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Name: Dr. Antoine Albert Abu Moussa
Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Department
Specialty: IVF/Infertility, Obstetrics Gynecology
Degree: MD, PhD
Languages: English, Arabic

Education

• 1989 - 1993 Postgraduate Doctor Course Fellow
  Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  Shimane Medical University, Japan
• 1988 - 1993 Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility
  Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 1984 - 1987 Internship/Residency
  Obstetrics and Gynecology
  American University of Beirut Medical Center
• 1979 - 1984 School of Medicine
  American University of Beirut
• 1977 - 1980 Bachelor of Science (BS)
  American University of Beirut
  School of Arts and Sciences

Work Experience

• 2021 - Present Head of IVF division
  OBS & GYN Consultant
  Faruk Medical City - Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
• 2018 – 2021 Head, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
  Director, REI Fellowship Program
• 2017 - 2019 President
  Lebanese Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 2015 - 2017 President-elect
  Lebanese Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 2014 – 2021 Vice Chairman for Education and Outreach Programs
  Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  American University of Beirut Medical Center
• 2013 - 2015 Chairman Scientific Committee
  Lebanese Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 2009 - Present Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
  American University of Beirut Medical Center
• 1999 - 2009 Associate Professor
  Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  American University of Beirut Medical Center
• 1993 - 1999 Assistant Professor
  Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  American University of Beirut Medical Center
• 1993 - 2021 Active Medical Staff
  Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  American University of Beirut Medical Center

Certifications

• 1993 Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility
  Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 1993 PHD
  Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 1987 OBS & GYN Specialty Diploma
  American university of Beirut
• 1984 MD
  American university of Beirut

Awards and Honors

• 2012 Service Excellence in Patient Care
• 1996 Organon Middle East Fertility Research Award
• 1994 First Annual Scientific Meeting, Middle East Fertility Society

Professional Memberships

• 2012 - Present Alpha Omega Alpha
• 2003 - 2006 New York Academy of Sciences
• 2000 - Present HTH Worldwide International Healthcare Community
• 1997 - Present Lebanese Fertility Society, Lebanon
• 1995 - Present European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology
• 1994 - 2008 American Society of Reproductive Medicine
• 1994 - 2004 Middle East Fertility Society
• 1993 - Present Lebanese Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Research and Publications

