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Department
LocationCancer and Hematology Center
Bone Marrow Transplant / Stem Cell Transplant Program
Critical Care
Texas Medical Center
Specialty
Cancer and Hematology, Critical Care, Anesthesiology
Phone: 832-826-9487
Fax: 832-825-1453
Email
sxbhar@texaschildrens.org
Address
6701 Fannin St, Ste. 1510.09
Houston, TX 77030
Saleh Bhar, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology-Oncology and Pediatric Critical Care, Baylor College of Medicine
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Critical Care Medicine | 2018 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant | 2016 |
| Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children`s Hospital, Houston, TX | Fellowship | Pediatric Hematology Oncology | 2015 |
| Upstate Medical University, Golisano Children`s Hospital, Syracuse, NY | Residency | Pediatrics (Chief Resident) | 2012 |
| American University of Beirut Medical Center, Children`s Cancer Center of Lebanon | Fellowship | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology | 2009 |
| American University of Beirut Medical Center, Lebanon | Residency | Pediatrics | 2007 |
| Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2003 |
About
Dr. Saleh Bhar's clinical interests are in critical care of hematology-oncology patients, bone marrow transplantation, cell and gene therapy, and the management of hemostasis and thrombosis in intensive care unit (ICU) settings. He is also interested in critical care management of hemotopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and immunotherapy treatments for patients.
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Society of Bone Marrow Transplantation (ASBMT) | Member |
| American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) | Member |
| American Society of Hematology (ASH) | Member |
| American Society of Pediatric Hematology Oncology (ASPHO) | Member |
| American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) | Alumni, Member |
| Children’s Oncology Group (COG) | Member |
| Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) | Member |
Research Statement
Dr. Saleh Bhar's research interests focus on improving outcomes for oncology and bone marrow transplant patients who suffer from critical illnesses.
Selected Publications
Lindsey H, Bhar S, Bonifant LC, Sartain S, Whittle S, Lee-Kim Y, Shah M (2017). Work efficiency improvement of >90% after implementation of an annual inpatient blood products administration consent form. BMJ Open Quality-2017-000164 (accepted for publication).
Mikati MA, Ataya N, El-Ferezli J, Shamseddine A, Rahi A, Herlopian A, Kurdi R, Bhar S, Hani A, Comair YG (2012). Epilepsy surgery in a developing country (Lebanon): ten year experience and predictors of outcome. Epileptic Disorders 3, 267-74.
Muwakkit SA, Saab R, Sanjad SA, Bhar SI, Ishak RS, Samad ZA, Chan AK, Abboud MR (2009). Renal Venous Thrombosis in a Newborn with Prothrombotic Risk Factors. Blood Coagulation and Fibrinolysis 6, 458-60.
Awards & Honors
2022 Early Career Award for Excellence in Clinical Care, Baylor College of Medicine
Language
English
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