Dr. Alhaj has resided in Oklahoma since 2003, when he was recruted to serve as an Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management. Dr. Alhaj graduated from a prestegious residency program in Anesthesiology at Yale University School of Medicine. After Yale, he went to Harvard Medical School and completed fellowships in Interventional Pain Management and Regional Anesthesia.

Dr. Alhaj earned his Medical Degree and trained in internal medicine in Lattakia, Syria, before immigrating to the U.S. in 1995.

In addition to his extensive medical responsibilities Dr. Alhaj enjoys boating and spending time with his children outdoors at the beautiful Oklahoma lakes. Dr. Alhaj is an active member of the St. Elijah Orthodox Christian Church.