• 2021 Khalifeh D, Abu-Musa A, Khalil A, Ghaziri G. Towards the selection of embryos with the greatest implantation potential. J Ob Gynae. Jan 2021. doi.org/10.1080/01443615.2020.1835842
• 2020 Abu-Musa A, Haahr T, Humaidan P. Novel Physiology and Definition of Poor Ovarian Response; Clinical Recommendations. Int J Mol Sci. 2020 Mar 19;21(6):E2110. doi: 10.3390/ijms21062110.
• 2020 Khalife D, Nassar A, Khalil A, Awwad J, Abu Musa A, Hannoun A, El Taha L, Khalifeh F, Abiad M, Ghazeeri G. Cumulative Live-Birth Rates by Maternal Age after One or Multiple In Vitro Fertilization Cycles: An Institutional Experience. Int J Fertil Steril. 2020 Apr;14(1):34-40. doi: 10.22074/ijfs.2020.5855.
• 2020 Zeeni C, Chamsy D, Khalil A, Abu Musa A, Al Hassanieh M, Shebbo F, Nassif J. Effect of postoperative Trendelenburg position on shoulder pain after gynecological laparoscopic procedures: a randomized clinical trial. BMC Anesthesiol. 2020 Jan 29;20(1):27. doi: 10.1186/s12871-020-0946-9.
• 2019 Salame AA, Nassif J, Ghazeeri GS, Moubarak EM, Hannoun A, Abu Musa AA. The effect of religious background on the attitude towards sex selection. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol X. 2019 May 17;3:100052. doi: 10.1016/j.eurox.2019.100052
• 2017 Source: American University of Beirut MPP
  Budget: 10,000 US $
  Year: 2017 –
  Project Title: Effect of magnesium on leg cramp pain during pregnancy: randomized placebo controlled study
  Role: Co-invetigator
• 2016 Nassif J, Abbasi SA, Nassar A, Abu-Musa A, Eid AA. The role of NADPH-derived reactive oxygen species production in the pathogenesis of endometriosis: a novel mechanistic approach. J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 2016 Jan-Mar;30(1):31-40. Nassif J, Mattar S, Abu Musa A, Eid A. Endometriosis and cancer: what do we know? Minerva Ginecol. 2013 Apr;65(2):167-79
• 2015 Source: American University of Beirut MPP
  Budget: 27,700 US $
  Year: 2015 –
  Project Title: OCP vs Dienogest in the treatment of pain associated with endometriosis: randomized controlled study
  Role: Primary Invetigator
• 2013 Joseph N, Al Chami AG, Musa AA, Nassar AH, Kurdi AT, Ghulmiyyah LH. Vaginoscopic Resection of Vaginal Septum. Surg Technol Int. 2012 Dec;22:173-6.
• 2012 Joseph N, Al Chami AG, Musa AA, Nassar AH, Kurdi AT, Ghulmiyyah LH. Vaginoscopic Resection of Vaginal Septum. Surg Technol Int. 2012 Dec;22:173-6.
• 2010 Nassar AH, Abu-Musa A, Hannoun A, Usta IM. Nargile smoking and its effect on in vitro fertilization: a critical eye on the available literature. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2010
• 2010 Hannoun A, Nassar AH, Usta IM, Abu-Musa A*. Effect of female nargile smoking on in vitro fertilization outcome. Euro J Ob Gyn Rep Bio 2010;150(2):171-4.
• 2010 Hannoun A, Ghaziri G, Abu Musa A, Zreik TG, Hajameh F, Awwad J. Addition of sphingosin-1-phosphate to human oocyte culture decreases embryo fragmentation. Reprod Biomed Online. 2010; 20:328-334.
• 2010 Usta I, Nassar A, Abu-Musa A, Hannoun A. Effect of religion on the attitude of primiparous women towards genetic testing. Prenat Diagn. 2010; 30:241-6.
• 2009 Nassar AH, Abu-Musa A, Zreik R, Karam M, Nawfal Ak, Hammad A, Usta IM. Elective repeat cesarean delivery: at which gestational age is it performed? Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2009; 88:1174-1175.
• 2009 Hannoun A, Zreik TG, Ghaziri G, Abu Musa A, Awwad J. Effect of powdered gloves, worn at the time of embryo transfer, on the pregnancy outcome of IVF cycles. J Assist Reprod Genet 2009; 26: 25-27.
