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Dr. Bahar Gharb, MD, PhD

(Dr. Bahar Bassiri Gharb, PHD)

(18 Ratings)

Specializes in: Hand Surgery and Head & Neck Plastic Surgery

University of Padua Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (2002)

Professional interests include: implant surgery, facial surgery, arthritis, and more.

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code A60
Cleveland, OH 44195

(502) 377-3424

Dr. Bahar Gharb, MD, PhD is a hand surgeon in Cleveland, OH specializing in hand surgery and head & neck plastic surgery. She graduated from University of Padua Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in 2002 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Bahar Gharb, MD, PhD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.

Office Locations

Address:

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code A60
Cleveland, OH 44195

Some issues Dr. Bahar Gharb, MD, PhD can help you with:

Cosmetic Breast Surgery

When a woman is dissatisfied with the appearance of her breasts, she may consider cosmetic breast surgery. Lack of tissue, sagging due to breastfeeding, and deformities present at birth are some of the most common reasons why women may choose to surgically enhance their breasts. Breast augmentation and breast lift are the most frequently performed cosmetic procedures on the breast.

In breast augmentation, enlargement of the breast is accomplished using either implants or the patient's own fat. Implants are clear shells that may be filled with saltwater solution or silicone. They come in varying sizes and shapes. There are different approaches to placing the implant as well. Incision locations can be:

Peri-areolar, or around the outline of the areola.
Inframammary, or along the crease of the breast.
Transaxillary, or through the armpit.
Transumbilical, or through the belly button.

The patient and surgeon will discuss the patient's needs, preferences, and limitations to determine the type of implant and incision to use.

Using one's own fat for breast enlargement starts with a procedure called liposuction, which is the removal of excess fat from other parts of the body. After the fat is collected, it is rid of impurities and then injected into the breast. This option suits those who do not wish to have foreign materials placed inside their bodies.

Deformities such as tubular breasts may also be corrected using breast augmentation. Tubular breasts are characterized by small, droopy breasts and a narrow base. Aside from placement of an implant, the surgeon cuts the breast tissue to release the tightness and make the base wider.

Breast implants are not lifelong devices. They may rupture or may develop capsular contracture, which is the hardening of scar tissue around the implant. If these complications occur, another surgery may be required to replace or remove the implants.

While a breast augmentation enlarges the breast, a breast lift, also called mastopexy, raises the breast by repositioning the nipple and removing excess skin. Breast lifts can be done using three techniques. If there is only a small amount of sagging, removal of excess skin around the outline of the areola may accomplish the desired result. This technique is called a doughnut lift. If the nipples are just at or slightly below the level of the breast fold, a surgeon may recommend a lollipop lift. This type of lift involves a doughnut lift and a vertical incision from the bottom edge of the areola to the crease. If there is a lot of excess skin, a surgeon may recommend an anchor lift. This technique is similar to the lollipop lift, but it also involves a crescent-shaped incision along the breast fold to be able to remove more excess skin. Sometimes loss of breast volume accompanies sagging. If this is the case, an augmentation can be performed in combination with the lift procedure.

Because nerves around the nipple are cut during surgery and need time to heal, temporary loss of sensation in this area is common after having a breast lift. Sensation is usually regained after several weeks to a few months. Although uncommon, loss of sensation may also be permanent, especially if a significant amount of tissue around the nipple was removed.

Both breast augmentation and breast lift are typically done in an outpatient facility and do not require a hospital stay. Following surgery, patients should apply a cold compress over their breasts for the first 24 hours and keep their upper body elevated -- even during sleep -- for the first few days. Patients are also given a special type of bra to wear while recovering. Using cold compresses, staying elevated, and wearing the special bra help to minimize swelling and pain. Strenuous activities like running and working out should be avoided for four to six weeks, but light exercise may be started about one week after a breast augmentation procedure.

Facial Paralysis

Facial paralysis is an inability to move the muscles in the face. It often affects only one side, and it can happen quite suddenly. Facial paralysis may make one's face feel frozen or numb.

