Motaz Selim
( out of 19 reviews )

Motaz Selim, MBBCh, MD, PhD, MSc

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Children's Hospital

Pediatric Surgery
Salt Lake City
801-662-2950

University of Utah Hospital

General Surgery, Area E
Salt Lake City
801-585-1618

  • Motaz Selim, MBBCh, MSc, MD, PhD, is a transplant and hepatobiliary surgeon specializing in liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation and surgical critical care. His interests include clinical outcomes in solid organ abdominal transplant, critical care of the pre- and post-transplant patients, mitigating preservation and reperfusion injury, and surgical education methods.

    Dr. Selim received his MBBCh degree from Cairo University School of Medicine where he also finished his residency and received his Master and Doctorate degrees. He completed fellowship training in Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgery at the Mount Sinai Medical Center New York, NY. He has published over 20 peer reviewed publications and presented in multiple national and international conferences.

    He currently serves as an associate professor of surgery in the Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant & Advanced Hepatobiliary Surgery at University of Utah Health.

    Dr. Selim's goal is to help end-stage organ failure patients safely receive a life-saving organ transplant and keep it functioning for as long as possible. His research goals align with his clinical goals to provide more access to transplant to more vulnerable and disadvantaged patients. He also aims to increase access to transplant for every patient by finding new and innovative techniques and methods to safely utilize more organs for transplantation.

    In his spare time, Dr. Selim enjoys outdoor activities including biking, hiking, and kayaking. He is also an avid world traveler and photographer and is always looking for new places and cultures to learn about.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    Egyptian Medical Syndicate and Ministry of Health

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 19 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    July 19, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He was understanding and explained the surgery and aftercare in detail this made it way to understand. Thank you for the time token

    May 11, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Seemed like a great doctor. Explained the procedure fully and answered all of our questions.

    April 29, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Fantastic doctor. Great work.

    November 10, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Was very friendly and happy to answer all questions.

    November 05, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He cared. He took his time to ensure I understood the medical procedures and my roll in the process.

    August 19, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He takes his time so I feel like he is listening to my concerns

    August 03, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Gets to the point but with a smile.

    July 22, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Very personable. Gave me confidence that he knows what he is doing.

    July 13, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Good

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  • Motaz Selim, MBBCh, MSc, MD, PhD, is a transplant and hepatobiliary surgeon specializing in liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation and surgical critical care. His interests include clinical outcomes in solid organ abdominal transplant, critical care of the pre- and post-transplant patients, mitigating preservation and reperfusion injury, and surgical education methods.

    Dr. Selim received his MBBCh degree from Cairo University School of Medicine where he also finished his residency and received his Master and Doctorate degrees. He completed fellowship training in Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgery at the Mount Sinai Medical Center New York, NY. He has published over 20 peer reviewed publications and presented in multiple national and international conferences.

    He currently serves as an associate professor of surgery in the Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant & Advanced Hepatobiliary Surgery at University of Utah Health.

    Dr. Selim's goal is to help end-stage organ failure patients safely receive a life-saving organ transplant and keep it functioning for as long as possible. His research goals align with his clinical goals to provide more access to transplant to more vulnerable and disadvantaged patients. He also aims to increase access to transplant for every patient by finding new and innovative techniques and methods to safely utilize more organs for transplantation.

    In his spare time, Dr. Selim enjoys outdoor activities including biking, hiking, and kayaking. He is also an avid world traveler and photographer and is always looking for new places and cultures to learn about.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Primary
    Academic Divisions Transplant & Advanced Hepatobiliary Surgery
    Board Certification
    Egyptian Medical Syndicate and Ministry of Health

