Friday, January 27, 2017

BA Zikria, MD, FACS


Author’s Published books
Manuel of Surgical Knots (first cinematographic depiction). Ethicon, Summerville, New Jersey. Twelve editions published since 1965.
Reperfusion Injuries and Clinical Capillary Leak Syndrome. Chief editor & author of 158 pages. Zikria, BA and Assistant Eds. Oz, MC and Carlson, RW. Futura Publishing Company Inc. New York, 1994: Wiley & Blackwell, 2008, 617 pages.
Reviews: 1. “This book should be in the libraries of every cardiac-thoracic, and vascular surgeons, as well as every critical care physicians whether he be an internist or surgeons. ... The authors achieved their goals in taking a very complex and difficult subject and making it clinically relevant and easy to understand. Ronald C. Hill, MD, West Virginia.”
Chest Vol. 110(4) October 1996, p23
2. “This book is an especially valuable book for the researcher with its many references. It is also very helpful for the clinician involved in organ transplantation, treatment of shock and sepsis, peripheral vascular surgery, general surgery, cardiac surgery, and cardiology to increase their understanding of the complexities of multiorgan failure and new methods
for prevention. George M. Kronche, MD, Madison, Wisconson.
Ann Thorac Surg 1995; 60:376
One Home, One Family, One Future. Author House Pub. Bloomington,
Indiana. 2010, 239 pages.
Reviews: 1. “I am honored to support the insight of my teacher, Dr. Zikria, as he describes the giant leap we all desire into greater consciousness through the
stories of nine role model universalists. “Mehmet C. Oz, MD, FACS, Professor of surgery, Columbia University, New York Times bestseller and of international fame, DR. OZ Show.
2. “In this deeply researched and inspirational book, physician, poet, scientist, and philosopher Dr. BA Zikria launches a new vision for the humanity of cooperation and shared responsibility. It is vital for our survival, Zikria states with urgency and authority, to replace ‘Emotionalism, irrationalism, prejudice and hatred ... in the twenty-first century” with a new vision for the future.” Paul Fitzgerald and Elizabeth Gould.

Authors of Crossing Zero The AfPak War at the Turning Point of American Empire an The Voice
The Afghan Prince and I: The First American in Afghanistan. SBPAR Co.
Houston, TX. 2014. 164 pages.
Reviews: 1. “I find it to be a very interesting historical novel. Dr. Zikria is an excellent writer. He has always impressed me as a very astute and knowledgeable
individual. David C. Smisson, Sr., M.D. 4 Stars.
2. “A must read for all interested to acquaint themselves with history of
Afghanistan, culture, military, political and social customs. Ben Phayzey.
5 Star.
3. “Great read! Kim Gerstman. 5 Star.
4. “I enjoyed it enormously. Zoulikha.
5 Star.