Dr. Thabet graduated at the top of his class from Benha University School of Medicine in Egypt, where he earned his medical degree and began his orthopedic journey with an internship and orthopedic residency. Driven by a passion for advancements and innovation in orthopedic surgery, he pursued extensive training both in the U.S. and internationally.
Dr. Thabet’s U.S. training began in Baltimore, where he mastered advanced techniques in limb lengthening, deformity correction, and the use of computer-assisted hexapod circular external fixators. He further specialized in pediatric orthopedics during training at A.I. Dupont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, Delaware and New Orleans Children’s Hospital, New Orleans, Louisiana, gaining expertise in managing complex pediatric conditions. Dr. Thabet continued his orthopedic education at the University of New Mexico, where he focused on treating acute orthopedic injuries, including open fractures, periarticular fractures, pelvis and acetabulum fractures, as well as complex cases involving nonunion, malunion, bone defects, and bone infections.
Internationally, Dr. Thabet enhanced his skills in Italy and Switzerland. In Lecco, Italy, he trained under Professor M.A. Catagni, focusing on advanced applications of circular external fixators for various orthopedic conditions, including challenging cases of bone reconstruction. In Switzerland, through an AO Fellowship, he gained valuable insights into hip preservation surgery.
Dr. Thabet began his orthopedic career at Texas Tech University in El Paso, Texas, where he worked at both University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) and El Paso Children’s Hospital (EPCH). His work had a significant impact on thousands of families in the community. Motivated by opportunities for growth and career advancement, he joined the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation at UTMB, where he is excited to continue making a positive difference for patients and their families.
Medical/Professional School:
MD, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt - Benha, 1999
Internships:
Medical rotations, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt - Benha, TX, 2000
Residencies:
Orthopedic surgery, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt - Benha, TX, 2003
Fellowships:
Pediatric Orthopedics, Children's Hospital of New Orleans at Lousiana State University - New Orleans, LA, 2014
Orthopedic Trauma, University of New Mexico Health Science Center - Albuquerque, NM, MD
Certifications:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic