FarahnakAssadiMD
Pediatric Nephrology • Chandler, AZCongenital Urologic and Renal Disorders, Pediatric Chronic Renal Failure and Dialysis
Emeritus Professor of Pediatric Nephrology at Rush University Medical Center
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Office
Unit 1046
3800 S. Cantabria Cir
Chandler, AZ 85248Phone+1 312-560-0477Fax+1 888-757-4314- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Dr. Farahnak Assadi is a pediatric nephrologist in Chicago, IL and is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine and has been in practice 48 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Farsi. He specializes in congenital urologic and renal disorders and pediatric chronic renal failure and dialysis and is experienced in nephritic syndromes, nephrotic syndomes, pediatric fluid and electrolyte disorders, pediatric hypertension, and pediatric transplant nephrology.
Education & Training
The Wharton School, University of PennsylvaniaMS, Health System Physician Leadership Program, 1997 - 1998
Wharton School University of PennsylvaniaHealth System Physician Leadership Program, 1998
Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaFellowship, Pediatric Nephrology, 1975 - 1978- Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaFellowship, Pediatric Nephrology, 1975 - 1977
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Nemours Children's Health, WilmingtonResidency, Pediatrics, 1974 - 1975
Drexel University College of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 1973 - 1974- Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann UniversityInternship, Transitional Year, 1973 - 1974
- Iran Health Corps1969 - 1971
Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of MedicineClass of 1969
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2009 - 2025
PA State Medical License Active through 2012- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Nephrology
- American Board of Pediatric NephrologyNephrology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Dr. Alireza Yalda, the Highest Medal of Honor in Science, Education, and Research Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 2012
- Professor Alireza Yalda's Highest Award of Honor in Medical Science, Education and Research Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 2012
- The Highest Medal of Honor in Medical Science, Education, and Research 3rd International annual Professor Alireza YaldaFoundation Award. Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 2012
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Clinical Trials
- Acetazolamide (AZ) for Management of Alkalosis in Bartter Syndrome Start of enrollment: 2019 Jan 10
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Validity of the Adrogué-Madias Formula for the Management of Acute Dysnatremias in Critically Ill Children: A Prospective Multicenter Analysis.Farahnak Assadi, Anoush Azarfar, Behnaz Bazargani, Ali Derakhshan, Arash Abassi, Mehryar Mehrkash, Mastaneh Moghtaderi, Mitra Basiratnia, Mojgan Mazaheri, Afshin Safae...> ;Pediatric Emergency Care. 2023 Sep 1
- Urine anion gap can differentiate respiratory alkalosis from metabolic acidosis in the absence of blood gas results.Farahnak Assadi> ;Pediatric Pulmonology. 2023 Jun 1
- A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Rituximab-Associated Infections Among Children and Adolescents With Glomerular Disease: Focus on the Risk of Infections.Zhara Pouransiri, Farahnak Assadi, Masoumeh Mohkam, Nakysa Hooman, Zahra Rostami, Mojgan Mazaheri, Anoush Azarfar, Fatemeh Ghane Sharbaf> ;The Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 2023 Jan 1
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Journal Articles
- Developmental toxicity of cystiamine in the rat:effects on embryo-fetal developmentBeckmann DA, Mullin JJ, Assadi F, Teratology
- Passive leg raising: simple and reliable technique to prevent fluid overload in critically ill patientsAssadi f, Int J Prev Med, 2017
- KIM-1 as a potential biomarker of acute kidney injury after circulatory collapses in childrenFarahnak Assadi, Pediatr Emerg Care, 10/6/2016
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Books/Book Chapters
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Society for Pediatric ResearchMember
- American Society of Pediatric NephrologyMember
- International Pediatric Nephrology AssociationMember
- American Association for Advancement of ScienceMember
- Renal Transplantation Physician, United Network for Organ SharingMember
- Renal Physician AssociationMember
- New York Academy of ScienceMember
- Iranian Society of NephrologyMember
- Iranian Society of Pediatric NephrologyMember
- Member
- American Society for Clinical InvestigationMember
- American association for the Advancement of MedicineMember
- American Federation for Clinical ResearchMember
- Member
- American Society of TransplantationMember
- American Society of Pediatric ResearchMember
- International Society of NephrologyMember
- International Pediatric Nephrology SsociationMember
Other Languages
- Farsi
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