FarahnakAssadiMD

Pediatric Nephrology • Chandler, AZ

Congenital 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 85248
Phone+1 312-560-0477

Fax+1 888-757-4314

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

The Highest Medal of Honor in Medical Science, Education, and Research 3rd International annual Professor Alireza YaldaFoundation Award. 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
Dr. Alireza Yalda, the Highest Medal of Honor in Science, Education, and Research Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 2012
Best Pediatric Nephrologist Consumer Research Council of America, 2006
The Best Pediatric Nephrology in America Consumer Research Council of America, 2006
The Best Pediatric Nephrology Doctors in America Consumers Research Council of America, 2005-2006
Teaching Award Rush University Medical College, 2001
Attending of the Year Award Rush University Medical Center, 2001
Attending of the Year Award Frame Rush Children Hospital, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, 2001
Who’s Who in World Marquis Publisher, 1999
Distinguished Faculty Award Thomas Jefferson University Medical College, 1996
Attending of the Year Award Thomas Jefferson University, 1996
Attending of the Year Award Frame Thomas Jefferson University, 1996
Distinguished Faculty Award Plate Medical College of Augusta, 1991
Elected member Society of Pediatric Research, 1986
Golden Apple Award University of Illinois, 1984
Golden Apple Award University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, 1984
Golden Apple Award, Student Teaching Award University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, 1984
Physician Recognition Award Certificate, for Excellence in Continuing Medical Education American Medical Association, 1984-1985, 1989, 1991, 1995, 2000
Physician Recognition Award Certificate American Medical Association for Excellence in Continuing Medical Education, 1983
Outstanding Fellowship Award Certificate Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 1977
Pediatric Resident Teaching Award Silver Plate Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 1975
Doctorate in Medicine with Distinction Tehran University School of Medicine, 1969
Thesis with Distinction Tehran University School of Medical Sciences, Iran Medical School Dissertation, 1969
Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis Who's Who
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Clinical Trials

Acetazolamide (AZ) for Management of Alkalosis in Bartter Syndrome Start of enrollment: 2019 Jan 10
Recruiting

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

A narrative review of monogenic disorders causing nephrolithiasis and chronic kidney disease.
Farahnak Assadi, Toktam Faghihi
Nephrology. 2024-12-01
Sex Differences on the Pharmacokinetics of Drugs for Children with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Narrative Review.
Toktam Faghihi, Farahnak Assadi
Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin. 2024-10-01
Efficacy and Safety of Allopurinol on Chronic Kidney Disease Progression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Fatemeh Ghane Sharbaf, Elham Bakhtiari, Toktam Faghihi, Farahnak Assadi
The Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 2024-08-01

