Dr. David I. Barras

Philosophy of care | My goal is treating others as I would like to be treated; the Golden Rule still works. Every person I meet (including colleagues, staff and students) needs to be treated with kindness, compassion and dignity. | Why I entered medicine | I have the ability to change lives and to save lives. | Community involvement | My wife, daughters and I are very active in the church; our faith is incredibly important to us. I believe it is important to build bridges to the community with volunteer work and outreach. | Personal interests | I enjoy working out, hiking, walking the dogs and reading. Dr. Samy is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholesteatoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Mastoidectomy, and Nerve Decompression.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to provide the best medical care. | Why I entered medicine | I got into the medical field to help people when they are sick or hurt. | Community involvement | I have provided free medical care, including a clinic and a food program in Pakistan. I established an advanced skills lab there at my alma mater, King Edward Medical University. I also offer financial support during natural disasters. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending free time with my family and traveling. Dr. Malik is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, and Swimmer's Ear.

Philosophy of care | I believe in giving each patient time to explain their problem and then working with them to find safe, effective solutions. Informative and comprehensive discussions with my patients, plus quality care, yields long-lasting and trusting relationships. | Why I entered medicine | I always felt my role in life was to help others. Growing up with a physician father, I experienced the satisfaction being a doctor gave him and I wanted the same for myself. | Community involvement | I organize and run school fundraisers and charity programs. During the holiday season, I volunteer with meal delivery. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my two children, watching my daughter play volleyball and hearing her sing in an a cappella group at school. I spend time cycling and exercising in my time off. I am also very lucky to have many family members in the area. Dr. Scharf is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Infant Hearing Loss, and Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.