Hebah Ghanem

Hebah Ghanem, MD is an Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases in the School of Medicine at UCSF-Fresno. She serves as a clinical assistance professor and associated program director, focusing on compassionate care for diverse patient populations including HIV patients and immunocompromised individuals. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases (ABIM), and holding a Jordanian Dermatology board, she emphasizes antimicrobial stewardship and care for marginalized groups like MSM and TGW patients.

• Education: MD from Jordan University of Science and Technology (2008), Internal Medicine Residency at Trinitas Regional Medical Center/Rutgers (2019), Infectious Disease Fellowship at UCSF-Fresno (2021).

Research interests span oncology-related infections, medical mycology, and managing immunosuppressed patients. Recent publications explore fungal infections linked to COVID-19, including pulmonary aspergillosis and cryptococcal meningitis in immunocompetent patients.

Collaborates with co-authors such as Geetha Sivasubramanian and Robert Libke on mycological studies. Active in leadership roles to enhance patient and team safety in clinical settings.