Rabea Alhosh MD

Rabea Alhosh, MD, is a pediatrician with subspecialty expertise in pediatric gastroenterology, caring for infants, children, and adolescents with digestive, liver, and nutritional conditions. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. Dr. Alhosh earned her medical degree from the University of Damascus in Syria. She completed her pediatrics internship and residency at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, followed by fellowship training in pediatric gastroenterology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. She is board certified in General Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology by the American Board of Pediatrics. Her clinical interests include inflammatory bowel disease, pediatric liver disease, endoscopy, and eosinophilic esophagitis. Dr. Alhosh’s academic work includes published research in areas such as pediatric pancreatitis, hepatopulmonary syndrome, acute pancreatitis, and cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. She has been recognized with the Skirball Fellowship Research Award and a Teacher of the Year Award for her dedication to education and patient-centered care. Dr. Alhosh speaks English and Arabic.