Dr. Ahmad Tarakji

Dr. Ahmad Tarakji

Dr. Ahmad Tarakji is a Syrian American thoracic surgeon in Fresno, California, and past president of the Syrian American Medical Society.

Latest Articles

Opinion: A new type of accountability can help restore dignity for Syrians

Opinion: A new type of accountability can help restore dignity for Syrians

over 4 years ago // Syrian Crisis

While no one is holding their breath for Presidents Assad or Putin’s prosecutions, real, meaningful accountability does not require it. It requires a visible commitment to the future — both for the Syrian people and for the protection of health care workers globally.

Opinion: The international community has a moral obligation to help save Syria's mothers and babies

Opinion: The international community has a moral obligation to help save Syria's mothers and babies

about 8 years ago // Syrian crisis

Syria's mothers often go to extraordinary lengths to avoid what should otherwise be a safe haven: the hospital. U.S. cuts to humanitarian assistance would undermine efforts to reverse the trend.