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After three months of suffering from a severe pain in my right knee, I decided to visit the infirmary of Doctor Bassam Nadim Al-Nahawi, looking to find a solution to my problem. Doctor Nahawi requested to do the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in order to get clear results that will allow for the best possible diagnosis. The test showed that my meniscus flipped out of its position, suggesting that I needed an immediate surgery. Despite his busy schedule, Dr. Nahawi managed to set the appointment for the surgery within a few days, and just one day before his trip to Italy where he was supposed to attend a specialized medical conference. Several hours after the surgery, and after I woke up from the general anesthesia, Dr. Nahawi visited me in the hospital room informing me that I will need to use the crutches for a period of six weeks. In addition to that, he offered the information about what to expect in the weeks to come and explained what steps need to be taken to have my knee recover as quickly as possible. Given that I frequently exercise (at least four times a week), I found his advice difficult, especially since it was going to change my lifestyle completely. However, Dr. Nahawi helped me overcome this physical and psychological difficulty by organizing weekly consultations. During each session, he checked my knee and offered information about the exercises I should do to strengthen my knee and avoid muscle atrophy. These sessions contributed to a quick recovery of my knee. I appreciate very much that Dr. Nahawi offered during the consultation sessions his opinion about different rehabilitation treatments, explaining in details all their benefits and consequences, without imposing any one of them, but rather letting me choose and decide for myself. His friendly and honest approach increased my trust in his opinion and made this whole experience excellent. The most important of all is that Dr. Nahawi was always readily available and that he helped with treatment of my knee with the best advice and follow up, with professionalism, dedication, and support. For these reasons, I want to thank Dr. Bassam Nadim Al-Nahawi for his efforts and wish him a continuous success in his future work as well as to keep the highest standards he already upholds.