Dr. Reza Khatib remains dedicated to playing and promoting Bridge, and still plays the game with enthusiasm, though mostly on-line these days. He is the bridge center's founder, the facility's landlord, and is honored as Lifelong Chairman of the Board and a Board Member.  ( Read more... )
 
Dr. Khatib brought sectional tournament play to Martin County and continues to promote bridge for younger players. ACBL's Tribute of 2024 to Reza and to his late wife Georgianna honors his strong dedication to Bridge, and to his quality-of-life projects in America and overseas. He has built schools for the young and clinics for the indigent, and launched hospice services for his home town seniors abroad.  He has supported civil engineering projects and training in South Florida, and with Georgie endowed two American universities to advance religious studies to promote understanding among people of many faiths.  Such Khatib humanitarian works were made possible by his many years of success as a renowned brain surgeon and advancer of medical research and clinical practice.  Several major medical institutes will continue to enjoy in perpetuity his endowments for the research and treatment of brain illness, both here and around the world. 
 
We invite you to join in our celebration of Reza's recent Birthdays and in reviewing more of his wonderful career and cultural achievements by visiting his personal website, DRKHATIB.ORG.