Dr. Liebman has been with the Nephrology Division since 2004. He has an active general nephrology practice, with a particular interest in disorders of serum sodium, peritoneal dialysis and kidney problems in patients with cancer. He firmly believes that patient education is a key component of the doctor-patient relationship, and that it leads to better care. Dr. Liebman is also very involved in medical education, acting as the nephrology fellowship program director from 2016 - 2022, as well as teaching residents and students at all levels of training.

Faculty Appointments

Professor - Department of Medicine, Nephrology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Nephrology, University of Colorado. 2001 - 2004

Residency, Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Dental Anesthesiology Residency. 1998 - 2000

Internship, Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Dental Anesthesiology Residency. 1997 - 1998

Education

MPH | University of Rochester. 2010

MD | Suny Health Science Center At Syracuse. 1997

Awards

Named by residents as one of the faculty who they felt contributed most to their education. 2009

Named by residents as one of the faculty whom they felt contributed most to their education. 2008

Buswell Award Recipient. An Analysis of Pre-Dialysis Education. 2008

ASN Travel Grant Recipient. 2007

National Research Service Award Grant Recipient. 2003

Travel Award Recipient. 2003

Elected to AOA. 1996

Academic Promotions Committee Commendation. 1994 - 1995

Dean's Commendation. 1994 - 1995

Academic Promotions Committee Commendation. 1993 - 1994

Dean's Commendation. 1993 - 1994

Graduated with distinction in all subjects. 1993

Dean's List, five semesters.

Class Rank: Top 10%.

Alumni Scholarship Recipient.

Publications

Journal Articles

Managing protein-energy wasting in hemodialysis patients: A comparison of animal- and plant-based protein foods.

St-Jules DE, Goldfarb DS, Popp CJ, Pompeii ML, Liebman SE

Seminars in dialysis.. 2019 January 32 (1):41-46. Epub 07/15/2018.

Assessment and misassessment of potassium, phosphorus, and protein in the hemodialysis diet.

St-Jules DE, Goldfarb DS, Pompeii ML, Liebman SE, Sherman RA

Seminars in dialysis.. 2018 September 31 (5):479-486. Epub 05/29/2018.

Change in quality of life and one-year mortality risk in maintenance dialysis patients.

Liebman S, Li NC, Lacson E

Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation.. 2016 September 25 (9):2295-306. Epub 03/03/2016.

Self-Reported Employment Status and Social Participation After Successful Kidney Transplantation.

Parajuli S, Singh J, Sandal S, Liebman SE, Demme RA

Progress in transplantation : official publication, North American Transplant Coordinators Organization ... [et al.]. 2016 March 26 (1):92-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

A Qualitative Assessment of Mismatch Between Dialysis Modality Selection and Initiation.

Ziolkowski S, Liebman S

Peritoneal dialysis international : journal of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis.. 2016 36 (4):463-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

Proton Pump Inhibitor-Associated C. difficile Infection in a Peritoneal Dialysis Patient.

Ziolkowski SL, Malabanan MH, Liebman SE

Peritoneal dialysis international : journal of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis.. 2015 35 (5):586-7. Epub 1900 01 01.

Prospective analysis of after-hour pages to nephrology fellows.

Sandal S, Singh J, Liebman SE

American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation.. 2014 July 64 (1):158-9. Epub 05/03/2014.

Urgent-start peritoneal dialysis: a chance for a new beginning.

Arramreddy R, Zheng S, Saxena AB, Liebman SE, Wong L

American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation.. 2014 March 63 (3):390-5. Epub 11/15/2013.

Drug-induced acute kidney injury

Blatt, A.; Liebman, SE.

Hospital Medicine Clinics. 2013; 2(4): e525-e541.

Differences between dialysis modality selection and initiation.

Liebman SE, Bushinsky DA, Dolan JG, Veazie P

American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation.. 2012 April 59 (4):550-7. Epub 02/02/2012.