Journal Articles

Developmental toxicity of cystiamine in the rat:effects on embryo-fetal development
Beckmann DA, Mullin JJ, Assadi F, Teratology
Passive leg raising: simple and reliable technique to prevent fluid overload in critically ill patients
Assadi f, Int J Prev Med, 2017
KIM-1 as a potential biomarker of acute kidney injury after circulatory collapses in children
Farahnak Assadi, Pediatr Emerg Care, 10/6/2016
Practical considerations to drug dosing in children with acute kidney injury
Farahnak Assadi, J Clin Pharmacol, 4/2016
What are causes of purple urine?
Assadi F, Pediatr Nephrology
Hypercalciuria and urolithiasia in a case of Costello syndrome
Assadi F, et al, Pediatr Nephrology
Co-administration of theophylline enhances diuretic response to furosemide in infants on extracorporial membrane oxygenation (ECMO): a randomized controlled pilot study
Loch an SR, Adeniyi-Jones S, Assadi F, et al, J Pediatr
Evaluation and developmental safety of cyst examine in the rat: effects on fetal reproduction and early embryonic development
Assadi F, et al, Teratology
Hpernatremia associated with pineal tumor
Assadi F, Norman ME, Parks JS, et L, J.Pediatr
Effects of pre- and postnatal cyst examine exposure on renal function and structure in the rat.
Assadi F, et al, Pediatr Nephrology
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor-induced angioedema:are port of two cases
Assadi F, et al, Pediatr Nephrology
Poland syndrome associated with renal a genesis
Asadi F, et al, Pediatr Nephrology
Infantile cystine sis presenting as chronic constipation
Assadi F, et al, AJKD
Quantization of microalbuminuria using the second morning urine samples
Assadi F, J Pediatr
Liddell syndrome in a newborn infant
Assadi F, et al, Pediatr Nephrology
Pheoxhromocytoma associated with a de novo mutation in the Von Hipple-Linda's disease gene
Assadi F, et al, AJKD
Simplified treatment strategies to fluid therapy in infants with diarrhea
Assadi F, Copelovitch L, Pediatr Nephrology
IgG-associated mesangeal proliferative glomeruli nephritis in a patient with Down syndrome
Assadi F, Med Sci Monit
Autonomic dysfunction manifested by severe hypertension
Assadi F, Czech K, Med Sic Monit
Value of urinary excretion of microalbuminuria in predicting glomerular lesions in children with isolated hematuria
Assadi F, Pediatr Nephrology
Medication dosing and renal insufficiency in a pediatric intensive care unit
Assadi F, Pediatr Cardiol
Pediatric kidney transplantation:kids are different
Assadi F, IJKD
Prehypertension:a warning sign of future cardiovascular risk
Assadi F, IJPM
Preventing kidney injury in children with neurogenic bladder dysfunction
Jabari-Larijani F, Moghtaderi M, Hajizadeh N, Assadi F, IJPM
Treatment algorithm for the prevention of end-stage renal disease in children with lupus nephritis
Hajizadeh N, Jabari-Larijani F, Moghtaderi M, Ataei N, Assadi F, IJPM
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Books/Book Chapters