Facial paralysis can happen when there is inflammation or damage to either the part of the brain that controls the facial muscles or the nerve that carries signals from the brain to the face. Some common causes include:

Stroke, which can affect the part of the brain controlling the face and prevent those muscles from working
Bell's palsy, an inflammation of the main facial nerve
Lyme disease
Birth trauma or difficult birth, which can cause facial paralysis in babies (usually temporary)
Head trauma in which nerves are damaged

Facial paralysis is a frustrating and frightening experience, but many cases are temporary and go away on their own. Even with more difficult cases, there are treatment options available, including rehabilitation, pain management, and surgery.

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is any surgery done to change the shape and structure of the nose. It is commonly done for cosmetic purposes, but it may also be done to reduce breathing difficulties. Surgery may include any part of bone or cartilage of the nose. In some cases, cartilage is transplanted from the ear or rib to augment the nose.

Rhinoplasty may be done for reasons that are primarily about appearance, such as:

Changing the shape or size of the nose to better fit the proportions of the face
Lifting a downward tilt at the tip of the nose
Adjusting an asymmetrical nose
Closing unusually large nostrils
Reconstructing a nose that has been damaged after trauma.

Rhinoplasty may also be done to correct a deviated septum or other breathing impairment. In that case, the nasal structure is adjusted so that airflow is increased to a comfortable level.

Typically, rhinoplasty is only performed on adults because kids' and teens' faces are still growing and changing. After a rhinoplasty, healing will take 1-2 weeks, but subtle shifts in the face and occasional swelling can last up to a year.

In The News

“Thus, some members of the Cleveland Clinic team - including plastic surgeon Bahar Bassiri Gharb, M.D., Ph.D. - are conducting research into new ways to more accurately and noninvasively measure the...”—"Face Transplants: The Changing Face of Medicine", Cleveland Clinic Newsroom , August 2018

doctor visit	44

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

doctor visit	114

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

doctor visit	140
injections	32

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

doctor visit	110
injections	29

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	54
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

doctor visit	102
injections	14

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bahar Gharb, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bahar Gharb, MD, PhD treated as a hand surgeon in Cleveland, OH were injections and aspiration.

aspiration	13
doctor visit	123
injections	34

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bahar Gharb, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	45
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	5
85 and over	0
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	30

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bahar Gharb, MD, PhD From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bahar Gharb, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	6
Dementia	1

Education & Training

Dr. Bahar Gharb, MD, PhD graduated from University of Padua Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in 2002. She completed residency at Universita Di Padova Faculty of Medicine Plastic & Recon Surg Padova, Italy. She is certified by the Plastic Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Padua Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (2002)

Residency: Universita Di Padova Faculty of Medicine Plastic & Recon Surg Padova, Italy (2008)

Board Certification: Plastic Surgery

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bahar Gharb, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Bahar Gharb, MD, PhD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.28 out of 5 stars based on 18 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bahar Gharb, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cleveland, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bahar Gharb, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
KLS Martin L.P.	$2,234 Distraction & Tissue Molding $317	Osteosynthesis $258	INSTRUMENTS $100	$1,558
AXOGEN	$467 AxoGuard Nerve Connector $235	AxoGuard Nerve Protector $232
KLS Martin LP	$381 $381
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$239 CMF $161	Maxillofacial ReconstructionFixation $63	CANNULATED SCREWS $15
Kerecis Limited	$184 Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose $184
Other	$1,643 DERMACELL $155	NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $150	PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy $140	VAC THERAPY $125	XIAFLEX $124	Other $949

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,147

Biography

Dr. Bahar Gharb's specialties are hand surgery and head & neck plastic surgery. She practices in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Gharb (or staff) is conversant in Italian and Persian. Her areas of expertise include cleft lip and palate, ulnar nerve entrapment, and pseudarthrosis (non-union). She is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. Dr. Gharb graduated from the University of Padua Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. Her average rating from her patients is 4.5 stars (out of 5).