Fuad Shihab
( out of 65 reviews )

Fuad Shihab, MD

Languages spoken: English, French, Arabic

Clinical Locations

South Jordan Health Center

South Jordan Nephrology Clinic
South Jordan
801-213-4500

Kidney & Liver Clinic

Kidney and Liver Clinic
Salt Lake City
801-581-2772

  • 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.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)

    Patient Rating

    4.7 /5
    ( out of 65 reviews )

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    September 24, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Fuad S. Shihab is very knowledgeable in his medical profession of Nephrology. He reviews the patients records and test results prior to the appointments. He is very courteous and respectful with his patients. He is a very likeable person.

    July 25, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    I though Dr. Shihab was very friendly and helpful. He took the time to answer all of my questions and explain the lab results.

    July 24, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Excellent doctor Very knowledgeable

    May 24, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Shihab is wonderful and very thorough! He answers my questions and I'm so thank for him!!

    May 18, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Very attentive and knowledgeable. Would recommend Dr. Shihab to anyone needing kidney care.

    April 18, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Professional, caring and helpful

    April 11, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Easy going and easy to talk to

    March 28, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Shihab explained my test results to me in a way that I understood them perfectly. He has a very nice smile.

    March 28, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    I value Dr. Shihab's experience, knowledge, and concern for the patient.

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  • 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.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

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

    Education history

    Graduate Training University of Pennsylvania
    Leadership Development for Physician Executives - University of Utah School of Business Certificate
    Fellowship Transplantation Medicine - Oregon Health Sciences University Fellow
    University of Pennsylvania Fellow
    Chief Resident Internal Medicine - Maryland General Hospital Chief Resident
    Internal Medicine - Maryland General Hospital Resident
    Internship Maryland General Hospital Intern
    Medicine - American University of Beirut M.D.
    Undergraduate Biology and Chemistry - American University of Beirut B.S.

    Selected Publications

    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. (Read full article)
    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. (Read full article)
    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.