Shakir A. Hussein
Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Shakir A. Hussein

General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
Christiana Care Health Services Inc
4735 Ogletown Stanton Rd, Suite 2224, 
Newark, DE 
Accepting New Patients
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
3
conditions
Christiana Care Health Services Inc
4735 Ogletown Stanton Rd, Suite 2224, 
Newark, DE 

Overview

Shakir Hussein is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Newark, Delaware.

Dr. Hussein is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hernia, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Hussein is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery
Transplant Surgery

Licenses

Transplant Surgery in DE

Fellowships

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Columbia University Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Charleston Area Medical Center
Mckenzie Health System
Christiana Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
McLaren Health
  • HMO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Peak Health
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  • HMO
  • POS
Sentara Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
The Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SERVICES INC
4735 Ogletown Stanton Rd, Suite 2224, Newark, DE 19713

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.

9 Total Publications

Toward equitable transplant protocols: Thymoglobulin vs. Basiliximab in African-American kidney transplantation shows higher infection risk without survival benefit.
Toward equitable transplant protocols: Thymoglobulin vs. Basiliximab in African-American kidney transplantation shows higher infection risk without survival benefit.
Journal: SAGE open medicine
Published: January 19, 2026
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4735 Ogletown Stanton Road

4735 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Medical Arts Pavilion 2, Suite 3301, 
Newark, DE 
 (0.3 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shakir A. Hussein

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shakir A. Hussein?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Shakir A. Hussein by calling their office at 302-623-3866. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Shakir A. Hussein a top-rated expert for Kidney Transplant?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shakir A. Hussein is classified as an Advanced expert for Kidney 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. Shakir A. Hussein specialize in?

While Dr. Shakir A. Hussein is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Kidney Transplant, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Shakir A. Hussein participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Shakir A. Hussein has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Kidney Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Shakir A. Hussein's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Shakir A. Hussein accept my insurance?

Dr. Shakir A. Hussein accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 302-623-3866 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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