    Education history

    Fellowship Surgical Critical Care - Medical College of Wisconsin Fellow
    Abdominal Organ Transplant Surgery - Medical College of Wisconsin Fellow
    Fellowship Abdominal Organ Transplant Surgery - Recanati/Miller Transplantation Institute, Mount Sinai Medical Center Fellow
    Medicine - Faculty of Medicine Kasr Al-Ainy, Cairo University M.D., Ph.D.
    Fellowship Vascular Surgery - Texas Heart Institute Fellow
    Faculty of Medicine Kasr Al-Ainy, Cairo University M.Sc.
    Residency General Surgery - Faculty of Medicine Kasr Al-Ainy, Cairo University Resident
    Faculty of Medicine Kasr Al-Ainy, Cairo University Intern
    Undergraduate Medicine & Surgery - Faculty of Medicine Kasr Al-Ainy, Cairo University M.B.B.Ch.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Durazo FA, Kristbaum K, Miller J, Saeian K, Selim M, Hong JC (2022). De Novo Autoimmune Hepatitis after COVID-19 Infection in an Unvaccinated Patient. Case Reports Hepatol, 2022, 8409269. (Read full article)
    2. Mahaffey JJ, Selim MA, Kristbaum KA, Mayer J, Martin A, Durazo FA, Hong JC (2022). Evolution of a Transplant Surgery Advanced Practice Provider Practice Model in the Care of High-Acuity Liver Transplant Recipients: A Single-Center Experience. Transplant Proc, 54(10), 2621-2626. (Read full article)
    3. Zanowski SC, Price JS, Selim MA, Schumann V, Durazo F, Hong JC (2022). Effect of an Integrated Transplantation Mental Health Program on Alcohol Relapse After Liver Transplantation for Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis: A Single-Center Prospective Study. Transplant Proc, 54(10), 2627-2633. (Read full article)
    4. Mayer J, Selim MA, Mahaffey JJ, Martin A, Hong JC (2022). Assessment of Patient Knowledge of the Role of Advanced Practice Providers in Transplantation Surgical Care: A Single-Center Prospective Study. Transplant Proc, 54(10), 2616-2620. (Read full article)
    5. Wong M, Narra R, Selim M, Zimmerman MA, Kim J, Padmanabhan A, Hong JC (2020). Human Leukocyte Antigen Class I Antibodies and Response to Platelet Transfusion in Patients Undergoing Liver Transplantation. J Surg Res, 255, 99-105. (Read full article)
    6. Pearson T, Zimmerman MA, Kim J, Palines PA, Eriksen CM, Wong M, Selim MA, Markovic D, Hong JC (2019). Staged Biliary Reconstruction After Orthotopic Liver Transplantation: A Practical Surgical Strategy for High-Acuity Adult Recipients. Transplant Direct, 5(9), e482. (Read full article)
    7. Zimmerman MA, Selim M, Kim J, Saeian K, Cinquegrani MP, Connolly L, Woehlck HJ, Lauer KK, Hong JC (2018). Impact of a Transplantation Critical Care Model on Short-Term Outcomes Following Liver Transplantation in High Acuity Patients: A Single-Center Experience. Transplant Proc, 50(10), 3544-3548. (Read full article)
    8. Zimmerman MA, Selim M, Kim J, Kozeniecki M, Hong JC (2018). A Specialized Transplantation Critical Care Model: Expanding Liver Transplantation Access to High-Acuity Patients. Transplant Proc, 50(9), 2619-2621. (Read full article)
    9. Zimmerman MA, Selim M, Kim J, Regner K, Saeian K, Zanowski S, Martin A, Connolly LA, Lauer KK, Woehlck HJ, Hong JC (2016). Outcome analysis of continuous intraoperative renal replacement therapy in the highest acuity liver transplant recipients: A single-center experience. Surgery, 161(5), 1279-1286. (Read full article)
    10. Woehlck HJ, Boettcher BT, Lauer KK, Cronin DC, Hong JC, Zimmerman MA, Kim J, Selim M (2016). Hydroxocobalamin for Vasoplegic Syndrome in Liver Transplantation: Restoration of Blood Pressure Without Vasospasm. A A Case Rep, 7(12), 247-250. (Read full article)
    11. Zimmerman MA, Schiller J, Kim J, Martin A, Selim M, Nydam TL, Cronin D 2nd, Hong JC (2015). Pathologic sequelae of allosensitization in liver transplantation. J Surg Res, 200(1), 195-9. (Read full article)
    12. Facciuto ME, Singh MK, Lubezky N, Selim MA, Robinson D, Kim-Schluger L, Florman S, Ward SC, Thung SN, Fiel M, Schiano TD (2014). Tumors with intrahepatic bile duct differentiation in cirrhosis: implications on outcomes after liver transplantation. Transplantation, 99(1), 151-7. (Read full article)
    13. Selim M, Goldstein MJ (2011). Case report: parenchymal pseudoaneurysm of a renal allograft after core needle biopsy: a rare cause of allograft injury. Transplant Proc, 43(7), 2781-3. (Read full article)