
Nizar N Zein MD
Hepatology & Liver Transplantation
Professor and Endowed Chair. Director, Mikati Center for Liver Diseases and Transplantation, the Cleveland Clinic.
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9500 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44195
Phone+1 216-444-7000
Fax+1 216-445-5477
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Summary
- Nizar Zein, MD is a specialized gastroenterologist located in Cleveland, OH, with subspecialties in hepatology and liver transplantation. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics from the University of Toledo, Fellowships in Gastroenterology and Pediatric Gastroenterology from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. He has a certificate in Healthcare Facilities Planning and Design from Cornell University and is board certified in Medical Quality (CMQ). In addition to an eMBA/PLD from Harvard Business School. Dr. Zein has extensive experience in various conditions, including Hepatitis C, Portal Hypertension, Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, Primary Biliary Cirrhosis, and Transplant Hepatology. He published over 200 peer-reviewed articles in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology, and has been involved in clinical trials for the treatment of Hepatitis C. He filed several patents over his career and remains active in the area of innovation. Dr. Zein has received the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation. He served as a hospital executive as a member of the board of Governors of the Cleveland Clinic, Chairmen of Global Patient Services and Chief of Staff for Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. He is currently a member of Board of Directors of the View Hospital /Cedar Sinai, Qatar and an advisor to Venture Capital firms in Healthcare.
Education & Training
Cornell UniversityCertificate, Healthcare Facilities Planning and Design, 2019 - 2019
Harvard Business SchoolProgram for Leadership Development (PLD)/eMBA, 2016 - 2017
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 1995 - 1996
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 1992 - 1995
University of ToledoResidency, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1992
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 1990 - Present
OH State Medical License 2002 - 2027
MN State Medical License 1992 - 2003
American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsPrimary aortic angiosarcoma following endovascular aneurysm repair: Case report and review of the literature.Samer Koussayer, Faisal A Almudaiheem, Talia Koussayer, Hussein Alkohlani, Nizar Zein
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques. 2026-04-01 - Emerging Trends in MASLD and MASH.Samita Garg, Nizar N Zein
Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics. 2026-03-01 - Rare Case of Tacrolimus-Induced Acute Pancreatitis in a Liver Transplant Recipient.Renan Prado, Arjun Chatterjee, Zurabi Zaalishvili, Rupayan Kundu, Shilpa Junna
ACG Case Reports Journal. 2025-05-01
Press Mentions
Abu Dhabi University Concludes Seminar on Breast Cancer AwarenessOctober 24th, 2022
Cleveland Clinic Hospitals Worldwide Join Forces to Share Expertise at Arab Health 2020January 21st, 2020
5 Tips for Fasting the Healthy WayMay 6th, 2019
Other Languages
- Arabic
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