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Sami Moubayed MD FRCSC ABFPRS

Head and Neck Surgeon Practicing in Facial Plastic Surgery
Director, Clinique Face MD
Assistant Professor, Université de Montréal
Attending Surgeon, CIUSSS du Nord-de-l’ïle-de-Montréal

Dr. Moubayed graduated medical school from Université de Montréal after completing the accelerated pre-med program and was accepted in the highly competitive field of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery where 30 positions are available yearly to over 3000 medical students. He then graduated from residency (specialty) training on the Dean’s Honor List (top 10% of graduates) and obtained the Subspecialization bursary, which is a prestigious award given yearly to a single student among 321 medical and surgical graduates. He then completed a year of fellowship training in New York City with Dr. Mark Urken, one of the founding fathers of complex head and neck reconstruction. Afterwards, he was the first non-American to be admitted to the prestigious Stanford University to undergo a year of specialized fellowship training in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with Dr. Sam Most. Afterwards, Dr. Moubayed returned to his native Montreal to be appointed as Assistant Professor at the largest university in Quebec, the Université de Montréal, training the next generations of doctors and surgeons.

Since graduating as a doctor, Dr. Moubayed counts over 3500 face and neck surgical procedures under his belt. He is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and is also accredited by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS), the largest specialty board in the world for facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Moubayed scored in the top 10% on the ABFPRS examination

During his career, Dr. Moubayed has published over 85 scientific articles and chapters on the topic of surgery, including important contributions to the field of facial plastic surgery. He also published a scientific textbook to teach Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery to doctors worldwide. He has presented over 100 times at national and international surgery conferences, and is regularly invited to international conferences to lecture on Facial Plastic Surgery.

Andrei Iordachescu MD CCFP

Private Family Physician
Clinical Instructor, Université de Montréal

Dr Andrei Iordachescu is a Medical Doctor with a certificate of specialization in Family Medicine, which he obtained after studying at the University of Montreal from 2005 to 2012.

His years of practice have gifted him a vast clinical experience that covers multiple domains.

Firstly, his work in medical clinics has allowed him to become proficient at :

• preventative medicine,
• chronic disease management,
• medication optimization,
• mental health,
• minor emergencies.

Secondly, Dr Andrei, as he is known by most of his patients, has also spent a few years working in a palliative care facility, where he focused on compassionate and effective comfort care.

Additionally, Dr Andrei is a Clinical Instructor at the University of Montreal since 2012. As such, he regularly has the opportunity to work with medical students, which he finds simultaneously rewarding and invigorating. Furthermore, this academic role keeps him up to date with the latest improvements in the medical field.

At Face MD, Dr Andrei focuses on helping people live the happiest and healthiest life possible. He does so through active listening, pertinent preventive advice and timely diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.

As someone who is passionate about what he does, and aware of the tremendous fortune of always being in a position to help, Dr Andrei’s objective is to provide attentive, evidence based and compassionate medical care.

Believe him when he says he hopes to have the privilege of meeting you one day!

Lydia Sieunarine Inf. B.Ed.

Head Nurse, Clinique Face MD

Lydia is a registered nurse with a bachelor’s degree in Vocational Education and is a current member in good standing of the Ordre des Infirmières et infirmier du Québec. She has been practicing since 2006 and has a broad range of experience from cardiac medicine, intra-op and post-op surgery to intensive care. Since 2015 her practice has focused mainly on aesthetics and cosmetic treatments. She is passionate about aesthetic procedures and has helped two private clinics obtain the highest level of accreditation from Accreditation Canada in 2017 and 2020.

While putting her passion and experience to work for you, she is set apart by her ability to combine her medical knowledge and sharp attention to detail to create crisp natural results. She works closely with Dr. Moubayed and shares his vision and passion about always providing excellence in all aspects of cosmetic facial care.

While always trying to learn more and keep up with new trends, Lydia ensures that everything she does is carried out with the highest standards. Lydia has a warm personality and her empathy and ability to listen makes her patients feel comfortable and puts them at ease.