Cis-vaccenic acid and the Framingham risk score predict chronic kidney disease: The multi-ethnic study of atherosclerosis (MESA).

Block R;. Kakinami L.; Liebman S;. Shearer GC.; Kramer H.; Tsai M.

Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 2012; 86(4-5): 175-82.

Smoking in dialysis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of mortality and cardiovascular morbidity.

Liebman SE, Lamontagne SP, Huang LS, Messing S, Bushinsky DA

American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation.. 2011 August 58 (2):257-65. Epub 06/12/2011.

Transplanting Sam.

Liebman SE

American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation.. 2011 April 57 (4):A20-2. Epub 1900 01 01.

Spontaneous Rupture of a Silicon Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Presenting as Outflow Failure and Peritonitis

Agarwal S.; Gandhi M.; Kashyap R.; Liebman, S.

Perit Dial Int. 2011; 31(4): 204-206.

Training of surgeons in peritoneal dialysis catheter placement in the United States: a national survey.

Wong LP, Liebman SE, Wakefield KA, Messing S

Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN.. 2010 August 5 (8):1439-46. Epub 05/24/2010.

Referral patterns of primary care physicians for chronic kidney disease in general population and geriatric patients.

Navaneethan SD, Kandula P, Jeevanantham V, Nally JV, Liebman SE

Clinical nephrology.. 2010 April 73 (4):260-7. Epub 1900 01 01.

Uric Acid Nephrolithiasis.

Liebman SE; Taylor J; Bushinsky D.

Current Rheumatology Reports. 2007; 9(3): 251-7.

Hypercalciuria.

Liebman SE; Taylor J; Bushinsky D.

Current Rheumatology Reports. 2006; 8(1): 70-5.

Calorie restriction modulates renal expression of sterol regulatory element binding proteins, lipid accumulation, and age-related renal disease.

Jiang T; Liebman SE; Lucia MS; Phillips CL; Levi M.

. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2005; 16(8): 2385-94.

Diet induced obesity in C57BL/6J mice causes increased renal lipid accumulation and glomerulosclerosis via a sterol regulatory element binding protein-1c dependent pathway.

Jiang T; Wang Z; Proctor G; Moskowitz S; Liebman SE; Rogers T; Lucia MS; Li J; Levi M.

J Biol Chem. 2005; 280(37): 32317-25.

Role of altered renal lipid metabolism and the sterol regulatory element binding proteins in the pathogenesis of age-related renal disease.

Jiang T; Liebman SE; Lucia MS; Li J; Levi M.

Kidney Int. 2005; 68(6): 2608-20.

Books

Textbook of Critical Care, 7th Edition (2016)

Chapter: Urinary Tract Obstruction

Authors: Monford, J, Teitelbaum I, Liebman SE.

Publisher: Elsevier 2016

Textbook of Critical Care, 6th Edition (2011)

Chapter: Urinary Tract Obstruction

Authors: Liebman SE, Teitelbaum I.

Publisher: Elsevier Saunders, Philadelphia 2011

Textbook of Critical Care, 5th Edition. (2005)

Chapter: Urinary Tract Obstruction

Authors: Liebman S, Teitelbaum I.

Publisher: Elsevier Saunders, Philadelphia 2005

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.9

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.9

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.9

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.9

Patient Comments

5.0

Dr. Scott Liebman is extremely thorough with me!

Jan 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Liebman Is very caring, explains everything well and really listens to my concerns. He is a great doctor.

Nov 29, 2024

5.0

Dr Liebman is fantastic! We love him. He takes care of my husband as well. I highly recommend Dr Liebman.

Nov 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liebman has been nothing but great to me & my health issues.

Aug 02, 2024

5.0

Dr Liebman was excellent!

Jul 31, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liebman is very good and goes over everything with me and this kind and caring and soft spoken. I wish my doctors were like him.

