Fuad Shihab,
MD
Languages Spoken: Arabic, English, French
Fuad Shihab, M.D. is a Professor of Medicine and the Medical Director of the Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation Programs at the University of Utah Hospital and Clinics and the Director of the Kidney and Liver Clinics. He also serves as an elected member of the Board of Directors of the University Medical Group. As a transplant nephrologist, he manages and directs the pre- and post-transplant evaluation and management of kidney transplant patients in addition to the evaluation of living donors. He is active in transplant research and speaks frequently at a national level in these areas. He has received multiple scholastic recognitions including Who’s Who in America and America’s Top Doctor in US News and World Report in addition to Faculty Teaching Awards from the School of Medicine.
Dr. Shihab received his medical degree from the American University of Beirut. He completed his Nephrology fellowship training from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia followed by a Transplantation Medicine fellowship at the Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland. Dr. Shihab is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. He has been active in various national societies in his field including the American Society of Transplantation where he chaired the Fellowship Training, the Conflict of Interest and the Development committees. He is also actively involved in various committees in United Network of Organ Transplantation, the American Society of Nephrology and the National Kidney Foundation. He is also a board member of the American Foundation for Donation and Transplantation. Currently a Fellow of the American College of Physicians; Fellow of The American Society of Nephrology; Fellow of The National Kidney Foundation and Fellow of The American Society of Transplantation.
Clinical Locations
University Hospital
Transplant Center801-585-6320
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
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Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Nephrology |
| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.9/ 5
Care provider spoke using clear language
4.7/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.7/ 5
My confidence in care provider
4.8/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.6/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.2/ 5
Time care provider spent with me
4.7/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.7/ 5
Care provider's friendliness and courtesy
4.8/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
June 22, 2018
Dr Shihab we would hate to not have him.
UofU Patient
June 06, 2018
Dr.Fuad Shihab is the best Doctor I have seen in a long time..
UofU Patient
February 25, 2018
Dr. Shihab is the best doctor I've ever had, seriously. I completely trust him with my life.
UofU Patient
January 25, 2018
Dr. Shihab is the best!
UofU Patient
January 18, 2018
I have complete confidence in Dr Shihab
UofU Patient
July 19, 2017
doctors were friendly and explained everything.
UofU Patient
June 29, 2017
Care providers were all great
UofU Patient
June 24, 2017
good
UofU Patient
June 21, 2017
very good
UofU Patient
June 09, 2017
always great care and concern.
UofU Patient
April 15, 2017
care providers are very good and informative
UofU Patient
March 09, 2017
Was friendly and efficient
UofU Patient
September 17, 2016
Dr. Shihab is a wonderful, caring, and highly expert in his field. But his "bedside" is just as wonderful. He makes you feel you're on the same team -- not a doctor talking down to a patient.
UofU Patient
August 29, 2016
I'm very happy that these people are Here to watch Over me! in my opinion I couldn't have asked for more any where else in the country!
UofU Patient
May 29, 2016
The process was done quickly but not to fast. I felt that everyone gave me the time I needed.
UofU Patient
May 19, 2016
No complaints with any of the many people that see me or that I have interaction with
UofU Patient
April 30, 2016
The entire kidney team was efficient, friendly, informative, and knowledgeable!
UofU Patient
April 23, 2016
I have known Dr. Shihab for 16 years. He has always very kind to me and I trust him with my life. He is my family and I'm very grateful to have him in my life taking care of me. Thank you Dr. Shihab!
UofU Patient
April 01, 2016
everyone i talked to was great
UofU Patient
February 20, 2016
I felt like one doctor said one thing and another said something different in how they look at proceeding. I left feeling kinda frustrated and not knowing which to go with.
UofU Patient
January 31, 2016
Very positive experience
UofU Patient
November 01, 2015
Dr. Shihab is an excellent Doctor, who shows great care and concern for you! I'm am very happy and pleased with his services and care, I will definitely recommend him to others.
UofU Patient
November 01, 2015
good experience
UofU Patient
October 30, 2015
The nurses and aides and Dr. Shibab were very good, top=notch, and special thanks to Christine, the receptionist!
UofU Patient
October 15, 2015
Dr.Shihab took the time to answer question, and was very professional and courteous! I would definitely recommend him to others.
UofU Patient
September 22, 2015
Employees were easy to talk to and talked to me as a human being, not just a patient.
UofU Patient
September 12, 2015
Dr Shihab is awesome. His staff are great, too
UofU Patient
August 12, 2015
they are very nice and very knowledgeable about what they do. they always make sure I have all my questions answer before leaving. thank you for everything
UofU Patient
July 30, 2015
everyone always smiles
UofU Patient
July 25, 2015
the best support!
UofU Patient
July 21, 2015
It was all the very best.
UofU Patient
July 20, 2015
good
UofU Patient
July 11, 2015
Everyone who has worked with us on the transplant teams have been superior in the care we have received. Our relationship has been unfailingly positive.
UofU Patient
April 06, 2015
great experience
UofU Patient
March 14, 2015
the care provider was very excellent in explaining things to me.
UofU Patient
February 21, 2015
I am happy with my stay on the 5th floor.
UofU Patient
February 17, 2015
Perfect
UofU Patient
August 28, 2014
The whole staff I met with was above and beyond expectations
UofU Patient
July 24, 2014
ALL MY EXPERIENCES HAVE BEEN GOOD
UofU Patient
July 17, 2014
We were treated like friends. That says something about the staff.
UofU Patient
July 13, 2014
give Dr Shihab an AAA+
UofU Patient
June 12, 2014
The surgeon team should great interest on taking care of me. I feel the Transplant clinic is on top f there game !!
UofU Patient
April 05, 2014
great experience
UofU Patient
February 07, 2014
Good experience, everyone seemed concerned and if they didn't have an answer to a question, they went and found out.
UofU Patient
February 03, 2014
Good Expierence
UofU Patient
January 05, 2014
The best!!!!
UofU Patient
January 02, 2014
In my several visits here I have always been impressed with the doctors and their concern for me.
UofU Patient
December 19, 2013
Dr Shihab is fantastic. He always addresses all my concerns, gives me the lab results I need and what, if anything, to do to improve them. He makes me feel like a transplant success story! Very professional and personable.
UofU Patient
December 03, 2013
Again, overall effective transplant team and paired-exchange coordinator. Very thorough!
UofU Patient
October 25, 2013
Met with Dr. Shihab and a resident. Both seemed very competent.
UofU Patient
October 21, 2013
I am much more comfortable now about my care provider.
UofU Patient
October 07, 2013
Same as before. everybody made us feel very comfortable and well looked after.
UofU Patient
September 09, 2013
very pleased with visit
UofU Patient
August 19, 2013
apparently dr was on rounds in the hospital at the time of my appointment! maybe a problem with the transplant coordinator scheduling? would have been nice to just come an hour later!
UofU Patient
August 13, 2013
thank you! Thank You!! THANK YOU!!!
UofU Patient
August 12, 2013
Everyone gave me time to ask questions and was interested in my well being.
UofU Patient
July 15, 2013
The transplant team was very professional and compassionate.
UofU Patient
June 24, 2013
The TEAM approach provided to me was very positive regarding my malady...potential transplant proceedures available to me, etc.
UofU Patient
May 14, 2013
I am glad I have the kidney team behind me, but n real life I would hate to have to recommend them to anyone else. Never a good sign.
UofU Patient
March 11, 2013
Every time I come for a check-up regarding my kidney transplant I see a new doctor. After waiting for over an hour I saw a doctor who I'd never seen before. He was very brief, he didn't take the time to answer my questions, and he didn't seem interested at all in anything pertaining to my visit or care.
