MS, MA; Shawn Loder, MD; Alexandra Vagonis, BA; Phoebe Lee, BS; Baris Bengur, MD; Rachel Ricketts, BS; Divya Ramkumar, BS; Yadira Villalvazo, MD, MS; Pooja Humar, BS; Yusuf Surucu, MD; Vincent Nerone, BA; Charles Amurgis, BSE; Peter Rubin, MD, MBA; Lauren Kokai, PhD. “The Establishment and Optimization of a Porcine Model for Adipose Engraftment and Retention with Clinical Applicability.” (Podium presentation at Ivy Society 2023, Philadelphia, PA)
  • Bahaa Shaaban, MD, MS, MA; Shawn Loder, MD; Alexandra Vagonis, BA; Phoebe Lee, BS; Baris Bengur, MD; Charles Amurgis, BSE; Rachel Ricketts, BS; Yadira Villalvazo, MD, MS; Vincent Nerone, BA; Divya Ramkumar, BS; Peter Rubin, MD, MBA, FACS; Lauren Kokai, PhD. “Oral Vitamin D Improves Fat Graft Survival in a Large Animal Model” (Podium presentation at IFATS 2022, Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA)
  • Plastic Surgery Research Council (PSRC)
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
  • International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science (IFATS)
  • National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE)
  • Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)