Dr. Maha Elsheikh Elhassan Consultant Pediatric Endocrinologist
Years of Experience : 12
Nationality : USA
Languages Known : English, Arabic
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Dr. Maha Elhassan is a distinguished American Board-certified Pediatric Endocrinologist and Diabetologist with a robust educational and professional background. Balancing knowledge-seeking and practice, Dr. Maha Elhassan has trained in Sudan, the UK, North America, and the UAE. She graduated from the University of Khartoum Medical School in 1995. Following her graduation, she completed her housemanship in Khartoum, laying the foundation for her medical career. Seeking further specialization, Dr. Elhassan obtained her MRCPCH in the UK in 2001, which allowed her to enhance her expertise in pediatrics. In 2009, she completed her residency in Pediatrics in Chicago, Illinois, and continued her pursuit of specialized knowledge by undertaking a fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, which she completed in 2015. Dr. Elhassan began her subspecialty professional career as a full-time Pediatric Endocrinologist and Diabetologist at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit, USA, where she worked from 2015 to 2023, providing expert care to children with a variety of endocrine disorders and all forms of diabetes. By the end of 2023, she transitioned her practice to the UAE, continuing her dedicated service in Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes. With a passion for advancing pediatric healthcare, Dr. Elhassan remains committed to improving the lives of children through her clinical practice and expertise.
Research & Publications
- Muslim Pediatric Fasting Practices Among Diabetic Children: A Mixed-Method Approach Authors: Dabaja, Emman; Shihan, Hadeel; Elhassan, Maha Published: March 2021 Pediatrics Got Milk? A Call for Cultural Competency to Prevent Nutritional Rickets and Associated Hypocalcemic Seizures in Exclusively Breastfed Infants Authors: El-Hosni, Michelle; Gupta, Gita; Elhassan, Maha; Buggs-Saxton, Colleen Published: May 2018 Pediatrics.
- Isodicentric Y Mosaicism Involving a 46,XX Cell Line: Implications for Management Authors: Hipp, Lauren E.; Mohnach, Lauren H.; Elhassan, Maha; Keegan, Catherine E. Published: January 2016 American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A.
- Associations of Prenatal and Perinatal Factors with Cortisol Diurnal Pattern and Reactivity to Stress at Preschool Age Among Children Living in Poverty Authors: Elhassan, Maha E.; Miller, Alison L.; Lumeng, Julie C. Published: June 2015 Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology (JCRPE).
Expertise
- Hypothalamic-Pituitary Gland Disorders.
- Puberty Disorders.
- Thyroid Gland Disorders.
- Adrenal Gland Disorders.
- Growth Disorders.
- Diabetes Mellitus.
- Disorders of Calcium and Bone Metabolism.
- Hypoglycemia.
- Disorders of Sexual Differentiation.
- Endocrine Neoplasia.
- Long-Term Endocrine Effects in Cancer and BMT Survivors.
Membership
- American Board of Pediatrics [ABP].
- American Diabetes Association [ADA].
- Pediatric endocrine Society [PES].
- Emirates Pediatric Endocrinology Club [EPEC].
Blogs
Preparing Your Child for the New School Year Tips
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Beat the Heat: Comprehensive Guide to Staying Hydrated in the UAE
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The Importance of the Support Dosage of the Measles Vaccine
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