Why I Chose the University of Pittsburgh
I chose the University of Pittsburgh General Surgery program because it offers unparalleled training for a well-rounded surgeon, including diverse clinical experiences with exceptional surgical leaders passionate about teaching and improving healthcare, as well as unlimited access to research resources to cultivate scientists, all in a friendly and supportive setting. This creates the best environment for residents to reach their academic and personal growth.
Non-Academic Interests/Accomplishments
I have a passion for cooking and baking and find it fun and stress-relieving to create dishes to share them with friends. I enjoy swimming and water activities. In Pittsburgh, I enjoy biking around the park trails and recently developed an interest in indoor rock climbing. I also appreciate a good mental workout with some mind-twisting Mystery/Thriller books or movies
Education & Training
- MD, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon
- BS in Biology, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon
Representative Publications
Publications from the Dr. Haykal can be viewed through PubMed.
Research, Clinical, and/or Academic Interests
Surgical stress in regulating tumor growth, metastasis, and the tumor microenvironment, role of innate immunity in mediating liver diseases such as liver fibrosis; exercise training and modulation of surgical stress and metastasis