Dr. Basir Hashemi is a world-renowned ENT specialist and professor of otolaryngology with 30+ years of transformative contributions to ear, nose, and throat surgery in Iran. A trailblazer in cochlear implantation, he has performed over 2,500 successful implant surgeries.
Education & Advanced Training
MD (1989) & ENT Residency (1996): Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Fellowship in Ear/Skull Base Surgery (2016)
Advanced Training:
• Laryngeal/Micro-ear Surgery – University of Mainz, Germany
• Cochlear Implant Masterclass – Iran University of Medical Sciences
Leadership & Academic Roles
🏥 Shiraz University of Medical Sciences:
Vice President of Research & Technology
ENT Department Chair
Founder, Fars Cochlear Implant Center
📚 National Contributions:
Secretary, Iranian ENT Surgery Board
Examiner, National Medical Board
Editor, Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
Surgical Innovations
✅ Pioneered in Southern Iran:
First brainstem implant surgery
First implantable hearing aid procedure
Advanced endoscopic skull base techniques
✅ Core Specializations:
Cochlear implantation (2,500+ cases)
Chronic ear disease reconstruction
Head/neck cancer surgery
Pediatric airway disorders
Research & Global Impact
100+ Publications in peer-reviewed journals
International Lecturer on hearing restoration
Developed Iran’s cochlear implant protocols
Trained generations of ENT surgeons
