
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
- University of Tichreen Faculty of MedicineClass of 1986
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State Medical License 1990 - Present
- OH State Medical License 2002 - 2025
- MN State Medical License 1992 - 2003
- American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
Clinical Trials
- Infliximab Treatment Along With Pegylated Interferon and Ribavirin in the Treatment of Hepatitis C Start of enrollment: 2007 Jul 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Emerging Trends in MAFLD and MASH.Samita Garg, Nizar N Zein
Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics. 2025-03-01 - 80 citationsBile acids profile, histopathological indices and genetic variants for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease progression.Nisreen Nimer, Ibrahim Choucair, Zeneng Wang, Ina Nemet, Lin Li
Metabolism. 2021-03-01 - 22 citationsA review of the utility of tacrolimus in the management of adults with autoimmune hepatitis.Mohamad Hanouneh, Michael Ritchie, Mona Ascha, Mustafa Ascha, Alice Chedid
Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology. 2019-01-16
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
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Other Languages
- Arabic
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