Fadi H. Akoum, MD, FAHA, FACP

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Fadi H. Akoum, MD, FAHA, FACP

Board Certified Nephrologist & Internist

``By actively listening to and understanding my patients, I can effectively communicate at a level where they feel most comfortable. I offer up-to-date treatment options and firmly believe that working together is essential to achieving the desired results of kidney health.``

EDUCATION

Fellowship, Clinical Nephrology and Hypertension
Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals of Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
July 2006 – June 2008

Fellowship, Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation
Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals of Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
July 2005 – June 2006

Residency, Internal Medicine
Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals of Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
July 2003 – June 2005

Chief Residency, Internal Medicine
American University of Beirut Medical Center
Beirut, Lebanon
July 2002 – June 2003

Residency, Internal Medicine
American University of Beirut Medical Center
Beirut, Lebanon
July 1999 – June 2002

Doctor of Medicine
American University of Beirut, Faculty of Medicine
Beirut, Lebanon
September 1995 – June 1999

Bachelor of Science, Biology
American University of Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon
September 1992 – June 1995

EXPERIENCE

As a Board-Certified Nephrologist & Internist, Dr. Fadi Akoum provides care for both men and women, 18 and older with all kidney complaints such as kidney disease, clinical hypertension, and the interplay between kidney disease and heart disease, especially heart failure. Common conditions Dr. Akoum treats are diseases of the kidneys (chronic and acute), electrolyte imbalances, difficult-to-treat hypertension, kidney stones medical management, post-kidney transplantation care and dialysis care. Dr. Akoum is ready to care for patients of Eastern Oregon with over 15 years of experience and expertise.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Kidney Disease
Clinical Hypertension
Interplay between Kidney Disease and Heart Disease, especially heart failure

COMMON CONDITIONS TREATED

Diseases of the kidneys both chronic and acute
Electrolyte imbalances
Difficult-to-treat hypertension
Kidney stones medical management
Post kidney transplantation care
Dialysis Care

Contact Information

Nephrology Clinic
600 NW 11th Street, Suite E10
Hermiston, OR, 97838

Phone: 541.667.3661