Jul 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liebman explains everything very well regarding my care. He listens to my concerns and eases my mind. He is a wonderful and caring physician.

Jun 09, 2024

5.0

Provider is very thorough and takes time to get to know the patient and medical history/any questions or concerns. He took the time to explain things in a way I could understand and ensured all of my concerns were addressed or questions answered. Dr Liebman is exceptional and I would definitely recommend him to anyone!

May 16, 2024

Dr. Liebman is wonderful. He's very attentive and explains things cleatly.

Feb 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liebman is very compassionate and very patient. He makes my visit very comfortable. He explains things in detail in a way I can understand fully. I highly recommend him to my friends and family.

Feb 08, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor.

Feb 02, 2024

I was very impressed with the interest Dr Liebman showed with regard to me as a person, and about my condition, and what he could do to help me.

Feb 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liebman is excellent!

Dec 29, 2023

5.0

The provider was amazing. He really listened and got to know me as a person.

Oct 29, 2023

5.0

It's all good.

Oct 27, 2023

5.0

I was an active patient with [...] and visited Dr. Liebman for a second opinion about my kidney care plan. I was so pleased that I will be switching to UR as my primary nephrologist. I consider the additional travel a minor Inconvenience which is easily washed away with the improved confidence I have with UR.

Sep 21, 2023

5.0

Scott Liebman professional kidney expert - Hero.

Aug 01, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liebman take his time and explains everything to you. A 5 star doctor!! The office & nursing staff work well together!!

Aug 01, 2023

5.0

Very friendly.

Jul 20, 2023

5.0

I have been with this provider & never had a problem. In many YEARS.

Jun 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Scott Liebman has always shown concern for the way I'm feeling. An A-1 doctor - they don't come any better.

Apr 24, 2023

5.0

After Dr. Kaplan retired, I have felt blessed with being assigned to Dr. Liebman. He is knowledgeable, experienced, and it is always a pleasure speaking with him.

Apr 13, 2023

5.0

He was excellent in every way .

Apr 10, 2023

5.0

Great style, good listener.

Mar 01, 2023

Dr. Liebman was very helpful in explaining test results and related issues. He has a very down to earth personality and I feel he cares about me as a person - not just a patient. He's one of my favorite doctors.

Feb 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liebman is a very good listener and included me in all health decisions. I would recommend him to anyone who needed a good kidney specialist.

Jan 23, 2023

5.0

Exceptionally complete visit with in depth discussion and information concerning the visit.

Dec 22, 2022

5.0

No bad experiences, doctor spent more than ample time with me.

Dec 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. Scott Liebman is the best! Dr. Liebman always solves all of my concerns.

Dec 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. Liebman is my nephrologist. Not only is he an outstanding physician, he is also extremely caring. He explains every question I ask & calms my concerns with intelligent information.

Nov 30, 2022

5.0

Physician provides excellent care.

Nov 29, 2022

He is awesome

Nov 03, 2022

5.0

Dr. Liebman is a caring patient and attentive dr. He takes time to explain and ans and reassure you. You always just feel better when you leave his office.

Nov 03, 2022

5.0

A very kind, compassionate dr. visit discussion having a comforting and reassurance of getting the best of care.

Sep 29, 2022

5.0

Doctor discussed results of pre-appointment tests, my current state of health, and plan for monitoring my health through lab work ordered by my health care team, including a couple of specific labs that he requested.

Jul 29, 2022

Dr. Liebman is wonderful.

Jul 19, 2022

5.0

Dr. Liebman is fantastic! Treats his patients like a friend not a #!

Jul 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Liebman is a professional & knowledgeable physician. I respect his decisions/advice for my condition & feel he listens to my concerns. He responds in a timely manner in MyChart.

Jul 06, 2022

5.0

Excellent doctor. Explains everything thoroughly caring & patient.

Mar 23, 2022

5.0

Very positive experience.

Mar 16, 2022