Arsalan N. Habib
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Arsalan N. Habib, MD, BSc

Languages spoken: English, French, Urdu

Clinical Locations

Wasatch Kidney Specialists

Wasatch Kidney Specialists
Salt Lake City
801-281-5996

  • Arsalan N. Habib, MD is an Associate Professor of Medicine (Clinical) at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Habib received his Bachelor of Science from Georgetown University in 1994 and then his M.D. from the University of Utah School of Medicine in 2000. He received residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine, which he completed in 2003 and was selected as Chief Medical Resident for 2003-2004. He then went on to complete his nephrology fellowship from the University of Utah School of Medicine in 2007 after which he joined the faculty in the Division of Nephrology as an Assistant Professor with promotion to Associate Professor in 2023.



    Dr. Habib practices clinical nephrology with his main clinic location adjacent to St. Mark’s Hospital at the University of Utah Wasatch Kidney Specialists. He provides inpatient consultations at St. Mark’s Hospital, Intermountain Medical Center, LDS Hospital as well as the Promise Long Term Acute Care Hospital. He also serves as teaching attending at the University Hospital. Dr. Habib is medical director of the Davita Sandy Dialysis Center where he also sees dialysis patients. As a nephrologist his clinical interests include the management of acute renal failure, chronic kidney disease and its prevention, hypertension, electrolyte disorders, peritoneal dialysis, in-center and home hemodialysis, as well as pre- and post-kidney transplant care and management. Dr. Habib has participated in several single and multi-center research trials with his colleagues in the Division of Nephrology and has published several articles in peer review journals. In addition to his clinical activities with University of Utah Health, Dr. Habib has been a volunteer physician at the Hope Clinic in Midvale, Utah since 2011 where he runs a very busy monthly kidney care clinic for uninsured patients.

    When he is not seeing patients in clinic or at the hospital Dr. Habib enjoys spending time with his family, the outdoors and training in martial arts. Dr. Habib is a second degree black belt in both Kung Fu and Tai Chi and has competed in both national and international tournaments. He is also a former member of the national team of the USA Wushu and Kung Fu Federation.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology)

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 114 reviews )

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    October 29, 2024
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    He is wonderful explains clearly and makes me feel at ease and not hurried

    October 04, 2024
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    He is an excellent doctor, very caring and makes everything clear.

    October 03, 2024
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    Outstanding physician

    September 07, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    I would highly recommend.

    September 05, 2024
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    great doctor

    July 10, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    dr. Habib is one good Doctor. cant go wrong with him!!

    July 04, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    I found him very caring about my health

    July 02, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Dr. A. Habib is very knowledgeable and highly qualified physician. He develops trustful personal relations with patients, and he is good in plain language explanations of patient's problems and of suggested cure plan. I would highly recommend Dr. Habib as an excellent nephrology specialist.

    July 02, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Great doctor. Friendly, communicates well, and listens well.

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  • Arsalan N. Habib, MD is an Associate Professor of Medicine (Clinical) at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Habib received his Bachelor of Science from Georgetown University in 1994 and then his M.D. from the University of Utah School of Medicine in 2000. He received residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine, which he completed in 2003 and was selected as Chief Medical Resident for 2003-2004. He then went on to complete his nephrology fellowship from the University of Utah School of Medicine in 2007 after which he joined the faculty in the Division of Nephrology as an Assistant Professor with promotion to Associate Professor in 2023.



    Dr. Habib practices clinical nephrology with his main clinic location adjacent to St. Mark’s Hospital at the University of Utah Wasatch Kidney Specialists. He provides inpatient consultations at St. Mark’s Hospital, Intermountain Medical Center, LDS Hospital as well as the Promise Long Term Acute Care Hospital. He also serves as teaching attending at the University Hospital. Dr. Habib is medical director of the Davita Sandy Dialysis Center where he also sees dialysis patients. As a nephrologist his clinical interests include the management of acute renal failure, chronic kidney disease and its prevention, hypertension, electrolyte disorders, peritoneal dialysis, in-center and home hemodialysis, as well as pre- and post-kidney transplant care and management. Dr. Habib has participated in several single and multi-center research trials with his colleagues in the Division of Nephrology and has published several articles in peer review journals. In addition to his clinical activities with University of Utah Health, Dr. Habib has been a volunteer physician at the Hope Clinic in Midvale, Utah since 2011 where he runs a very busy monthly kidney care clinic for uninsured patients.

    When he is not seeing patients in clinic or at the hospital Dr. Habib enjoys spending time with his family, the outdoors and training in martial arts. Dr. Habib is a second degree black belt in both Kung Fu and Tai Chi and has competed in both national and international tournaments. He is also a former member of the national team of the USA Wushu and Kung Fu Federation.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Primary
    Academic Divisions Nephrology & Hypertension
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology)

    Education history

    Fellowship Nephrology - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Chief Resident
    Residency Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Utah M.D.
    Georgetown University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Beddhu S, Filipowicz R, Wang B, Wei G, Chen X, Roy AC, DuVall SL, Farrukh H, Habib AN, Bjordahl T, Simmons DL, Munger M, Stoddard G, Kohan DE, Greene T, Huang Y (2016). A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effects of Febuxostat Therapy on Adipokines and Markers of Kidney Fibrosis in Asymptomatic Hyperuricemic Patients With Diabetic Nephropathy. Can J Kidney Health Dis, 3, 2054358116675343.
    2. Goldfarb-Rumyantzev AS, Habib AN, Baird BC, Barenbaum LL, Cheung AK (2007). The association of lipid-modifying medications with mortality in patients on long-term peritoneal dialysis. Am J Kidney Dis, 50(5), 791-802.