Primordial Prevention of Non Communicable Disease
Chapter: The Growing epidemic of chronic kidney disease: preventive strategies to dlay the risk of progression to ESRD
Assadi FEditors: Kelishadi R.Springer Nature, New YorkEdition 1,2019
Textbook of Clinical Pediatrics
Chapter: A practical approach to metabolic alkalosis
Page 2682 - 2682Assadi FEditors: Elouise AY.Springer, New YorkEdition 2,2011
Continued Renal Replacement Therapy in Newborn Infants
Chapter: Intensive care of the fetus and neonate
Page 1187 - 1191Gottlieb R, Assadi FEditors: Spitzer AR.Mosy Year Book, Inc, PhiladelphiaEdition 1,
Textbook of Clinical Pediatrics
Chapter: A Practical Approach to Metabolic Alkalosis
Page 2677 - 2682Assadi FEditors: Elzouki AY, Harfi HA, Nazer H.Springer, New YorkEdition 2,
Textbook of Clinical Pediatrics
Chapter: A Practical Approach to Metabolic Acidosis
Page 2671 - 2676Assadi FEditors: Elzouki AY, Harfi HA, Nazer H.Springer, New YorkEdition 2,
Clinical Disorders Associated with Altered Potassium Metabolism
Chapter: Textbook of Clinical Pediatrics
Page 2663 - 2670Assadi FEditors: Elzouki AY, Harfi HA, Nazer H.Springer , New YorkEdition 2,
Clinical Decisions in Pediatric Nephrology: A Problem solving Approach to Clinical Cases
Chapter: Transplantation
Page 353 - 376Assadi FEditors: Assadi F.Springer, New YorkEdition 1,
Clinical Decisions in Pediatric Nephrology: A Problem solving Approach to Clinical Cases
Chapter: End-Stage Renal Disease and Dialysis
Page 337 - 352Assadi FEditors: Assadi F.Springer, New YorkEdition 1,
Clinical Decisions in Pediatric Nephrology: A Problem solving Approach to Clinical Cases
Chapter: Renal Osteodystrophy
Page 313 - 336Assadi FEditors: Assadi F.Springer, New YorkEdition 1,
Clinical Decisions in Pediatric Nephrology: A Problem solving Approach to Clinical Cases
Chapter: Chronic Kidney Disease
Page 287 - 312Assadi FEditors: Assadi F.Springer, New YorkEdition 1,
Clinical Decisions in Pediatric Nephrology: A Problem solving Approach to Clinical Cases
Chapter: Glomerular, Vascular and tubulo-Interstitial Disorders
Page 237 - 286Assadi FSpringer, New YorkEdition 1,
Clinical Approach to Diagnosing Metabolic Alkalosis
Chapter: Textbook of Clinical Pediatrics
Page 727 - 731Assadi FEditors: Elzouki AY,Harfi HA,Nazer H.Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, New YorkEdition 1,
Neonatal Hypertension and Renovascular Disease
Chapter: Intensive care of the fetus and neonate
Page 1050 - 1055Assadi F, Norman MEEditors: Spitzer AR.Mosby Year Book, Inc , PhiladelphiaEdition 1,
Clinical Approach to Diagnosing Metabolic Acidosis
Chapter: Textbook of Clinical Pediatrics. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, New York, 2001
Page 721 - 726Assadi F. Clinical Approach to Diagnosing Metabolic Acidosis. In: Elzouki AY, Harfi HA, Nazer H (eds)Textbook of clinical pediatrics. Lippincott Williams and ...Editors: Elzouki AY, Harfi HA, Nazer H.Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, New YorkEdition 1,
Clinical Decisions in Pediatric Nephrology: A Problem solving Approach to Clinical Cases
Chapter: Hereditary Nephritis and Genetic Disorders
Page 201 - 236Assadi FEditors: Assadi F.Springer, New YorkEdition 1,
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Chapter: Textbook of Clinical Pediatrics
Page 792 - 794Assadi FEditors: Elzouki AY, Harfi HA, Nazer H.Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, New YorkEdition 1,
Clinical Decisions in Pediatric Nephrology: A Problem Solving Approach to Clinical Cases
Chapter: Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders
Page 1 - 68Assadi FEditors: Assadi F.Springer, New YorkEdition 1,
Clinical Dicisions in Pediatric Nephrology: A Problem Solving Approach to Clinical Cases
Chapter: Acid-base disturbances
Page 69 - 96Assadi FEditors: Assadi F.Springer, New YorkEdition 1,
Clinical Decisions in Pediatric Nephrology: A Problem Solving Approach to Clinical Cases
Chapter: Disorder of Divalent Metabolism
Page 98 - 124Assadi FEditors: Assadi F.Springer, New YorkEdition 1,
Clinical Decisions in Pediatric Nephrology: A Problem Solving Approach to Clinical Cases
Chapter: Nephrolithiasis
Page 125 - 144Assadi FEditors: Assadi F.Springer, New YorkEdition 1,
Clinical Decisions in Pediatric Nephrology: A Problem Solving Approach to Clinical Cases
Chapter: Hypertension
Page 145 - 166Assadi FEditors: Assadi F.Springer, New YorkEdition 1,
Clinical Decisions in Pediatric Nephrology: A Problem solving Approach to Clinical Cases
Chapter: Acute Renal Failure
Page 167 - 200AssadiEditors: Assadi F.Springer, New YorkEdition 1,
Pediatric continuous renal replacement therapy: principles and practice
Faraahnak AssadiEditors: Farahnak Assadi.Springers, NewYork2016
Pediatric Continuous Renal Replacement Therap
Chapter: Acute kidney injury
Assadi FEditors: Assadi F, Ghane F.Springer, New YorkEdition 1,2015
Pediatric Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Chapter: Water and solute movement
Assadi FEditors: Assadi F, Ghane F.Springer , New YorkEdition 1,2015
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