Meet the Surgeon
Firas F. Katabi, DDS
Triple Board-Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
20+ Years of Surgical Excellence · IRONMAN World Championship Finisher · Chicago Area
Few oral and maxillofacial surgeons bring the combination of credentials, compassion, and competitive drive that defines Dr. Firas F. Katabi. With over two decades of clinical experience, he has built a reputation as a surgeon who pairs cutting-edge expertise with a deeply personal, patient-first approach.
Call 773-486-2220Education & Training
Dr. Katabi earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Case Western Reserve University, where he received the prestigious Dean's Award for excellence in academics and clinical performance. He completed his specialty residency at Lincoln Medical Center, affiliated with Weill Medical College of Cornell University, following his undergraduate studies at The Ohio State University.
Board Certifications
His rare triple board certification places him among a select group of surgeons in the country, reflecting mastery across complex surgical procedures, dental implants, and advanced anesthesia. He has contributed to research through the prestigious Bolton Study and remains an active lecturer and continuing education participant — ensuring his patients always benefit from the latest innovations in the field.
Patient-First Philosophy
At the heart of Dr. Katabi's practice is his patients. He believes every person deserves his full attention, honest communication, and a personalized experience — and he takes genuine pride in making patients feel informed, confident, and at ease from consultation to recovery.
“With commitment and full effort, anything is possible.”
— Dr. Firas F. Katabi
Beyond the Clinic
Outside the clinic, Dr. Katabi channels that same discipline into life as a finisher of the IRONMAN World Championship — one of the most demanding endurance events in the world. The same mental fortitude and preparation he brings to race day shows up for every patient, every time. When he's not competing or operating, he recharges with his wife, Ghazal, and their two boys, Adam and Sami — his greatest source of inspiration.