Omar Hussein Maarouf MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University
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33 S 9th StSuite 700Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone+1 215-955-6000
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Summary
- Dr. Omar Maarouf is a nephrology specialist based in Philadelphia, PA, currently serving as an Associate Professor at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital since 2016. He completed nephrology fellowships at Mass General Brigham and New York Presbyterian Hospital after earning his medical degree from the American University of Beirut and completing his internal medicine residency at Zucker School of Medicine. Dr. Maarouf has expertise in glomerular diseases and diabetic kidney disease and has contributed to several research publications, notably in journals like Kidney360 and Patient Preference and Adherence. His work on medication adherence in hypertension has garnered significant attention. He has been recognized with awards from Thomas Jefferson University and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Maarouf is also involved in clinical trials investigating the role of ApoL1 in CKD progression.
Education & Training
Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Nephrology, 2010 - 2014
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2010
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Fellowship, Nephrology, 2005 - 2007
American University of Beirut Faculty of MedicineClass of 2002
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 2016 - 2026
MA State Medical License 2011 - 2020
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Faculty Award Thomas Jefferson University, 2018
- Teaching Award Brigham and Women's Hospital, 2013
Clinical Trials
- Urine pH as a Predictor of Diabetes Start of enrollment: 2009 Nov 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsUrinary Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin Predicts Intensive Care Unit Admission Diagnosis: A Prospective Cohort Study.Goni Katz-Greenberg, Michael Malinchoc, Dennis L Broyles, David Oxman, Seyed M Hamrahian
Kidney360. 2022-09-29 - 87 citationsA Critical Review of Medication Adherence in Hypertension: Barriers and Facilitators Clinicians Should Consider.Seyed Mehrdad Hamrahian, Omar H Maarouf, Tibor Fülöp
Patient Preference and Adherence. 2022-01-01 - 9 citationsCase series: coronavirus disease 2019 infection as a precipitant of atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome: two case reports.Christine J Kurian, Zachary French, Patrick Kukulich, Matthew Lankiewicz, Sushil Ghimire
Journal of Medical Case Reports. 2021-12-13
Press Mentions
The Coronavirus Is Damaging Kidneys. Doctors Worry That Some Survivors Will Need Dialysis ForeverAugust 23rd, 2020
Research History
- local PIAMPLITUDE study: A phase 2/3 study to evaluate VX-147 in adults with APOL-1-mediated proteinuric kidney disease.2023 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Member
Other Languages
- Arabic
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