Dr. Khitan is on Doximity
As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.
- Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
- Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
- Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.
Office
1690 Medical Center Drive
Huntington, WV 25701Phone+1 304-526-2532Fax+1 304-691-1693
Summary
- Dr. Zeid Khitan is a Nephrologist based in Huntington, WV. He received his primary medical education from the University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine, class of '92, followed by an Internship at Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center, a residency at Marshall University School of Medicine and a fellowship at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Currently, he serves as the Medical Director at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Huntington. Dr. Khitan's expertise encompasses hypertension, acute renal failure, chronic kidney disease, glomerular disease, and anti-glomerular basement membrane disease. He is well-published in reputable journals, specializing in topics such as glomerular crescents with IgA deposits and hypertonic saline infusion for hyponatremia. Among his recognitions are an AOA Award in 2021 and a Regional Top Doctor title from Castle Connolly in 2014.
Education & Training
- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences CenterFellowship, Nephrology, 1999 - 2001
- Marshall University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1999
- Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1996
- University of Jordan Faculty of MedicineClass of 1992
Certifications & Licensure
- OH State Medical License 2008 - 2026
- WV State Medical License 2001 - 2026
- OK State Medical License 1999 - 2004
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- AOA AOA, 2021
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2013
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsHypertonic Saline Infusion for Hyponatremia: Limitations of the Adrogué-Madias and Other Formulas.Brent Wagner, Deepak Malhotra, Darren Schmidt, Dominic S Raj, Zeid J Khitan
Kidney360. 2023-04-01 - 2 citationsThe Diagnostic Conundrum of Glomerular Crescents With IgA Deposits.Mineaki Kitamura, Salem Almaani, Bindu Challa, Mohankumar Doraiswamy, Isabelle Ayoub
Kidney International Reports. 2023-03-01 - 3 citationsGut microbiome and diet in populations with obesity: Role of the Na+/K+-ATPase transporter signaling in severe COVID-19.Zeid J Khitan, Khew-Voon Chin, Komal Sodhi, Murad Kheetan, Ahlim Alsanani
Obesity. 2022-04-01
Press Mentions
- Dr. Joseph Shapiro Recognized as One of Castle Connolly’s America’s Top Doctors®February 21st, 2018
- Kilgore Recognized as December Fellow of the MonthDecember 23rd, 2016
Research History
- Fructose
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.
Find your profile and take control of your online presence: