Amer Rajab, MD, PHD
Physician, Professor
Transplant, General Surgery
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614-293-6724Conditions and expertise
- Transplantation
- Pancreatic Islets Transplantation
- Pancreas Transplantation
- Living Donors
- Kidney Transplantation
- Organ Transplantation
Locations
- Comprehensive Transplant Center in University Hospital – Pavilion
Academics and research
Department: Surgery
About
- Gender
- Male
- Additional languages
- Arabic, Swedish
Biography
I am a board-certified transplant surgeon at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I specialize in organ transplantation, including kidney, pancreas, and islet cell transplants, with a focus on living donor procedures and complex transplant chains.
My patients can rely on me for high-quality, compassionate care and honest communication in every encounter. I collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of skilled experts to ensure each patient receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs and values.
In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I am passionate about educating and mentoring the next generation of providers. I am a clinical professor of Surgery at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2014, 2017 and 2018
- Best Doctor in America 2017
Conditions and expertise
- Kidney Transplantation
- Living Donors
- Organ Transplantation
- Pancreas Transplantation
- Pancreatic Islets Transplantation
- Transplantation
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Transplant Surgery
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/1999 - 6/30/2001 - Residency - Surgery (General Surgery)
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, United States
7/1/1995 - 6/30/1999 - Internship - Surgery (General Surgery)
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, United States
7/1/1994 - 6/30/1995 - Fellowship - Surgery (General Surgery)
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, United States
4/1/1992 - 6/30/1994 - Doctor of Philosophy - Transplant Surgery
- Lund University, S-221 00 Lund, Sweden
9/1/1988 - 6/30/1991 - Residency - Surgery (General Surgery)
- Red Crescent Hospital, Amman, Jordan, Jordan
9/1/1983 - 12/1/1987 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- University of Damascus School of Medicine, Damascus, Syria
9/1/1977 - 9/30/1983
Certification
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American Board of Surgery
9/12/2000
Academics and research
My research is focused on advancing islet and pancreas transplantation, with an emphasis on improving immunosuppression strategies such as rapid steroid‑withdrawal protocols. My work aims to enhance outcomes in renal and islet transplantation through clinical studies, active funded projects and ongoing contributions to the fields of transplantation and metabolic disease.
Research interests
- Islet Transplantation
Active Funding
Rapid four-day steroid withdrawal with thymoglobulin induction and maintenance immunosuppression with sirolimus and mycophenolate in primary cadaveric renal transplantation (with R. Pelletier and M.L. Henry), Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
Rapid four-day steroid withdrawal with thymoglobulin induction and maintenance immunosuppression with sirolimus and mycophenolate in primary renal transplantation, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
Books
Rajab A. Examiners Handbook. Mock Surgical Board Examinations. Columbus, OH, USA: The Ohio State University, Department of Surgery, January 2007.
Editorial Activities
- MedEdPORTAL
- Transplantation
- Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy
- American Journal of Transplantation
- Acta Medica Saliniana
- Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders
Academic information
- Department:
- Surgery
- Division:
- Transplant
Leadership titles
- Surgical Director of Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation, Comprehensive Transplant Center
More about my research
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Ratings and reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
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Consulting and related relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 11/3/2025, Amer Rajab has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Wonderful and caring.
Very professional very very helpful excellent knowledge about my health issues
Also very good
Dr. Rahjab has always been good to me
All good
I love this provider; he was amazing, and made my donor experience an amazing one.
He's a well good care provider