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Department Transplantation Center
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Both Adults and Children & Adolescents
Languages Arabic, English
Surgeon Yes
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Cancer Center
  • Distal Splenorenal Shunt
  • Intestinal Rehabilitation
  • Intestinal Transplant
  • Pediatric Liver Transplant
  • Small Bowel Transplant
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Autoimmune Chronic Hepatitis
  • Portal Hypertension
  • Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
  • Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
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Biography

About Kareem Abu-Elmagd, MD, PhD

Kareem Abu-Elmagd, MD, PhD,has joined the Department of General Surgery in the Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute as Director of the Intestinal Transplant Program. During the next few months, Dr. Abu-Elmagd will take on leadership of the Transplant Center from John Fung, MD, Chairman of the Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute, who has directed the center until now. Dr. Abu-Elmagd has led the Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplant Center at the University of Pittsburgh (UPMC) since its establishment in 1999 and has earned an international reputation for clinical and technical contributions to the field of transplantation. He has authored more than 300 original publications and 40 book chapters. He is an active member of 13 prominent professional and scientific societies.

In 1999, Dr. Abu-Elmagd convinced the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that, due to improved survival rates, intestinal and multivisceral transplantation programs should receive reimbursement.

In addition to his clinical and surgical expertise in the field of liver transplantation, Dr. Abu-Elmagd has also made significant global contributions to the field of portal hypertensive surgery. He played a pivotal role in the development and introduction of the immunosuppressive drug FK506, also known as Prograf.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2012

Education & Fellowships

Residency - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
General Surgery
Pittsburgh, PA
1997

Fellowship - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Transplantation
Pittsburgh, PA
1990

Medical Education - Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, GA
1987

Medical Education - Mansoura University School of Medicine
Mansoura,
1987

Medical Education - Emory University School of Medicine
Surgery
Atlanta, GA
1986

Medical Education - Wayne State University
Pathology
Detroit, MI
1983

Residency - Mansoura University Hospital
Surgical Resident
Mansoura,
1982

Graduate School - Mansoura University School of Medicine
Mansoura,
1981

Residency - Hurghada General Hospital
Surgical Resident
Hurghada,
1979

Medical Education - Mansoura University School of Medicine
Mansoura,
1976

Professional Highlights

  • President, Intestinal Transplant Association

Certifications

  • Surgery - General Surgery

Memberships

  • American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
  • The International Liver Transplantation Society
  • The American Medical Association
  • The American Society of Transplant Surgeons
  • The American Society of Transplantation
  • The Transplantation Society
  • The American Surgical Society
  • The American Surgical Association
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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As of 3/24/2024, Dr. Abu-Elmagd has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

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Patient Satisfaction Reviews

63 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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Overall Star Ratings
4.7 out of 5
Explains 4.6
Listens 4.2
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.7
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.7

14 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2024

Dr. Kareem and Dr. Maklad, Amanda NP and Danielle RN are wonderful, knowledgeable,kind and listen to our needs.

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2024

I trusted Dr Kareem's to care for me

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2024

The time spent with Dr. kareem was most helpful! I never felt rushed or hurried or that any of my questions were unimportant. I feel that he truly cares about his patience.

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2024

The doctor and the transplant coordinator were most helpful. All questions were answered, and the new transplant coordinator took over as though she was completely up-to-date on my situation. That was very reassuring.

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2024

Waited over 3 hours. Dr was running behind.

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2024

Great Dr and staff.

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024

Great Dr very easy to talk to.

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2024

Dr Kareem saved my life. His skill as a surgeon is tremendous and he really cares about his patients.

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Dr K is always a joy to be around. I always feel like he goes above and beyond to make sure I understand. He does extensive testing to get to root of the problem.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2024

The care provided to me by doctor Kareem was the best care I have ever received. Through a complex surgery and thorough follow up he and staff have given me a new beginning. I can not say enough positive things about my care.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2024

Dr. Kareem is the best!

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024

Dr K is a very easy person to talk to and makes sure you understand everything before the visit is over.

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2023

Excellent physician

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023

Every appt with Dr. Kareem is very good!

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