• 2009 Nassar AH, Abu-Musa A, Awwad J, Khalil A, Tabbara J, Usta IM. Two dose regimens of nifedipine for the management of preterm labor: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Perinatol. 2009; 26:575-581.
• 2009 Abu-Musa AA*, Yunis K, Usta IM, Nassar AH. Effect of one-month war on sex ratio. Fertil Steril 2009; 91: 1571-1573.
• 2008 Abu-Musa AA*, Nassar AH, Usta IU. Attitude of women with IVF and spontaneous pregnancies towards prenatal screening. Hum Reprod 2008; 23: 2438–2443
• 2008 Usta IM, Hayek S, Yahya F, Abu-Musa A, Nassar AH. Shoulder dystocia: What is the risk of recurrence? Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2008; 87: 992-997.
• 2008 Hannoun A, Awwad J, Zreik T, Ghaziri G, Abu-Musa A*. Effect of betadine vaginal preparation during oocyte aspiration in in vitro fertilization cycles on pregnancy outcome. Obstet Gynecol Invest 2008;66:274-278.
• 2008 Abu-Musa A*, Usta I, Hannoun A, Nassar A. Effect of the Lebanese civil war on sex ratio. RBMonline 2008; 17 suppl 1:21-24.
• 2008 Abu-Musa AA*, Kobeissi L, Hannoun AB, Inhorn MC. Effect of war on fertility: a review of the literature. RBMonline 2008; 17 suppl 1:43-53.
• 2008 Abu-Musa A*, Seoud M, Hannoun A. In vitro fertilization in a patient with ovarian cancer (stage IC) following conservative surgery and chemotherapy: a case report. Eur J Gynaecol Oncol 2008; 24: 408-410.
• 2008 Kobeissi L, Inhorn M, Hannoun A, Awwad J, Hammoud N, Abu-Musa A*. Civil war and male infertility in Lebanon. Fertil Steril 2008;90(2):340-345.
• 2008 Inhorn MC, King L, Nriagu JA, Kobeissi L, Hammoud N, Awwad J, Abu Musa A, Hannoun AB. Occupational and environmental exposures to heavy metals: Risk factors for male infertility in Lebanon? Reprod Toxicology 2008;25(2):203-212.
• 2008 Usta IM, Zoorob D, Abu-Musa A, Naassan G, Nassar AH. Obstetric outcome of teenage pregnancies compared with adult pregnancies. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2008;87(2):178-183.
• 2008 Abu-Musa A*, Usta I, Nassar A, Hajami F, Hannoun A. Effect of 17 α-hydroxyprogesterone caproate before embryo transfer on the outcome of in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer: a randomized trial. Fertil Steril 2008;89(5):1098-1102
• 2008 Abu-Musa A*, Nassar A, Usta I. In vitro fertilization in two patients with Kartagener’s syndrome and infertility. Gynecol Obstet Invest 2008;65(1):29-31.
• 2007 Nassar AH, Awwad J, Khalil AM, Abu-Musa A, Mehio G, Usta IM. A randomized comparison of patient satisfaction with vaginal and sublingual misoprostol for induction of labor at term. BJOG 2007;114(10):1215-1221.
• 2007 Usta IM, Nassar AH, Yunis KA, Abu-Musa A*. Methotrexate embryopathy after therapy for misdiagnosed ectopic pregnancy. Int J Ob Gyn 2007;99(3):253-255.
• 2007 Hannoun A, Nassar A, Usta I, Abu-Musa A*. Effect of war on menstrual cycle. Obstet Gynecol 2007;109(4):929-932.
• 2007 Abu-Musa A*, Nassar A, Hannoun A, Usta I. Effect of Lebanese civil war on sperm parameters. Fertil Steril 2007;88(6):1579-1582.
• 2007 Usta IM, Hamdi MA, Abu-Musa AA, Nassar AH. Pregnancy outcome in patients with previous uterine rupture. Acta Obstst Gynecol Scand 2007;86:172-176.
• 2006 Abu-Musa AA*, Usta IM, Rechdan JB, Nassar AH. Recurrent hypertriglycerdemia-induced pancreatitis in pregnancy: a management dilemma. Pancreas 2006;32(2):227-228.
• 2006 Source: Serono Ares Pharmaceutical Research
  Budget: 10,000 US $ in medications and supplies.
