Dr. Dezheen Zebari, DO | Medical Director, US Programs

Dr. Dezheen (Dee) Zebari plays a key role in global health as a Medical Director and Disaster Medicine Physician at AMI Expeditionary Healthcare. She works closely with disaster agencies around the world, including international and local bodies, to lead emergency medical efforts. As a Board-Certified Anesthesiologist with a focus on Disaster Medicine, Dr. Zebari is crucial to AMI’s efforts in managing global medical emergencies.

She started her academic path at the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), where she got her medical degree, and then completed a residency in Anesthesiology at the University of Massachusetts Baystate Medical Center. Her fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a part of Harvard Medical School, further developed her disaster medicine skills, preparing her for challenging medical scenarios. 

Dr. Zebari also plays a significant role in advancing disaster medicine by participating in various national committees, including the Committee on Trauma and Emergency Preparedness, the Trauma Anesthesiology Society, and Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMATs). 

In the international field, she has led clinical teams in important public health projects under WHO and the United Nations, contributing to vaccination and testing campaigns, field hospitals, surgical teams. Her passions include doing humanitarian work and missions currently serves as the Medical Director for Global Outreach Doctors.

With her comprehensive training, leadership experience, and commitment to public health, Dr. Zebari is making significant contributions to the field of disaster medicine and global health.