Shaheed Merani
Expertise in
11
conditions

Dr. Shaheed Merani

Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
4310 Emile St., 
Omaha, NE 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
11
conditions
4310 Emile St., 
Omaha, NE 

Overview

Shaheed Merani is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska.

Dr. Merani is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 56 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Merani is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Transplant Surgery
General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in NE

Fellowships

UNMC College of Medicine, Transplant Surgery - 2017

Hospital Affiliations

The Nebraska Medical Center
Mary Lanning Healthcare

Languages Spoken

English
American Sign Language

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

Organ Transplant Center at Nebraska Medical Center
4310 Emile St., Omaha, NE 68105

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

3 Clinical Trials

Multicenter, Prospective, Open-label, Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial to Compare the Safety & Effectiveness of the VitaSmart Liver Machine Perfusion System With Static Cold Storage for Organ Preservation Prior to Liver Transplantation
Multicenter, Prospective, Open-label, Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial to Compare the Safety & Effectiveness of the VitaSmart Liver Machine Perfusion System With Static Cold Storage for Organ Preservation Prior to Liver Transplantation
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 22, 2026
Intervention Type: Device, Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Continued Access Protocol To Evaluate the Effectiveness of the Portable Organ Care System (OCS) Liver for Preserving and Assessing Donor Livers for Transplantation.
Continued Access Protocol To Evaluate the Effectiveness of the Portable Organ Care System (OCS) Liver for Preserving and Assessing Donor Livers for Transplantation.
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 24, 2024
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
International Randomized Trial to Evaluate The Effectiveness of The Portable Organ Care System (OCS™) Liver For Preserving and Assessing Donor Livers for Transplantation (OCS Liver PROTECT Trial)
International Randomized Trial to Evaluate The Effectiveness of The Portable Organ Care System (OCS™) Liver For Preserving and Assessing Donor Livers for Transplantation (OCS Liver PROTECT Trial)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 29, 2023
Intervention Type: Device, Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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56 Total Publications

Second Report of the American Intestinal Transplant Working Group: New Insights Into Risk Factors, Treatment Regimens, and Outcomes of Malignancy After Intestinal Transplantation.
Second Report of the American Intestinal Transplant Working Group: New Insights Into Risk Factors, Treatment Regimens, and Outcomes of Malignancy After Intestinal Transplantation.
Journal: Transplantation
Published: June 19, 2026
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Before you request

Organ Transplant Center At Nebraska Medical Center

4310 Emile St., 
Omaha, NE 
 (0.1 miles away)
402-559-5000
Experience:
44+ years
Languages Spoken:
English, American Sign Language
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Accepting New Patients

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shaheed Merani

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shaheed Merani?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Shaheed Merani by calling their office at 402-559-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Shaheed Merani a top-rated expert for Liver Transplant?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shaheed Merani is classified as an Distinguished expert for Liver Transplant, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Shaheed Merani specialize in?

While Dr. Shaheed Merani is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Liver Transplant, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Liver Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.

Does Dr. Shaheed Merani participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Shaheed Merani has published 56 articles and abstracts on conditions like Liver Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Shaheed Merani's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Shaheed Merani accept my insurance?

Dr. Shaheed Merani accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 402-559-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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