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
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MD (1989) & ENT Residency (1996): Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
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Fellowship in Ear/Skull Base Surgery (2016)
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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:
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Vice President of Research & Technology
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ENT Department Chair
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Founder, Fars Cochlear Implant Center
📚 National Contributions:
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Secretary, Iranian ENT Surgery Board
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Examiner, National Medical Board
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Editor, Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
Surgical Innovations
✅ Pioneered in Southern Iran:
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First brainstem implant surgery
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First implantable hearing aid procedure
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Advanced endoscopic skull base techniques
✅ Core Specializations:
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Cochlear implantation (2,500+ cases)
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Chronic ear disease reconstruction
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Head/neck cancer surgery
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Pediatric airway disorders
Research & Global Impact
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100+ Publications in peer-reviewed journals
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International Lecturer on hearing restoration
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Developed Iran’s cochlear implant protocols
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Trained generations of ENT surgeons
