Samira Farouk
Transplant nephrologist and Associate Professor of Medicine and Medical Education, Associate Program Director of the Nephrology Fellowship Program at Mount Sinai. Graduate of Princeton University and Rutgers University.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 53min
130: Trolls of Transplant with NephMadness 2026!
Samira Farouk, transplant nephrologist and NephMadness organizer; Jeannina Smith, transplant infectious disease lead focused on CMV and BK; Caitlin Blaschart, nephrology fellow specializing in transplant kidney disease. They chat about the Trolls of Transplant region, BK biology and surveillance, CMV biology and prevention strategies, immunosuppression as core therapy, and emerging immune and antiviral approaches.
Apr 11, 2025 • 1h 19min
Episode 389: Rafael Medina Subspecialty Series – Hypotension and Peaked T waves
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Samira Farouk, a transplant nephrologist and educator, and Dr. Douglas Farrell, an internal medicine resident and nephrology fellow, tackle the intricacies of hypotension and acute kidney injury. They highlight the importance of trending urine tests alongside traditional metrics like troponin. The duo also shares insights on managing hyperkalemia and the criteria for initiating acute dialysis, while introducing helpful mnemonics for diagnosing metabolic acidosis. Their clinical approach underscores the complexities of patient care in nephrology.
