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MaleAbout Wadie Shabab
Biography
Wadie Shabab, MD, FAAP, is a pediatrician at Cleveland Clinic Children's. He is Vice Chair for Primary Care Pediatrics, Vice Chair for Access Optimization & Ambulatory Operations for the Children's Institute, Medical Director for Cleveland Clinic Children's Outpatient Center at Main Campus.
Dr. Shabab is board certified in general pediatrics. He earned his medical degree from Damascus University and Hospitals in Damascus, Syria. His post-graduate training includes a pediatric residency with Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.
Dr. Shabab is a Fellow Member of, and Board Certified, by the American Academy of Pediatrics. In addition, he has served on several Cleveland Clinic committees, including the Pediatric Institute Same Day Access Committee, Patient Experience Committee and the Community Pediatrics Strategic Planning Committee. He also has volunteered his time for Fit Youth Family Weight Management as a program speaker as well as with the Michigan State Special Olympics, providing physical exams.
He is currently part of the Children's Hospital Executive Committee, Pediatrics Institute Engagement Team, Online Appointment Scheduling Task Force, Community Pediatrics Marketing and Media Team, Nurse On Call - Pediatric Institute, Physician Liaison and Access to Primary Care Pediatrics, Team Lead.
Dr. Shabab has previously been selected as one of the "Best Doctors" in America, as well as a "Top Doctor" by Castle Connolly Medical, LTD.
His specialty interests include asthma, asthma care, attention deficit disorder, breastfeeding, general pediatric health, general Pediatric preventive care, general pediatrics, general pediatrics and adolescent medicine, healthy newborn care, newborn care, newborns, pediatric infectious disease, pediatrics, preventive pediatrics, respiratory illness and young child care.
Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Residency: Henry Ford Hospital, 1996
- Medical Education: Damascus University-Faculty of Medicine, 1990
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics, 1997
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2026-03-20, Dr. Shabab has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
45 ratings, 7 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/13/2026
Dr Shabab is truly so kind and respectful and such a good doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Joseph sees his actual doctor which we appreciate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Dr. Shabab is an excellent Pediatrician, caring and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Dr. Shabab.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Doctor Shabab is caring and made sure to address my child in areas she needed improvement, Layla listened to him and has made changes to her diet as discussed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Dr. Shabab has always been great to us. He listens and gives good care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
Dr Shabab is wonderful! He listens patiently to us, is thorough, and addresses the issue without making us worried
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Best staff and Doctor for my child. Answes every question and makes my child feel comfortable.