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Fuad Shihab, MD

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Languages Spoken: Arabic, English, French

Fuad Shihab, M.D. is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah. 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 Center

801-585-6320

Fax: (801) 581-7627

50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT  84132
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Specialties

  • Kidney Transplant
  • Nephrology & Hypertension
  • Dialysis

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Nephrology
Board Certification 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.

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Likelihood of recommending care provider

4.8/ 5

Care provider's explanation of condition/problem

4.8/ 5

Care provider's effort to include me in decisions

4.8/ 5

Wait time at clinic

4.5/ 5

Care provider's concern for questions & worries

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 April 25, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent and profesional clinic.

UofU Patient March 31, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Good experience.

UofU Patient March 31, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

4 out of 5 stars

I would and I will recommend you review anyone and everyone

UofU Patient March 06, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Super Job!

UofU Patient February 22, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Had a great virtual visit. Always answers all questions I have.

UofU Patient January 17, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Great doctor! Great experience!

UofU Patient December 30, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

I love the surgeon, the man with healing hands, God bless his hands, all Dr's, PA's and other providers were great. Very caring, and professional. Thanks people

UofU Patient December 09, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Dr was easy to talk to n very personable. Enjoyed the visit. Staple removal went very well.

UofU Patient October 18, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

4 out of 5 stars

Good

UofU Patient March 23, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

I felt that the care provider answer all my question.

UofU Patient January 08, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Faud was good listener and made me feel relevant in my care

UofU Patient December 25, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

h? is th? greatest

UofU Patient August 25, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

2 out of 5 stars

He did not explain much of anything. He just filled in information on a note pad and asked questions about medical history which had already been provided. Not really sure what the purpose of his exam was.

Fuad Shihab, M.D. is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah. 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.

Academic Locations

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Nephrology
Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)

Education History

Post Graduate Training University of Utah School of Business
Leadership Development for Physician Executives
Certificate, 2008
Fellowship Oregon Health Sciences University
Transplantation Medicine
Fellow, 1992
Fellowship University of Pennsylvania

Fellow, 1991
Graduate Training University of Pennsylvania

, 1990
Chief Resident Maryland General Hospital
Internal Medicine
Chief Resident, 1989
Residency Maryland General Hospital
Internal Medicine
Resident, 1988
Internship Maryland General Hospital

Intern, 1987
Professional Medical American University of Beirut
Medicine
M.D., 1985
Undergraduate American University of Beirut
Biology and Chemistry
B.S., 1980

Selected Publications - Journal Articles

Journal Article

  1. Hall IE, Shaaban A, Wei G, Sikora MB, Bourija H, Beddhu S, Shihab F (2019). Baseline living-donor kidney volume and function associate with 1-year post-nephrectomy kidney function. Clin Transplant, 33(3), e13485.
  2. Vincenti F, Budde K, Merville P, Shihab F, Ram Peddi V, Shah M, Wyburn K, Cassuto-Viguier E, Weidemann A, Lee M, Flegel T, Erdman J, Wang X, Lademacher C (2018). A randomized, phase 2 study of ASP0113, a DNA-based vaccine, for the prevention of CMV in CMV-seronegative kidney transplant recipients receiving a kidney from a CMV-seropositive donor. Am J Transplant, 18(12), 2945-2954.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

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