  Year: 2006
  Project Title: The effect of mini – dose hCG during the late follicular phase on the stimulation parameters of women undergoing IVF-ET.
  Role: Co-investigator
• 2006 Source: Lebanese National Council for Science and Research
  Grant # LCR 114130-522162
  Budget: 2000 US $
  Year: 2006
  Project Title: Sphingosine-1-Phosphate decreases the fragmentation of human pre- implantation embryos
  Role: Co-investigator
• 2006 Abu-Musa A*, Usta I, Azar S, Salti I, Nassar A. Ovarian reserve in patients with autoimmune diseases. Euro J Ob Gyn Rep Bio 2006;126(2):273-274.
• 2005 Usta IM, Abu-Musa AA, Khoury NG, Nassar AH. Early ultrasonographic changes in Fowler-like syndrome features: Review of the literature. Pren Diagn 2005;25(11):1019-1023.
• 2005 Usta IM, Hobeika EM, Abu-Musa AA, Gabriel GE, Nassar AH. Placenta previa-accreta: risk factors and complications. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2005;193(2):1045-1049
• 2003 - 2005 Source: American University of Beirut Research Board
  Grant # DCR 114130-034136.
  Budget: 12,662 USD
  Year: 2003-2005
  Project Title: Type and frequency of chromosomal aberrations in couples with primary infertility.
  Role: Primary investigator
• 2003 Nassar AH, Usta IM, Rechdan JB, Harb TS, Adra AM, Abu-Musa AA*. Pregnancy outcome in spontaneous twins versus twins who were conceived through in vitro fertilization. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2003;189(2):513-518.
• 2003 Usta I, Nassar A, Khabbaz A, Abu Musa A*. Undiagnosed term breech: impact on mode of delivery and neonatal outcome. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2003;82(9):841-844
• 2003 Usta IM, Nassar AH, Abu Musa AA, Awwad JT, Yunis KA, Seoud MA. Perinatal outcome of vaginally delivered twin gestations with a larger twin B. J Perinatol 2003;23:409-413.
• 2003 Nassar AH, Usta MU, Khalil AM, Melhem ZI, Nakad TI, Abu Musa AA*. Fetal Macrososomia (> or =4500 g): perinatal outcome of 231 cases according to the mode of delivery. J Perinatol 2003;23(2):136-141.
• 2002 Abu-Musa A*, Nassar A, Sakhel K, Usta I. Two consecutive ectopic pregnancies after in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. Clin Exper Obstet Gyneacol 2002;29:302-303
• 2001 Abu-Musa A*, Nassar A, Usta I, Khalil A, Hussein M. Laparoscopic unwinding and cystectomy of twisted dermoid cyst during second trimester of pregnancy. J Minim Invas Gyn 2001;8(3):456-460.
• 2001 Abu-Musa A*, Khalil A, Ghaziri G, Seoud M, Abbas J. Synchronous vulvar and breast cancer. Euro J Obstet Gyn Reprod Bio 2001;100(1):92-93.
• 2001 Khabbaz AY, Usta IM, Abu-Musa AA, Nassar A. Rupture of an unscared uterus with misoprostol induction: case report and review of the literature. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2001;10(2):141-145
• 2001 Abu-Musa A*, Hannoun A, Sakhel K, Takahasi K, Khalil A. Effect of human follicular fluid on sperm survival test. Clin Exper Obstet Gyneacol 2001;28:40-42
• 2000 Kaspar HG, Abu-Musa A, Hannoun A, Seoud M, Shammas M, Usta I, Khalil A. The placenta in meconium staining: lesions and early neonatal outcome. Clin Exper Obstet Gyneacol 2000;27:63-66
• 1999 Abu-Musa A*, Hannoun A, Khabbaz A, Devroey P. Failure of fertilization after intracytoplasmic sperm injection in patient with Kartagner’s syndrome and totally immotile spermatozoa. Hum Reprod 1999;14:2517-2518.
• 1998 Hannoun A, Abu-Musa A, Kaspar H, Khalil A. Intrauterine insemination (IUI): The effect of ovarian stimulation and infertility diagnosis on the pregnancy outcome. Clin Exper Obstet Gyneacol 1998;25:144-146
