Haitham S. Abu Lebdeh

Dr. Haitham S. Abu Lebdeh is a Consultant at Mayo Clinic with dual appointments in the Division of General Internal Medicine and Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition within the Department of Internal Medicine. Holding the academic rank of Assistant Professor of Medicine, his clinical and research activities focus on endocrinology, obesity management, and metabolic disorders. He maintains active collaborations across Mayo Clinic and other institutions.

• MB BS (1986) - Jordan University, School of Medicine
• Rotating Internship (1987) - Jordan University Hospital
• Resident (1987-1990) - Jordan University Hospital
• MSc in Medicine (1990) - Jordan University
• Resident (1993-1996) - Brown University/Primary Internal Medicine Program
• Fellow (1996-1997) - Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
• Stephenson Fellowship in Nutrition (1997) - Mayo Clinic

His research bridges clinical endocrinology and obesity treatment, with recent studies examining severe COVID-19 outcomes in obese populations, anti-obesity medication efficacy, and genetic factors in thyroid cancer. Earlier work includes parathyroid lipoadenomas and rimonabant's metabolic effects.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to weight management and metabolic health, with a focus on multimorbidity and patient-centered care. Clinical trials and observational studies form a core component of his work.

• Internal Medicine Resident and Fellow Award (Mayo Clinic, 1996)
• Stephenson Fellowship in Nutrition (Mayo Clinic, 1996)
• Young Investigator Award (American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, 1995)
• Dajani Scholarship & University Valedictorian (University of Jordan, 1981)