UofU Patient
February 18, 2013
They gave me good information regarding the rejection medication that I did not know about which was very important to me. On my own medication that I am taking now I don't think she understood that I let my doctors know of any changes that I made.
UofU Patient
February 18, 2013
Everyone shows the utmost professionalism and treats you as if you are their only patient. They spent time with you.
UofU Patient
January 21, 2013
I don't feel the doctor listened to my problem.
UofU Patient
January 19, 2013
Your profesionals are outstanding. I am so blessed to receive your exellent care. I want to say thanks to each one of doctors in the kidney transplant team
UofU Patient
November 19, 2012
Being at your hospital for an evaluation, I saw several Drs, nurses and other professionals. This is a rating of the entire team.
UofU Patient
October 15, 2012
No concerns
UofU Patient
October 04, 2012
Dr. Shihab is excellent and competent. I feel very confident in his care.
UofU Patient
July 12, 2012
very good
UofU Patient
May 02, 2012
My appointment was just a routine 6 month check-up, with no real problems or issues to discuss.
UofU Patient
February 15, 2012
the care providers was very courteous and very friendly and concerned about my questions
UofU Patient
February 09, 2012
if i had to choose a place for all my medical needs it would be here everyone is just wonderfull,.!
UofU Patient
February 03, 2012
Good, no issues.
UofU Patient
January 25, 2012
Very good team.
Fuad Shihab, M.D. is a Professor of Medicine and the Medical Director of the Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation Programs and the Director of the Kidney and Liver Clinic at the University of Utah Hospital and Clinics. Dr. Shihab received his medical degree from the American University of Beirut. He completed his Nephrology fellowship training from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia followed by a Transplantation Medicine Fellowship at the Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland.
His research interest is in kidney transplantation and involves studying the mechanisms of nephrotoxicity of immunosuppressive drugs in addition to translational applications. He has also been the primary investigator of a number of clinical studies in the field of kidney transplantation involving the development and clinical testing of new immunosuppressive drugs. In addition, he has been active in various national committees involving the field of transplantation. Currently a Fellow of the American College of Physicians; Fellow of The American Society of Nephrology; Fellow of The National Kidney Foundation and Fellow of The American Society of Transplantation.
Academic Locations
School of Medicine
801-581-6709
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
-
Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Nephrology |
| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) |
Education History
| Post Graduate Training | University of Utah School of Business Leadership Development for Physician Executives Certificate |
| Fellowship | Oregon Health Sciences University Transplantation Medicine Fellow |
| Fellowship | University of Pennsylvania Fellow |
| Graduate Training | University of Pennsylvania |
| Chief Resident | Maryland General Hospital Internal Medicine Chief Resident |
| Residency | Maryland General Hospital Internal Medicine Resident |
| Internship | Maryland General Hospital Intern |
| Professional Medical | American University of Beirut Medicine M.D. |
| Undergraduate | American University of Beirut Biology and Chemistry B.S. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Pascual J, Berger SP, Witzke O, Tedesco H, Mulgaonkar S, Qazi Y, Chadban S, Oppenheimer F, Sommerer C, Oberbauer R, Watarai Y, Legendre C, Citterio F, Henry M, Srinivas TR, Luo WL, Marti A, Bernhardt P, Vincenti F, TRANSFORM Investigators (2018). Everolimus with reduced calcineurin inhibitor exposure in renal transplantation. J Am Soc Nephrol, 29(7), 1979-1991.
- Lindley EM, Hall AK, Hess J, Abraham J, Smith B, Hopkins PN, Shihab F, Welt F, Owan T, Fang JC (2016). Cardiovascular risk assessment and management in prerenal transplantation candidates. Am J Cardiol, 117(1) 146-150.
Global Impact
Education History
| Professional Medical | American University of Beirut Medicine M.D. |
| Undergraduate | American University of Beirut Biology and Chemistry B.S. |