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Fuad Shihab
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Fuad Shihab, MD

Languages spoken: English, French, Arabic

Clinical Locations

South Jordan Health Center

South Jordan Nephrology Clinic
801-213-4500

University of Utah Hospital

Kidney and Liver Clinic
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.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)

    Patient Rating

    4.7 /5
    ( out of 65 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    August 12, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He agreed with Dr. Sharwal and assured me that I'm doing good based on my Lab results.

    August 07, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Shihab is the BEST!

    August 05, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Shihab was very courteous and attentive to my questions.

    August 05, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    It was a short visit but fine.

    July 20, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Very likable and personable; knowledgeable and professional; and very attentive to my situation and needs.

    July 19, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Very friendly and helpful explaining my questions

    March 22, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Shihab listened carefully and answered each question. He always asked me if I had any further questions.

    March 21, 2023
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Dr Shihab is a wonderful doctor: kind, caring, and highly competent.

    February 15, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Did not explain what whats happening

  • 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
    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.
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