Scott Liebman, M.D., M.P.H.

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, since July, 2016 as well as teaching residents and students at all levels of training.

Professional Background

EDUCATION
College: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
• Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry and Biology, May 1993
Medical: SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse
• Doctor of Medicine, May 1997
Masters of Public Health:
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
• Advisors: Peter Veazie, PhD, David Bushinsky, MD, James Dolan, MD
• 2005- 2010

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Residency:
Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City
• Internal Medicine
• July 1997- June 2000
Fellowship:
University of Colorado Health Science Center
• Nephrology
• July 2001- June 2004

ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Instructor:
Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City
• Hospitalist, Department of Medicine
• July 2000 – June 2001

Assistant Professor of Medicine:
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
• Division of Nephrology
• July 2004- October 2011

Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
• Division of Nephrology
• October 2011 - present

RESEARCH TRAINING
Research Fellow:
University of Colorado Health Science Center
• 2002-2004
• Advisor: Moshe Levi, MD
• Supported by National Research Service Award Grant