• 1998 Hannoun A, Abu-Musa A, Awwad J, Kaspar H, Khalil A. Clomiphene Citrate challenge tests: cycle to cycle variability of cycle day 10 follicle stimulating hormone level. Clin Exper Obstet Gyneacol 1998;25:155-156
• 1998 Hannoun A, Abu-Musa A, Khalil A. Spontaneous pregnancy occuring in a donor oocyte cycle: a case report. Clin Exper Obstet Gyneacol 1998;25:97-98
• 1998 Abu-Musa A*, Hannoun A, Khalil A, Massaad Z, Karam K. Artificial endometrial preparation for oocyte donation using synthetic estrogen and progestogen. Clin Exper Obstet Gyneacol 1998;25:83-85
• 1998 Hannoun A, Abu-Musa A*. Gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) in the treatment of severe male factor infertility. Int J Gynecol Obstet 1998;61:293-295
• 1998 Abu-Musa A*, Chahine R, Aridi O, Karam K. Successful pregnancy outcome following Tompkins metroplasty done early in pregnancy: case report. Hum Reprod 1998;13:1387-1388.
• 1998 Abu-Musa A*, Seoud M, Suidan F. A new technique for control of placental site bleeding. Int J Gynecol Obstet 1998;60:169-170
• 1996 Abu-Musa A*, Takahashi K, Kitao M. Effect of serum from fertile and infertile patients with endometriosis on the development of mouse embryos. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 1996;75:605-607
• 1996 Seoud M, Kaspar H, Khalil A, Azar G, Abu-Musa A, Kibbi A-G. Subungual metastatic choriocarcinoma. J Am Acad Dermatol 1996;34:511-512.
• 1996 Khalil A, Azar G, Hannoun A, Sawaya J, Abu-Musa A, Karam K. Reproductive outcome following abdominal metroplasty. Int J Gynecol Obstet 1996;49:157-160.
• 1996 Khalil A, Azar G, Kaspar H, Abu-Musa A, Chararah I, Seoud M. Giant cervical Polyp: Case report. J Reprod Med 1996;41:619-621.
• 1994 Ryuko K, Iwanari O, Abu-Musa A, Fujiwaki R, Kitao M. Primary clear cell adenocarcinoma of the fallopian tube with brain metastasis: A case report. Asia-Oceanic J Obstet Gynaecol 1994;20:135-140.
• 1994 Takahashi K, Abu-Musa A, Uchida A, Kitao M, Takahashi K. The hypoosmotic swelling test. J Reprod Med 1994;39:865-868.
• 1994 Takahashi K, Eda Y, Okada S, Abu-Musa A, Yoshino K, Kitao M. Transvaginal ultrasound imaging, histopathology and endocrinopathy in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Hum Reprod 1994;9:1231-1236.
• 1994 Abu-Musa A*, Takahashi K, Okada S, Sakoda R, Kitao M. Serum from patients with threatened abortion: Effect on in vitro development of mouse embryos. J Reprod Med 1994;39:10-12.
• 1993 Takahashi K, Eda Y, Okada S, Abu-Musa A, Yoshino K , Kitao M. Morphologic assessment of polycystic ovary using transvaginal ultrasound. Hum Reprod 1993;8:844-849.
• 1993 Ryuko K, Miura H, Iwanari O, Abu-Musa A, Kitao M. Morular metaplasia of the endometrium in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. Gynecol Obstet Invest 1993;35:126-128.
• 1993 Yamasaki Y, Takahashi K, Sakoda R, Okada S, Abu-Musa A, Yoshino K, Kitao M. The influence of semen quality on the kinetics of the acrosome reaction in human spermatozoa in vitro. J Fertil Implant 1993;10:290
• 1993 Abu-Musa A*, Takahashi K, Kitao M. Correlation between postswim-up hypoosmotic swelling test and in vitro fertilization. Int J Fertil 1993;38:113-116.
• 1993 Abu-Musa A*, Takahashi K, Kitao M. Transvaginal sonographic guided aspiration of endometrioma. Int J Gynecol Obstet 1993;40:64-65.
• 1992 Ryuko K, Miura H, Abu-Musa A, Iwanari O, Kitao M. Endosalpingiosis in association with ovarian surface papillary tumor of borderline malignancy. Gynecol Oncol 1992;46:107-110.
