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Reem S. Shawar

Reem S. Shawar, MD

Languages spoken: Arabic, English

Clinical Locations

Layton Parkway Clinic

Layton Parkway Clinic
Layton
801-581-2955

Primary Children's Hospital

Salt Lake City
801-587-3922

Primary Children's Hospital - Lehi

Lehi
385-531-1000
  • Dr. Shawar is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of Utah. She received her medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar and completed her pediatric residency at Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at University of Nevada in Las Vegas. She then practiced as a pediatrician at Variety Care in Oklahoma City, a federally qualified health center (FQHC) providing care for underserved populations, and as a pediatric hospitalist at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health prior to completing her pediatric endocrinology and postdoctoral research fellowships at Baylor College of Medicine affiliated with Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas.

    She provides care for youth with a variety of endocrinopathies including but not limited to growth, puberty, thyroid and adrenal disorders as well as diabetes mellitus with a keen interest in pediatric bone disorders. She strives to the provide the most comprehensive and compassionate care to every child she encounters.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)
    American Board of Pediatrics (Sub: Pediatric Endocrinology)
  • Dr. Shawar is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of Utah. She received her medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar and completed her pediatric residency at Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at University of Nevada in Las Vegas. She then practiced as a pediatrician at Variety Care in Oklahoma City, a federally qualified health center (FQHC) providing care for underserved populations, and as a pediatric hospitalist at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health prior to completing her pediatric endocrinology and postdoctoral research fellowships at Baylor College of Medicine affiliated with Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas.

    She provides care for youth with a variety of endocrinopathies including but not limited to growth, puberty, thyroid and adrenal disorders as well as diabetes mellitus with a keen interest in pediatric bone disorders. She strives to the provide the most comprehensive and compassionate care to every child she encounters.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Pediatrics -Primary
    Academic Divisions Diabetes & Endocrinology
    Board Certification
    American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)
    American Board of Pediatrics (Sub: Pediatric Endocrinology)

    Education history

    Postdoctoral Fellowship Postdoctoral Research - Baylor College of Medicine/Children’s Nutrition and Research Center Fellow
    Pediatric Endocrinology - Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s Hospital Fellow
    Residency Pediatrics - University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Medicine Resident
    Medicine - Weill Cornell Medical College-Qatar M.D.
    Professional Medical Pre-Medical Program - Weill Cornell Medical College-Qatar Certificate

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Shawar RS, Puyau M, Shypailo R, Musaad S, Butte N, Bacha F (2022). Adiposity, Insulin Resistance, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Bone Health in Hispanic Children. J Clin Endocrinol, 107(9), e3797-e3804.
    2. Shawar RS, Puyau M, Shypailo R, Musaad S, Butte NF, Bacha F (2022). Adiposity, Insulin Resistance, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Bone Health in Hispanic Children. J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 107(9), e3797-e3804. (Read full article)

    Case Report

    1. Shawar RS, Cymbaluk AL, Bell JJ, Patel T, Treybig CW, Poland TR, DeSalvo DJ, Sonabend RY, Lyons SK, Lin Y (2021). Isolation and Education During a Pandemic: Novel Telehealth Approach to Family Education for a Child With New-Onset Type 1 Diabetes and Concomitant COVID-19. Clin Diabetes, 39(1), 124-127. (Read full article)
    2. Shawar R, Patamasucon P, Rowles S (2017). Case 2: Fever and Back Pain in 13-year-old Girl. Pediatr Rev, 38(1), 46-47. (Read full article)
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