Title: Attending Physician
Company: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Location: Westminster, California, United States
Faris Shweikeh, MD, Attending Physician at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Healthcare Professionals for dedication, achievements, and leadership in health care.
Dr. Shweikeh has established himself as a distinguished attending physician in hospital medicine at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, where he has been serving since 2024. Dealing with acutely ill hospitalized patients, he is lauded for his dedication to advancing medical knowledge and patient care. Additionally, Dr. Shweikeh’s expertise in spine health has become widely recognized.
Before joining his health care facility, Dr. Shweikeh honed his skills as a clinical research associate at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center from 2014 to 2015. This position allowed him to delve deeply into research projects that laid the foundation for his later clinical endeavors. Dr. Shweikeh’s commitment to understanding complex medical conditions and improving patient outcomes was evident during this period, setting the stage for his future achievements in medicine.
Dr. Shweikeh’s journey into the clinical field marks a significant transition from his earlier focus on research, particularly on the gastrointestinal system. His work as an internist working with elderly patients with dementia was pivotal, as he explored gastrointestinal procedures tailored to this challenging demographic. Noting that working with patients who have dementia can be quite challenging, this population often presents unique difficulties, particularly with those patients having to undergo a colonoscopy because their outcomes typically do not fare as well as patients not suffering from the disease.
Dr. Shweikeh’s academic background is extensive. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry from the University of California, Riverside, in 2006, he received a Doctor of Medicine from Northeast Ohio Medical University in Rootstown in 2014. From there, he completed a residency at the Cleveland Clinic Akron General in 2024, an experience that significantly shaped Dr. Shweikeh’s approach to patient care and clinical practice. These academic achievements have been instrumental in equipping him with the knowledge and skills necessary for his successful career in medicine.
A member of several prestigious organizations, Dr. Shweikeh is affiliated with the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, the American College of Gastroenterology, and the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. These memberships reflect his commitment to staying abreast of medical advancements and contributing to the broader medical community.
Dr. Shweikeh attributes his success to hard work and unwavering dedication. He consistently seeks feedback from colleagues and patients, striving for self-improvement and skill enhancement. This proactive approach has bolstered Dr. Shweikeh’s professional growth and enriched the quality of care he provides to his patients.
As he prepares for a bright future in medicine, Dr. Shweikeh aims to dedicate himself to educating others in the field. Passionate about positively impacting underserved or vulnerable communities, he is also eager to take on roles in teaching and mentoring younger physicians as they embark on their careers. Dr. Shweikeh’s vision underscores a commitment to personal growth and medical practice advancement as he continues to progress in the field of medicine.
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