Biography:

Dr. Karim Meskouri, Professor of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at CHU Mustapha, Algiers, is a highly accomplished and dedicated medical professional with extensive expertise in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. Dr. Karim Meskouri has led the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at CHU Mustapha since January 2023 and became the permanent Head of the Department in July 2024, following a distinguished career marked by numerous achievements in both clinical and educational domains.

Dr. Karim Meskouri,earned their Scientific Baccalaureate with honors in 1990, followed by medical studies at the Faculty of Medicine in Blida, where they graduated at the top of the class in 1997. After completing a residency in Cardiovascular Surgery (1998-2004), Dr. Karim Meskouri obtained the Diploma of Specialized Medical Studies (DEMS) in Cardiovascular Surgery in 2004. They went on to serve as a Thoracic Surgeon at CHU Mustapha, specializing in the surgical management of complex thoracic and cardiovascular conditions. Dr. Karim Meskouri, later achieved a Doctorate in Medical Sciences in 2016 and became a Professor in Thoracic Surgery in 2023, with a top-of-the-class distinction.

Throughout their career, Dr. Karim Meskourihas honed expertise in a wide range of surgical interventions, including surgery for bronchial cancers, pulmonary pathologies, mediastinal pathologies, vascular bypass surgery, arteriovenous fistulas in hemodialysis patients, varicose veins of the lower limbs, and pediatric thoracic surgery. Their contributions to renal transplantation have been particularly noteworthy, having played a key role in the re-launch of renal transplantation in Algeria, including the training of multi-organ procurement teams and performing living donor organ procurements since 2008.

Dr. Karim Meskouri's dedication to surgical excellence extends to their teaching and educational leadership roles. Since 2013, they have served as the Head of Residents in the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery and have been actively involved in training both thoracic surgery and general surgery residents. They also hold the position of Resident Training Director for 3rd-year thoracic surgery residents and are a member of the Regional Educational Committee for Thoracic Surgery. As a recognized educator, Dr. Karim Meskouri has been a key figure in shaping the postgraduate education landscape at the Faculty of Medicine of Algiers, serving as the Assistant Vice-Dean in charge of postgraduate education.

In addition to their academic and clinical roles, Dr. Karim Meskouri  has made significant contributions to the advancement of the medical field in Algeria. They are a founding member and current President of the Algerian Society for Organ Transplantation (SATO) and have held various leadership roles within the Algerian Society for Thoracic Surgery (SACT), where they serve as Vice-President. Dr. Karim Meskouri is also a member of the Incubator at Algiers University 1 Benyoucef Benkheda and was a member of the Executive Board of the Algerian Equestrian Federation, in charge of modern equestrianism, from 2013 to 2021.

Dr. Karim Meskouri is internationally recognized for their dedication to advancing the fields of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery and organ transplantation. Their passion for clinical innovation, educational excellence, and leadership continues to shape the future of healthcare in Algeria and beyond.