ABOUT DR. MALEK

Elie MALEK MD graduated in General Medicine in 2004 from Saint-Joseph University (USJ), Beirut, Lebanon. Following his graduation in General Medicine, Dr. Malek moved to Paris where he pursued a specialty training in Osteopathic Manual Medicine at the Famous Hotel-Dieu de Paris Hospital, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Vertebral Pathology as well as at La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Paris - Sports Medicine Department. Dr. Malek Majored with a specialty diploma in Osteopathic Manual Medicine from Paris V-Rene Descartes and Paris XIII-Bobigny Universities, Paris, France.

During his intense training in Osteopathic Manual Medicine at the Sports Medicine Department at La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris and being in contact constantly with sports athletes, Dr. Malek pursued and graduated with a specialty diploma in Sports Medicine and Biology at Paris VI- Pierre et Marie Curie University, Paris, France. With this Specialty Dr. Malek added to his medical knowledge an integrated approach for athletes of all levels in Sports Injury & Traumatology, Sports Dieting, Cardio-Vascular Evaluation and this through long and complex trainings at: La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital - Sports Medicine Department, INSEP (Institut National du Sport, de l'Expertise et de la Performance), Avicenne Hospital – Sports Medicine Department as well as many other private and publicly owned Sports Institutes.

In parallel, Dr. Malek pursued a post-graduate training in Functional Osteopathic Medicine at Osteo-Formations - French Association for Post-graduate Training in Osteopathic Medicine. He became afterwards teacher and monitor at Osteo-Formations.

Through his extended and diversified training in major French hospitals and clinics and under the supervision of famous and renowned Osteopathic and Sports Physicians, Dr. Malek gained the know-how to diagnose, treat, follow-up and manage musculoskeletal problems such as lower back pain, neck pain, lumbagos, herniated discs with sciatic, headaches, Temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunctions, Sports injuries, Whiplash injuries (major falls, car accidents…), digestive problems (Constipation, bloating…), fatigue and burn-out syndrome, newborn plagiocephaly, congenital torticollis and many other medical conditions not only for patients of all ages with different physical conditions but also for athletes of all levels amateurs and professional ones.

Dr. Malek returned to Lebanon to practice in many well-known Class A Hospitals and Private Medical Centers. Dr. Malek travelled to many Gulf countries to treat patients on a regular basis. He continued to teach and monitor at OsteoFormations, Paris.

After years of practicing Osteopathic and Sports Medicine, Dr. Malek decided to complement his medical knowledge by learning Chinese Medicine in Beijing, China. Dr. Malek studied Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center (CBIATC) – a WHO (World health Organization) certified and collaborating training center. During his academic Training in China, Dr. Malek worked with Well-Known Masters in Chinese Medicine to deepen his know-how in Chinese Medicine. With this Medical experience, Dr. Malek gained a Stronghold in Osteopathic Medicine, Sports Medicine and Chinese Medicine for the ultimate well-being of the patient.

Dr. Malek returned to Lebanon and continued his practice in Major Class A Hospitals and Private Clinics in Beirut. In 2017 and after years of consistent medical practice, Dr. Malek noticed an intense need in the management of patients with musculo-skeletal problems and decided to create and implement a new concept: ALLOPATHIC ALTERNATIVE CLINIC - AAC (www.aac-lb.net). AAC is a new concept in multidisciplinary clinic where multiple specialties "Allopathic and alternative" ones meet together to give the patient a complete treatment concerning their musculo-skeletal problems.

The AAC is made of Four Clinics and One Rehabilitation Center: 1- Allopathic Medicine Clinic: Family Medicine and Smoking Cessation Program, Nephrology and Erectile Dysfunction Therapy Program by Shockwave - Richard Wolff. 2- Clinic of Alternative Medicine: Osteopathic Medicine, Medical Acupuncture, Sports Medicine, Shockwave Therapy (Radial and Focused) by Storz Medical and Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT). 3- Paramedical Clinic: Nutrition and Sports Nutrition, Orthoptics, Podiatry and Posturology and finally Psychology. 4- Wellness Clinic: Burn-Out and Stress Management Coaching. 5-Rehabilitation Center: Physiotherapy, Reflexology, Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation by Biofeedback Principle (Chronic Pelvic Pain, Vesical Rehab, Vesical Post-Prostatectomy Rehabilitation) as well as other manual therapies integrated into the rehabilitation center.

The AAC is completed with the latest and high-end equipment mainly the Complete Shock Wave Therapy Tower (HD Ultrasound, Radial and Focused) by Storz Medical. Dr. Malek has undergone special and unique training in Focused and Radial Shockwave with Dr. Stephen Schwartz, a pioneer in the field. With this, AAC is the first medical center in Lebanon and in the region to possess the complete Shock Wave Tower (HD Ultrasound, Radial Shock Wave, Focused Shock Wave) by Storz Medical to treat various osteo-articular problems: Scapular calcifications, Calcaneal spurs, Tennis Elbow, Golf Elbow, stress fractures as well as other muscular and tendon problems. AAC is the first smart clinic in Lebanon with a complete smart system (EMR: Electronic Medical Record, MobileApp & Interactive Website) where patients and practitioners can check their private calendars online as well as follow-up on their latest personal data.

To Date, Dr. Malek practices his specialties consistently in AAC and Major Class A Hospitals. He participates in major conferences and workshops worldwide. Dr. Malek is member of Osteos de France - French syndicate for Osteopathic Physicians – Member of EROP (European Register for Osteopathic Physicians) - Member of SOFMMOO (French society for Orthopedic and Osteopathic Manual Medicine) - Member of WOHO (World Osteopathic Health Organisation) and Member of ISMST (International Society for Medical Shockwave Treatment).