Orthotown September 2017 - 27
office visit
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rthodontists spend most of
their working hours in their
practices, so they usually
don't get many opportunities to see
what it's like inside another doctor's
office. Orthotown's recurring Office
Visit profile offers a chance for
Townies to meet their peers, hear
their stories and get a sense of their
practice protocols.
In this issue, we introduce
Dr. Eli Halabi, a Syrian-born doc
who came to the U.S. as a refugee
when he was a teen. Check out this
unique train-themed office designed
by Halabi himself, and read how he
has come from humble beginnings
to become a staple in his community.
You had an interesting and unusual
childhood. Tell us a little bit about it.
Growing up in Damascus, Syria, I
always thought that my unique interaction
with different cultures distinguished me
as a person and helped form my character.
Living in a predominantly Muslim country,
attending a French-Catholic school while
observing Jewish laws and customs, I was
well acquainted with my multicultural
surroundings. Despite the many positive
cultural experiences, however, the turmoil
in the region forced my family to move to
the U.S. as political refugees when I was 14.
I was the first in my family to get a travel
visa, so I moved alone and lived at a relative's
house for two years before my family finally
came. I remember being a teenager struggling
to adapt socially and academically, trying to
succeed in an unfamiliar world. I believe that
facing adversity and overcoming obstacles
OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS
Name and credentials: Eli Halabi, DMD
Practice name: Halabi Orthodontics
on Kings Highway
Graduated from: University of
Pennsylvania, and Washington
Hospital Center
Practice size: Five treatment chairs,
records room, consult room
Team: Three administrative staff and
six assistants
Website: settingthingsstraight.com
as a child helped shape who I am today. I
became independent at a young age, and
learned to work hard and strive to be the
best that I could be. I implement the same
principles now in my family as a husband
and father, as well as in my professional life
as an orthodontist.
What was the path you took
to becoming an orthodontist?
I am an artist by nature; I love drawing,
painting and sculpting. I majored in fine art
in college and was contemplating pursuing
a career in architecture and design. I even
had some of my artwork on display at local
art exhibits in New York City. In orthodontics, I found a career that perfectly fit my
personality. I get to express my artistic side
in creating and designing beautiful smiles
while tremendously affecting people's lives
and self-confidence.
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