Shahed Ammar, MD
UTMB Health Physician
- Accepting new patients
My Specialties
Where I See Patients
Nephrology, Town Center
- 2660 Gulf Freeway South, Entrance B
League City, TX 77573 - Phone: (832) 505-2150
- All providers at Nephrology, Town Center
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This provider is a transplant physician. Online scheduling is not available for transplant patients. Please call the Texas Transplant Center at (800) 323-4109, or visit our transplant website for additional information.
About Me
Dr. Ammar is a distinguished physician specializing in nephrology and transplant medicine, she has a robust clinical background, having completed an Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Fellowship at the American University of Beirut Medical Center, Lebanon, as well as an Internal Medicine Residency at the same institution.
In the course of her training, Dr. Ammar has demonstrated expertise in the management of kidney diseases and transplantation, including a focus on Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD), and has published and presented research in leading nephrology forums. Her research includes studies on identifying ADPKD patients, the use of ICD9/10 codes for diagnosis, and exploring the impact of induction therapy on BK Polyoma viral reactivation in transplant patients.
Dr. Ammar has a strong commitment to advancing medical science through research and has been active in presenting abstracts at major nephrology conferences such as the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) annual meetings. Her scholarly work is reflected in her publications in peer-reviewed journals like the Journal of Nephrology.
Dr. Ammar is a member of several prestigious professional organizations, including the American Society of Nephrology and the American Society of Transplantation. Her dedication to the field and commitment to patient care and research make her a valuable asset to the medical community.
Education & Training
Medical/Professional School:
Beirut Arab University - LBN
Internships:
Rotating Internship, Hammoud Hospital University Medical Center - Sidon, LBN, 2016
Residencies:
Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut - Beirut, IA, 2019
Fellowships:
Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, American University of Beirut - Beirut, IA, 2021
Nephrology, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - Iowa, IA, 2023
Transplant Nephrology, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - Iowa City, IA, 2024