Insurance Participation: with Provider Number (where applicable) The information below is subject to change and should not be relied upon until after
it is verified with the insurance company. In addition, psychiatric providers should
be contacted directly for information on their participation with managed care and
insurance companies.
Dr. Ziad Sifri is a Professor and the Chief for the Division of Trauma. He is also the Program Director for the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship and the Director for the Office of Global Health. Dr. Sifri grew up in Beirut. He experienced tragedy at a young age and therefore, impacted his life in wanting to be involved in humanitarian efforts. The need to help others influenced Dr. Sifri to attend medical school. During his time at McGill University, Dr. Sifri worked with other surgeons "without borders" and traveled to several areas to perform surgeries. Dr. Sifri became interested in Trauma surgery because he wanted to help patients in life-threatening situations. Dr. Sifri mentioned, "The adrenaline of trauma surgery matches my hyperactive personality. I feel responsible for their health and there's an immediate gratification after surgery." Dr. Sifri"s passion is also in the creation of ISHI, the International Surgical Health Initiative. The non-profit humanitarian organization was co-created in 2008 and is led by Dr. Sifri, who currently serves as President. Dr. Sifri is passionate about international surgeries and will offer as much help as possible wherever needed.
Education
MD, 1995, McGill University BSC, 1990, McGill University
Licensure & Certification
Medical Licensure New Jersey
Certification American Board of Surgery - Trauma (Surgery Board) American Board of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care