• 1992 Abu-Musa A*, Takahashi K, Kitao M. The effect of serum obtained before and after treatment for endometriosis on in vitro development of 2-cell mouse embryos. Fertil Steril 1992;57:1098-1102.
• 1992 Abu-Musa A*, Takahashi K, Kitao M. Effects of serum from patients with endometriosis on the development of mouse embryos. Gynecol Obstet Invest 1992;33:157-160.
• 1992 Abu-Musa A*, Takahashi K Nagata H, Kitao M. A clinical and statistical study on endometriosis. Jpn J Fertil Steril 1992;37:41.
• 1992 Abu-Musa A*, Takahashi K, Nagata H, Yamasaki H, Mizoguchi S, Kitao M. CA-125 in menstrual discharge in patients with chronic pelvic pain. Int J Gynecol Obstet 1992;37:111-114. (translated into Italian and published in the Italian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
• 1991 Abu-Musa A*, Takahashi K, Nagata H, Kitao M. Pregnancy following transvaginal sonographic guided aspiration of endometrioma. Gynecol Obstet Invest 1991;31:90-92.
• 1991 Mizoguchi S, Takahashi K, Nagata H, Yamasaki H, Abu Musa A, Kitao M. Pregnancy following prolonged and multiple treatment of advanced and persistent endometriosis. J Endo Research 1991;12:339
• 1991 Abu-Musa A*, Takahashi K, Kitao M. The role of hypoosmotic swelling test in predicting the outcome of in vitro fertilization. J Fertil Implant 1991;8:201
• 1991 Tanaka O, Yoshioka N, Yoshioka T, Otani H, Hatta T, Hashimoto R, Abu-Musa A*. Effects of chlorambucil on the brain development in mice during post-neurulation period. Cong Anom 1991;31:141
• 1991 Takahashi K, Abu Musa A, Kurioka H, Uchida A, Yoshino K, Kitao M. Unexplained male infertility: Treatment with Hochuekki-To, a herbal medicine. Adv Contr Deliv Syst 1991;7:243
• 1991 Takahashi K, Nagata H, Abu Musa A, Mizoguchi S, Yoshino K, Kitao M. Clinical usefulness of serum of serum CA-125 and E2 in patients with endometriosis treated with LH-RH agonist. J Endo Research 1990;11:163
• 1990 Nagata H, Takahashi K, Yoshino K, Abu Musa A, Kusakari M, Kitao M. Direct effect of danazol on endometriosis assessed by serum CA-125. J Endo Research 1990;11:260
• 1990 79. Takahashi K, Abu Musa A, Nagata H, Kitao M. Serum CA-125 and 17-estradiol in patients with external endometriosis on danazol. Gynecol Obstet Invest 1990;29:301
• 1990 Takahashi K, Nagata H, Abu Musa A, Shibukawa T, Yamasaki H, Kitao M. Clinical usefulness of CA-125 levels in the menstrual discharge in patients with endometriosis. Fertil Steril 1990;54:360
• 1990 Abu Musa A*, Hata T, Hata K, Aoki S, Makihara K, Kitao M. Ultrasonographic measurement of fetal lung. Gynecol Obstet Invest 1990;30:139-142.
• 1990 Abu Musa A*, Hata T, Senoh D, Makihara K, Aoki S, Hata K, Takamiya O, Mochida T, Kitao M, Tanaka O. Antenatal sonographic diagnosis of exencephaly. Gynecol Obstet Invest 1990;29:75-77
• 1989 Takahashi K, Nagata H, Yoshino K, Abu Musa A, Kitao M. Prognostic potential of serum CA-125 and estradiol-17 levels in patients with external endometriosis and on danazol: case reports. Infertility 1989;12:59
• 1989 Takahashi K, Nagata H, Abu Musa A, Yoshino K, Kitao M. Clinical usefulness of determination of CA-125 and E2 levels in the serum and menstrual blood for patients with endometriosis. Infertility 1989;12:15
• 1989 Abu Musa A*, Hata T, Hata K, Kitao M. Pelvic arteriovenous malformation diagnosed by color flow doppler imaging. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1989;152(6):1311-1312