Board Certification
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American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)
American Board of Pediatrics (Sub: Pediatric Endocrinology)
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Patient Rating
Patients describe Dr. Shawar as kind, compassionate, and attentive, often noting she spends the time needed to address concerns and remembers personal details. Many comments highlight her expertise and thoroughness in pediatric endocrinology, and say she explains care clearly and inspires confidence in treatment decisions. Parents also praised her helpfulness during care transitions and recommended her to others.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Pediatrics
-Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
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| Academic Divisions |
Diabetes & Endocrinology
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)
American Board of Pediatrics (Sub: Pediatric Endocrinology)
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Education history
| Professional Medical | Pre-Medical Program - Weill Cornell Medical College-Qatar | Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Medical | Medicine - Weill Cornell Medical College-Qatar | M.D. |
| Residency | Pediatrics - University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Medicine | Resident |
| Fellowship | Pediatric Endocrinology - Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children¿s Hospital | Fellow |
| Postdoctoral Fellowship | Postdoctoral Research - Baylor College of Medicine/Children¿s Nutrition and Research Center | Fellow |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Shawar RS, Puyau M, Butte N, Bacha (2026). Adipocytokine imbalance and bone mineral properties in Hispanic youth. Pediatric research,
- Tarrell A, Weber J, Shawar R, Brunelli L, Morelli S, Bayrak-Toydemir P, Doughty E, Akay G, Botto LD, Flemming E, Reading NS, Jaramillo (2025). A Rare Case of Neonatal Cholestasis Linked to FOCAD Gene Variants: Exploring the Variable Phenotypic Presentation and Its Implications. Case reports in genetics, 2025, 9569160.
- Shawar RS, Puyau M, Shypailo R, Musaad S, Butte NF, Bacha (2022). Adiposity, Insulin Resistance, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Bone Health in Hispanic Children. The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 107(9), e3797-e3804.
- 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.
- Shawar R, Patamasucon P, Rowles S (2017). Case 2: Fever and Back Pain in 13-year-old Girl. Pediatr Rev, 38(1), 46-47.
She's great- she remembers things we talk about and asks about our personal life. She's kind and helpful.
Dr. Shawar goes above and beyond! We love her!
Dr. Shawar is kind, knowlegdable, and thorough. I feel confident in her ability to take good care of my son.
Dr. Shawar is extremely kind and helpful. She spent the time necessary to address all of my son's needs and made sure everything was taken care of before we left. 10/10 would recommend her to anyone needing a pediatric endocrinologist.
Very impressed by Dr. Shawar's approach and transition from Dr. Al-Hamad.
Very impressed by Dr. Shawar's approach and transition from Dr. Al-Hamad.
Only had contact with provider when nurse called with issues, but the response was satisfactory.
Only had contact with provider when nurse called with issues, but the response was satisfactory.
I was very impressed with Dr shawars knowledge of my daughter's condition. She seemed to be an expert and up to date on current best practices. I'm excited to have found her and hopeful this first impression is an example of our relationship in the future.
I was very impressed with Dr shawars knowledge of my daughter's condition. She seemed to be an expert and up to date on current best practices. I'm excited to have found her and hopeful this first impression is an example of our relationship in the future.